Recent content by xjnuttier

I just redid a tandem axle, using 10k lb dexter house trailer axles. Anything can be done, when you put the proper thought into it, and make a good design..

Just a heads up for the ZJ upgrade. The only difference is the tie rod to the drivers side. Sux you cant get one locally from the JY. I got mine for 10 bux at our local pick and pull..

I really like the way they look, and I would think they would not be hard to fab, but for the price they seem like they would work. The one possible benefit, if you could cut your old backing plates off, leaving the axle in one piece. You could save the money of replacing 2 sets of seals, and...

I can't see the TPS not letting it start. I just replaced my buddies in his 01, and that thing was over the hood in water, and shows no symptons such as this, his was more start/stall. I know I had a no start issue on my 90 limited renix, the fuel pump relay was my culprit. How is your resistor...

Re: cheapy welder build Thanks, I would have it sold for you if you were closer.. Nice looking work again..

special sockets you will need are the 36 mm socket for the axle nuts, they need to be retourqued to 175 ft lbs. Tourque wrench. 13mm, 12 point socket for the unit bearing bolts. We pulled the yoke and replaced the pinion seal, so if you need to do so it is alarger nut as well. I forget the size...

I would believe so, the angles are too steep, and the stock arms are crap.

The wheel looks pretty close to the center of the whel well. Hard to tell from pics, but looks like it should be right.

Re: cheapy welder build Thanks for the progress report all is looking great. What rear diff are you running?

Re: cheapy welder build Good point, but I know for some reason or another, I personally can't explain it, and I am sure someone will chime in to say why it is a bad ideaer.. man now you really got my gears turning to why it is bad.. LOL

Isn't there already a thread started on this subject?

I replaced that axle seal twice last year, the surface of the stock axle ending up being scored, not bad, just less than the naked eye could see.. here is a link ot the write up.. http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1015574&highlight=dana+speedi+sleeve

Here is a picture of my 44 axle when I was redoing the outer seal for the 2nd time, and installing a speedi sleeve. http://www.flickr.com/photos/43123926@N05/4117467625/

Nice fab work, Very cool to see the "jeep thing" is a world wide deal.. How is wheelin over there? rocks, mud, sand etc...

Knuckle is cast, and I beleive if you heat up the knucl;e with a torch and then immediately weld it you should get a good weld. I am no pro welder, but I had success in the past with this method. I would not go crazy welding this piece in, but tacked very well would be my suggestion. maybe 3-4...