Time for Tons

[Harrison]

How much would a welded front (just spiders so I can get a locker in later) suck without hydro steering? On smallish tires and high backspacing?

[M4wdFab]

i ran my scrambler with 42" tires and a welded diff with a stock CJ power box and what i was told sketchy tie rod angles and things



it was fine

[mr.mindless]

good luck cutting spiders out so that you can get a lunchbox in later. I'd say don't count on it.

[Harrison]

Mostly just worried about being able to turn, period.

[M4wdFab]

sell your sole for a locker now and avoid mucho hassel 2X

[Harrison]

sell your sole for a locker now and avoid mucho hassel 2X

This was my first thought. I spent two hours of axle disassembly time tracking down what ended up being a bad engine-chassis ground on my car so it would start last night, awesome. I will check clearances tonight. If they are out, I think it's worth a shot to get them back in and hope for the best. Else, I will order a new locker.

Lesson frickin learned.

[etk300ex]

when your rippin down the access trails it gets a little sketchy lol.  But its fine on the trail, I'd do it again in a second. 

[Harrison]

when your rippin down the access trails it gets a little sketchy lol.  But its fine on the trail, I'd do it again in a second.

Even pre-hydro? Hmm...

Smike, do you have any connections on lunchbox lockers?

[etk300ex]

Yeah I was welded for 2 years before hydro.  I just unlocked the front when needed.

[M4wdFab]

no locker connections, bill doesnt make a 60 yet.



lock right has treated the dakota well and i think they are priced ok

[KingtheZJ]

sell your sole

fucking shoes


 

[mr.mindless]

lock right has treated the dakota well and i think they are priced ok

yup

sell your sole

fucking shoes

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[M4wdFab]

i meant sell everything including the dirt you stand on!   duh!

[etk300ex]

Build your credit! lol

[Harrison]

Spec is .140-.170. I'm at .160

I unmeshed both side gears. Held the driver hub while spinning the driveshaft. Pass side teeth would lock right up, drivers side just glide over each other. If I spin the driveshaft in reverse, they lock right up. That's pretty consistent with what I experienced wheeling Sunday. Staying locked after that was iffy, sometimes resulted in unlocking with banging noises.

What would cause that cam gear to not align the teeth? Worn teeth? Worn center pin? Weak springs? It's not like they even tried to lock, just glided over each other like they weren't aligning. Meh

Seriously considering wedging a piece of metal in between the cam gears and welding in place in such a manner that would be easy to remove later... When I buy a new locker. If steering blows cruising around, rock unlocked hubs until I get on the trail.