So I just finished up the front end rebuild ended up replacing the axles and the cvs drive flange, and the spline shafts . The only dramas I had were the Drive flange studs. I snapped ones torquing it and pulled one out as it was free spinning. Nothing a torch wd40 and some vices couldn’t fix...
I ended up getting all new cv and axle assembly and drive flanges, I will be putting them on this weekend.
Took it to a cruiser mechanic here in aus just to get it double checked. He told me that the clunk in an 80 that is as old as mine is actually pretty minimal. I ended up making the...
Ok, that's good to hear I hope nothing is to worn out.
I have the terrain tamer heavy-duty rebuild kit ready to go. I will start it this weekend.
Awesome yea Ill make sure to replace those top-bearing cap shims correctly. I did see a video where you don't even have to take that cap off. But I...
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I have an fzj80 1995, and I'm rebuilding my swivel hubs. I have a slight driveline clunk and about 1/4 front driveline play. As I turn, I also have a slight grinding/ clicking noise under my feet. I have a full rebuild kit with all bearings, races, etc.
Are there any other items I...
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I was doing my brake lines, rotors, and suspension. When I was under looking at everything I saw that this part and the rubber boot is cracked and leaking fluid. It’s near the left rear wheel and it goes to the axel.
I don’t know what it’s called please let me know so I can grab one...
The engine would crank with the starter as I was getting electricity but not fire.
Ok, thanks didn't know that.
Thanks, I will look at them and make sure to prep my car before any more crossings.
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So I did some water crossings over the weekend. I was not the smartest and didn't let my engine cool down a little before sending it, and I didn't WD-40 the electricals either. After I did it, I got an immediate temp drop but still running. I drove off, and about 10 minutes later, while...
The update changed to Hpr30, which is a 20w-60 dino oil, and my oil pressures were a lot better, and the smoking got a lot better!
Also serviced my diffs while I was at it. Now I need to replace my AC compressor.