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  1. Duredel

    Under Cover Fab Contact

    I ordered two skid plates from UCF about 3 weeks ago. They took my money, order was processed, then radio silence. Phone message says to email, an email has remained unanswered for a week. Anyone have a contact there or know what is going on?
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    Can't press on inner pinion bearing all the way

    Hi all, rebuilding a front HP Dana 30 out of a 99 XJ. I'm pressing the inner pinion bearing onto the pinion, and can't get it to press the last millimeter or so. Has anyone run into something like this before? I'm really cranking on the press and it won't budge at all. I am using a Timkin 88649...
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    Am I crazy for wanting TSL SX2s?

    New tire time. I'm in Alaska, and our trails are a lot like the PNW- lots of slick mud and rocks, hill climbs, deep snow. My TJ is not a DD, but I will have to drive it on the highway to get to trails. Trailoring is not an option. Trails are anywhere from 50 to 150 miles away. Highway speed...
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    Re-gearing question: turning pinion by turning ring gear

    Hi all, I'm working on my first re-gearing/axle rebuild. I have finished my rear 44, and the pattern/backlash/rotating torque are perfect. When I tore down my front 30, I found that I could easily turn the differential by turning the ring gear, which I could not do with the rear 44 after...
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    Gear Pattern Check

    Gear Pattern Check- LP Dana 44 rear. I think I may need to increase the pinion depth by a few thou? Right at 0.008/0.009 backlash. Drive Side: Coast Side:
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    Baby Blue

    I did not grow up in a mechanically inclined family. My father, though incredibly intelligent and hardworking, has never been a "handyman." After getting a '99 XJ 2-door in college as my first vehicle, I quickly learned that I would have to figure out how to fix it myself if I wanted to avoid...