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08-10-2015, 03:42 PM
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I wish it were that simple. This is only when the front is pulling during a climb. Not turning wheels, just straight climb.
08-10-2015, 03:57 PM
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08-10-2015, 04:01 PM
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Flat with the exception of going up and I guess the front will not be as compressed as when on level ground.
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08-10-2015, 04:58 PM
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Front DS u joints. When you install a TC drop it changes the pinion angle on the front DS to a less ideal angle. This would explain why it only started after the TC drop. Don't just wiggle the shaft. Take it out and give it a good inspection. Probably wouldn't hurt to change them anyways odds are they are the factory units.
08-10-2015, 05:06 PM
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Front DS u joints. When you install a TC drop it changes the pinion angle on the front DS to a less ideal angle. This would explain why it only started after the TC drop. Don't just wiggle the shaft. Take it out and give it a good inspection. Probably wouldn't hurt to change them anyways odds are they are the factory units.
Will still check it all out. My hack n tap shipped today. Maybe I could remove the front shaft at the time and use it to test fit for the rear.
08-10-2015, 05:18 PM
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That makes sense but wondering why it didn't do this with the 3" lift without TC. Doesn't adding the TC reduce the angle back more towards stock ? Or I guess since its basically tilting the the engine, trans and tc back maybe its actually increasing the angle a bit more ?
Will still check it all out. My hack n tap shipped today. Maybe I could remove the front shaft at the time and use it to test fit for the rear.
Will still check it all out. My hack n tap shipped today. Maybe I could remove the front shaft at the time and use it to test fit for the rear.
08-10-2015, 05:22 PM
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Thanks. That explains it. That should have been the last time I go out with the TC drop. Only installed it Friday for the weekend riding to improve rear shaft angle (highway vibration). Would have probably been better without it. Hack N Tap will be on and TC out before I go out again.
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08-11-2015, 12:51 AM
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Alright. I'm stuck. I tried for about an hour to remove the nut that attaches the hard brake line to the brake hose. Nut is completely frozen up on the passenger and driver's side. I tried regular open-end wrench, fuel line wrench, soaked them both with 3m penetrating oil (basically PB), then hit them with vice-grips.
Thought about hitting them with heat, but I don't have a torch. The only thing I have is a heat gun or a butane cigar lighter. Neither of which are going to work, at least I don't think they will.
Does anyone have any other ideas? - Oh, by the way - the driver's side is now rounded off.
Thought about hitting them with heat, but I don't have a torch. The only thing I have is a heat gun or a butane cigar lighter. Neither of which are going to work, at least I don't think they will.
Does anyone have any other ideas? - Oh, by the way - the driver's side is now rounded off.
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Alright. I'm stuck. I tried for about an hour to remove the nut that attaches the hard brake line to the brake hose. Nut is completely frozen up on the passenger and driver's side. I tried regular open-end wrench, fuel line wrench, soaked them both with 3m penetrating oil (basically PB), then hit them with vice-grips.
Thought about hitting them with heat, but I don't have a torch. The only thing I have is a heat gun or a butane cigar lighter. Neither of which are going to work, at least I don't think they will.
Does anyone have any other ideas? - Oh, by the way - the driver's side is now rounded off.
Thought about hitting them with heat, but I don't have a torch. The only thing I have is a heat gun or a butane cigar lighter. Neither of which are going to work, at least I don't think they will.
Does anyone have any other ideas? - Oh, by the way - the driver's side is now rounded off.
08-11-2015, 01:46 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
08-11-2015, 01:48 AM
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08-11-2015, 01:50 AM
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08-11-2015, 01:53 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
I found this... more affordable, but not 5 bucks.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomat...0194/100564678
Couldn't imagine what 5 bucks is gonna get me. I'd be scared.
Would this work? Or will it not get hot enough?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomat...4458/203665003
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomat...0194/100564678
Couldn't imagine what 5 bucks is gonna get me. I'd be scared.
Would this work? Or will it not get hot enough?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomat...4458/203665003
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