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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #90 on: March 28, 2017, 01:36:15 PM »
Axle parts ordered

YGK003
Yukon gear package. HP30/8.25 4.56

YGLD30-4-27
Grizzly Locker D30 3.73+

YA W24110
Yukon D30 4340 axle shaft set with Spicer joints

I still need to decide what to do to lock the C8.25

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #91 on: March 29, 2017, 08:58:09 AM »
I'd just run an aussie in the stock axles. I barely notice mine other than the random clunking.

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #92 on: April 07, 2017, 10:56:53 AM »
I'll start do some skid plate/armor work this weekend.

What's sheet metal minimum thickness I should go for? I am thinking to use what I already have; ~0.15" and I'll have back side braced so it won't cave-in as much. Upgrade skid plate material later if it become a problem?


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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #93 on: April 07, 2017, 10:18:52 PM »
4.56 ring and pinion installed in C8.25 with Smike tonight. Smike said it was a stubborn axle.

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #94 on: April 07, 2017, 10:34:24 PM »
threaded caps wer not cooperating.  usually you can loosen the bolts 1/4 turn and they move and when you tighten them back, the backlash is not affected. 

that thing was a pain.  all good we got it and got an acceptable pattern. 



also reminded me, its really easier to set up gears when axle is in a jeep.  i guess i need a fancy axle table sometime soon :) 

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #95 on: July 09, 2017, 08:45:43 PM »
Some progress over the weekend

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #96 on: July 09, 2017, 08:56:15 PM »
Looks good Brett! Keep it up!
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #97 on: July 09, 2017, 09:32:56 PM »
Wanted to play a little

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #98 on: July 10, 2017, 01:55:24 PM »
i would just do a tuck and trim on the fenders like i have done on many

this was some tube work i did on Wonder 1.0


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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #99 on: July 10, 2017, 02:10:41 PM »
i would just do a tuck and trim on the fenders like i have done on many

this was some tube work i did on Wonder 1.0



I would but there are too much rust rot to do that, as you can see on passenger side rear fender. I am thinking to have tube/flat fenders made with tubes welded straight to sliders and bumpers.

I'll figure something out later in the build.

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #100 on: July 11, 2017, 09:21:57 AM »
Steering box de-greased and removed broken bolt.
good steering shaft stolen from Tom/Smike's old red XJ

installed steering box with new-ish bolts and hooked up the steering shaft. It's almost steerable! 

I have the Chevy 1-ton steering kit from Ruff Stuff. I don't think the tie rod will clear the diff cover. I ordered the offset TRE from Ruff Stuff so I can complete the steering.

I'm debating on should I relocate the axle side track bar mount or leave it as is for now.

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #101 on: July 11, 2017, 09:26:17 AM »
I am debating on should I bother to try 'upgrade' the upper control arm mount bolt (on top of the pumpkin). I have 14mm bolts in everything else; lower control arm mounts, frame side mounts, leaf springs, and shackles.

Only one tiny ass bolt is this axle side upper control arm mount. M10 10.9 seem to be asking for trouble?

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #102 on: July 11, 2017, 09:31:24 AM »
Easier to upgrade now but there are a lot of TJs and Cherokees on the trails with that stock bolt.
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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #103 on: July 11, 2017, 09:38:03 AM »
Easier to upgrade now but there are a lot of TJs and Cherokees on the trails with that stock bolt.

I figured, I'll look into it later since I have other stuff to do still. IRO's "Y" control arm have the cam for caster/pinion adjuster which I'll need to modify to accept larger bolt and put a different bushing with larger bolt hole.

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Re: XJ Heep 3.0
« Reply #104 on: July 11, 2017, 09:38:51 AM »
Top link sees much less load since it doesn't see impact loads. that said, easier now than later if there's a replacement bushing that's easy to do to upgrade that bolt
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