now im one of you!

Just relax. Most barks here are bigger than their bites.
MWC will put you through some rookie crap.
best thing to do, let it ride, don't over-react.
things have a way of working themselves out.
don't try to plan too much too soon.
hell, you don't even have your parts yet.

We're like a pack of wolves. You need to realize
where you stand in the pecking order.

my .02 for now.

...BOB
 
ok so back to actull XJ talk. I ordered my kit, which you guys know...the RE6130. im planning on going with DPG and High Angle Drivelines for my SYE/CV for the rear DS, the question now is do i need to mess with my front DS at all and what degree shims should i order so that i can get my rear diff. pointed at the right angle, and what is better steel or aluminum and just for refreance im going to be rockin the RE 4.5 kit and i have the NP231 TC and a Chrylser 8.25 in the rear. thanks tim.

P.S its all good with the rookie crap, I can take it. :)

P.P.S i hope this isnt a dupe thred. i have one kinda like it just relating to the front DS on the Modified Tech thred. but this thred is a bit more involved. i hope its ok.
 
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xj_toker said:
ok so back to actull XJ talk. I ordered my kit, which you guys know...the RE6130. im planning on going with DPG and High Angle Drivelines for my SYE/CV for the rear DS, the question now is do i need to mess with my front DS at all and what degree shims should i order so that i can get my rear diff. pointed at the right angle, and what is better steel or aluminum and just for refreance im going to be rockin the RE 4.5 kit and i have the NP231 TC and a Chrylser 8.25 in the rear. thanks tim.

P.S its all good with the rookie crap, I can take it. :)

P.P.S i hope this isnt a dupe thred. i have one kinda like it just relating to the front DS on the Modified Tech thred. but this thred is a bit more involved. i hope its ok.
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Please do this.

BTW, welcome to the MWC.:wave:
 
Rev Den said:
Toker, while we welcome you with open arms, same as everyone, there are 2 things that MUST be done to truly be "One of Us".

1. JOIN NAXJA
2. Show up to an event, and more importantly, the campfire.
3. Swear an oath of assistance to you MWC brothers, and then follow thru, Usually before asking for help on your own rig. :D


Rev
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damn it, still not one of you guys i guess
 
Michael J. Danko said:
Toker,
I should be able to help out with your project. Keep us informed when you are going to do it.
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I will deffinitly let you guys know when the time is getting closer.. im picking up my new uper and lower controll arm bolts along with the rear spring and shackle bolts on friday. And ill be ordering my sye and cv on thirsday or friday along with my shims(WHAT DEGREE DO I NEED???) its a chrylser 8.25 in the read and a NP231 TC. so im getting there about another week or so till i have everything here. thatnks for the hand too. tim

P.S. so i broke a 5 1/2 ton craftsmen vice doing my fron DS u-joints.......WTF!!! now i have to track down a new one to finnish
 
xj_toker said:
P.S. so i broke a 5 1/2 ton craftsmen vice doing my fron DS u-joints.......WTF!!! now i have to track down a new one to finnish
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Since when are vices measured in tonnage?
 
sry that was a booboo, its a 5 1/2 inch vise not ton....idk what i was thinking. but reguardless its a B****
 
I'm not a MWC but I'll help you out on the shim. To figure out the correct shim you'll need need to calculate you driveshaft angles after you install the lift. Install the rear leaf springs measure all the angles. This website should help.
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Driveline-101.shtml#Double-Cardan-Measurements

Do the calculations and you'll know what shim you need. Order the correct shim and a couple of longer center pins too if you need them. Remove the u-bolts and install the shim correctly in the bottom of the leaf pack.

For me using the RE 4.5" spring, a shackle that provided 1" additional lift, and a SYE conversion with a custom CV driveshaft the shim I needed was 4 degrees. Having done more than a few I know it sounds like a PITA to figure out. Having to mock up the rear measuring angles and all to get it right. If you do it right you should not have any vibes at any speed. Bad vibes can drive you crazy if it's your DD. Good luck installing the lift. Nothing a friend, a 12 pack and a weekend can't solve. Be sure to RTFM on the lift from RE before drinking too much of the beer.
 
xj_toker said:
... P.S. so i broke a 5 1/2 ton craftsmen vice doing my fron DS u-joints.......WTF!!! now i have to track down a new one to finnish
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Did you use a cheater bar on the handle to get more leverage? I made that mistake once, and it cost me my vice. Now, if I do use one, it's only a very short cheater.

Make sure you've cleaned up the yokes real good, removing any burrs and crap from the cap facings in the yokes. Also, check to make sure you've not tweaked the yokes causing them to be misaligned. It should never take that much pressure to push the caps in. Remember, if it goes in real hard, it's even harder getting it out. Taking the time to find your problem is the best policy.

(Note: I know this is not tech, so please accept my apology Rev.)

Les
 
Fore Wheeler said:
fixed it for you Les.
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:laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3:

Thanks 'Wheeler!

Les
 
It sounds like I live pretty close - Chicago (Irving Park & Austin) and I would like to lend a hand just for the experience. I haven't worked on cars that much, have done some.
But I would love the opportunity to work with some guys who know what they are doing so, I can go home and install my RE BB that has been sitting around my apartment the last 5 months.
 
kooler_king said:
It sounds like I live pretty close - Chicago (Irving Park & Austin) and I would like to lend a hand just for the experience. I haven't worked on cars that much, have done some.
But I would love the opportunity to work with some guys who know what they are doing so, I can go home and install my RE BB that has been sitting around my apartment the last 5 months.
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i think im pretty good on the help, but feel free to come by anyway i dont mind. im a rookie too....and i dont know to much yet either, but my plan is beer/burgers and a build up. it should be a good time. ill let even one know when its getting closer. prolly about a week or so before.

P.S. i got the kit in the mail today.......i almost boned the UPS chick i was so excited.
 
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