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03-17-2015, 08:24 AM

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Nah. All I wanna do is update the headlights, install a CB and a stereo, and throw on some 30x9.5 Destination A/Ts. The truck is way too clean to mess with

EXCELLENT choice in tires.

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03-17-2015, 09:16 AM

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what were the mounts set at? 15 degrees?

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03-17-2015, 09:26 AM

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what were the mounts set at? 15 degrees?

Pinion: 29°
DS: 19°
TC: 3°

I'm thinking a 6° shim would affect both angles and bring them to 23° and 25°. Is that correct?

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03-17-2015, 10:19 AM

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yea i think that's right. 5* would get you to 0* difference between the pinion and driveshaft, and you want -2* so a 6* shim should be good.

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03-17-2015, 10:25 AM

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yea i think that's right. 5* would get you to 0* difference between the pinion and driveshaft, and you want -2* so a 6* shim should be good.

Cool, cause I just ordered some lol. I knew about the difference, but I couldn't get a straight answer from anyone about how it'll affect both angles

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03-17-2015, 10:28 AM

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Cool, cause I just ordered some lol. I knew Scott the difference, but I couldn't get a straight answer from anyone about how it'll affect both angles

well it'll vary a bit from that once you move it since the center of rotation isn't the pinion flange, but it should be close enough. You want the pinion 1-2* below the driveshaft - you should end up within that

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03-17-2015, 12:24 PM

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The plan is to tow myself this time. I'm putting a trans cooler in the J10 before the trip, and I'm borrowing a trailer. No need to repeat July in any way, shape, or form

In failures anyway. And ya know not trying to catch my hair on fire would be nice too.

I can't wait for the trip! I need to finish my sound system by then. At least getting it back up in soundbars and with the crossovers.

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03-17-2015, 11:59 PM

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Nah. All I wanna do is update the headlights, install a CB and a stereo, and throw on some 30x9.5 Destination A/Ts. The truck is way too clean to mess with

That's cool. I agree.

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Make sure you dont do any of the wiring..... so it actualy works..... and stays looking clean.....

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03-18-2015, 11:14 AM

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Not yet. I'd like to finish the rear (driveline angles, check DS length, and maybe shocks) before I start on the front. It'd be easier to narrow down vibes/issues if I do one axle at a time, but I might not have enough time to do it that way before Rausch.

Also, I need a stock pitman arm before I can do the front cause I'll be losing my 1-ton steering with this swap. No worries, though, cause I'll be doing it again with the new lengths once I iron out all the kinks

I'll be home soon.

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03-18-2015, 12:25 PM

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Doing a traction bar too?

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03-18-2015, 03:52 PM

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Doing a traction bar too?

I think I'll need to, but not right off the bat

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03-22-2015, 07:47 AM

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Parts have started pouring in as I rush to prepare for the upcoming Rausch Creek trip (April 10-12)

YJ:

Metalcloak:
Rear fenders
Rock sliders

Bushing sleeves for the new front leaf springs
Steel 6° shims for the 8.8
OEM pitman arm since I can't use my 1-ton with the new HiSteer
Dual circuit trans & power steering cooler

J10:

CB:
Uniden 520
Astatic mic
Firestik 5ft antenna
RG8X cable for both Jeeps

Replacement corner marker light
White vinyl "JEEP" letters for the tailgate
Class V trans cooler, rated for 24,000lbs GVW

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