Big things are starting. After this year’s wheeling adventures (Moab and the Rubicon), phase 2 of my build has begun to take shape. Namely, additional armor, 35s and an Atlas. Armor not ordered yet. The 35s and Coyote bead locks have arrived. The 2-speed 5.0:1 Atlas has been here. My plan is:
1) Install the Atlas and decide on order T-case skid (+/- separate transmission crossmember)
2) Install the 35s w/ Coyote bead-locks while I wait for driveshafts
3) Corner armor and engine skid
I’ve already got other things in mind too but lets see how all this goes first. I expect issues.
So, today I pulled the Jeep into the garage to begin the above. I realized relatively recently that I need a transmission jack to install the Atlas. There are many options, but as I will be using my lift, I got this one:
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It will elevate the tray to 68.5”.
Next, I pulled the T-case out of its box and inventoried the parts (AA says do this with in 7 days of receipt-missed that by a few months but all seems present.
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After some reading, I decided to test assemble the shifter first to make sure I understand how it all works. It comes with bushings that press into the linkage (probably Derlin?). I used a bolt, nut and some washers with a little grease. That went fine.
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Here’s the assembly:
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I verified it shifts well. Tomorrow, I will start to pull the 231.