Texas Texas Jeepers!
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Go here to get the installation manual for the above BodyArmor 4X4 sliders. It looks like a copy of a copy of a copy but it has step-by-step instructs.
https://www.bodyarmor4x4.com/installation-instructions/Then, click on the button near-ish the bottom on the right that says:
Yeesh! That came out way bigger than I thought it would. Anyway, you get the point, right?
https://www.bodyarmor4x4.com/installation-instructions/Then, click on the button near-ish the bottom on the right that says:
Yeesh! That came out way bigger than I thought it would. Anyway, you get the point, right?
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b0xcar
TJ Enthusiast
Sunday March 21st wheeling trip. We are open to Wolf Caves or Hidden Falls. Posting to see who is interested.
Post if you can make it and where you would like to wheel.
Thank you
Post if you can make it and where you would like to wheel.
Thank you
I wouldn't ever use a frame mounted or body mounted slider to support the weight of my Jeep. If you think you have issues with the rocker panels, you'll have bigger problems if you put the weight of the Jeep on something mounted to the frame or body mounts. What's so wrong with the rocker panels? If there are other holes in there it shouldn't be a problem. The main thing is to make sure there's no raw metal exposed. A new tub mounted slider like the one mentioned by @Tldelaney would cover everything else.
Dang!! We’re heading out to Big Bend the following Thursday. Will join y’all next time.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
I'm down to wheel. Either is good with me!
Y’all have a great time, we really like Big Bend!
I'm in...assuming I have my danged Jeep back 
I should, it's just waiting on parts that are no doubt delayed due to the covidity.
I would prefer HF because I'm planning on making it to WC the next weekend with the SAJE gang.
I should, it's just waiting on parts that are no doubt delayed due to the covidity.
I would prefer HF because I'm planning on making it to WC the next weekend with the SAJE gang.
to share.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
This is for the regear for 35s right?I'm in...assuming I have my danged Jeep back
I should, it's just waiting on parts that are no doubt delayed due to the covidity.
I would prefer HF because I'm planning on making it to WC the next weekend with the SAJE gang.
Correct. Turns out the pinion yokes are worn pretty badly where the seals run so they're going to replace them too...when they get them.
Well, I have my TJ back but, once the shop did the alignment, I now have death wobble...big time. 
Since mine has a boat-load of play in it, I have a rebuilt steering gear box on order and it should show up on Thursday. My ball joints are new Spicers and my track bar, tie rod ends, drag link ends, and upper & lower control arms all seem nice and tight, My geometry looks good and I don't see anything else that's loose or unsavory, so I'm hoping it's just the steering box (perhaps, coupled with a wonky tire). I'll be picking up the mounted and balanced Mickey Thompson 35" tires/wheels on Monday.
The good news is that the Jeep does not wander as much as it did before (until I go above about 45, then the wobble of death appears) and I do now have my 4.88 gears to support said 35" tires.
So here's hoping for being functional this coming weekend.
Since mine has a boat-load of play in it, I have a rebuilt steering gear box on order and it should show up on Thursday. My ball joints are new Spicers and my track bar, tie rod ends, drag link ends, and upper & lower control arms all seem nice and tight, My geometry looks good and I don't see anything else that's loose or unsavory, so I'm hoping it's just the steering box (perhaps, coupled with a wonky tire). I'll be picking up the mounted and balanced Mickey Thompson 35" tires/wheels on Monday.
The good news is that the Jeep does not wander as much as it did before (until I go above about 45, then the wobble of death appears) and I do now have my 4.88 gears to support said 35" tires.
So here's hoping for being functional this coming weekend.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
Man that's frustrating. I hope you can find the cause.Well, I have my TJ back but, once the shop did the alignment, I now have death wobble...big time.
Since mine has a boat-load of play in it, I have a rebuilt steering gear box on order and it should show up on Thursday. My ball joints are new Spicers and my track bar, tie rod ends, drag link ends, and upper & lower control arms all seem nice and tight, My geometry looks good and I don't see anything else that's loose or unsavory, so I'm hoping it's just the steering box (perhaps, coupled with a wonky tire). I'll be picking up the mounted and balanced Mickey Thompson 35" tires/wheels on Monday.
The good news is that the Jeep does not wander as much as it did before (until I go above about 45, then the wobble of death appears) and I do now have my 4.88 gears to support said 35" tires.
So here's hoping for being functional this coming weekend.
Did you check this steering box video out to see if it could help?
Thanks, yes, I have adjusted the box (which, because it's a Mercedes, adjusts backwards) but you can only go so far. I adjusted it on the bench and tested it to be within spec for over-the-center drag, blah, blah, blah. Basically, my box needs to have the gears re-machined to work like it should...so that's why I went with a rebuilt one now rather than trying to over-adjust the one I have and end up grenading it and having to cough up another $130 for a core.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
Gonna bring this back up for our wheeling trip this Sunday. Let us know who is interested coming out. Thanks
Still interested. Just got my replacement gearbox this evening...maybe. Deal is, it does not look exactly like the OE unit so it may or may not fit. I'll know more in the morning when I try to mount it up. If it fits and it cures my death wobble, I'm all in for Sunday at HF.
b0xcar
TJ Enthusiast
We will be out at Hidden Falls 8am tomorrow. Hoping a few of you guys can make it out.