SQRLPWR Posted January 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, ovrlndr said: 1 step forward, 2 steps back..... Replaced u joints on the axles. All good. Broke a tap in a radius arm. I need to get it out as it's one of the better arms. Went to install the Spartan, and it seems to be too big to fit in the carrier. I double checked the part number and it's correct. Well back to the drawing board....seems the SL44HD-30 is for 98 Cherokees only, and the SL44-30 is for every other D44 on the planet. It's getting returned I might need Guy's 9 inch if I can find some 3.50 gears for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 I think we may be able to help you there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 Note to self, do not break a tap deep in the hole (mrs) After much hammering, chiseling, drilling and burning, the tap is out. Tie rods came in too Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 A little progress. Installed diff seals, torqued up the ball joints, installed rebuilt axle shafts and sealed it up ready to be shoved under the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Me like-y! Congrats on the progress! I've got sidetracked a lot lately: in court, house repairs, taking a friend for medical appts., and a bit of lite wheelin' (in the Ranger), and field work for the spring SAR event (it's the last year for it!). Garage time is coming! Oh, I got tracking notification just a few minutes ago that the latest part I ordered is 'Out for delivery' today! Tongue hanging out here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Looking good @ovrlndr! 12 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I've got sidetracked a lot lately: in court What did you do now @sar4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: Me like-y! Congrats on the progress! I've got sidetracked a lot lately: in court, house repairs, taking a friend for medical appts., and a bit of lite wheelin' (in the Ranger), and field work for the spring SAR event (it's the last year for it!). Garage time is coming! Oh, I got tracking notification just a few minutes ago that the latest part I ordered is 'Out for delivery' today! Tongue hanging out here.... Sounds like ur a lot more busy that I am. My problem is laziness vs cold garage lol. I have some Christmas Amazon voucher bling coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 What about an electric space heater @ovrlndr? PA puts them on sale from time to time - might just do the trick for the cold garage issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Criminal court was last July, I'm officially on Probation for 18 months....... with a PO and all! Family court was yesterday. Next date is in April. Airing my dirty laundry............ Skeletons in the closet........... 'Nuff said............. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Sorry, didn't mean to take over your thread Jay! So, have you thought about a big reveal party for the solid axle Bullnose? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Naaa just coffee night probs Go the TTB almost unhooked. Just the pivot bolts left and it'll all slide out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 oooo it's getting close now @ovrlndr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 yessir - nothing happening tonight....it's coffee time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 19 minutes ago, ovrlndr said: yessir - nothing happening tonight....it's coffee time I can't make it to coffee tonight. You'll have to wait a while longer to see my Birthday parts! Well, I mean the Scout parts I received for my Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 All TTB hardware removed and started to test fit the axle. Need to figure out a couple of coil retainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Got myself a smoking deal on some 7 degree bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Jay they were 7 degree bushings that came with Guy's axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lil'monster said: Jay they were 7 degree bushings that came with Guy's axle Yeah, they were a little dry rotted. May as well just refresh at that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Right on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I'm surprised you didn't paint the radius arms, etc. Just the axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Made a coil retainer. The shock is the limit, but good to have peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I'm surprised you didn't paint the radius arms, etc. Just the axle? Still mocking up. It'll all get painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Since successfully returning an incorrectly ordered Spartan, my Amazon voucher refund credit yielded some bling to replace the mismatched and 'falling apart' gauges Volts, Oil Temp, Vacuum/Boost, Water Temp.....and GPS Speedo since my speedo is waaaaaaay off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 GPS speedometer sounds like a great idea! No worry about tire size, sensors, etc. Are there any considerations / legalities in using one vs. something wired (cabled) to the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 IDK. The GPS unit will just be complementary to the one built into the cluster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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