The saga continues

[AMS417]

Pulled my carrier to replace seals when installing my new Ten Factory axles. Paid close attention to shims, had some help from the wife hammering in the long side seals. Got it all back together using the toothpick trick to hold open the locker switch. No issues really, Other than having to beat the pre-assembled axles a little to get the cap clips fully seated, and having to tap the long side axle into the carrier, less taper on these than the factory axles. Was looking forward to a drive in the Jeep this weekend, but found a caliper bolt stripped when putting the driver side brakes back on. Ordered a kit from Mr.Blaine rather than use a helicoil, don't like them in through holes, nothing to bottom out against.

I also think I found my steering "wander" issue. Looks like the rear track bar bushing are worn. It already has a track bar relocation bracket installed. Any recommendation for a decent track bar, or should I just buy new bushings?

 

[CharlesHS]

Pulled my carrier to replace seals when installing my new Ten Factory axles. Paid close attention to shims, had some help from the wife hammering in the long side seals. Got it all back together using the toothpick trick to hold open the locker switch. No issues really, Other than having to beat the pre-assembled axles a little to get the cap clips fully seated, and having to tap the long side axle into the carrier, less taper on these than the factory axles. Was looking forward to a drive in the Jeep this weekend, but found a caliper bolt stripped when putting the driver side brakes back on. Ordered a kit from Mr.Blaine rather than use a helicoil, don't like them in through holes, nothing to bottom out against.

I also think I found my steering "wander" issue. Looks like the rear track bar bushing are worn. It already has a track bar relocation bracket installed. Any recommendation for a decent track bar, or should I just buy new bushings?

Never had to beat the new axles in that I installed; they just slipped in....
As for purchasing new bushings vs a new trac bar; depends upon what your budget is....
Savvy Off Road makes some quality suspension components....

Savvy OR

 

[AMS417]

Never had to beat the new axles in that I installed; they just slipped in....
As for purchasing new bushings vs a new trac bar; depends upon what your budget is....
Savvy Off Road makes some quality suspension components....

Savvy OR

Thanks for the recommendation.

I didn't have to beat the axle in. Had to beat the u joint cap a little to get the clips fully engaged. Came pre-assembled, poorly it seems. Had to tap the axle a bit with a rubber mallet it get it fully seated into the carrier. The replacement axles had a pretty square cut end, versus the stock axle that has a taper to help it line up. Didn't take a lot of force, but it did take some.

 

[CharlesHS]

Thanks for the recommendation.

I didn't have to beat the axle in. Had to beat the u joint cap a little to get the clips fully engaged. Came pre-assembled, poorly it seems. Had to tap the axle a bit with a rubber mallet it get it fully seated into the carrier. The replacement axles had a pretty square cut end, versus the stock axle that has a taper to help it line up. Didn't take a lot of force, but it did take some.

My mistake... I misunderstood what you posted about the U joint cap C clips.
Sometimes problems occur during the shipping process....
As for inserting the axle splines into the carrier end; the axle just required a little jiggle to insert.