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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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And dont forget to replace you pilot bearing too, it will save you alot of trouble in the future
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:17 AM
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I'd hazard a guess that as you removed it the disk got moved. All that extra leverage with the T-Case, and you mentioned the jack wasn't really smooth. I've always used the jack mostly for the weight, (not ratchet/clamped tight), so I can still give it that "gentle touch". Hope the install goes better, and well done, (not throwing it through a wall!)
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep19xj91
one thing ive found that really helps is to put the transmission in gear then turn the output shaft while your trying to slide the tranny in. That way if your having a problem with splines lining up they will usually slip together.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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another thing drop the motor down more in the back b4 trying again
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Thank you for your help. I bought a harbor freight transmission jack and got the trans in my pillot bearing in less than a half hour. I also replaced the clutch and lubed the input shaft. Battery is now dead so I'm going to get an Optima Red Top this weekend!

I could not have done this without y'alls help! More pictures soon!
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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kool my friend down heres having a issue getting his in also hes buy him self cant get there untill saturday
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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If he was in the 'rado I'd help him. I will post more pics to try to help with his job.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 94Crawler
If he was in the 'rado I'd help him. I will post more pics to try to help with his job.
hes got one bolt started he jus gotta wiggle wiggle now b4 he had not tapped the hew pilot bearing all the way in
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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He can do it! If I can, anyone can!
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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he did finished today drives great now the front axles next then his conversion is done
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Nice Jeep Freegdr!
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 94Crawler
Nice Jeep Freegdr!
thanks
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
thanks
lol i love how your in every post that i read i was just looking up and reading up on bearing noises

for future readers because there will be

1. pilot bearing goes all the way back (swapped from auto to 5spd and i didnt know)
2. easier to seperate the tranny and tcase
3. having help is awesome by my self was not fun and would have never figured out my clutch beading problem if it wasnt for free
4. wiggle like crazy

only way to get your jeep to its best is with blood sweat and tears
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Delta

lol i love how your in every post that i read i was just looking up and reading up on bearing noises

for future readers because there will be

1. pilot bearing goes all the way back (swapped from auto to 5spd and i didnt know)
2. easier to seperate the tranny and tcase
3. having help is awesome by my self was not fun and would have never figured out my clutch beading problem if it wasnt for free
4. wiggle like crazy

only way to get your jeep to its best is with blood sweat and tears
X2
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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to much free time on my hands with work slow again
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