78/79 RestoMod
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Picked up the axles today, overall in great shape.
I will need to have the rotors turned and replace the seals on the front.
the rear is missing the E-brake parts on one side, but those should be easy to snag from a JY.
Warn manual lock outs installed already though
I will need to have the rotors turned and replace the seals on the front.
the rear is missing the E-brake parts on one side, but those should be easy to snag from a JY.
Warn manual lock outs installed already though
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Started tearing into the front axle today. Got the outers off, I still have to press out the ball joints so I can pull the shafts out.
The unit bearings are pretty easy to pull, I had never dealt with them before and didn't know what to expect.
I had both sides taken down in about 45 minutes.
I also dropped off the rotors to be turned.
This weekend I hope to get the front ready for paint which means getting the spring/radius arm mounts welded on.
I need to get a new dust sheild for the passenger side also.
The unit bearings are pretty easy to pull, I had never dealt with them before and didn't know what to expect.
I had both sides taken down in about 45 minutes.
I also dropped off the rotors to be turned.
This weekend I hope to get the front ready for paint which means getting the spring/radius arm mounts welded on.
I need to get a new dust sheild for the passenger side also.
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Had a few hours this afternoon, got the axles taken off the trailer and got the front axle mostly stripped today.
Started in on the rear axle. The E-brake on the driver side was completely removed.
The passenger wide was destroyed by a leaking oil seal.
I am thinking it may be cheaper to put a pinion brake on than to replace the stock parts, opinions?
Found these cool little saw horses, they are the perfect height! They were hanging out behind the garage.
Here is a pic of the unit bearing from the front axle, not as bad to replace as I thought.
Started in on the rear axle. The E-brake on the driver side was completely removed.
The passenger wide was destroyed by a leaking oil seal.
I am thinking it may be cheaper to put a pinion brake on than to replace the stock parts, opinions?
Found these cool little saw horses, they are the perfect height! They were hanging out behind the garage.
Here is a pic of the unit bearing from the front axle, not as bad to replace as I thought.
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Those welds look a lot better than what mine would look like.. I can't even solder properly >.<
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Painted the front axle and started the install today
I need to cut down the track bar and rethread it, then start building the radius arms.
This weekend I want to get the rear axle under the frame.
I need to cut down the track bar and rethread it, then start building the radius arms.
This weekend I want to get the rear axle under the frame.
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Got one of the leaf packs assembled today, new bushings (what a pain in the ***), new pads and ORD Zero Rates to recenter the axle in the wheel well.
I did find a good way to get the bushings out though, wedge a cold chisel in the loop and press them out with a 6" clamp.
I did find a good way to get the bushings out though, wedge a cold chisel in the loop and press them out with a 6" clamp.
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That is a damn big tire, I am thinking 38s now that I have 1 tons and can handle them.
I think my lift will be close 8" over stock when finished.
I will most likely end up getting new leafs, 4" lift, with the AAL and the Zero Rates that is what these are.
I think my lift will be close 8" over stock when finished.
I will most likely end up getting new leafs, 4" lift, with the AAL and the Zero Rates that is what these are.