Complete Overhaul

Freelaner said:

does anyone have an answer for Jake?

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what was question ,not enough shims ?

jakeslandy said:

Has anyone tried to replace these, or ever had an issue with this.

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He seems to have done it right, i think, JM

depending on kit used ,you often need old shims as well ,often after a few miles some can be removed ,genuine parts would shim easier as parts are better more accurately sized,but its no issue

ah good so re-using shims in this way doesn't present problems?

I ordered the kit through Paddocks spares. Looked legit. But it only came with four shims varing in size.

So the wooden piece goes inthe bottom section of the upper swivel mount. Then the shims then the upper swivel piece.

One more question? What torque would you suggest on the Swivel mount itself. How hard should it be to pull it side to side?

tried to upload pics yesterday, but internet was not working right
see if it will work today.

These are the shims I used, think I have it to thick. Need to drop a few to get a the swivel mount moving more freely.

Good thing Paddocks has cheap spacers.

Here's a pic of the chassis and other bits that I have done.




So this is what I get when I try to upload more than 2 pics at a time

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check you only have one thrust washer fitted and bottom bearing race and top bush fully home,you need to add shims to make housing move easier . 8 to 10 lb with seal not fitted,ps you can use the old shims as well

Okay 2 pics at a time. ................... Awesome

jamesmartin said:

check you only have one thrust washer fitted and bottom bearing race and top bush fully home,you need to add shims to make housing move easier . 8 to 10 lb with seal not fitted,ps you can use the old shims as well

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Okay I ordered a ton more just to make sure I don't have to deal with the idea of missing some when I go to the other side. And I tore the axles apart about 2 months ago, I have no idea where those other spacers are..LOL Always when I need parts is when they go missing. I have a ton of pics that will be uploaded, just have to load two at a time.

I also bought a Spring balance, Think thats what its called. Should be here tomorrow, then I can finish these axles. hooray.

jakeslandy said:

Okay 2 pics at a time. ................... Awesome

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Just use Photobucket mate it's sooooooo much easier

Photo and image hosting, free photo galleries, photo editing

Has anyone ever tried britparts gaiters for the front axle. Don't do it. Had to do so much customizing of the rubber. The only good thing about the kit is the glue. Dries really quick. Thank The Lord.

Never realized how difficult rebuilding axles could be. Never again that's for sure. Unless I upgrade to lockers. Or maybe a sals front. That sounds good.


Thanks for reading guys.

Finally finished the axle. Only took a month. Lol

Another shot hopefully upright

Been forever since posted. Slow going, but getting er'done. Thanks everyone for watching.

Few more pics, tub is done and Line-x. will have pics up later today. Fuel lines and brake going in today

I replaced the entire bed of the truck with 3mm aluminum. Adds like 30 pounds to the weight.

Engine is in, finally, putting the pics up later. :tea:

Even got my wife to help.

So,e of the work that has been getting done. Slowly

One more pic