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94Dodge Truggy · 08-27-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scarface

Sarge I don't think jacobs rig is locked in the front, when it got lodged in the mud only one was spinning I think.

we kept to the creek most of the time, driving over cars and rock ledges most of the time

Was locked may now be the phrase it sounds like. :( Hope not!

scarface · 08-27-2007, 08:12 PM

Might have to jack her up later this week and check the theory. She doesnt pop or bind up like a front lock/welded usually does so who knows

sarge · 08-27-2007, 11:17 PM

OK I could not remember if I locked the 8 lug 10 bolt when I switched them out , guess not . the old one was welded .

Jacob,

Now that it is not a locked front problem , you need to lengthen the drag link . put the front up on jack stands so the tires are off the ground and count the number of turns to full lock each way. then start messing with the steering links until you get equal turns from side to side.

scarface · 08-28-2007, 07:24 AM

yeah he has been doing that about every time he drives it, it is just a poor steering design. My old K5 had the same issue, I think maybe this winter we will see if we can source the parts for a high steer setup, his steering box is about to go out too.

Hybrid · 08-28-2007, 09:40 AM

I have been adjusting the drag link alot trying to find the spot where i have equal turn both directions. I think i might have figured it out the last time i messed with it a few days ago. The steering box does seem a weak. I changed the power steering belt, and that seemed to help give the box a little more power.

Sarge,
How did you weld that rear end? spider gears?

sarge · 08-29-2007, 01:01 AM

I took the diff out of the 14 bolt and welded every other tooth in the spiders so they would no longer spin , this saves the diff , if you ever wanted to open it up ( I wouldn't know why !) all you need is new spider gears.

Hybrid · 08-29-2007, 12:06 PM

There is no way i would make that diff open. I was just curious how you did it.

08-27-2007, 08:12 PM	#2
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	Might have to jack her up later this week and check the theory. She doesnt pop or bind up like a front lock/welded usually does so who knows __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

08-28-2007, 07:24 AM	#4
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	yeah he has been doing that about every time he drives it, it is just a poor steering design. My old K5 had the same issue, I think maybe this winter we will see if we can source the parts for a high steer setup, his steering box is about to go out too. __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

08-28-2007, 09:40 AM	#5
Hybrid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 134	I have been adjusting the drag link alot trying to find the spot where i have equal turn both directions. I think i might have figured it out the last time i messed with it a few days ago. The steering box does seem a weak. I changed the power steering belt, and that seemed to help give the box a little more power. Sarge, How did you weld that rear end? spider gears? __________________ '84 Cherokee body welded to an '86 Blazer frame , fuel injected 350, 700r4 trans, np208 t-case, 44 front and a welded 14 bolt in the rear on 35" boggers, radiator in the rear, and a full cage

08-29-2007, 12:06 PM	#7
Hybrid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 134	There is no way i would make that diff open. I was just curious how you did it. __________________ '84 Cherokee body welded to an '86 Blazer frame , fuel injected 350, 700r4 trans, np208 t-case, 44 front and a welded 14 bolt in the rear on 35" boggers, radiator in the rear, and a full cage

08-27-2007, 11:17 PM	#3
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	OK I could not remember if I locked the 8 lug 10 bolt when I switched them out , guess not . the old one was welded . Jacob, Now that it is not a locked front problem , you need to lengthen the drag link . put the front up on jack stands so the tires are off the ground and count the number of turns to full lock each way. then start messing with the steering links until you get equal turns from side to side.

08-29-2007, 01:01 AM	#6
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	I took the diff out of the 14 bolt and welded every other tooth in the spiders so they would no longer spin , this saves the diff , if you ever wanted to open it up ( I wouldn't know why !) all you need is new spider gears.