jbain Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I wouldn't think bending would be an issue either...... and thanks for the info.....
reson46 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 We made a trip to Copper Creek Road on Saturday to play in the snow. The views were incredible and we all made it home safely despite a couple rigs wanting to slide down the mountain. Mt. Rainier His first time wheeling in the snow. Hopefully we didn't scare him too much. Ron didn't feel like staying on the road either. More pics here. Willy
reson46 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 I picked up a couple of things for the rear axle during Northridge 4x4's black Friday sale. Willy
Ronbo Posted December 16, 2013 Posted December 16, 2013 I'm liking the look of that truss, lets get the axel pulled and the parts installed. I want to see if you can crack that one, bet you can. Ron
reson46 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Posted December 16, 2013 I want to see if you can crack that one, bet you can. That is not the goal. :fs1: Willy
jbain Posted December 17, 2013 Posted December 17, 2013 At least the Wrangler's are helping each other........ it also appears the Rubicon was trying to avoid scratching the paint...... LOL.... all kidding aside I love the pics.... the wheeling on that side of the country looks awesome, the scenery is amazing.... very jealous....
reson46 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Posted December 30, 2013 A big thanks to Ron who came by on Christmas Eve to help me remove and prep the rear axle for the truss. Tacking the truss together. Tacking it to the axle. Adding the bridge. Willy
reson46 Posted December 30, 2013 Author Posted December 30, 2013 While I had the axle out I also took the opportunity to fix a nagging issue. Because of the way I have the rear shocks mounts the bolt that holds the lower passenger end of the shock to the axle would continually work its way loose as the suspension compressed. Jason had the great idea to install a left hand threaded bolt. Now when the suspension compresses it will tighten instead of loosen the bolt. I cut off the old nut and added a left hand threaded nut. Unfortunately left hand threaded bolts with the shoulder I was looking for are not readily available. So I had to make my own, plus a spare just in case. Next up is to have the ARB installed. Willy
Ronbo Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Looking good. I think that's a good idea on how to fix your shock issue, I would not have thought of a left handed nut. I can't wait to see how that ARB works for you on the trail. Ron
89eliminator Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 are you going to link the rear eventually?
reson46 Posted December 31, 2013 Author Posted December 31, 2013 are you going to link the rear eventually? No, I've got no problems with the leaf springs in the rear. Willy
89eliminator Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 are you going to link the rear eventually? No, I've got no problems with the leaf springs in the rear. Willy me either
reson46 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Posted January 28, 2014 A few weeks ago I finished the rear axle. Had the ARB installed. Cleaned up the cover. Ready to go wheeling. Willy
reson46 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Posted January 28, 2014 Then Ron hitched a ride with me as we met up with a couple of friends for the County Line Offroaders Snow Jam....minus snow. I didn't take many pictures this time, but there a few more here. Willy
Ronbo Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 The axle looks good you should paint the cover a bright Neon Green. LOL
Korsch_RS Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 How do you like the ARB vs the ECTED? I've been thinking about a locker at some point and I really liked the idea of having a limited slip for daily driving, especially in rain or light snow. The traction with my 8.8 trac-lok is awesome in that stuff
reson46 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 How do you like the ARB vs the ECTED? I've been thinking about a locker at some point and I really liked the idea of having a limited slip for daily driving, especially in rain or light snow. The traction with my 8.8 trac-lok is awesome in that stuff The ECTED is exactly where it belongs - in a box on the garage floor. I haven't even used the ARB and it is already infinitely better than the ECTED. The only thing that could be considered a pro for the ECTED is that it is a limited slip when unlocked. There are so many cons that I would never recommend the ECTED. It is not a true locker. When "locked" it clamps the clutch packs together. There is nothing that mechanically locks it together. When the clutch packs wear our it no longer "locks". Auburn does not sell parts for it, so when your clutch packs wear out you can't just replace them. I replaced an ECTED I was running in the front with an ARB a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier. It is not for those who want a real locker. Willy
reson46 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 The axle looks good you should paint the cover a bright Neon Green. LOL I was thinking more of a bright yellow. :P Willy
Ronbo Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I agree with Willy if you want a selectable locker go with an ARB. They work when you need them to work and are hassle free the rest of the time. I run two ARB's in my YJ and just paid the money for two new ones to go into the Comanche that I am building. If someone will pay that kind of money twice there must be something to them. I was thinking of going with the E-Locker until I read the warranty which says, if you run larger than stock tires it voids the warranty. I don't know what the warranty on the ECTED is but I would read it closely. Ron
jbain Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 x3.... had an ETCHED in my Dana 30 and when I really needed it ...... it slipped.... sold it to my brother for his Mud Racer....
Exxon Valdez Jeep Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 :waving: been awhile since Ive been on here, truck looks very nice! dig the cage and the bob!
reson46 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 :waving: been awhile since Ive been on here, truck looks very nice! dig the cage and the bob! Thanks! What have you been up to? Willy
reson46 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 These have only been sitting on the shelf for almost two years. Finally got around to installing them. They are Rigid Dually flood lights. I think the darkness will be banished from the front of the Jeep between these and the Truck Lites. Willy
Ronbo Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Cool dude I was wondering if you were ever going to get those installed. How do they work, I know you tried them once it got dark? See you Saturday. Ron
reson46 Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Cool dude I was wondering if you were ever going to get those installed. How do they work, I know you tried them once it got dark? See you Saturday. Ron I've only turned them on in the garage. We'll see how they do when we get out in the dark. Willy
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