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Yeah, not sure why it disappeared, but like you say, it isn't the first time it's happened.

Sure, I'll repost in the Tech Section. Thanks!

Well, I don't ever remember my Dad disassembling the axle down this far, so I doubt he ever changed these in the Jeep's lifetime. Since I would need to take this U-joint apart anyways, I might as...

Here is a photo of my axel u-joint. Can anyone tell me if they think this is the sealed Spicer? It feels really good and I don't see any issues with it. There wasn't much lube inside the knuckle,...

I am continuing to tear the front end apart and started in on one of the locking hubs. See the pictures here:

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Does anyone have any experience with these? Overall,...

Thanks, guys. It very well could be a fender shim that just ended up on the floor after I've moved the fenders around in my shop so many times I can't count. I sure don't know where it came from. ...

Can anyone tell me where this is supposed to go? It's just a spacer, I think. I believe it either sits between the master cylinder and the frame or the steering gear box and frame, but I'm not...

Thanks, BM. So, if I understand what you said in the other lube thread, if I go with a sealed U-joint like the SPICER sealed Lifetime non re-lubeable 5-760X at the knuckles, I wouldn't need to fill...

Well, got the LF brake drum off and oil starts dripping out as soon as I took the hubs off. It appeared that the seal in the drum had failed. I don't have calipers big enough but the drum appears...

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate your comments and advice.

Was able to open up the front diff this weekend. There was some water in there, maybe a couple of tablespoons, which leaked out first. What came spilling out was still viscous and flowed, but...

Thanks, gm!

Thanks, T. I couldn't think of a better way. I thought about just applying force with a Hi-Lift jack or something, but that seemed a bit dangerous and it might not bend where I want it to bend.

Thanks, guys, that's helpful.

Yeah, still looking for input/ideas on the bumper.

One other question that I wanted to run by you: The front bumper on the passenger side is bent inward, toward the front right tire. It is maybe at a 20-30 degree angle. I've been wondering how I'm...

Well, thought I would get back to you folks after not having much to say for quite awhile. Summer, baseball, helping my senior folks out, all added up to little progress on the Jeep. I'm hoping to...

That's awesome, Larrbeard! You're lucky to be able to spend that quality time with your grandkids. And the target shows that you've taught her well!

I'm a shooter myself, but have only ever shot...

Thanks! We sure do enjoy baseball. I've got two boys who play on the school Varsity baseball team and I'm an assistant coach. The HS season is over now, so I can relax a bit. The boys' summer club...

It's been a while guys. Work and coaching baseball has greatly slowed my progress, but I'm still after it.

I did finally talk to my engine builder at All Pro Engines. Apparently, they have been...

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the guidance. I do have the "00" heavy gear lube that you recommended for the steering gear box that is in the squeeze bottle. I just wasn't sure how well I'd be able to...

I'm also going to make sure all the other steering linkages are good to go. I think all is in good shape, except for the rubber tie rod dust boots, which I assume need to be replaced. Any other...

Well, I believe I have the steering box back together and all went well. The gear box is good to go. Only question I have now is once I install it back into the vehicle, how best to fill the gear...

Thank you for answering my questions! Just things that run through my mind during the week...

Just bumping this up in case you missed it.

OK. Got back on the steering gear box and got it torn apart. As I suspected, everything internal looked amazingly good. Nothing worn that I can see, bearings and bushings all look good. I'll...

Thanks for the info, guys. Much appreciated. I ordered the lube. I haven't taken things apart yet, so not sure what all I'll find in the gear box, but I'm expecting it to be in pretty good shape. ...