ARB Fun

[playwithit]

Well, I found out during the snow run that my front locker was fubar. Air was blowing out the diff vent.

So, yesterday I got after figuring out the issue/s. Pulled the cover only to find the copper line mangled and a couple of pieces loose inside. The tube came in contact with the gears. Not sure how this happened. I do remember routing the tube to prevent this. The gear oil had a nice copper tint to it.

I noted that about 4-5" of good line was left attached to the seal housing. Now, I needed a plan. A plan that did not include removal of the differential.

The plan:

1. Remove bulkhead fitting from housing.
2. Find a 1/4" NTP plug and install in orignal port location.
3. Find and drill/tap new port closer to seal housing.
4. Reinstall bulkhead fitting in new port location.
5. Clean diff housing and diff.
6. Replace cover and fill.
7. Test locker.

The execution:

1. Flawless.

It's rare, but I love it when a plan comes together.

 

[Letterman]

Did you take any Photos?

 

[JeepFreak21]

Nice! Good work!
Billy

 

[playwithit]

Did you take any Photos?

Did not. I was outside and kinda rushing, worried about rain. Besides, a beer in one hand, cigar in the other, no more hands to hold a camera.

Gears look good. I sprayed lots brake cleaner. New port location has better clearance than the recommended (old) location. I did order a new seal housing this morning. Just in case.

 

[Tenny]

Glad to hear you solved the problem!

 

[srmitchell]

That could have gotten expensive quick!

Good job sir!

 

[Joe]

Well, I found out during the snow run that my front locker was fubar. Air was blowing out the diff vent.

So, yesterday I got after figuring out the issue/s. Pulled the cover only to find the copper line mangled and a couple of pieces loose inside. The tube came in contact with the gears. Not sure how this happened. I do remember routing the tube to prevent this. The gear oil had a nice copper tint to it.

I noted that about 4-5" of good line was left attached to the seal housing. Now, I needed a plan. A plan that did not include removal of the differential.

The plan:

1. Remove bulkhead fitting from housing.
2. Find a 1/4" NTP plug and install in orignal port location.
3. Find and drill/tap new port closer to seal housing.
4. Reinstall bulkhead fitting in new port location.
5. Clean diff housing and diff.
6. Replace cover and fill.
7. Test locker.

The execution:

1. Flawless.

It's rare, but I love it when a plan comes together.

Is this the new ARB or the old style ARB???

 

[playwithit]

RD100, new model.