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Longwhitejeep LJ, 35's spec build

FarFire70 said:
Sounds like you had fun and a great test run!
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It was a good time! Some good obstacles I wish I got more pics but me and this group have been up there so much we just keep moving. I like to think we were living in the moment.

Some scratches on the new armor and I almost flopped it at one point. Came home in one piece with just some heavy pinstripes, typical for east coast wheeling
 
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Photo of buddy’s well broken in tj. We joke about how we balance each other out. I can be a bit particular about building and what needs to be done where he is just get it going and just has fun.

I did talk him intoBlackjack winch line and Blaine fairlead though!

I post this to help show and remind me that you don’t have to or need a “spec” build to go out there and have fun. I enjoy the building the process as much as wheeling but I have to remind myself at times how much fun the adventure of a trip brings.



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Longwhitejeep said:
Photo of buddy’s well broken in tj. We joke about how we balance each other out. I can be a bit particular about building and what needs to be done where he is just get it going and just has fun.

I did talk him intoBlackjack winch line and Blaine fairlead though!

I post this to help show and remind me that you don’t have to or need a “spec” build to go out there and have fun. I enjoy the building the process as much as wheeling but I have to remind myself at times how much fun the adventure of a trip brings.
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We share a similar mindset when it comes to Jeep builds and I have to remind myself to not be so obsessive. While I've gotten a little better, I'm pretty sure I'll never get over it! :cautious:
 
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Irun said:
We share a similar mindset when it comes to Jeep builds and I have to remind myself to not be so obsessive. While I've gotten a little better, I'm pretty sure I'll never get over it! :cautious:
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I won’t ever be completely over it. It’s changed though with kids. I enjoy working on it but can always allow the time required to get completely perfect with my sweeping warrior skill level.
 
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If you're up for it, let's see if we can get together sometime over the holiday. With retirement, I've got time to do things like this now and can be flexible. I'm sure @SkylinesSuck would be up for a meet as well, depending on the day/time. I'll message you with my contact info.
 
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Longwhitejeep said:
Photo of buddy’s well broken in tj. We joke about how we balance each other out. I can be a bit particular about building and what needs to be done where he is just get it going and just has fun.

I did talk him intoBlackjack winch line and Blaine fairlead though!

I post this to help show and remind me that you don’t have to or need a “spec” build to go out there and have fun. I enjoy the building the process as much as wheeling but I have to remind myself at times how much fun the adventure of a trip brings.



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I have a couple buddies like that. They bring their junk and send it. One is pretty particular about doing things "right" so his rig is pretty dependable...he just doesn't care about a little body damage or trail breakage. He has an inexpensive TJ, with a cheap lift and mish mash of parts. Lunchbox up front, limited slip in the back, 33's and a heavy right foot. Always has a blast.

The other guy also drives junk, and is just flat out cheap. Like wire nuts in the engine bay cheap. The frustrating thing for me is that he's cheap because he's lazy, not out of necessity. He could have a really nice rig, if he wanted to. He has both the intelligence and the financial ability to do so. He and I have had a few discussions about durability and how he "fixes" things. Like...No one wants to slow down their wheeling trip fixing the same guy's junk over and over because he doesn't do things correctly. He's getting better after a couple of these conversations...
 
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Pulled the front arb. Arb was leaking at the seal housing. I can’t find a smoking gun with the o rings. I am thinking it’s just my placement of the seal housing and shim stack. I have a tight preload on this using a case spreader.

Can anyone confirm the dana30 spec is .015 for the case spreader? I am going off memory.

I need to move some of the smaller shims to the outside of the seal housing based on what I can find with similar issues. Below is what I’m working with. My assumption is the seal housing needs to sit further onto the locker and this eventually caused my leak.

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Longwhitejeep said:
Pulled the front arb. Arb was leaking at the seal housing. I can’t find a smoking gun with the o rings. I am thinking it’s just my placement of the seal housing and shim stack. I have a tight preload on this using a case spreader.

Can anyone confirm the dana30 spec is .015 for the case spreader? I am going off memory.

I need to move some of the smaller shims to the outside of the seal housing based on what I can find with similar issues. Below is what I’m working with. My assumption is the seal housing needs to sit further onto the locker and this eventually caused my leak.

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I agree with you. It doesn't matter how many shims go outboard, just that the space between the two O rings is over the air inlet hole. If you have a thicker shim between the seal housing and the bearing, try moving it first before trying to put a thinner shim outboard. It'll make life easier for the install.
 
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hosejockey61 said:
I agree with you. It doesn't matter how many shims go outboard, just that the space between the two O rings is over the air inlet hole. If you have a thicker shim between the seal housing and the bearing, try moving it first before trying to put a thinner shim outboard. It'll make like easier for the install.
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Thanks!

This is what I was thinking before wrapping up for the night. Thickest pair of shims in the stack. I might need a bit more on the outside but this looks better.
Can’t move the master arb shim to the outside because of the step in the seal housing.

Case spreader spec on Dana 30 is .015 right? I can’t find my notes tonight or my bookmark.

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Longwhitejeep said:
Thanks!

This is what I was thinking before wrapping up for the night. Thickest pair of shims in the stack. I might need a bit more on the outside but this looks better.
Can’t move the master arb shim to the outside because of the step in the seal housing.

Case spreader spec on Dana 30 is .015 right? I can’t find my notes tonight or my bookmark.

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Correct, the ARB master shim has to stay on the inboard side of the seal housing.

I can't remember off the top of my head if it's 15 thou or 20 thou, but I think it's 20. It's listed in the FSM, so take a look.
 
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hosejockey61 said:
Correct, the ARB master shim has to stay on the inboard side of the seal housing.

I can't remember off the top of my head if it's 15 thou or 20 thou, but I think it's 20. It's listed in the FSM, so take a look.
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That be where I found it. Thanks for the help as always!

It’s .020 for the Dana 30 in case anyone is following along.

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