Any Jeepers in here?

[lovemachine]

Also, if I took a picture of it, can you guys tell me if I have a dropped pitman? I really can't tell...

 

[eldirector]

Also, if I took a picture of it, can you guys tell me if I have a dropped pitman? I really can't tell...

Sure. Post a pic.

Top is is dropped pitman arm for a TJ. Bottom is a stock arm.

 

[kludge]

Popping noise when turning left and right keys me in to the bracket that mounts the track bar to the axle. The bolt hole wallows out and allows the entire axle to move left and right when steering, and that's the pop sound.

Jeepin.com » Fixing a wallowed out trackbar bracket

A buddy of mine welded a couple steel washers over the hole and it has held up for some time. I suspect, a fix like the above will be in order the next time it occurs.

 

[lovemachine]

 

[kludge]

video of wallowed out track bar bolt hole.

[video=youtube;vUBoYzC-ZcU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUBoYzC-ZcU[/video]

 

[saleen4971]

orn track bar bushings are common. if its just the lower piece - you can always pick up a poly bushing. they're pretty easy to swap out.

 

[eldirector]

That's a stock pitman arm.

 

[lovemachine]

Popping noise when turning left and right keys me in to the bracket that mounts the track bar to the axle. The bolt hole wallows out and allows the entire axle to move left and right when steering, and that's the pop sound.

Jeepin.com » Fixing a wallowed out trackbar bracket

A buddy of mine welded a couple steel washers over the hole and it has held up for some time. I suspect, a fix like the above will be in order the next time it occurs.

Thanks! That will at least give me something to look for this weekend.

That's a stock pitman arm.

I figured it was, but I really couldn't tell. Thank ya!

 

[eldirector]

I'm recruiting again! Any volunteer vehicles/drivers for the 2013 Hoosier Outdoor Experience?

See this post for more info:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...jeep-4x4-offroad-enthusiasts.html#post4353341

 

[Caleb]

I'm recruiting again! Any volunteer vehicles/drivers for the 2013 Hoosier Outdoor Experience?

See this post for more info:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...jeep-4x4-offroad-enthusiasts.html#post4353341

ooo...interested. When do you need to know by?

 

[eldirector]

ooo...interested. When do you need to know by?

They day before?

Seriously, though, the earlier the better for planning purposes. We'll shut down registration the week before. You've got a while.....

 

[Caleb]

They day before?

Seriously, though, the earlier the better for planning purposes. We'll shut down registration the week before. You've got a while.....

got a few things to fix before then

 

[terrehautian]

I am really interested, I don't really want to use my Jeep but will (a friend said I could drive his at times for this event (JEremy in a blue JKU)

 

[eldirector]

I am really interested, I don't really want to use my Jeep but will (a friend said I could drive his at times for this event (JEremy in a blue JKU)

Either way works fine. We could even use some help loading/unloading, etc...

 

[Caleb]

anybody here really good at replacing pinion bearings and carrier bearings?

 

[Hookeye]

Are you regearing or just fixing a bad one?
If the latter it might be cheaper and less hassle to just visit Pic a Part and yank a whole axle.

 

[Caleb]

Are you regearing or just fixing a bad one?
If the latter it might be cheaper and less hassle to just visit Pic a Part and yank a whole axle.

I want to regear eventually, but originally wanted to wait for lockers. But now, my jeep is making some bad noise and makes me sad at the same time. I may not get to wheel the rest of the year...

 

[Hookeye]

$115 if they call an XJ a truck, for complete rear axle, at P-A-P.
You never know what they'll have, so some trips are a bust.
It's only an hr drive for me, so worth the look-see now and then.
Haven't been for a while, need a rear hatch for mine, and a door harness (short section).
I too need a new front axle, but D30 drag out by myself isn't much fun. Way heavier than a D35 rear.
I'm getting older and more lazy by the minute!

 

[Caleb]

If you stop by and find two dana 30's in ood shape, perhaps I'll come help you

$115 if they call an XJ a truck, for complete rear axle, at P-A-P.
You never know what they'll have, so some trips are a bust.
It's only an hr drive for me, so worth the look-see now and then.
Haven't been for a while, need a rear hatch for mine, and a door harness (short section).
I too need a new front axle, but D30 drag out by myself isn't much fun. Way heavier than a D35 rear.
I'm getting older and more lazy by the minute!

 

[eldirector]

(a friend said I could drive his at times for this event (JEremy in a blue JKU)

Just caught this part. You know Jeremy? He mentioned someone may be piloting his JKU that weekend, while he and I are working the event. Small world!