lexluthier72 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 I had my rear pinion seal, and rear U-joint replaced by a shop this week. I know, "its a D35" but I don't plan to beat the crap out of it. After hearing many people replacing the pinion seal themselves, and having the rear gear cluster crap out, I decided to have the Pro's do it. The gears and bearings are in good shape, and it was cheaper than an axle swap. I got under it the week before to replace an exhaust clamp. Had to heat the clamp up with a Mapp torch to get it off. Mistakenly put the hot wrench down next to my shoulder. I now have a temporary "craftsman" brand. (no photos) But here is the PO attempt at an aftermarket exhaust....I decided to just replace the clamp, and see how long it held on for.
lexluthier72 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 In an attempt to find a Clunk in my steering, I replaced the worn out Drag Link End....
lexluthier72 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Posted October 29, 2011 Changed the alternator out today....and we have ALL seen an alternator right?!? Hehe....and I also finished this up....DIY Tonneau Cover....Here are the support rods: We used marine grade spray on waterproofing for canvas. Here is the cover installed:
lexluthier72 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Posted February 11, 2012 Still have not found my steering problem! And...Currently, too dang cold to work on it outside. (read no heated garage to pull it into. Waiting till spring. In the plans along with rust repair/paint, are....find/fix steering clunk, New Front tires, New Accelerator cable. There is more on the list, but these are the right away things for when we thaw out up here. -E.
streetjeep2.5 Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Still have not found my steering problem! And...Currently, too dang cold to work on it outside. (read no heated garage to pull it into. Waiting till spring. In the plans along with rust repair/paint, are....find/fix steering clunk, New Front tires, New Accelerator cable. There is more on the list, but these are the right away things for when we thaw out up here.-E. Manual Steering? My 4 popper is. I have a clunk now and then also. I figured with 350,000 miles might as well replace everything, so I have all tie rod components and a new Kevins offroad bracket/trackbar. Waiting for warmer weather also! Concrete kinda cold! But, while THINKING about doing it one day, also found my stabilizer shock is worn on the axle end and "clunks" and when I move it sounds like what I am hearing. The shock moves on the bolt, thankfully not the bolt moving in the hole!. Might check that.
vaquaro Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 :wrench: Track Bar , Don't go the bushing replacement route :wall: Napa has complete assembly , reasonably priced :thumbsup: Still have not found my steering problem! And...Currently, too dang cold to work on it outside. (read no heated garage to pull it into. Waiting till spring. In the plans along with rust repair/paint, are....find/fix steering clunk, New Front tires, New Accelerator cable. There is more on the list, but these are the right away things for when we thaw out up here.-E.
lexluthier72 Posted March 2, 2012 Author Posted March 2, 2012 As soon as it is warm, that is the next thing I'm looking at replacing....currently about 20 degrees here, and 3 inches of snow rain mix....and no heated shop to work in....Living with it till warm up. -E.
lexluthier72 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 Unfortunately no, but I did manage to sell a motorcycle project, which means money to put toward the truck....buying track bar soon. Currently my driveway is a very large moat. Ugh. Also looking at buying the rust repair panels soon (ie, rockers)
streetjeep2.5 Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Unfortunately no, but I did manage to sell a motorcycle project, which means money to put toward the truck....buying track bar soon. Currently my driveway is a very large moat. Ugh. Also looking at buying the rust repair panels soon (ie, rockers) Yea on the "moat"! Frozen ground and fast melting snow makes for puddles and small lakes everywhere!!! Farmers are wishing the ground wasn't frozen so it would soak in, I bet!
lexluthier72 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 Still have not dug in to my steering noise. Ordered the new rocker panels, and will be buying some sheet metal for the floor patch. Saving up to buy a MIG welder. Whoo Hoo.
lexluthier72 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Posted April 2, 2012 slow start on progress now that its warm....I did change my busted accelerator cable, and purchased a MIG welder....Teaching myself how to weld, and then tackling the body panel rust.
lexluthier72 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 Got the welder, teaching myself how to weld....Everything else is on hold. I will say, the truck has been running excellent lately.... :thumbsup:
lexluthier72 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 And then the water pump went out....5 hours to change it out. A slight pain in the butt. Jeep changed the casting at some point to use longer bolts, so....I was almost done, and am 1 bolt short of getting the new pump completely done. Out for bolts tomorrow morning.
Zenobian_84 Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Was reading your post on the Water pump earlier at work this morning. I feel your pain brother. :fs1:
lexluthier72 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 Day 2, round 2. Got the correct length bolt installed and re-assembled the fan clutch and shroud....Only to find the upper radiator hose leaking! Grr. Back to the parts store....I think I finally have it licked. No leaks so far..... -E.
lexluthier72 Posted July 6, 2012 Author Posted July 6, 2012 Finally after replacing all but 2 of the cooling system hoses, It is leak free. I will be replacing the last 2 hoses next month on payday. Still practicing welding....I am nowhere near skilled on it yet. Meanwhile my exhaust system is also on its way out. PO bought the cheapest junk he could find. The back of the muffler is almost completely rusted through already....Ugh.
lexluthier72 Posted November 7, 2012 Author Posted November 7, 2012 So, a long overdue update. While I was changing out my starter, I found the cause of my supposed steering clunk....A bolt that holds the transmission to the cross member was missing. Oddly, we found the bolt in the driveway.....No new progress to report. I am currently on the mend from a pinched nerve in my elbow, so any progress on the jeep is waiting until I am fully healed up. Hopefully rust repair is next!
lexluthier72 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Sold the truck. Too many things going wrong with it at the same time. Money Pit.
neohic Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Hope you passed the wonders of Comanche Club onto the new owner.
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