Maybe I'm not being descriptive enough. I know I need a longer threaded portion to the center pin. The hole in the SHIM is drilled out to match the HEAD of the center pin, which matches the size of the hole in the spring perch. I have seen some available places but they seem to be too short (I found one but it's only 3.5" total pin length but had a longer head)



Does that make sense? Maybe I'm overthinking it.

 

My IRO ones were really long.

Hardware store?

 

Oh okay, the head itself was longer? I guess it just wouldn't pass through the shim & grab the perch enough for them to mount safely with the stock one. I wasn't sure how special of an order part it is, as it's hard to find that spec anywhere I see. Does this mean I'll actually have to go to a store and ask questions?! UGH!

 

Good if you want to minimize but not eliminate drive-line vibrations..
I tried it and sent it back to CJ Tatton for the hack n tap option.
Seems the spline interface has minor 'play'. And that heavy double-cardon joint sits even farther from the transfer case than a hack n tap.

 

You had your axle shimmed and everything too? Hope mine works better than yours

 

Jegs.com has pairs for $6 with free shipping on everything. I have looked for center pins recently and Jegs had the best selection and price.

 

Thank you. That has to be the best description lol. Can't Google it for some reason. The other options turn up.

Well def another day of lying under the jeep. Hopefully early January ill hack n tap her

 

Shimmed 4 degrees. 4.5" lift

 

 

My plan was to give him an inch longer measurement and then cut the shaft down and cut the slip yoke so it wouldn't stick out so long.

Im in the same position as you. Have no place to lie. Unless my friends is having a slow day at his shop and ill do it there

 

might do the v8 zj tierod upgrade and durango steering box conversion tomorrow, any tips? my stock xj box has been leaking like a mother trucker for a year now haha.

 

Get her done. Best tip ever

 

could my problem be fixed by getting a new wire from the junkyard ( from relay to fan harness) assuming the wire is good

 

If the wire is good, why would you replace it?

You need to determine which is bad. The relay or the wire.

 

Not a bad idea. What's ideal engagement on that? 3 inches? *that's what she said* After shimming my axle, maybe i"ll see what I'm at engagement wise.