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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Smart decision.
When I asked about them in the ask a question thread and you replied to get these, I decided on them Do you have any personal experience with them? The other tire I was going to get was the KM2 but I like the idea of a 3 ply sidewall with kevlar.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

When I asked about them in the ask a question thread and you replied to get these, I decided on them Do you have any personal experience with them? The other tire I was going to get was the KM2 but I like the idea of a 3 ply sidewall with kevlar.
Kevlar is better than both. I have second hand personal experience with them.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Kevlar is better than both. I have second hand personal experience with them.
Great to know, Il report back once they arrive and are mounted/balanced. Thanks
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamster
The tie rods and pitman arm are fairly easy. For the u-joints however, you'll either need a hydraulic press or a big honkin' table vise and 2 sockets. One big enough to "catch" the bearing cup and the other, small enough to push it through.

Oh, and if you're using u-joints with offset grease fittings, make sure the fitting points toward the drive shaft. I accidentally installed mine with the fitting pointing toward the yolk and had to take them out and do it all over again, because it was physically impossible to get a grease gun in there.
I got the tir rods done, now just for the u-joints. thanks for the tips guys.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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Changing the front diff fluid right now, letting the rtv harden before I top it off. Threw some paint on the cover too.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Changing the front diff fluid right now, letting the rtv harden before I top it off. Threw some paint on the cover too.
Should've gone with a LubeLocker gasket............no RTV needed.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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X2 ^^ on lube locker makes things so easy to keep clean an no waiting. To cure.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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Iv thought about it, if I had the patience to order one and wait for it to get here I would of. RTV hasnt let me down yet, but yes it is a pain to clean.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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I have had my covers off a total of like 10 times last year. I need to invest in the lube locker gasket lol. Then I wouldnt put off changing my diff fluid every couple wheeling trips.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OleBlue
I have had my covers off a total of like 10 times last year. I need to invest in the lube locker gasket lol. Then I wouldnt put off changing my diff fluid every couple wheeling trips.
I heard you can only reuse them once or twice, is this true?
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

I heard you can only reuse them once or twice, is this true?
I am not sure if they specify how many times it can be reused. But I have changed fluid in one of my axles 4 times already and no leak.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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How much do those gaskets cost?
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bush League 96 XJ
How much do those gaskets cost?
$22
http://lubelocker.com/products
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Replaced the stoplight switch. Funny how it just breaks randomly. Haha.
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