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If you follow Snboarder113's good advice and pop the cover to inspect, order yourself a Lubelocker gasket for it first! That will keep you from having to play the RTV gasket maker game every time you pull the cover off. Personally, I am not certain I would replace the LSD carrier given the...

So, I had a similar experience only with VASTLY more metal on the magnet! 90% of it looked just like what you have shown. In my instance, it turned out to be the teeth in the LSD (i.e., Spider Gears). I noted it just before I went on my first wheeling trip, complained on our local Jeep Facebook...

Admittedly, my information is likely dated as I have never built or deeply researched LS and LT type engines. My knowledge is informed on more ancient technology (i.e., Gen 1 and 2 engines). On these earlier engines, to make big power you had to sacrifice low-end torque for top-end horsepower...

Personal Tangential Reflection: I went to 33's in my automatic 2 door 2012 JK with my stock 3.23 gears and it was HORRIBLE! I had to auto shift to keep the thing in the powerband while driving in city, but highway MPG's improved. I then switched to 4.10 gears when I swapped in Rubicon axles. In...

I have one of the oil coolers new in the box for 12 and 13 models, if you need it - since I believe they are still on nationwide back order! I ordered it months ago thinking it was my cooler leaking before I realized it was something else. Might also consider changing the plugs while you have...

Wait. I think I am thinking of the PR44 Unlimited... I have only been heavily investingating the fine offerings from Dynatrac after reading cautionary posts about other companies offerings (e.g., UD44). My apologies!

Starting by recognizing that you have forgotten more about Jeeps than I even know... I thought the stock driveshaft had 6 degrees built in and the UD44 came with 10 degrees built in...

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Also, don't worry about shipping costs... Hearing what you have been through, I think you have enough on your plate! Me and my family have weathered the pandemic much better, and I would be glad to share some of the benefits we have received with someone who got the short end of the stick.

Sorry! I am alive! I just responded to your email and we are good to go for the parts. I got sent out of town unexpectedly for work and did not have access to my email on my new phone. The one thing I will mention is that you will need to get the joint for the pitman side of the draglink as the...

I could not tell you how awesome some fresh Cajun cooking would be! That said, don't leave heaven to drive up to this hell; we will meet on the trails one day! I have had the Jeep community shower me with kindness since I joined it just over a year ago when I purchased my JK. I am so more than...

Fingers crossed, brother, for no more damage! I will take some pictures tonight and send them to your email. I wish we would have had this conversation last week as I have a friend who left Friday for New Orleans!

Where are you located? I have a stock draglink and tierod i would gladly give you! That said, I just installed a Yeti draglink and a synergy tierod and am amazed at how much beefier these components are versus the stock ones! Personally, I would probably get a Yeti draglink and tierod... I...

I didn't see anything else that looks amiss from the pictures... Sorry about your troubles!

VERY nicely done! I wish I had half of your welding talents! My "welding talents" have led me to be a very good grinder... LOL I am considering a trailer build as well and enjoyed getting inspiration from your great work! I hope you get a ton of opportunities to enjoy the fruits of your labors...

Finally circling back to this thread - sorry, life got hectic! I wanted to share my appreciation for your responses and to close out the thread with an update for future readers that this guidance was absolutely 100% correct! I started installing the axles last Friday and am nearly done! I...

I agree with the two prior comments suggesting you consider adding weight to the rear... Consider your future upgrade plans for the rear. Are you thinking about a new bumper? Tire carrier? Fuel or water cans? Do those first and then reevaluate! As I understand it and as others have suggested...

Correct! Axles are on stands in my garage. The other side is completely disassembled.

I am currently reassembling some D44 axles that I rebuilt and upgraded. I am trying to get the passenger (long) axle shaft installed and am wondering how I know if I got it all the way in... The outer seal gives the appearance that it is all the way in, but turning the shaft does not rotate the...

Currently, the axle is completely disassembled except for the gears and carrier. Last night I cleaned the old gasket material off of the pumpkin housing. Up next is complete reassembly. Once reassembled completely except for the brakes and filled with oil, I will be doing some severe tilting of...