Cynicalriders "J0hnny5 is ALIVE!" 01 build thread.

I was thinking that but he's coming from Cali! So going backwards.

Edit: For at least the kokopelli out to RT.

 

Meh I think the kokopelli trailhead is only an hour and a half past moab on 70.

 

Great point.

I think it's be awesome to have you along, Rob!

 

Yeah if that's the case, you're required to join @Robmonster117

 

I'm gonna be the only one on 33s

 

But at least at this pace you'll have a functioning front locker, unlike @jubei777 Gonna keep ripping on ya till it's hooked up bud.

 

Aww yeea hahah I like this squad already! Im going out there to experience everything possible. an extra hour to a trailhead wont mean much compared to the drive Im in for anyhow .

 

You don't need a locker at all for the Kokopelli.

 

That's the spirit!

 

That's dope bro. Gonna be awesome to get some pep back. Mine is a hog with 33s
Can't imagine 35s.

 

Stop ruining our shit talking! you are more than welcome to join our newb caravan though Brett.

 

Don't worry, I like making fun of Jason's slow progress as much as anybody.

May be interested in hitting the kokopelli again, keep me updated.

 

Solid pinion spacer too? Good timing, especially since they are throwing in free compressors.

 

In the front diff? No, he said those with the Arb's shouldn't really need the spacer, I asked about it. I honestly don't know what the spacer does. any insight?

 

From my understanding it is what keeps the backlash. Oem uses a crush sleave so if you ever need to remove the nut you have a good chance of changing your backlash. I could be wrong

 

Sounds like you're talking about the ECGS bushing. ARB replaces the inferior OEM design.

You would still probably want solid pinion spacers. ARB has no effect on that.

 

It's all good, man! If shame and mockery help me get this damn thing done for RT, then I'll take it.

I wouldn't expect any less of you assholes! Bring it on!

This is my understanding as well. The ARB replaces the needle bearing that causes so many problems on these trucks. In fact, you can see the new bushing in the clamshell on the side that accepts the stub shaft, I believe.

Definitely a nice bonus after shelling out the money for the locker.

 

The crush sleeve is a single time use. There is also a tendency to hit the pinion flange on a rock and forcibly crush the sleeve past what the original gear set pinion preload was set at causing premature wear on bearings etc.

Now that's worst case scenario......and it's less of a problem with the ifs diff because it's usually covered by skids and tucked up.

What it does help with is that, if you have a pinion seal go bad or fubar a pinion flange, then when replacing you have the possibility of crushing the sleeve further on reinstall when torquing everything back to spec.

 

Thanks guys, I'll call ECGS today. I figure considering the shit water I drive through all the time, a bad pinion seal is a possible issue one day.