Recent content by HRDROKN

Before giving up.... try lapping them in. There should be plenty of vids on this topic. And make sure you are keeping all components in their original locations.

My 94 YJ had very much the same issue.... I had upgraded (or maybe actually a down grade) to a flowcool water pump and IIRC a colder hi-flow t-stat (not sure what temp), but anyway... took out for test drive and temp gauge started going way high. Stopped let it cool down, etc. Did all the...

My second issue is no speed sensor provisions on a later model NP241OR as the later models get the speed input from the wheels. Well, I was thinking I didn't need the speedo anyway, I could just use a app off my phone. I didn't realize that the ECM/ECU might want this info! She threw a check...

In between getting these axles in and sorted, I decided this was the time to swap in a 2012 Rubicon case... which has brought me a couple of issues. First, I didn't find anyone documenting this swap with a T18 or NP435 trans and discovered that you can't clock the TC flat.... front drive...

Hmmmm.... well this certainly sent me down a rabbit hole with the use of a gear oil. Initially my only thought was pumping ability of the pump to handle that at speed. I just pulled my 6 pinion NP231, now swapping for a NP241OR and was about to fill with C+..... :unsure:

Found this..... The passenger side (disconnect side) seal will install behind the carrier bearing. Two seals are provided because of the variations in axle tube thickness. One will work, one will not. They DO NOT install where the original, disconnect seal was located.

Not exactly sure with this conversion, but normally the seal is just outside the carrier bearings. I think your new axle shaft could tell the story.... it has to have a machined surface for the seal.

Finished up some front axle details, hydraulic assist and steering box brace.... :coffee:

What fits your intended use and expectations is exactly where you should go with your rig. I would much rather have a tastefully done stock'ish looking rig than an overdone "Mall Crawler", that never hit the kind of trail you are portraying. The wife on the other hand may choose the other, to...

Jumping forward..... finished up the rear brake lines, all in stainless. All bled and any leaks tightened up. ;)

My point is..... adjust accordingly. Doesn't have to be complicated.

And that wheel looks to have a -25 offset. And looks great with a 31x10.50!

I didn't catch whether the OP had a current fitment issue with the 31's he is currently running? If there is no issue than use your current wheel size as your guide. If you have stock wheels, you can search the factory width and backspace/offset. Thinking that the stock wheel was a 7" width...

Wow, that came out great! I was particularly intrigued as that paint color is pretty close to (if not exact) the color of my first Jeep..... a 1986 CJ-7. Yep, just wow!

Coilover hoop kit from GenRight, had to make up a little jig while I get everything mocked up and tac welded... (y)