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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 07:24 AM
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Black metallic or metal flake is my favorite. Has a visual texture that gloss does not have. I recently used it on chrome wheels and grill.
Originally Posted by jdjonesdr
...What do you guys think? Leave it matte black, or go back to Gloss Black...
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 08:10 AM
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Or use hammered finish Rustoleum. It's pretty forgiving about inconsistent coats, and it'd give your Jeep a unique look
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Looking at the Rock Auto website, there doesn't seem to be a differentiation between d35 and the 8.25

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...ake+cable,1696

So I think you're good, man.
Coolbeans, thanks man.

@SatiricalHen; Lol, he's correct, I am sticking with rear drums. I'm a rebel like that.
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 12:51 PM
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trying to remove my axle shafts in my 8.25. It has a lunchbox in it. I assume the C clip is still in there. how should I go about removing it? Bought it with the locker in it so im not sure what all goes into removing the C clip
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jdjonesdr
So.... I gotta paint the beast. I'm starting to get a few small rust spots I need to address before they get worse.

Currently it's Matte Black. When I had it painted, there wasn't another vehicle to be seen with matte paint, now I can't go 1/4 mile without seeing one.

What do you guys think? Leave it matte black, or go back to Gloss Black.

I'm on the fence because I like both.

I still have the grey trim that was on the lower edge of the body, but I'm not feeling it.

Viper Blue
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
trying to remove my axle shafts in my 8.25. It has a lunchbox in it. I assume the C clip is still in there. how should I go about removing it? Bought it with the locker in it so im not sure what all goes into removing the C clip
I've heard sticking a magnet in the slot for the c clip or having the slot facing down and wiggling the shaft to get it to fall out. Obviously the center pin has to be removed and the shaft slid in some.
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
I've heard sticking a magnet in the slot for the c clip or having the slot facing down and wiggling the shaft to get it to fall out. Obviously the center pin has to be removed and the shaft slid in some.
Cant I just take the locker out and then put it back in?
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
Cant I just take the locker out and then put it back in?
To take the locker out you have to take the c clips out.
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 04:23 PM
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I mean, its already installed. Cant I just go in reverse, then back again?
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
To take the locker out you have to take the c clips out.
I see lmao Cant I take the center pin out, then the spring and pins and then the gears and spacers?
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
I see lmao Cant I take the center pin out, then the spring and pins and then the gears and spacers?
The center pin holds the shafts out, the c clips hold the shafts in. You have to take out the c clips to get anywhere really. Why are you so opposed to taking out the c clips? They're really easy to put back in haha. I'm rolling off of memory from installing mine but I'm pretty sure the c clip holds everything other than the center pin in.
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
The center pin holds the shafts out, the c clips hold the shafts in. You have to take out the c clips to get anywhere really. Why are you so opposed to taking out the c clips? They're really easy to put back in haha. I'm rolling off of memory from installing mine but I'm pretty sure the c clip holds everything other than the center pin in.
Not opposed! Just dont have a magnet. Ill have to grab one and give it a whirl
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TwistedWrench
Coolbeans, thanks man.

@SatiricalHen; Lol, he's correct, I am sticking with rear drums. I'm a rebel like that.
Any time, bro!

Originally Posted by Joecam18
Not opposed! Just dont have a magnet. Ill have to grab one and give it a whirl
Do you have an old blown speaker laying around? Throw it against the ground, I guarantee the magnet will break off.
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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Do you have an old blown speaker laying around? Throw it against the ground, I guarantee the magnet will break off.
Too late. I already disregarded the good advice SatHen gave me and went ahead and just fudged everything up lmao
Old Jun 4, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
Too late. I already disregarded the good advice SatHen gave me and went ahead and just fudged everything up lmao
lol.... well, here ya go then....



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