What do you have to do before the Crawl?

I used to do it when I started my shop, but after 10 or so times dumping perfectly clean gear oil out, I decided it probably isn't needed. I just put Mobil 1 in them & send them on their way.
 
RedHeep said:
I've always wondered if it was just a waste of diff oil to change it after the "break in" period. They don't do that on new trucks do they?
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I know BMW does on their M cars, they get all new fluids at their 1000 mile service...
 
I've never done a 500 mile break in on gears. My buddy here has done 1000s and doesn't recommend them. My point to it all is that car manufactures don't change them as previously mentioned.

Obviously it doesn't hurt, but I don't think it's needed. In this hobby we will likely change it at some point due to the wheeling conditions we take our vehicles through anyway.

mac 'mine usually have water in them anyways' gyvr
 
Yeah, I agree. However, seeing as this is the first set of gears i've done, I don't mind spending a few bucks on some oil to change it again so that I can have a peek inside and make sure everbody's playing nice. Would hate to set off for a 5 hour journey and do an abrupt nose stand going down the highway because I didn't check it before I left...
 
UNCC_99XJ said:
Would hate to set off for a 5 hour journey and do an abrupt nose stand going down the highway because I didn't check it before I left...
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If that is a possibility, strap a go-pro to the Jeep so we can watch it later.
 
FlexdXJ said:
Install component speakers for more :guitar:DONE
Make cables to retain sway bar DONE
install control armsDONE
install Shackle boxespostponed
install hood vents
wire up fan override
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Been busy lately getting the XJ back in shape after the last 2 trips:

broke down all beadlocks, sanded and painted rings, rotated spare tire in (what a PIA)
pulled front carrier to remove broken end of shaft
replaced broken front inner, outer, hub
replaced broken rear axle shaft
replaced hydro steering fitting
replaced trac bar bushing
replaced a TRE
oil change
new batt cable ends
replaced trailer connecter and fixed a couple wiring issues
serviced tow rig trans
replaced tow rig fan clutch

Feeling pretty good about everything, but still more to do!
 
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Cnickgo said:
Its that thread! Whatcha need to do?

Electric fan set-up Done.... Mostly.
Transfercase linkage Ordering parts otherwise its manual shift at the case... yikes!
Shafts and hopefully a locker for the new D30 Postponed
3-link the front for the new D30 Postponed
Gear, lock and install the spare D44 I have with disc conversion Postponed

Some glimmer of hope I would like to get a harness bar in to run some 4/5 point harnesses. After seeing a couple instances, one specifically where the driver could not buckle back in because the seatbelt stayed locked up, I'd like to have a harness.
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Rear door hinges... Done.
Removed sway bar end links... Done
CB radio- Done
Pass axle shaft u-joint-tomorrow
Front driveshaft u-joint- tomorrow
 
need to cut my new tie rod down...

its got a battery...

bare minimum of lights work...don't know if i'm going to get something on it for a night run.

mac 'i might wash it' gyvr
 
I have had a plan for getting stuff done all week...my wife everyday continues to come up with something different to do AND figures out a way to spend money...not crawl related...

last night, we bought a new bed...

today she thinks we need groceries...

mac 'can't win' gyvr
 
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