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  1. GregBelleville

    Why are my tires not holding a bead off road?

    Bit of a back story on this new to me set of tires. Falken MT01 I bought this as a set of 5 slightly used tires off of marketplace a few months ago. The prior owner bought them for his OBS Ford but they rubbed too much so they were replaced after a few weeks. The tires are in like new...
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    Rear drum brake question

    I've recently noticed a dragging sound that sounds like it is coming from my driver side rear brakes. I can hear it when I'm coasting at lower speeds where tire and engine noise didn't drown it out. When I hit the brakes the noise goes away. Today I pulled the drum off and the only thing that...
  3. GregBelleville

    Pinyon Mountain Road (S. CA)

    I ran this trail for the first time with my 14 yo son and a buddy in his JKUR on Saturday. We had a great time, this was a longer trail that was about 35 miles of off road driving in total. Very picturesque as the trail winds through canyons, washes and plenty of low desert cactus and agave...
  4. GregBelleville

    Leaking brake fluid

    I noticed this leak on my driver side front brakes today. Can anyone tell me what might be the cause for this? Leaky seal?
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    Rubihara in So Cal

    Not mine. Low miles, but $38k? 💸 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734666809455453/?mibextid=dXMIcH
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    JKS rear track bar install question

    Happy Saturday, I'm working on a project today installing a raised OEM gas tank skid and while I've got the tank dropped in also planning to install an adjustable rear track bar from JKS. The install instructions call for use of wheel bearing grease to lube the bushings, but all I have on...
  7. GregBelleville

    Is this drive line bind?

    I've noticed an issue that arises when wheeling my Jeep that seems to have started since installing a lunchbox locker in my front axle. It always happens when I'm in a situation where traction is very limited typically when climbing in the rocks in very off camber positions. When it happens...
  8. GregBelleville

    Painting a bumper for the first time, looking for tips

    So I just purchased this beauty from @Fluxor and I have zero experience painting car parts, especially something as visible as a bumper. I'd appreciate any tips on how to prep the bare metal before paint so I have the best chance of the paint sticking? I have 91% isopropyl alcohol, would...
  9. GregBelleville

    Driveshaft Questions

    This is a Tom Woods shaft for sale near me for what seems like a nice price of $150. I don't really know much about driveshafts, but having a Tom Woods was already in my build plan eventually. My first questions are related to compatibility: The ad says it has a 3330 u joint which I'm...
  10. GregBelleville

    Exogate install is off to a rough start

    I was beginning the process tonight to install an Exogate I bought off another forum member recently. I had read about the early year TJ's having thread locker on the tailgate tub hinge bolts making them prone to stripping. I got 3 of 4 broken loose successfully, but sure enough the final one...
  11. GregBelleville

    Installing a no slip lunch box locker and having clearance issues with my Dana 30 carrier

    Yesterday I began the process of upgrading my front Dana 30 to the Powertrax No Slip lunch box locker. I was feeling good about myself, got the carrier pulled out without too much fuss, but I ran into a problem while test fitting the locker in the carrier on my workbench. The locker is...
  12. GregBelleville

    AEV Brute for sale

    Very clean looking brute, not mine. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1098440281567569/?mibextid=dXMIcH
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    What is this object found in my rear diff?

    I bought this spare Dana 35 a few months back because it had 410 gears which I eventually want to swap into my 99 TJ and possibly do a super 35 upgrade as well. Today I decided to drain it, clean it up and pull the axles then look everything over. As I was cleaning as much gear oil out of the...
  14. GregBelleville

    WTB: Dana 30 with 410 gears

    If anyone has one, and is in the southern California area let me know.
  15. GregBelleville

    Rear axle leaking

    I just got back yesterday from a wheeling trip out to a pretty tough trail called Odessa Canyon near Barstow, CA. The Jeep did great yesterday, this was by far the toughest trail I've done, and had no issues on the trail at all. Today I got underneath to inspect for any damage and noticed...
  16. GregBelleville

    Installed a 1" steering bracket lift with surprising results

    Yesterday I installed this MORE 1" steering riser bracket with some surprising results. My TJ has a 2" body lift on it right now (yes I know) and some 1.5" lift springs. My eventual plan is to swap in a 3" spring lift and 1¼" body lift. Anyway, I wanted to install this steering riser bracket to...
  17. GregBelleville

    Buying a used Dana 35, what to look for?

    I've been on the hunt for a used Dana 35 out of a 4 cylinder TJ that has the factory 410 gearing, and I found one for a good deal. Plan is to swap it into my TJ as a cheap alternative to regearing my current axles, and eventually upgrade it to a super 35. Is there any advice from those who've...
  18. GregBelleville

    Rubihara for sale

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1446960509323555/?mibextid=dXMIcH Looks very clean with two very ugly bumpers.
  19. GregBelleville

    Bent lower control arm bracket

    I did some damage to my passenger front lower control arm bracket and an looking for some tips on how to best bend the bracket back so that it's not interfering with the control arm like it is currently. I tried a prybar at first in between the control arm and the bracket, but the control...
  20. GregBelleville

    Battery terminal contacted edge of tub, TJ exhibiting weird driving behavior afterwards

    Saturday I was wheeling in the local mountains and had an issue where my battery shifted and the positive terminal made contact with the edge of the tub. When this happened the motor died and wouldn't turn over at first when I attempted to restart it. After opening the hood I noticed it had...