Got all three things on my list done today, and added another...
The radiator skid is honestly a 20 minute job. Every TJ should have one.
Second was mounting the storage pins for the JKS disconnects. When I first put on the disconnects, I mounted the pin on one side but the tire got in to it. I gave up finding a suitable location and have been using zip ties. I had been looking at it again and thought I could make them work. My first spot tonight I neglected to check for interference with the links when they were connected. So, third time is a charm.
With as little lift as I have, and the 35x12.50s with minimum backspace, this is the only place I could find that the tire can't get them.
Third, I changed the speedo gear to match the tire change. 4.88's with 33s I had a 41 tooth and it was dead on. Changed it to a 39 with the 35s and dead on again.
And the "testing" poser shots:
So the added item... I have a pop in the steering that happens at the extremes. Full left and it will pop once, if you turn back a little and full left again, it will not pop. Full right and it pops, again will only do it once until it pops going the other way. It sounds like its in the lower joint of the steering shaft or the box.
The radiator skid is honestly a 20 minute job. Every TJ should have one.
Second was mounting the storage pins for the JKS disconnects. When I first put on the disconnects, I mounted the pin on one side but the tire got in to it. I gave up finding a suitable location and have been using zip ties. I had been looking at it again and thought I could make them work. My first spot tonight I neglected to check for interference with the links when they were connected. So, third time is a charm.
With as little lift as I have, and the 35x12.50s with minimum backspace, this is the only place I could find that the tire can't get them.
Third, I changed the speedo gear to match the tire change. 4.88's with 33s I had a 41 tooth and it was dead on. Changed it to a 39 with the 35s and dead on again.
And the "testing" poser shots:
So the added item... I have a pop in the steering that happens at the extremes. Full left and it will pop once, if you turn back a little and full left again, it will not pop. Full right and it pops, again will only do it once until it pops going the other way. It sounds like its in the lower joint of the steering shaft or the box.
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