GATRFEST 2011 OCT 21-23 CARNAGE LIST

[RotorHead]

Got my axles, but need to tack weld the caps before I install them.

Do you have a picture that shows the location for the tack welds?  I need to do this.

I take it the U joints need to be removed for this?

Yeah Tony, they can do it on the lift while it is all together.  Allsouth did it to my 1st JK Rubi, and will do it to my new used one too.... as soon as I get some parts in.  

Yup. Like Doug and Richard said. No need to take anything apart. It will just make the welding a little easier in my case since they are already out. Depending on the weld height though, I may end up having to remove the knuckles to install them.

Looks like this, except most people tack them in 2-3 places.

[Krawler00]

I gotta tack mine as well. Had it done on the old 30. 1 more little "safety net" you can add cheaply. {toast}

[RotorHead]

I gotta tack mine as well. Had it done on the old 30. 1 more little "safety net" you can add cheaply. {toast}

If you have full circle clips, I wouldn't worry.

[mdo817]

Got my axles, but need to tack weld the caps before I install them.

If you could wait until next week you could slide down to the shop and Randy will tig them, we are hammered this week though.

[drich394]

You had the right idea, ryan, but the clarification was neccesary because mentioning 4 wheel drive was probably confusing to folks looking to understand the function of a lockout hub, which is to disconnect the hub and outer shaft from the inner shafts.

Anybody fixed their junk yet? I put a new boot on my driveshaft and painted it, but that's about it. Got parts coming today though

SEEING that this is a 4WD forum, i was sticking to the 4WD side of the asspect -- but yeah - can see where is would be confusing for some newbs to follow..

[Matt]

You had the right idea, ryan, but the clarification was neccesary because mentioning 4 wheel drive was probably confusing to folks looking to understand the function of a lockout hub, which is to disconnect the hub and outer shaft from the inner shafts.

Anybody fixed their junk yet? I put a new boot on my driveshaft and painted it, but that's about it. Got parts coming today though

So the rear drive shaft boot worked?

[gravedgr]

We scratched one of our wheels.

 {peek}

[Krawler00]

We scratched one of our wheels.

 {peek}

That's rough man {hihi} how did the under armor do?

[gravedgr]

We scratched one of our wheels.

 {peek}

That's rough man {hihi} how did the under armor do?

It did awesome.  Without any lift, we had to slide over a ton of stuff.  I don't think we even chipped the powdercoat, and no dents as far as I can see.

Those are some heavy ass plates.

[Krawler00]

When is the lift coming?!

[gravedgr]

When is the lift coming?!

Good question.  I had figured on doing the PRG Advanced 3" in the spring around tax time (plus, our van will be paid off).  Now I'm contemplating a TS (Titan 4WD front suspension) swap and going more like 5", plus a replacement leaf pack in the rear with extended shocks.  I could take the PRG anywhere to have it installed, but I'm not sure about the piecemeal stuff - plus, there's finding the actual Titan components.  :hlp

Afraid Cindy might do one of these... {;-(}

[BigJerm]

Is a Titan a solid front axle? How easy is the swap over? Could be a cool project to follow.