I think my brake caliper is locked up. I'm pretty sure my rotor turned while putting on tires. Not enough sleep or daylight causes too many mistakes. I'll post later today.
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Rotor was jammed up after I put the tire on. Have to check that out this weekend. The axle is fine.
Ahh, that would make sense. Didn't even think about that, but a jammed brake caliper could definitely be the culprit.
Up and running!! The issue with my axle not turning was due to me using my new rotors I had on the Dana 30. With no brake caliper on the rotor I had to use my rubber mallet to knock it loose.There might be a size difference (1998 Dana 30-2006 Rubicon Dana 44?) because when I used the rotors that came with the axles it all works fine. Anyway I have it together minus the driveshaft and aligned and steering wheel straight. Driveshaft tomorrow. Maybe I'll call it Sporticon half Sport half Rubicon what do you think? I think it feels a lot more solid with less tire wandering. M/T's are just so wonderful on pavement. NOT
Damn I just remembered I now have to hook up my air pumps and switches
Damn I just remembered I now have to hook up my air pumps and switches
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And yes, M/Ts really suck on pavement. That's the main reason I stick with my Duratrac AT tires.
Finally decided to upgrade the stock stereo system. Went with a Pioneer MVH-X380BT
Pioneer speakers as well. Sounds pretty good.
Pioneer speakers as well. Sounds pretty good.
Just finished a test drive with my new Rancho shocks. WOW what a difference from the Pro-Crap! Changed the oil and filter also
Bought the Spiderweb Shade to keep out the direct sun. Had it on for a couple of weeks now and love it.
Hopefully not a dropped pitman arm, right? You know better than that
Congrats on the Currectlync, you'll love it!
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Hopefully not a dropped pitman arm, right? You know better than that
Congrats on the Currectlync, you'll love it!
What's the issue with dropped pitman arms? I thought it was required after adding a lift of 4" or more?
I quote @Jerry Bransford:
"Whether or not you need a dropped Pitman arm is nothing more than a geometry issue. I.E. only if you changed the geometry of the steering is a dropped Pitman arm needed to correct for that geometry change.
For the typical lift heights installed on a TJ, like up to about 5 or 5.5" inches or so, you should not installa dropped Pitman arm unless you also installed a dropped upper mount for the trackbar.
Aftermarket dropped upper trackbar mount installed = a dropped Pitman arm is needed.
Using a factory upper trackbar mount = the OE factory Pitman arm is needed.
Very few other times would a dropped Pitman arm be needed and those don't occur until you get to around the 6" suspension lift height. Installing a dropped Pitman arm any other time is just going to cause Bump Steer.
So while a dropped Pitman arm is generally always needed after installing a suspension lift onto a CJ or a YJ, rarely is one needed for a TJ due to the TJ's improved steering geometry design."
In other words, if you install a dropped pitman arm on your TJ, you'll be opening a can of worms, especially with bump steer.For the typical lift heights installed on a TJ, like up to about 5 or 5.5" inches or so, you should not installa dropped Pitman arm unless you also installed a dropped upper mount for the trackbar.
Aftermarket dropped upper trackbar mount installed = a dropped Pitman arm is needed.
Using a factory upper trackbar mount = the OE factory Pitman arm is needed.
Very few other times would a dropped Pitman arm be needed and those don't occur until you get to around the 6" suspension lift height. Installing a dropped Pitman arm any other time is just going to cause Bump Steer.
So while a dropped Pitman arm is generally always needed after installing a suspension lift onto a CJ or a YJ, rarely is one needed for a TJ due to the TJ's improved steering geometry design."
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Thanks for that info Jerry! I have had both a 69 Ford Bronco and 95 Cherokee and both had drop track bar brackets and I did use drop pitman arms on them, but on this TJ I used an adjustable trackbar without the drop bracket, so it sounds like I don't need a dropped pitman arm!
No it's not dropped , that's what I'm getting rid of.Hopefully not a dropped pitman arm, right? You know better than that
Congrats on the Currectlync, you'll love it!
Well it's in. Thanks to This forum for help.(Jerry) Driving Feels a bit strange. I guess I was used to a worn out steering system. Plus a dropped pittman which had the drag link way down compared to a stock pittman arm. Drove it to test and realigned tires and steering wheel and drove to work this morning which is 30 miles . Kind of hard to tell how much better it is in a 20 MPH north wind blowing across the road. Stayed between the white lines so there's that. I will re check everything tonight when I get back home to make sure all is tight.
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