Thanks fellas. The paint I used on the axle is called flat soft iron. Tough to really capture it, but it looks awesome irl

That axle side TB bracket is actually the JKS ota bracket for the WJ knuckle swap. It wouldn't personally have been my first choice for the bracket either, but it was already on the axle when I bought it so I'm rolling with it.

As for the lube lockers, they will definitely make it easier maintenance wise. Not sure if you've read thru the thread yet, but this is the 3rd time I've swapped axles on this build lol. This will be the last time. It's just messy and no fun with the rtv especially with a heavy cover. Personal choice honestly. Rtv is perfectly fine

 

I think it's just worth it for the stupid partial cure time you have to wait for with RTV...makes a 1 hour job(if doing both) take forever...I've done 3 and I'm convinced of the value of lube lockers now...lol

 

Mine should be here tomorrow, LOL

Seriously...have done it with RTV, and it does work fine, but it's gonna be nice to just bolt up and go.

 

This. I'm sure the thought of "wasting" $40 on lube lockers will long be forgotten after putting them on the first time.

 

If you plan on doing the wj knuckle swap. I believe Morris 4x4 sells the right hand drive knuckles so you can run a higher high steer setup. Last I checked they where $160

 

I considered it, but I think I am going to stick to the OG wj swap. Going to do OTK 1 ton TREs. Offset on the tierod for clearance. Still undecided on the track bar. Maybe just some ruffstuff heim joints

 

I'm sure they'll pay for themselves the first time you have to pop the covers on the trail. RTV works great, but I like having the option of being to be able to open up a cover or pan and inspect or service AND have the ability to reuse the gasket.

 

Rear bumper/carrier is primed. About to head into the garage to monstaline it in a bit

 

Alright fine you convinced me, I just ordered some

 

love that bumper! I had never heard of down n dirty before. Pretty good price too. Looks like I'mgoing to have to budget one it.

 

Their price on ebay is even better. Although you can customize it like you want on there

 

got a link? Just searched and couldnt find it on ebay.

 

Just checked and looks like they aren't on ebay anymore actually. Must've just recently stopped selling there

 

10-4. Thanks for checking

 

i kinda dig that bumper