What did you do to your jeep today?

[CherokeeLiberty]

We finally got winter and snow, so I got to drive on crap roads. The new tires handled perfectly.

 

[Billwill]

Who said the Germans don't have a sense of humour?

I suspect that's more of a reflection on their on-road presence than perceived arrogance of their owners (although that joke must pre-date the A-class)

During my working days I traveled to Germany many times for training on Hitachi Computers...also 2 trips to Japan! So I made a point of teaching myself German!
All this did for me was to confirm my suspicion that the Germans are the most arrogant and self-centered nation in the world!

The Japanese on the other hand are the most helpful and friendly people!

 

[KJowner]

Front drive shaft going back in with new boots & fresh grease. All the online writeups have you stripping the brakes, top and bottom ball joints & the steering ball joints, as you can see in the picture, that's not necessary.

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[CheddarGau]

I fixed my RF speaker that was rattling in the door. Turns out a previous owner put in after market speakers in one very loose self tapping screw was left, and at some point only had 2 total holding it in. I riveted it in 2 spots and have decided I want nee speakers that fit better and have better sound. I may stick with rivets in the future since they hold really well.

 

[sota]

During my working days I traveled to Germany many times for training on Hitachi Computers...also 2 trips to Japan! So I made a point of teaching myself German!
All this did for me was to confirm my suspicion that the Germans are the most arrogant and self-centered nation in the world!

The Japanese on the other hand are the most helpful and friendly people!

I think the french might have something to say about that.

 

[duderz7]

Front drive shaft going back in with new boots & fresh grease. All the online writeups have you stripping the brakes, top and bottom ball joints & the steering ball joints, as you can see in the picture, that's not necessary.

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Not necessary, but in my opinion much easier to get that stuff out of the way. I prefer the more time less fight method rather than workarounds and battles, it's not a speed sport for me.

 

[CherokeeLiberty]

I too love the uni-strut roof rack. Its very modular and you can easily move the cross bars to where they are needed.

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What did you use for spacers?

 

[lfhoward]

Front drive shaft going back in with new boots & fresh grease. All the online writeups have you stripping the brakes, top and bottom ball joints & the steering ball joints, as you can see in the picture, that's not necessary.

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I like that you were able to do it this way. I have some front axle seals that need to go in, and I wasn’t looking forward to having to take every last thing apart to get to them. Although I may just do that, because I have a new steering rack that needs to go in as well.

 

[duderz7]

I like that you were able to do it this way. I have some front axle seals that need to go in, and I wasn’t looking forward to having to take every last thing apart to get to them. Although I may just do that, because I have a new steering rack that needs to go in as well.

I've replaced the cv axles both ways, it just makes it so easy with everything out of the way. I remove the knuckle, brake, and even the shock. Gives me lots of room to work and none of that is complicated. When I replaced my steering rack bushings it was ridiculously easy, but that's because I had the entire front suspension out as well as the front diff. Not saying I recommend that route...I just took the opportunity while in another evolving project.

 

[lfhoward]

Sounds good. If the Jeep can hold together until Christmas, I can do a bunch of stuff all at once over the break.

 

[KJowner]

Not necessary, but in my opinion much easier to get that stuff out of the way. I prefer the more time less fight method rather than workarounds and battles, it's not a speed sport for me.

It is for me sadly, I'm always racing the weather this time of year, I have another Jeep in front of my workshop and another car inside so it's the luxury of laying on a damp drive.

 

[duderz7]

It is for me sadly, I'm always racing the weather this time of year, I have another Jeep in front of my workshop and another car inside so it's the luxury of laying on a damp drive.

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It was about this time of year I was doing my regear in the driveway, I get what you're saying.

 

[lfhoward]

Wondering if anyone has ever used the Spartan Helical LSD, which seems to be a competitor to the old reliable Detroit TrueTrac. It’s on sale for $280 right now for the D30 so I have to ask.

Spartan Helical Limited Slip Diff - positraction | Yukon Gear & Axle

Spartan Helical Limited Slip Differential Worm Gear Positraction for front Dana 30 front 27-spline 3.73-up ratio from USA Standard Gear

www.yukongear.com

 

[profdlp]

When I was a kid (many years ago) I was warned that sooner or later someone would come along and tempt me to try LSD.

Now that day has come.

 

[sota]

the price had me intrigued, but sadly I can't use it. 3.55 gears.

 

[CheddarGau]

I like that you were able to do it this way. I have some front axle seals that need to go in, and I wasn’t looking forward to having to take every last thing apart to get to them. Although I may just do that, because I have a new steering rack that needs to go in as well.

Wondering if anyone has ever used the Spartan Helical LSD, which seems to be a competitor to the old reliable Detroit TrueTrac. It’s on sale for $280 right now for the D30 so I have to ask.

Spartan Helical Limited Slip Diff - positraction | Yukon Gear & Axle

Spartan Helical Limited Slip Differential Worm Gear Positraction for front Dana 30 front 27-spline 3.73-up ratio from USA Standard Gear

www.yukongear.com

Buying it? I want a air locker, but I won't give it the use it deserves.

 

[CheddarGau]

When I was a kid (many years ago) I was warned that sooner or later someone would come along and tempt me to try LSD.

Now that day has come.

Front and rear or just the rear?

 

[sota]

both is the correct answer

 

[CheddarGau]

both is the correct answer

This is the way.

 

[lfhoward]

Spartan Helical Limited Slip Diff - positraction | Yukon Gear & Axle

Spartan Helical Limited Slip Differential Worm Gear Positraction for front Dana 30 front 27-spline 3.73-up ratio from USA Standard Gear

www.yukongear.com

Buying it? I want a air locker, but I won't give it the use it deserves.

I don’t know. Would I be able to DIY the installation considering I have to reset the backlash, etc.?

I have a Torq locker for the rear end I haven’t installed yet. I know I can do that one myself.