I have the parts, just need to clear a Saturday. I'll really need your help on that, the IFS stuff is still scary to me. A knuckle re-build is pretty straight forward in comparison.
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I wouldnt mind the help! mines in pieces.... but i need to get the parts first. JUST got the check from the insurance today! almost a month later...
Could use a professional
Whats up Gents,
I have a 94 LC with 350,416 miles. Purchased it 41,000 miles ago. I rebuilt the front axle, took the front diff to Precision in Carson for inspection and to replace the pinion seal. First thing first, they screwed me on the seal. It leaks like a son-of-gun. They stated all was well with the diff. I replaced all bearings and seals in the front a reinstaled the diff. I replaced the spindle bushings because the passenger side seemed to spin in the spindle (very weird). all was well for about a month. I continue to get the clicking and poping on both sides when turning, probably should have replaced the burfieds. Anyway I now get an klunk when driving in reverse in addition to what appears to be an occasional hard shift while slowing down.
I would appreciate if one of you guys would be willing to take it on test drive and give me your opinion and suggestions. I have been laid off since Febuary so anytime works for me.
Also I need to replace the passenger side mirror, All I need is the mirror itself, the housing is fine. The plastic that hold the screw took a dump. So if you know anyone please let me know.
Thanks for your time and enjoy your holidays
J
Whats up Gents,
I have a 94 LC with 350,416 miles. Purchased it 41,000 miles ago. I rebuilt the front axle, took the front diff to Precision in Carson for inspection and to replace the pinion seal. First thing first, they screwed me on the seal. It leaks like a son-of-gun. They stated all was well with the diff. I replaced all bearings and seals in the front a reinstaled the diff. I replaced the spindle bushings because the passenger side seemed to spin in the spindle (very weird). all was well for about a month. I continue to get the clicking and poping on both sides when turning, probably should have replaced the burfieds. Anyway I now get an klunk when driving in reverse in addition to what appears to be an occasional hard shift while slowing down.
I would appreciate if one of you guys would be willing to take it on test drive and give me your opinion and suggestions. I have been laid off since Febuary so anytime works for me.
Also I need to replace the passenger side mirror, All I need is the mirror itself, the housing is fine. The plastic that hold the screw took a dump. So if you know anyone please let me know.
Thanks for your time and enjoy your holidays
J
I have to agree with Will, if they didn't bugger up the seal upon install, then most likely the flange has a groove in it, which calls for a replacement.
As far as the birfields, with that many miles, not sure if swapping them from one side to the other will help much. Mine were clicking @ 160k on hard turns, when I re-geared/rebuilt the front axle, I swapped the birfs from side to side and that got rid of most of the clicking. I could still barely hear them if I was under a load, with a tight turn (offroad). Couldn't hear them just driving.
Regarding the clunking, it is either in the diffs or possibly the drive shafts. If the u-joints are worn out or the splines on the d-shafts are worn, you will get that clunking. Have you checked the driveshafts? Not saying they didn't do something wrong on the front third member, and I know it's a huge pain to remove, but if you can't find anything wrong with the driveshafts, then you have to go with the last thing that was changed/worked on.
Good luck.
Jack
As far as the birfields, with that many miles, not sure if swapping them from one side to the other will help much. Mine were clicking @ 160k on hard turns, when I re-geared/rebuilt the front axle, I swapped the birfs from side to side and that got rid of most of the clicking. I could still barely hear them if I was under a load, with a tight turn (offroad). Couldn't hear them just driving.
Regarding the clunking, it is either in the diffs or possibly the drive shafts. If the u-joints are worn out or the splines on the d-shafts are worn, you will get that clunking. Have you checked the driveshafts? Not saying they didn't do something wrong on the front third member, and I know it's a huge pain to remove, but if you can't find anything wrong with the driveshafts, then you have to go with the last thing that was changed/worked on.
Good luck.
Jack
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what he didn't say was he did it with the truck running and the heater full blast.... 
Pansies, I've spent the past two days out in the garage.
The Tuffy console is installed in the 60.
Ran out of propane midway through day one.what he didn't say was he did it with the truck running and the heater full blast....
Pansies, I've spent the past two days out in the garage.
The Tuffy console is installed in the 60.
Who was WHINING about not being able to feel his hands in my garage!?!?!?!
Id actually use the heater ALL THE TIME except the lighting SUCKS in my garage so I tough it out with the garage door open to be able to see.
Also, the garage is DOWN RIGHT DEPRESSING with the doors shut. Feels like Im in a dungeon.
the only thing i need help with is all my chores take two hands and i dont want to set my beer down
LOL!
That was day threeWho was WHINING about not being able to feel his hands in my garage!?!?!?!
Id actually use the heater ALL THE TIME except the lighting SUCKS in my garage so I tough it out with the garage door open to be able to see.
Also, the garage is DOWN RIGHT DEPRESSING with the doors shut. Feels like Im in a dungeon.