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[meaders]

so was your rear axle wider than the front with the spacers? were you also running front spacers as well? What is the plan now?

 

[97TJGUZZY]

so was your rear axle wider than the front with the spacers? were you also running front spacers as well? What is the plan now?

yes rear axle was wider than the front. I have not run any on my front axle for the past few years. Now I'll be running with no spacers front or rear. The rear will be 5/8" narrower than the front approx. I was running 1" spacer adapters on the rear.

 

[meaders]

Gotcha

 

[Shilohsho]

So after filling in all the specs on their site what was the final cost?

 

[97TJGUZZY]

I just bought the axle shafts with studs, it was 235+20 for studs + 30 for shipping.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Installed my new amsoil filter.

#sponsors

 

[highpockets]

Is there some sort of bracket that keeps the filter from bouncing around?

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Is there some sort of bracket that keeps the filter from bouncing around?

it sits on the bracket on the valve cover, and the hose is really stiff so it doesn't move. I have seen people ziptie it to the bracket on the valve cover, but it doesn't move enough to warrant it to me.

 

[highpockets]

Did I see that you were selling these or could get them, if so for how much if I might ask?

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Yes, I am an amsoil dealer. I'll pm you more info.

 

[bftxj]

Any noticeable differences switching over to a filter like that, or a filter sock to help fight dust.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Any noticeable differences switching over to a filter like that, or a filter sock to help fight dust.

No noticeable difference other than the sound. I would have kept the stock air box, but I had to remove it to fit the coil over hoops.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

So bombing the dirt roads at OSCAR3 finally killed my Trail Gear Creeper joint I have on my front upper link. I ordered a new Currie Joint to replace it, boy when that one upper joint blows out it makes all kind of noise on and off the road....

 

[Clemson5.9ZJ]

You running full size 1.25" shank johnny (or creepers) on the upper link? Might try to 3 link mine over the summer and get rid of this radius arm but Ill probably end up using 7/8s heims for clearance.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Yeah full size joints on the upper. All my joints will be the same after this

 

[bgredjeep]

You running full size 1.25" shank johnny (or creepers) on the upper link? Might try to 3 link mine over the summer and get rid of this radius arm but Ill probably end up using 7/8s heims for clearance.

I run 7/8" heims on my 4-link uppers and 1.25" lowers. If I was running a 3link I'd feel better w/ all 1.25".

 

[matth_85]

I have 3/4 on the #blewtj and she ain't skeered

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Replaced the front upper link creeper joint, even though it wasn't bad. Still trying to track down a clunk. Removed the front driveshaft to eliminate that possibility. Also put in new greats able bolts on the front lowers at the frame so I could grease them easier.

 

[97TJGUZZY]

Documenting some of the Maintenance I did this weekend here in case I need it in the future.

5-31-2014

Replaced R&P with 4.88 Thick Cut Rubicon Gears with larger than stock Ring Gear Bolts (Clemson 4 Wheel)
New Pinion Bearings and Seal (Clemson 4 Wheel)
New Carrier Bearings and axle seals (Clemson 4 Wheel)
New Lockright Springs and Pins (Clemson 4 Wheel)
New Timkin and National Wheel Bearings and Races (A-35 and A-37) Outers from Autozone in Newberry, Inners from Advance in Chapin
New Wheel Hub Seals (for Ford Hub, not the jeep hub) (advance in Chapin)
New Raybestos Blue Boot Balljoints (Rock Auto)

Note:
driver side inner shaft has yielded splines but Ujoint is good. Long Side Ujoint seems tight on one axis.
Hub Fuse installed on Driver side Hub, Full Warn Premium installed on Passenger side.

202,156 miles

 

[97TJGUZZY]