Dzimm Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Anyone got one laying around they would part with? The ones I'm seeing are $10 plus shipping but nothing for Jeeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, Dzimm said: Anyone got one laying around they would part with? The ones I'm seeing are $10 plus shipping but nothing for Jeeps. Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 No it's a little metal dome that covers the axle nut. It's specific to the 2wd axle. Looks like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJXJjeepguy Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 5/2/2019 at 5:31 PM, Dzimm said: No it's a little metal dome that covers the axle nut. It's specific to the 2wd axle. Looks like this I seen it one at local junkyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 If it happens to be there still would you be willing to snag it? What you want for it shipped to 50054? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 3/13/2014 at 7:02 PM, HOrnbrod said: There'a another way if you don't want change knuckles (I didn't). You can't buy the OEM caps anymore, and there are no low profile caps; they will all stick through the hole somewhat. One solution I found is to use Mr. Gasket Chrome Dust Caps. They are just a tiny bit small, but you can cut a strip of aluminum from a beer can and fold it shim it around the inner lip of the hub and they will tap in firmly and stay forever. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-2485/overview/ They look better than the original dust caps sticking through. These look like the outer diameter is 1.79. It looks like Dorman part number 13996 outer diameter is 1.8 Hopefully this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJXJjeepguy Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Dzimm said: If it happens to be there still would you be willing to snag it? What you want for it shipped to 50054? PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If you’re still looking I can get the dust caps off of a Comanche in the junkyard next time I goSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 5:42 PM, SatiricalHen said: If you’re still looking I can get the dust caps off of a Comanche in the junkyard next time I go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I forgot to put it on my junkyard list and I could not find the thread or remember what I was looking for, I may be heading to the junkyard tomorrow so if I do I’ll grab themSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, SatiricalHen said: I forgot to put it on my junkyard list and I could not find the thread or remember what I was looking for, I may be heading to the junkyard tomorrow so if I do I’ll grab them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sounds good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Sounds good! No luck this runSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 4 hours ago, SatiricalHen said: No luck this run Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for checking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Have you found any yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 No I'm still in need of one. I'd even take two to have a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Dzimm said: No I'm still in need of one. I'd even take two to have a spare. I'm pretty sure I have a couple. I'll check my storage over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, saveevryjp1998 said: I'm pretty sure I have a couple. I'll check my storage over the weekend. Sounds good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Just did my front brakes on my 2wd ‘90 this weekend and I had to pop the ones I have off and back on for the job. I remember getting them from NAPA years ago when I last replaced the brake rotors as the dust caps that came on the truck were dented up badly from taking the wheels off and putting them back on. I took a few pics of the one side for you, if the pics help you any... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 56 minutes ago, 500 MJ said: Just did my front brakes on my 2wd ‘90 this weekend and I had to pop the ones I have off and back on for the job. I remember getting them from NAPA years ago when I last replaced the brake rotors as the dust caps that came on the truck were dented up badly from taking the wheels off and putting them back on. I took a few pics of the one side for you, if the pics help you any... Thanks! Does it happen to have a part number on it? Everything I read said that part store ones didn't fit right so I didn't try, may need to run into Napa and see what they have. I have the factory one on the other side yet but that doesn't help me with a Napa part number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I specifically looked for a part number on it and it did not have one on there. I recall when I got them that I took my old one(s) in and used them to select the new ones from what was available. These have been working well for me for at least 6 years now. When you get the new one, I’d take everything apart and repack that wheel bearing. With it being exposed like it has been you don’t know what you’ll find inside there. Cheap insurance. You’ll need to get a new seal for the backside of the rotor to take it all apart, an inexpensive part. Clean all the bearings up with paint thinner or the de-greaser of your choice. Dry them out by spinning them in a towel and with air, then re-assemble. Spindle nut is a 27 mm. These front wheel bearings are SO simple (and cheap) to do, I wish that I had more vehicles built like this. Also gives you a good chance to make sure your brake caliper slides are free of rust and properly functioning... I really took my time on the one side I disassembled yesterday and it took me 3 hours from the start of the jack stand placement to finishing putting my tools all away. I’ve been this far into it before so everything was nice and free to come apart from the last time still. Other side gets done next weekend hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 3 hours ago, 500 MJ said: I specifically looked for a part... Thanks for the advice, wasn't sure how contaminated it would be but yeah better safe than sorry. Replacing the brakes was the first time I had ever worked on one of these spindles and I couldn't believe how easy it was, I like the design quite a lot. I replaced every brake system component on this truck less than a year so the brake calipers should still be perfect. In reality I should just be looking for a new spindle all together and replace it on that side. When I had it apart it was chewed up pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Wow. What could have damaged it that much!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, 500 MJ said: Wow. What could have damaged it that much!?!? No idea. HOrnbrod thought a bearing may have gone bad at one point. It looks like someone took a saw too it but it was that way when I bought it so I'll never know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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