I believe that is correct. Torque is what matters. I recall the pinion nut being a one time use deal.
2003 Rubicon
Yep, the nut is a prevailing torque nut, so a new nut, and u-bolts to add a little more strength will be added.
I believe that is correct. Torque is what matters. I recall the pinion nut being a one time use deal.
2003 Rubicon
Finish off with an oil pan skid, then maybe, just maybe, a gas tank skid. The factory gas tank skid on the 03+ TJ's are pretty stout. If I go with Rokmen's skid, I'd gain 1" of clearance.
Why not cut an inch out of the factory tank skid? I am planning on that and I think @jjvw did the same. You can weld, no reason to spend extra.
You'll need a bigger body lift to give the tank somewhere to go.
2003 Rubicon
Is that something a hammer can do?
2003 Rubicon
That should work. Use a new nut with red loctite.Going to upgrade the rear yoke with this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009X1XL2Q/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Now, since it's a Dana 44, the pinion preload is already set with shims if I remember correctly. So, can I just zip off the old yoke and zip on the new one and torque to 150 ft.lbs.? @Rob5589 ?
Man, that's CLOSE, but that'll work!Finally got around to getting a proper sized spare on the back. Jeep buddy gave me his old KO spare a year ago, so no more baby spare. Had to shim the 3rd brake light up an inch and back just a little to keep it from rubbing tire. The baby body lift gave me just enough room for the tire to clear the rear bumper.
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Man, that's CLOSE, but that'll work!
Thanks again for your 31" spare tire. It will live on as the spare on my Samurai, and I'm sure more people will lean on it and tell wheeling and hunting stories.Finally got around to getting a proper sized spare on the back. Jeep buddy gave me his old KO spare a year ago, so no more baby spare. Had to shim the 3rd brake light up an inch and back just a little to keep it from rubbing tire. The baby body lift gave me just enough room for the tire to clear the rear bumper.
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Thanks again for your 31" spare tire. It will live on as the spare on my Samurai, and I'm sure more people will lean on it and tell wheeling and hunting stories.
On your discussion of lockers, etc. FWIW, I've got a truetrac in the back and an E-locker in the front and it has been great for me so far. I like having the truetrac in the rear, it works really well on just about every terrain. Hooks up in mud, loose dirt, etc. And having the front lockable at the flick of a switch has been great too. I like being able to turn easy with it off and having the extra traction when needed with it on.
Oh, and there is the issue with my AC not blowing cold. I've added dye in the system twice and can't find the leak. Gonna take it to an AC shop to have them sniff test it and see if they can pinpoint the leak. My suspicion is it's leaking from the evaporator in the dash, which is why I can't find it. That'll be a fun job!