Recent content by WobblesXJ

I like 4.56's with 31's. I originally got 4.56s because I planned on 33's but now I'm thinking I may go to 4.88s for 33s.

Anyone use this combo or know if it's possible? I have a 9" rear end and would like to run the dual diaphram booster if it's possible with the E350 master.

yeah I worded that funny, I knew there was no predetermined torque for a crush sleeve, just everything I read said it would take at least 175ftlbs to crush the sleeve so be prepared to be able to apply more torque than that. I get it now, thanks!

My xj wheels fit on a ranger so I guess so.

so you just tighten it up to the correct preload and you're done? That is of course after you've set up pinion depth. Correct?

Has anyone replaced the crush sleeve with a solid spacer? What are the advantages to doing this? When setting it up do you just tighten it up to set preload and you're good?

Ah, mine came out of a ~70-71 F100 and is a big bearing. Any clue as to if it's pretty comparable to yours?

You got yours from an F100? What year and was it a big bearing?

Hmm strange, I had all the Tcase linkages and cables/plugs disconnected. Still couldn't get it that far. You sure your engine mounts are good or did you disconnect that too?

The sensor in the radiator is for the e-fan. The temp sensor for the gauge is on the back of the head next to the firewall. How are your hoses set up? Are you sure you're forcing the coolant to go through the t-stat or is there a hose you thought you needed that you don't and it bypasses the...

How in the world did you get your transmission to drop that far? I couldn't get mine to come that far down for the life of me. Had to use a stubby wrench and a mm of movement at a time to get mine out. Not to mention they hadn't been removed since who knows when so breaking them loose was...

Staying on the axle tube thickness and strength subject, anybody know how thick the ford 9" tubes are?

haha, that's what I thought the cool/funny part would be. Even leaving it unpainted with the numbers still there.

HAHA! I've got a bunch of old licence plates laying around and thought about using them to patch holes if I needed to. That's funny.

had a 3" RC lift, I hated it. I have RE now and feel much better about it. My RC lift sagged within a couple of month with minimal offroad use and rode like crap. So if you are planning on replacing it in 6 months go ahead but I'd say you'll be better off getting something better that you can...