TWT -- The Wrenching Thread (1 Viewer)

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I set out to fix the power rear window on the pig. I ended up with a Dow rod holding the window up
 
BTDT. What do you need?
 
BTDT. What do you need?

Well the motor works and the gear is starting to crack. In addition the window is sticking about halfway down so it’s either the arms aren’t clocked correctly or the felt, weather stripping, and runs need to be replaced. Also the handle is broken. After pricing all that I’m thinking a t handle and the dow rod might be a long term solution.
 
NICE!!! @roadstr6 Did they come finished or did you do the finish on them? Mine are still sitting in the back of my 80...I'm thinking of naming it 50/50 blend, since its another fabric, its perpetually 1/2 done, and no where as nice as the original....Cotton ;)

 
I did the Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy thing on the sliders. I think they turned out well. Thanks for the compliments, guys.
 
Well I’m about to tackle the knuckle rebuild on my 80. But after watching some videos it really doesn’t seem too bad, and it gives me an excuse to buy a parts washer.

I bought the rebuild kit with wheel bearings from @cruiseroutfit and have heard good things about it.

My only question is once I remove the knuckle and everything, so I need to like tilt the axle and drain out all the old gear oil or what?
 
Well I’m about to tackle the knuckle rebuild on my 80. But after watching some videos it really doesn’t seem too bad, and it gives me an excuse to buy a parts washer.

I bought the rebuild kit with wheel bearings from @cruiseroutfit and have heard good things about it.

My only question is once I remove the knuckle and everything, so I need to like tilt the axle and drain out all the old gear oil or what?
There is a drain plug on the bottom of the axle housing at the center section. Helpful hints - Trunnion bearing run-out is set with shims. As you disassemble, keep the shims as they were to avoid having to re-do the centering process. You'll see what I'm talking about once you get in there. Paper towels or paper shop rags...you'll need several rolls. Moly grease in the knuckles and birfs (I like Caterpillar grease) and hi temp wheel bearing grease on the bearings. Fun project. Messy though. Good luck with it!
 
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Well I’m about to tackle the knuckle rebuild on my 80. But after watching some videos it really doesn’t seem too bad, and it gives me an excuse to buy a parts washer.

I bought the rebuild kit with wheel bearings from @cruiseroutfit and have heard good things about it.

My only question is once I remove the knuckle and everything, so I need to like tilt the axle and drain out all the old gear oil or what?
Brake cleaner is your friend. They are $1.94 a can at Walmart.
 
Due keep track of the shims but, there is nothing to recenter on the 80 axle. The shims are only there to adjust the steering resistance of the knuckle. The process is lengthy but not that bad. Remember to remove you ABS sensors ( if you have ABS) before attempting to remove the burfield. Also notice the ABS sensors are partly plastic so don't force them . Sometimes they get stuck, gently work them loose they are not cheap. Remember to examine you inner bearing seal it is easy to forget which side goes back in first as there is a shoulder on inside face of the seal. If your running large tires it is not a bad idea to run your wheel bearing on the high side of the spec (fish scale reading) due to the extra weight.
 
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Due keep track of the shims but, there is nothing to recenter on the 80 axle. The shims are only there to adjust the steering resistance of the knuckle. The process is lengthy but not that bad. Remember to remove you ABS sensors ( if you have ABS) before attempting to remove the burfield. Also notice the ABS sensors are partly plastic so don't force them . Sometimes they get stuck, gently work them loose they are not cheap. Remember to examine you inner bearing seal it is easy to forget which side goes back in first as there is a shoulder on inside face of the seal. If your running large tires it is not a bad idea to run your wheel bearing on the high side of the spec (fish scale reading) due to the extra weight.

I've never had to center knuckles on an 80, but are you sure? Upper and lower trunion caps on an 80 both have shims. (EDIT: <<Not correct for 80s, see post 3101) On older axles, the top sets center iirc, bottom sets preload. Might be reverse of that. I trust your opinion, but I'm curious why this is.

I don't see anyone installing Hellfire knuckles wondering about centering the knuckles, but I can't tell if it's because of ignorance, or that it's simply not needed. Installing 6 shooters on an older axle requires centering, but a lot of people skip that step.
 
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Pretty sure Only upper shims on an 80 axle as they were designed.

Pulled from a mud post somewhere.


Toyota got smart with the later Curisers-on the 80 series it runs no shims on the bottom, so you don't need an SST and you just add or subtract the top shims to get the preload you want. It's a much easier design to work with.
 
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Thanks for all the helpful hints, sounds like cleaning will be the biggest thing. Any input on wheteher to leave the inner and outer axle connected or to disconnect them? @jfz80 mentioned I’d have to replace c-clips if I took them apart and wasn’t sure if it is needed.
 

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