What did you do to your jeep today?
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TwoBobsKJ
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Thought the noise from the passenger side rear was from the e-brake pads coming off the shoes and rubbing inside the top hat of the rotor. When I pulled the rotor - PLOP! - the pads fell on the driveway :blah:
So I spun the axle just to confirm that the delaminated pads were the source of the noise but instead heard the bearing grinding away as I spun the axle. Changing both outer bearings and seals this weekend. Thankfully the local NAPA has the parts in stock.
I think the worst part of the repair will be pumping in the new 85-140 oil. That stuff is THICK :emotions34:
Bob
So I spun the axle just to confirm that the delaminated pads were the source of the noise but instead heard the bearing grinding away as I spun the axle. Changing both outer bearings and seals this weekend. Thankfully the local NAPA has the parts in stock.
I think the worst part of the repair will be pumping in the new 85-140 oil. That stuff is THICK :emotions34:
Bob
John3seventeen
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Picked up a second set of MOABS
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Kj/toy
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John3seventeen
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No , I picked up a set with tires and im thinking about selling my other set
NOT what I wanted to hear!
Just noticed a noise from the right rear of mine. :thumbsdown:
What are you looking to get for them?
John3seventeen
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Send me a PM if interested , I will not ship as they have tires on them. I see you are in Oklahoma- thats a long drive for a set of wheels & tires.
Kj/toy
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Going to a bigger size to compliment those 4:10's?
Birdman330
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Drove it to and from a job interview, then gave it a wash hopefully warms up just a bit more here soon so I can foam down the tires
TwoBobsKJ
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The R&R of the bearings and seals is not difficult - frankly it's easier than a brake job or replacing the front CV axles. My concern is whether the axle shaft where the bearing holds it is scored or pitted from the bad bearing :shrug: I got bearings and seals for both sides for less than $70 at NAPA.
One tip I'd give you: When you pull the axle (after taking off the C-clip) put the pinion shaft back in to hold the spider gears in place. You don't want to dislodge the spider gears when you slide the axle shaft back in when the bearing replacement is done.
Like I said, the biggest pain is putting the thick dino oil back in. I don't do well with slow dripping fluids :gr_grin:
Bob
TwoBobsKJ
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A close buddy of mine rebuilt an '05 TJ Rocky Mountain Edition that was totaled - even though the worst damage was a bent front bumper and a mangled Y-pipe. In my opinion he stole it!
Anyway, he got a new bumper, Y-pipe, rock rails and top and had to park it next to my KJ for a picture of them together after he took it for inspection and registration. He found a set of 18" JK Moabs to put on it (cuz I wouldn't sell him mine :whip: ) that aren't on it in this pic but it still looks pretty good. And it's the right color :mexsmoke:
Bob
Anyway, he got a new bumper, Y-pipe, rock rails and top and had to park it next to my KJ for a picture of them together after he took it for inspection and registration. He found a set of 18" JK Moabs to put on it (cuz I wouldn't sell him mine :whip: ) that aren't on it in this pic but it still looks pretty good. And it's the right color :mexsmoke:
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John3seventeen
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What I Bought
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TwoBobsKJ
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Very clean! And the tires look like they're barely worn at all. Congrats!
Bob
Bob
John3seventeen
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Tip I picked up from Tom- make sure the Dino oil is warm, use the quart bottles and squeeze them like a tube of toothpaste. Goes right in quick, no muss no fuss!
John3seventeen
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Not yet
opcorn:They are a great set of Wheels, well taken care of with good tires on them. Just couldnt pass them up. Im keeping my eyes open for some 265/75's though!
TwoBobsKJ
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He taught me that trick too - he's so wise!
He and I did it once using the gallon jug and a pump - pretty much destroyed the jug pressing on the pump handle. Never again! :favorites68: Plus the rear diff takes just over 2 quarts if I remember correctly...
Bob
Yes with the stock rear diff cover -Chrysler 8.25 corporate, it is 2.2 quarts (2.08 Liters)
I never really measure it other than have 2.5 ready and fill it till it gushes out a bit.
The Riddler cover probably takes a tiny bit more.
Warm gear lube sure does flow better when it is warm!
I never really measure it other than have 2.5 ready and fill it till it gushes out a bit.
The Riddler cover probably takes a tiny bit more.
Warm gear lube sure does flow better when it is warm!
CobraNutt
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I'll post more when I get home later. I've edited 315 so far of the 1300+ that I shot. lol!
CobraNutt
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It doesn't SMELL any better though!
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