YJ winter work

Subject: YJ winter work Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:19 am

Ok so while the gas was drying on the CJ motor Ryan and Nester helped to realign the power steering pulley. It no longer squeels at idle but I will have to take it for a test run through the neighborhood. Hopefully it will fix the problem of the belt being thrown every time the motor gets wet. Next on the list:
1. 9" currie rear axle tube is leaking out the drivers side again. I'm gonna take it apart and see if it needs a new seal or something.

2. Thump in drivetrain and clutch not working properly. I'm going to replace the clutch and while doing so I'll check for other sources of the thump.

3. going to install the MORE motor lift, tuck the drivetrain up into the body a little better. There is a lot more room there since installing the 2" body lift. Also going to replace the belly pan with a piece of ballistic steel courtesy of Dave Leasure. I'll trace the old pan onto the steel and cut it out. the atlas may need a relief cut out and then I'll build a skid for that.

4. Front shocks bottom out and they are at risk for breakage, also the crank pully can contact the steering hardware at full compression. going to install bump stops in the front to solve that.

5. rear locker ARB line needs a new O ring at the axle. simple fix.

6. soft top is half destroyed at mounting locations. gonna have to fix that so I can wheel in all weather.

7. ARB switches are going to be rewired so that I can engage and disengage the front and rear lockers independently.

8. Rear suspension winch will be installed. I'm going to just run the one from the front back through some strategically placed pulleys to make it work. eventually I may install a rear one independent from the front if needed. I will have to see how it functions on the trail.

9. Need to install a 5 point racing harness.

10. build onto the stock cage to strengthen around the windshield.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:56 pm

Looks just like my list only change the ARB to swap in aussie lockers.

Call or Text me if you need anymore help.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:39 pm

Eric anytime you want something to do you can count on me doing something with one of the jeeps. I worked half day today and then took apart the rear axle to find the leak. I think I have a bad seal and the bearing has to be pressed on/off to replace it. I'll leave that for another day and drop it off at full circle after the part comes in. Took off the oil pan skid, belly pan, front and rear driveshaft. both driveshafts were nearly seized up. I knocked the grease fittings off long ago. I was able to free them up with a BF hammer and a lot of grease. this weekend I'll remove the transfer case and tranny to check the clutch.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:44 pm

Let me know if you run your YJ up to Dave. I need to get that Dana 44 from him.
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94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:51 am

Subject: Re: YJ winter work Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:25 pm

Cool I will call you tomorrow afternoon about coming over Emily is babysitting. I might even fire up the YJ and drive it over.
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94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:56 pm

I have heard that hi9 is having a lot of issues with arbs seals wearing out. It might be worth investing in a bearing puller. It might be cheaper in the long run.

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id just build a whole new cage vs. adding on to the stock one.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:27 pm

I think you are right on with building the entire new cage. sell the old family cage and build a trail worthy full cage. probably invest in a JD2 bender.

the bearing has a retainer sleeve of some sort that is also pressed on from the differential side of the axle shaft. I think it would take a special tool to remove it. I'll take pics when I get a chance.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:13 pm

Nester, Wrestling was cancelled tomorrow so I'll be working on the YJ all day. Just call as you planned and you can come up any time.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:06 pm

so the driveshafts were removed and both were nearly seized up. I worked them loose with a hammer, vice and grease. belly pan and engine skid came off. I laid the belly pain on the 3/8" ballistic steel and it will work fine. Took the transfer case out with no problems. I checked to make sure it was clocked up as far as it can be and it was. Next was the transmission. Made a few calls to refresh my memory, Thanks Nester! Unhooked the electrics and the vents, drained the muddy tranny fluid. 4 bolts and the shifter was removed. Removed the starter and crankshaft position sensor. then all the bolts came off fairly easily except one. Yeah that Damn 6 point star bolt at the top. 3/8 inch didn't fit, 10 mm was about right but rounded the edges, 9 mm was too small. tried everything and then smashed the 9mm onto the bolt but that stripped as well. AHHHHH! time for power tools! I had room so I used the cutoff wheel and cut the head off the bolt. Then I tipped the tranny up and down a couple times and it broke free. tranny came off fairly easy leaving the broken bolt sticking out about 3". Tomorrow I'll weld a 3/4" bolt head to the end of the broken bolt and try to remove it that way. clutch looked fairly worn, only a dime thickness of clutch material left on both sides. I'll order a new clutch and slave cyl. on monday. I'll replace the broken bolt with something with a standard head on it even if I have to drill and tap. Should be a regular bolt though.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:44 am

Cool deal. I guess I got lucky with my Trans with that top bolt. I might want that old skid when your done with it to make a template for my new one. How does the input shaft on the trans feel? If it has alot of play thats signs that is worn out. If its tight or has just a little play in it you should be good to go. I would put the shift on it while its out and check and play with all the gear. Just to make sure everything feels tight while its out.
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94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:53 am

bolt is out. crazy thing though, After I cut the head off the bolt and pulled the tranny off the remaining part of the bolt just unscrewed by hand. Somehow the bolt head was seized into the tranny housing? there was a hole where another bolt was supposed to go at the top drivers side of the bell housing near the crank position sensor but was misssing and the hole was dirty/corroded. Must have missed that bolt last time I replaced the clutch I guess. I'll get 2 standard bolts and discard the funky 6 point star bolt for good.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:01 am

when my cousin removed his tranny of his yj after buying it not to long ago he also had the same bolt missing.
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Subject: Re: YJ winter work Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:56 am

Yeah that bolt is the hardest part of pulling the trans
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

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