Louie4's YJ by Louie4

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More axle work. Got the hubs together and welded the tie rod and one end of the drag link.

8-29-2019

Chipping away at the axle. Got the brakes on. Just need to seal the diff cover, put gear oil in and swap it out with the D30. I need to measure and build the drag link but that will be quick and easy.

9-1-2019

Let's see how this goes over.

I traded the Taco for a new Gladiator. They gave me a trade in value I could not refuse. It was more than I paid for it about a year ago.

9-10-2019

Getting closer.

9-12-2019

Thank you good sir. I'm to the point where I need to cut all the u-bolts and make the draglink. Since I have been wrenching after 8pm, I'll have to wait till the weekend.

9-13-2019

Mocking up the drag link.

9-16-2019

Got the drag link on and tightened up. I think my shocks are too short...have to check.

9-21-2019

Starting her early. Apparently, the Ox locker design changed at some point. I should have googled it before taking it a part. But I like the new design better.

9-23-2019

I started filling the D44 with leftover 75W-90 gear oil but didn’t have enough. I just need to get another bottle then bolt the shocks and then do a poor mans alignment and test drive.

Well maybe. I went to get a new battery for the Jeep at Autozone. It tested bad as I knew it would but I had them check my wife’s car since I was driving it...sure enough, it was bad. Instead of buying (2) batteries that day, I just got one. I’ll get one for the jeep when it’s rolling but may use it for test drives. I charged it up and let it sit in the shop for a few days. I put a voltmeter on it and only 10.60 volts. Must have a bad cell.

9-30-2019

Dang. Well, we'll see how it goes with the Everstart. Jeep runs like a champ right now:

Test ride went well tonight.

10-8-2019

I need to get on it.