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Thanks for the references, Bmorgil! I'll have to look into that. I've got the torque references for different bolt sizes and grades, but so many things on the Jeep don't use standard bolts/nuts and...

Quick update. Finally got the Dana 25 buttoned up and filled with gear oil. As best I could figure it took 43 oz of oil to fill it.
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Also received the Warn locking washers for the front...

Yeah, I think tarps are gonna have to be my go-to for storing these. The other issue is that I have a Kelly Hard Top that needs to be removed and stored as well. Oh, well, always a problem to...

Thanks, guys. I guess you've convinced me to pull the tub. I've basically taken the front end down to the frame and I'm slowly working my way backwards! But, of course, I realized that I can't put...

Thanks, Bmorgil. I neglected to mention that the engine is still out of the vehicle. I haven't put it back in yet. So the engine bay is completely open. I've taken off the interior floor plates...

Well, I'm still making progress on the Jeep, but seem to run into roadblocks at every turn. I successfully got the brakes adjusted on both sides and went to put on the old Warn locking hubs that I...

Thanks, guys. I hadn't thought about it being an open differential. That makes perfect sense. I was just watching a video where the ring gear was shown rotating and didn't pay attention to what the...

Also, on the seal that is inserted in the brake drum, should it be driven completely in until it bottoms out on the bearing or just far enough in so it sits flush with the lip of the drum?

I've got another question or concern. I'm installing the front axle shafts. All is good as far as I can tell. However, when I install the shafts, both right and left and insert them as far as they...

Thanks for the additional comments, Bmorgil. That is exactly what I intend to do to adjust the brakes. I've done a lot of brakes in my time and remember setting them up just as you and 56willys...

Thanks for the help guys! Good info here. Should be a breeze to adjust them properly, although I'm not sure that my drums have the access hole in them for doing the feeler gauge type of adjustment.

Finally got the front knuckles installed and got the drivers side spindle, brake plate and brakes installed. See pics below.

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One question I have is on the brake adjustment. I...

Been a long time since I last was on here. I've been doing a few things here and there, but it's been quite slow on the progress. A couple things to mention to catch up.

1. Finally got the...

Yes, I think you hit the nail on the head. I offered to get whatever parts he needed for him or at least tell him where he could find them, but he didn't want my help. And, as you say, I think his...

Thanks, Larry. Yeah, the COVID thing was definitely a factor. Not being able to get parts when he needed them was a common theme when I talked to him.

After almost 16 months, I'm supposed to go pick up my rebuilt engine this week. It has been extremely slow and frustrating. I truly believe the guy doing the work is the right guy for the job, but...

Just a progress report. I got the Dana 25 put back together. Rotational torque on the pinion ended up at 20 in. lbs. Backlash and runout were good, within specs. I expected this since I didn't...

With regard to the differences in the two different inner oil seals, I received this response from Kaiser Willys today:

The “larger” seal is an open seal, so as you tap it in place the open end...

Here are a few pictures of the front leaf spring eyes with the poly bushing and the worn spring shackles. There was just a steel sleeve that fit into the poly bushing and that the bolt went through...

Unfortunately, there is no manufacturer or any identifying number on these seals. They are not shipped in a box but in a plastic bag that is used for packing slips on boxes, so there is nothing to...

A bit of info on the Dana 25 inner oil seals that I asked about a while back. I'm offering this only as a point of information that might help others at some point. I ordered samples of the new...

Thanks, bmorgil! I knew I had read that on pinion shimming previously, but couldn't find it when I needed to.

Another question on the rotational torque of the pinion after I have installed it. I put it in with the original shim pack thickness and torqued the nut to 100 ft. lbs. I know this isn't the final...

You are correct. The original black rubber is not there. I know my Dad redid the springs at one time, so I imagine he put these poly bushings in there. I'll try to take a picture of the bushing...

Thanks for the advice on re-arching the springs! I appreciate it. Looks like I'll be buying some new springs! Speaking of new springs, what is your opinion on potentially buying springs that would...