Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8

Subject: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:17 am

Ok so it looks like Warn does not have the replacement axle shafts for the D35 full floater kit. They sent me a blank shaft to send to a machine shop.

I have a Ford 8.8 out of a 96 Explorer and ordered the M.O.R.E bracket kit, e-Brake conversion, and adapter for the yoke. I am working on stripping the brackets off the 8.8 now. I know Joe had said he could maybe help, what dates work for anyone willing to help. I should have all the parts and stuff by the middle of next week (3/5) I will have plenty of Beer and food for anyone that can help or just wants to show up for moral support. I can bring the Jeep to someone elses house / shop / garage if that makes it easier. king

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if you have a date i may be able to ride over and help out.
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Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:43 pm

I'll make you a deal, i'll put your axel together if you give me a hand putting my motor in. Next weekend isn't going to be to good because i'll be putting my rear axel on. But the following weekened if you wanted you could bring the jeep and axel over my shop and while i'm swapping motors I could help/point you in the right direction with the axel swap. This way we could help each other out on the parts were two sets of hands are required.
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Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:44 pm

Good move that rear end isn't worth another dime. Set up a date and I might be able to come out.
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Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:28 pm

that sounds good. I will definitly give you a hand with the motor.

Just a warning on the axle swap though.... I DON"T KNOW CRAP ABOUT WELDING.

Joe - are you talking about the weekend of the 8th?

As long as I have the brackeets from M.O.R.E. by then that would be perfect.

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:36 pm

Besides grinding off the brackets and sanding the rust / junk off the axle tubes, what other prep work needs to be done? (I know stop at the store and get beer)

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:21 pm

Is it the same gear ratio? In the event the brackets don't come in why not do this at Nesters wrenching party? I'd love to come down but the 8th I have family coming to visit.

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:23 pm

Please take pics as you go along so anyone else thinking of doing this will have a better understanding of what to expect.

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:11 pm

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:53 pm

It would be not this comming weekened but the following. I think nester is having a wrenching party the following weekened. A few people are getting together to work on their junk. I'm going to have to pass up on that party do to some other obligations.
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Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:05 pm

Joe and Chris...

I should be able to make it out on the 8th... just gotta ask spank

Can I drive the tractor again?
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Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:13 pm

The 8th is perfect for me. I am going to be away this weekend anyway.

Now I have to make sure I can line up a trailer.....

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:38 pm

I have a few trailers so you could use one of mine if you wanted.
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Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:54 pm

did the 8.8 come with a limited slip? Thought I read that somewhere.

Subject: Re: Wrenching (Welding) day 3/8 Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:00 pm

No it is a open carrier. He also had a LS 8.8 but I figured that it would be better if it was open.

I think I am going to save up for a eaton E locker I think it was $699