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Post by RuffRider on Nov 15, 2005 16:16:09 GMT -5
Whoa! Me doing burnouts on cj-5.... never..   Just heard it bang when it went. No signs b4 that.. But Dave might've been on to something, though  But darnit I'm sure there'll be pics  |
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Post by CORE 4WD on Nov 15, 2005 18:36:28 GMT -5
Ok-drum roll. Jeep arrives  Norm (our new Prez) is one stand-up guy. 14 hour round-trip without blinking an eye. That's hardcore! (sorry bad pic Norm!)  It's never good when you have to winch off the trailer  Nice metal flakes with oil!  Hey that's a spider gear!  Is that a spider gear wedged into the carrier?!  By golly it is!  Ok guys and gals-it ain't carnage until it affects forward motion. This did.  Sheared front axleshaft yoke ear pics to follow...please check the "wanted to buy"section! I'll be posting needed parts in a few minutes. ;D That scrambled mess used to be a u-joint!  |
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Post by jlmjeep on Nov 15, 2005 18:37:39 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your jeep Jay. I have some D35 parts at my house. let me know what you need and I will see if I can help.
Jack
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Post by RuffRider on Nov 15, 2005 18:42:55 GMT -5
Yeah thanks Jack, Let me know what I owe ya..
Jay
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Post by jlmjeep on Nov 15, 2005 18:52:00 GMT -5
Jay sent you a PM
Jack
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Post by Chele on Nov 15, 2005 18:58:18 GMT -5
Hey Jay..sorry to hear about Blaze..man...I can't believe she broke!!!
I don't have any mechanical skills or a trailer to pick you up on...but if you need a ride to Dave's or something to pick her up...or a ride anywhere...let me know...I'm right up the street afterall!
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Post by CORE 4WD on Nov 15, 2005 19:09:33 GMT -5
I'll be popping the front cover tomorrow. Feel free to check it out!
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Post by RuffRider on Nov 15, 2005 19:17:53 GMT -5
I am just overwhelmed by all the help and responses.. You guys are the greatest. My brother and I couldn't believe that some1(our newly elected Pres) drove to Hickory, N.C. at the drop of a dime, and give us a lift home. And well Dave, and every1 that had contributed resources, and everything.. Thank you...
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Post by Chuck on Nov 16, 2005 9:15:48 GMT -5
Wow, actually blew out the side of the carrier. Nice! I'm betting a small stress fracture that started on a wheeling weekend and grew via fatigue. Does the metal at the break look something like beach erosion, with little wave lines starting from a small nick somewhere? If so, it was metal fatigue. If the surface of the break is a little granular rather than nice and smooth, more like about 120-300 grit sandpaper, then it was a rapid break, and that's a bit strange. Big quick breaks like that usually happen right when it's overstressed, not a month later under extremely light load. Shame you're not doing an 8.8 swap. I've got a fair number of 8.8 parts laying around that I won't be using for a few months, if you needed internals in a hurry. |
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Post by CORE 4WD on Nov 16, 2005 12:02:16 GMT -5
Hey Chuck! Pretty much looks like they just blew up, although I'm sure it was due to previous stressing. Looks like we're going to score front and rear Rubicon housings and build those up. Not a whole lot to be gained from the front, except bigger ring gear set up and inner spline count I believe. Thoughts are welcome!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2005 14:11:01 GMT -5
Unimog!
Seriously, I don't have any parts for you Jay, but if you need help wrenching I'm off this weekend and I'd be more than happy to help. Or I can just be Dave's parts bi**h, whatever you all need.
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Post by Chuck on Nov 16, 2005 14:26:52 GMT -5
Wasn't someone on the board the other day selling a rear 8.8 already set up for a TJ? Or a friend of a board member selling, at least? That may be quicker to acquire, and the 8.8 is a little stronger than the 44. I've got a spare 31 spline 8.8 LSD waiting to get rebuilt to go in the Mustang in a couple of months, but I can snag another one from UWI. Or, I still have the original open carrier from the Bronco in good condition if Jay wants to go lunchbox locker, which I would think to be strong enough for 35's on a Jeep.
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Post by Chuck on Nov 16, 2005 14:32:31 GMT -5
Found that post I was referring to. I know someone with an 8.8 for sale that has 4.56, then you would only need to regear the front 30 plus you would get rid of the 35. 8.8s allready set up for a TJ  BEN |
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Post by JeepinGoose on Nov 16, 2005 16:11:09 GMT -5
I am just overwhelmed by all the help and responses.. You guys are the greatest. My brother and I couldn't believe that some1(our newly elected Pres) drove to Hickory, N.C. at the drop of a dime, and give us a lift home. And well Dave, and every1 that had contributed resources, and everything.. Thank you... fahgetaboutit, wasnt anything, really. I didnt mind helping at all. |
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Post by CORE 4WD on Nov 16, 2005 16:14:26 GMT -5
How much? We're not 100% on anything yet, just sure we're going to upgrade at least the rear. Lunchbox is good for rear. Have the axle tubes been welded so the center doesn't spin?
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BEN