Recent content by Sufa1992

So I finally got the shims and when I wanted to install them I noticed that there are already factory shims on the leaf springs… I removed them and the axle is now 8-9 degrees. I took it for a ride it feels so much smoother, no vibrations at all! Amazing how removing these small shims made...

I’ve ordered the shims, will update here after the install. Thx a lot for the help!

Honestly I didn’t check the pinion angle before installing the lifted shackles… But there were no vibrations before the lift so I’m guessing something changed there. I think I’ll order a set of 2 degree and a 4 degree shims just to be on the safe side.

There are no shims installed at the moment. I want to order some, but can’t figure out which size I should order. If my pinion angle is at 16 degrees and my DS is at 7 degrees, should I get a 4 degree shim?

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Hello everyone, After raising my YJ about 2.5in with leaf spring shackles I started to feel vibrations at low rpm. After looking inline a bit I found that the pinion angle might have changes and can cause these vibrations. I measured the pinion angle with my phone (that’s what I have at the...

As far as I'm aware the shaft is floating inside the diff, trimming it will help with the pressure on the bearing? I'm pretty sure the shafts are stock, the passenger side shaft is longer by 1/2 in or so than the driver side's.

UPDATE - I "fixed" the issue. Well, maybe I should say that I override the issue, here's what I did: I talked to the previous owner of my jeep and asked him if he's familiar with the issue, he said this: " When I installed the e-lock the mechanic put in new bearings as well and he noticed that...

SET10, same as you would use for D44 as per what they told me in the store

I got D60 and I’m pretty confident that the TIMKEN kit I got fits the axle since I got it from a local store that specialises in Jeep parts (and it was damn expensive…) . I am using the flat retainer plates exactly like I did with the left axle. I’ll try taking the drum brake out, cleaning it...

Update - I installed a brand new TIMKEN kit on the problematic axle and the same issue still exists…. I’m starting to think that I need to get a new axle… the first time I swapped the bearing with an SKF kit I made a small cut in the axle (attaching picture) while trying to remove the inner side...

So today I tried to press the bearing further, plus checked it's race to make sure it's seated all the way in and it does. No change after these steps, the axle is still very stiff after torquing the nuts... I've notified my supplier and he is shipping a new set of SKF bearing and locking ring...

I’ll share the VIN later when I’m near it, it’s not my daily driver so I’m parking it away… In the meantime, I took a short drive today of about 2-4 miles and when I got back I touched the outer side of the axle near the wheel hub and the right side (passenger) was very hot, I couldn’t keep my...

Of course, thx a lot.

To be honest the nuts fitted just fine, torqued them all to around 47 ft\lb and didn’t notice anything strange. After driving for a mile or two I checked the stiffness of the axle and it seemed to be freeing, I hope that’s a good sign… I did check the markings on the rear axle and I’m not...