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Post by A "CJ" on Sept 10, 2009 16:44:11 GMT -5
  8.8 back from welding, thanks again Eddie, awesome job..... Mocked up in the jeep last night all went well but I see that a new rear track bar is in the future. Stock is 1" short....always something... Need to put the rest of the axle together for a trip back to Eddie to mock up and tack the sway bar brackets in place. They do interfere with the upper control arm, so some modification is needed. Also now I see how the Ebrake system works and will be using the 95 Grand Cherokee with disc brake ebrake cables as well. Lokar clevis wouldn't work.... tim |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2009 16:54:31 GMT -5
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 3, 2009 18:27:03 GMT -5
I see what you mean Keith, have to check that out. Got a little more done this past week, front axle ring and pinion is setup, ordered up the 8.8 gears and install kit from 4wd hardware, used the club discount too. Also ordered up the new cross shaft that is needed. A little exhaust work, well actually lot. Adjustable upper control arms and a adjustable rear tracl bar to support the 8.8 and SYE install. You can really see the difference in the pic between the front to rear with the 8.8 installed. Oh and check out the flares. Got those at the swap meet, put that along with some krylon fuzion paint, elbow grease and your good to go!!!!! tim  |
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Post by swampercj on Oct 4, 2009 17:37:25 GMT -5
Looking good Tim, didn't know Shayne joined the service...It was aweful nice of the Air Force to fly him in on a 130:) talk about a long flight!
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 7, 2009 19:56:15 GMT -5
Thanks Scott, Found out some install tricks with the 8.8. This is with the 4.88 gears installed during fit up. Note the cross shaft and how it is shaped. This has to be installed prior to the ring gear installation on the differential. It will not pass the ring gear teeth, so what does this cross shaft do? I thought the same thing, so this is it. When fitting the axle shafts the retainer pin is removed and the cross shaft is rotated to allow the axle "C" clip to be installed. This will not work with the stock cross shaft. Only 39.95 from Summit Racing Equipment part # RMG-8002791.   |
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 12, 2009 8:25:16 GMT -5
A few more steps getting done, SYE kit installed and got the measurement for the rear drive shaft. A whole whopping 17 7/8" working length. Delivered to Craft machine shop this morning, used to take them to Standard Parts but alas they are gone....  Hope to get this rig driving by the weeks end. tim The kit I got from Donny T , thanks for the great deal...  All together waiting to be reinstalled.  |
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Post by stuck tj on Oct 12, 2009 19:22:53 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by bensredyj on Oct 13, 2009 18:27:55 GMT -5
What, NO 4:1 while in pieces  lookn good.... |
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 18, 2009 15:30:38 GMT -5
LOL,,, Ben, his pockets are only just so deep. Next small project is to replace the front wheel bearings and upgrade the front brake hoses. It uses 95 Jeep YJ front brake hoses for longer length. Very easy swap to do.  tim |
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 19, 2009 18:38:26 GMT -5
Got to run a test drive today, all went well so far so good. Now just to get some time to actually drive it and break in the gear sets.....working at the base again 7/12's.  Oh well, somebody has to do it..... tim |
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Post by 4WDnRocksNmud on Oct 20, 2009 12:10:47 GMT -5
my father used to work for Crane... he heard some shady stuff goin on there with their shafts... keep me posted on their quality. I usually prefer gregory's..
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 20, 2009 18:48:06 GMT -5
my father used to work for Crane... he heard some shady stuff goin on there with their shafts... keep me posted on their quality. I usually prefer gregory's.. Gregory's? Where are they located? Don't think I will use Craft again any time soon myself. tim |
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Post by BIG J on Oct 27, 2009 15:38:39 GMT -5
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Post by A "CJ" on Oct 27, 2009 17:24:23 GMT -5
Thanks, Big J, Looks like the CJ is going to need a new front shaft made. It is bent and the splines have death wobble...lol...  |
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Post by swampercj on Dec 8, 2009 19:16:13 GMT -5
Tim, where did you get your 8.8 brakets from?
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Hope to get this rig driving by the weeks end. 
lookn good....
Oh well, somebody has to do it.....
