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This is the weekend! New Dana 30 diff with disc brakes is installed. While out I installed a Detroit/Eaton Tru-Trac locker, new seals, bearings, brake pads, stainless steel brake hoses and a larger u-joint driveline. In the rear, I replaced the two piece axle Dana 44 rear end with a one piece axle Dana 44 rear end adding a Detroit/Eaton Automatic Full Locker, new seals, bearings new brake shoes and stainless steel brake hose. All this was added to a 2 1/2" leaf spring lift kit, 1 1/2" crazy heavy-duty shackle lift and a 5/8" body lift. I also built a new front bumper setup for my towbar setup and a new rear bumper with a server for pulling a trailer or carrying bikes. New 17" Pro Comp rims with the take off tires from my Ram when I put new tires on a couple of years ago. These tires are nearly 33"ers. Also added Headman Headers and the wiring harness out of the '78 CJ7 I used for parts. Also used the dash and grill which allowed me to use the bigger radiator with a electric fan upgrade from a '99 Ford. Plus lots of cleaning and changing out old hose & lights. All that is left is the wiring under the dash as I also used the steering column out of the '78, wiring on the engine and installing mufflers. I am sooooo pleased with the outcome even tho it was much more work than I had planned. All this work / mods were to a '69 CJ5. Not even worried about the body for now as I want to drive the thing. She sure pushes around the driveway GREAT, LOL! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Honestly, I would contact Casey and see if he or one of his buddies will do the repair. When Casey repaired my mishap I dropped it off with him in the morning and picked it up in the afternoon. Pulling it out & reinstalling was enough work and savings for me! Somethings are just not worth the effort when someone else is an expert & faster. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

I am closing this topic as it is not additive to the site. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Difference of opinion is fine but keep it civil. I WILL edit out ANY & ALL bad language. If a person continues, I will delete their posts without notice or feedback. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

There maybe some additional info posted about the parts from another member of this board. The person has cleared it with me so only Admin can delete his post. Just be careful sending anyone money you don't know! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Make sure you replace the seals on the output shafts. They didn't when mine was repaired and they leaked. As Lenny said I broke mine, it was my fault not the Trooper's. I don't think it would happen under normal use. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Had the same problem with Fox. I weld the holes closed and redrilled. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Welcome. Can we put wheels on it, LOL!

I grew up in Kansas which is the closest thing you will find next to Iowa. There is no comparison of the mid-west to Utah. Ya got to go. Ya go once and you WILL return for more. Come to the Jamboree which I think is going to be in Southern Utah next. Then your wife will have someone to enjoy the time in UTAH with besides her big kid & she may come away with a different view of taking the Toy to UTAH. At least get to the West side of the Rockies. A whole different world and it isn't FLAT, LOL! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Agree!

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I don't know? Everything I have read does not recommend the plastic tanked/end radiators for off-road use. This is info I have read about on Jeeps. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Any good radiator shop can change out the outlets to where ever & want ever size you want. I just had the bottom outlet moved to the other side on my Jeep. I upgraded my original '69 radiator with a much larger & a 3 core radiator out of a '78 Jeep. It cost me $50 to the the outlet moved and the radiator cleaned & checked. I am also adding a dual electric fan setup out of a late '90s Ford product, the V6 or V8 (not the 4 cyl). Seems to be the upgrade setup for Jeeps. Fan with plug in pigtails (wire loom) cost me $40 at the local junk yard, mine is out of a '99 Cougar. The fan pushes around 2600+ CFM and can be setup to run one fan, both fans @ low speed or high speed and off. Should a new fan be required to replace the Ford fan, they sale for $108 on the net at one of the parts sites. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

BusDave9. thanks for the great info. Already have my reseravtion @ Ridgway and this trip is as much about road driving to the local towns (and staying cool) as it is driving the trails. If we can ever get a group together it sounds like we have a great boondocking location. I'm not a fan of boondocking by myself as it leaves the equipment alone too long. Stuff happens when you are away. My plan is to do a couple of days of the easier trails as this trip will be the first for the Jeep. Want to make sure all the bugs are worked out before I get to aggressive as I have changed everything, steering, brakes, suspension & more. Thanks again! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Off-Road Warehouse is one of the best. I will share info if & when they call. BUT I found a shock that is fine for my Jeep yesterday for a 1/3 of the cost, Skyjacker Softride. Already ordered and paid for. Since the Jeep will be used more as a daily driver & toad behind the motorhome, I decided at this time the Skyjacker would do the trick. I know you get what you pay for and I may end up wasting $. Will see! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

charlie, Beware this is a new product and not everyone (I don't think anyone) has the tools or training to revalve this shock yet. I am looking at the same shock for my Jeep and am working with Off-Road Warehouse in San Diego. They are a very big outfit and THEY have not received the tools or training yet. I just spoke to them this morning and they were calling Fox to see WHEN they would receive the tools & training. I will update when I hear back from them. Just beware the setup may not be what you wish when they arrive. Make sure who ever you purchase from will stand behind the one free revalving no matter how long it takes. Off-Road Warehouse says normally the revalve has to take place in the first 30 days after purchase. I will make sure they extend the time period for my should I purchase. I also have them asking what valving the shocks come with from the factory. The last time I purchaed Fox from them the factory valving was way too harsh. Good luck! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

We have decide to go to Ouray, CO. We will be staying at Ridgway State Park CO. We have made reservations. PM me if you wish more details. We will do a couple of easier/moderate trails and play tourist a couple of days. Full hookups, cool weather and NO DUST! Campground has spaces avail for now. http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/Ridgway/Pages/RidgwayStateParkHome.aspx There is a park in Ouray but it is first come first service without hookups, http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Amphitheater/r/campgroundFees.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70572 rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

We decided to go to Ouray, CO. You can check that posting for details. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Walmart price matching, LOL! $30 for the two & $9 shipping for a total of $39 rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

I had the same problem when I pulled my rear driveline for the first time. What I did - I backed my pickup to the Trooper. I place a 4x4 wood post between a solid location on the Trooper & my trailer hitch. I wrapped a chain/strap around the driveline. I used a come-a-long between the chain/strap & the trailer ball and started taking in the slack. After I had A LOT of tension on the come-a-long, I tapped the head of the driveline (the part that was stuck) with a hammer. It came flying out. Be very careful! Next time the dirveline came out with just a pry bar. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/pdf/Jeeping.pdf

Weather would be much cooler. Here is some inof, http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f100/2nd-annual-colorado-jeep-cj-com-trail-ride-12496/index5.html Look at page 5 with the date 06-03-2012 posted by BusaDavey9 of the Itinerary. I am sure we could find these trails. We will arrive afternoon of Aug. 13th, play Aug. 14-16 (3 days) & head home Aug. 17th. Only hang-up is completing the Jeep. Anyone interested? What ya think? rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

This place is great and did not get enough the first time. We will arrive afternoon of Aug. 13th, play Aug. 14-16 (3 days) & head home Aug. 17th. Only hang-up is completing the Jeep. Anyone interested? rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Try shooting some penetrating oil in the axle end. Support the diff so the axles are vertical and shoot the oil in the lower axle. Let is set of a while, swap ends and do the same to the other axle end. The water & crud can get inside and cause the clip/ring to stick. Let it set for a day or two before trying again. This assumes you took everything out as a unit. If not jack up one side of the Trooper and spray, let set, then jack up the other side. They can be a pain. rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

I did it once. When I had to do work within in a year I said no more. Just started you high quality but not the GOLD based stuff! rocmoc n AZ/Mexico