Tworley build
I missed he is not a Rubicon. He would need a 211355x instead then.
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Got started on the metalcloak bushing replacements, just the rear lowers tonight
That looks as bad as mine were... You'll notice a difference.
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These were pretty bad. 3 of the balls would spin inside the rubber bushing (supposed to be bonded) and one completely fell out when I removed the arm
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Havent driven the jeep since returning from Moab due to the driveline knock. Rebuilt the driveshaft once again. Centering pin was 0.48" and a hair. Control arms are all back in place with new bushings too since we're leaning towards axle wrap being the cause of the knock (happens under load). I am going to extend the lowers a turn or two and see what that does for driveshaft angles. Pinion angle is around 1° low right now.
![20210512_205707[1].jpg](https://wranglertjforum.com/attachments/20210512_205707-1-jpg.252090/ "20210512_205707[1].jpg")
Driveshaft angle
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Pinion angle
![20210501_145240[1].jpg](https://wranglertjforum.com/attachments/20210501_145240-1-jpg.252096/ "20210501_145240[1].jpg")
Driveshaft angle
Pinion angle
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I can only imagine there was. A couple of them easily had 1/8" of lateral movement
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Looks like I have a job to repeat...
![20210517_080540[1].jpg](https://wranglertjforum.com/attachments/20210517_080540-1-jpg.253072/ "20210517_080540[1].jpg")
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Its a NAPA brand pump that has been on for 3 weeks and maybe 500 miles. My guess is the gasket surface wasn't clean enough.
still sucks. hopefully it just needs re-seated and is not toast after such a short period.
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