phraza
TJ Enthusiast
Yea I saw fenix for sale here locally too. Got one from another supplier. Same plastic top and bottoms. 2 year warranty so will do for now
What did you do to your TJ today?
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brett313
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Mated my transfer case and transmission back together, going to throw a new clutch in and mount it all up to the engine tomorrow. Getting tired of not having a working TJ right now
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Several days ago I found the steering stabilizer was weeping from the shaft seal; the part looked like it could have been an OEM original.
The pivot point that is taper fit into the tie rod was rusted in place. Tried soaking with Kroil, PB Blaster and even applied an ATF/Acetone mix; the castle nut came off, but the taper fit continued to hold tight. Tried snugging a bearing puller around the tie rod and pressed on the castle nut/stud and smacked with a large ball peen and then moved onto a sledge hammer; the taper fit continued to hold tight. Applied a MAP torch flame to the stud for about 10 minutes (the only heat source I had available) with the large bearing puller snugged down; the taper fit still held tight.
Finally went to a friends house to use his Oxy/Acetylene torch; applied heat to the taper fit area of the tie rod for almost 10 minutes with the large bearing puller snugged down; when the rusty taper let loose both my friend and I jumped backwards as the bearing puller flew past us.
Cleaned the tie rod taper hole, applied anti seize paste to the bolt on the axle side and a small dab on the taper fit and installed the new stabilizer; torqued bolts to factory specs.
The pivot point that is taper fit into the tie rod was rusted in place. Tried soaking with Kroil, PB Blaster and even applied an ATF/Acetone mix; the castle nut came off, but the taper fit continued to hold tight. Tried snugging a bearing puller around the tie rod and pressed on the castle nut/stud and smacked with a large ball peen and then moved onto a sledge hammer; the taper fit continued to hold tight. Applied a MAP torch flame to the stud for about 10 minutes (the only heat source I had available) with the large bearing puller snugged down; the taper fit still held tight.
Finally went to a friends house to use his Oxy/Acetylene torch; applied heat to the taper fit area of the tie rod for almost 10 minutes with the large bearing puller snugged down; when the rusty taper let loose both my friend and I jumped backwards as the bearing puller flew past us.
Cleaned the tie rod taper hole, applied anti seize paste to the bolt on the axle side and a small dab on the taper fit and installed the new stabilizer; torqued bolts to factory specs.
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MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
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Yikes! Glad no one was hurt.
Finally got my new Eaton Elocker installed in the KP60. I had to warranty my first one and waited over a month to get a new one. Lucky as they only had 15 made and next batch was 6months away!
I was able to pull strings and buy one of the 15 while they processed the warranty.
Tank mode this weekend! Locked and loaded. Gonna test it out at a local Fire lookout tower, see if we can get to the top!
I was able to pull strings and buy one of the 15 while they processed the warranty.
Tank mode this weekend! Locked and loaded. Gonna test it out at a local Fire lookout tower, see if we can get to the top!
My KD Fabworks 43" bumper arrived. They did a great job with the packing. The welds and powder coating are flawless. I'm really happy with it! Hopefully it'll install without too much difficulty.
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Nothing. Worked on the Mercedes instead. Rear driver's side window has a plastic piece that keeps breaking. Figured out why and I think I have it fixed permanently now. We'll see...
This past weekend I injected a bit more technology into my Jeep. Sony XAV-ax5500. I did have to slightly mod the Metra brackets to fit it. I used the Amazon dual plug suggested on a double din install thread here and it worked great
09SPEEDTRIPLE
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Driveshaft came in and went in fairly easy. Then spent 2 hours on the skid and I have to stop for the day.
09SPEEDTRIPLE
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ShaveLazer
TJ Enthusiast
Finally got my new wheels and tires. Went from 33x12.5s on a 17x10 to 33x10.5s on a 15x8. Really changed up the look and I love it.
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that looks way better! good choice with the white letters out
MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
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I agree.that looks way better! good choice with the white letters out
MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
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ShaveLazer
TJ Enthusiast
Yeah those are the Rubicon Xtreme wheels in silver. I was gonna go Gun metal if they were in stock but I actually like the silver, plus they were the cheapest.
