Recent content by dsharp6855

Yeah it's a really nice TJ. I'm coming from a 98 so not too familiar with this until I started reading up on it today. Just want to make sure it isn't a major issue. I knew I could find my answer here! Thanks.

I'm looking at a low mileage 04 Rubicon. Just wondering how much of an issue the heat soak thing is? I've read the TSB and Jerry's thread on it. Does the fix work? I've read where some didn't have much luck with the fix. Is there a definitive solution here in 2020? Please advise.

I'm wishing now I would have went a different route with the shims. I have no doubt they have the highest quality parts out there, but I think they need to re-think the shims

But if it causes issues with the crush sleeve what's the point?

The factory service manual shows the shims behind the race so idk what is right anymore

Okay, I'll give it another shot. But couldn't detect a difference last time. What I dont understand is why Revo doesn't just send shims to go in the correct place. They have to know that could become an issue. If the slinger corrects the crush sleeve issue, what do I do if the pinion is too deep?

Mine did the opposite. Moved them from between the pinion head and bearing to between the race and housing.

The shims that came with the Revo kit moved them to between the race and housing so this is the way I initially set it up. I wanted to reuse the slinger but could not because it was too thick to get the pinion depth right. I reinstalled the slinger to check the crush sleeve issue but it felt...

Sure, I have already put it back to the way I had it first. The opinions look the same to me.

That's correct. I just don't know what to do from here.

I can't get the link to work. I got the spec from the factory service manual.

I definitely understand what you're saying. If you have the time to read through it I'd love to hear your thoughts on the discussion in the link I posted back in post #11 of this thread. I would definitely rather the crush sleeve be in there. But that conversation made some good points.

15 - 30 in-lb

Yes.

Well, just finished trying that with the same result. I have checked everything yet again and can't find anything that can be the culprit. This is throwing me for a loop. And I know it's hard on you to try and troubleshoot without seeing it in person. I know it isn't ideal but I am on the verge...