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A few weeks ago a squeak/chirp started coming from the engine bay in the circled area. I believe it's coming from the air pump related to the emissions set up...though I'm not absolutely sure. I don't believe it's the belt because the squeak/chirp is too frequent and I've lubricated the belt...

I figured they’d loosen up a bit after some drive time but was surprised at the force it took to turn them after setting the inner/outer nuts. This is the only rebuild I’ve done and may be the only one I’ll ever do. It’s not a daily driver… We’ll see. I’ll be sure and shoot the temps...

Just reassembled both hubs with fresh bearings and grease. One hub is 12lbs to roll forward, the other is close to 14lbs to roll forward. Is this difference in “rolling resistance” within spec or do I need to make more adjustments?

Noted. I'll see what my local dealership can come up with. Thanks.

Related but unrelated. I misplaced a metal, split wiper…I can only find 1. Anyone have 1 or 2 they can let go of? ‘78 front axle. They were not part of the rebuild kit.

I plan on reusing, but measurements show I need a .2mm (I don’t have) with the existing .5mm for the bottom thickness.

Thanks. That’s good information.

Thanks for reminding me about the FAQ. That makes total sense. The FAQ is super useful when you remember to reference it. They sent me a kit for later model LC. I ordered 101b, they sent 101c…then told me the “c” kit would work. Hopefully, they make it right. The kits aren’t cheap.

All same size, just different thicknesses. Are 80-90 knuckle stud patterns larger?

Also, shims are a different size…the post holes are too far apart. Really makes me question whether or not SOR sent me a compatible rebuild kit. Old shim on bottom.

Plot twist. I measured the shims that came off the knuckle when I disassembled… Guess what? There were 2 1mm on top and 1 .5mm on the bottom. The rebuild kit comes with .5mm and .2mm shims. These shim sizes from the shims I pulled off the knuckle fit the readings I’ve been getting. Makes...

Bearings are NTN.

When I disassembled, there were 2 shims on top, 1 on bottom. The new measurement being 2.4 (top shim thickness) from a 2.8 total shim thickness would mean 4 .5mm and 2 .2mm shims on top and 2 .2mm shims on bottom. Doesn’t make any sense. That’s WAY more than I took off and more than what...

I double posted on accident. I’m at work so I can’t screw anything up right now. 🫤

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