Revolution USA Made Front Axle Shaft Installation

Steel City 06 said:
Ultimately, I did end up having to add washers for the hydro assist, but even with those washers, I would still have had to grind a good amount.
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That reminded me of the steering install we did the other day. Rig was running a "LCG" set up with 37's. Owner was pretty proud of that fact. Steering was so limited that we had to destroke the cylinder by 1/2". Never seen or done that before.

If you replace the bolts with Grade 10.9 M12 x 80mm hex bolts (not flange bolts or heavy hex), no grinding of bolt heads is required, at least with BMB knuckles.
Part number 91310A736 on McMaster-Carr; $12 for a set of 10.
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I prefer ARP's version but they aren't that cheap.

https://arp-bolts.com/kits/arpkit-detail-b.php?RecordID=2982
 
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jjvw said:
It would be a way to solve a problem that neither one of us would pursue.
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On tight forest trails I wouldn't mind tighter steering and I have thought about redoing my steering.

Actually after measuring my steering angle explains some of the steering limitation I'm feeling. Front digs with the Atlas I'm sure will help, but I want to see if I can figure out a way to get another 10 degrees out of it.
 
@mrblaine Do you think 10* would be a noticeable improvement? I'd have to do a curved track bar and drag links to get around the ring gear (or add bumpstop).
 
toximus said:
@mrblaine Do you think 10* would be a noticeable improvement? I'd have to do a curved track bar and drag links to get around the ring gear (or add bumpstop).
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Have you been on the trails and said- "If I just had 10 degrees more steering right now, I'd be a fucking hero". That answer determines if it is worthwhile.
 
toximus said:
On tight forest trails I wouldn't mind tighter steering and I have thought about redoing my steering.

Actually after measuring my steering angle explains some of the steering limitation I'm feeling. Front digs with the Atlas I'm sure will help, but I want to see if I can figure out a way to get another 10 degrees out of it.
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Once you do a front dig with an Atlas, you pretty much ignore what steering angle you have.
 
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mrblaine said:
Have you been on the trails and said- "If I just had 10 degrees more steering right now, I'd be a fucking hero". That answer determines if it is worthwhile.
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I've been on trails that a 2dr JK was able to make the turns and I had to back up and reset. It's always some stupid turn after an obstacle. I don't know if 10* is the difference, but if I could make those turns I'd be a hero.
 
toximus said:
I've been on trails that a 2dr JK was able to make the turns and I had to back up and reset. It's always some stupid turn after an obstacle. I don't know if 10* is the difference, but if I could make those turns I'd be a hero.
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Do you lose points on your man card if you have to back up and reset?
 
mrblaine said:
Once you do a front dig with an Atlas, you pretty much ignore what steering angle you have.
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I was thinking if I'm waiting much longer on the Atlas I'd redo the steering in the meantime while I have room to work. But if that's the case then I won't worry about it until after the swap.
 
mrblaine said:
I fixed it for you and I thought we went over this?
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Well no bluetooth brakes :)

For trail turns I see hand brake cutters work quite well, probably not for high traction rock turns like we discussed. The bar is just to turn better than JKs though.
 
jjvw said:
How does mine get more?
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I was wondering that too and have a couple of thoughts:

1) Which steering gear are you using? Mine is an late model OEM 05.
2) Where did you position your stick on the tire? I leveled mine each time on the center of the tire.
 
toximus said:
I was wondering that too and have a couple of thoughts:

1) Which steering gear are you using? Mine is an late model OEM 05.
2) Where did you position your stick on the tire? I leveled mine each time on the center of the tire.
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Mercedes box like yours. I eyeballed level each time. But I can't imagine any error on my setup adding up to 3-5° difference.
 
jjvw said:
Mercedes box like yours. I eyeballed level each time. But I can't imagine any error on my setup adding up to 3-5° difference.
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I have no idea. Must be your weird TJ giving weird measurements? Did you ever figure out why you were getting different measurements than everyone else in the rear?
 
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toximus said:
I have no idea. Must be your weird TJ giving weird measurements? Did you ever figure out why you were getting different measurements than everyone else in the rear?
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Remind what those were. There might be some odd things going on with the front.
 
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