Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

Cal,

You might want to look into these trick bleeder screws:

http://tinyurl.com/bqm5

Chris


"Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
news:bl8nvb$cug$0@pita.alt.net...
> Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
> > Great first report! How did the MPB kit work out?
>
> Well, always a b**ch undoing those old compression fittings, but a
> little heat, tight-TIGHT visegrips and a lot of torque, gets them off,
> but quite mashed. Used my Ridgid double flaring tool (the best!) for
> re-flaring and replacement.
>
> Had to get clever with adapters; MPB should oughta supply the durn
> things, they send enough of everything else. Also, the width of their
> vertical slotted holes in the firewall mount are a tad tight. I was
> cursing a bit installing the thing.
>
> And never again will I use a vaccum pump to help bleed the brakes. All
> it does is suck air from the press fit connection at the bleed nut if it
> can't find any in the system.
>
> The reservoir itself, I wasn't so sure that it is really holding any
> more brake fluid than the old one. I didn't test out the old unit, but
> it did have an awful lot of dirt in its reservoir, so I'm glad I
> replaced it just based on that.
>
> Aside from that: Hey, they stop my Jeep! I bet I can bleed 'em a little
> more, but the pedal feels firm enough, it just doesn't slam to a stop.
> Maybe that's because the rears are drums, I dunno. But I do know that
> there're no leaks in the system, and I'm glad of that because that means
> I didn't goof the flaring and bending.
>
>
> > "Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
> > news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> >
> >>Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> >>month up on blocks.
> >>
> >>I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> >>a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
> >>
> >>But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> >>Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> >>on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
> >>
> >>I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> >>about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> >>7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
> >>
> >>I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> >>aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> >>of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> >>before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
> >>
> >>No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> >>max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
> >>
> >>However:
> >>
> >>I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> >>higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
> >
> > GPS).
> >
> >>I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> >>up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> >>tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> >>tomorrow.
> >>
> >>The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
> >>
> >>Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> >>wells (did one for a look-see).
> >>
> >>Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> >>spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> >>driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> >>plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
> >>
> >>Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> >>in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

Let us know how that spring-over turns out. That could be my next mod.
I've shyed away from it so far, thinking it will screw up the suspension too
much for on-road travel.

I've been pleased with the MPB kit too. Remember, those are some big ol'
tires you gotta stop. Can't expect to stop instantly.

About your front D44 front, did you get a CV or non-CV set up? If CV and
the mid-section is pointed towards the t-case, I wouldn't think the angle
would be too awfully severe for the longer driveshaft in the front. Hey
man, my new D60 front should be here in a week or two. The waiting is
killing me! I was hoping to get it installed before deer rifle season, but
it doesn't look like that will happen now - I won't be missing opening day.

Good luck.

Terry.
92YJ



"Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> month up on blocks.
>
> I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
>
> But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
>
> I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> 7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
>
> I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
>
> No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
>
> However:
>
> I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
GPS).
>
> I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> tomorrow.
>
> The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
>
> Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> wells (did one for a look-see).
>
> Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
>
> Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
>
>
>
>
>

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

Let us know how that spring-over turns out. That could be my next mod.
I've shyed away from it so far, thinking it will screw up the suspension too
much for on-road travel.

I've been pleased with the MPB kit too. Remember, those are some big ol'
tires you gotta stop. Can't expect to stop instantly.

About your front D44 front, did you get a CV or non-CV set up? If CV and
the mid-section is pointed towards the t-case, I wouldn't think the angle
would be too awfully severe for the longer driveshaft in the front. Hey
man, my new D60 front should be here in a week or two. The waiting is
killing me! I was hoping to get it installed before deer rifle season, but
it doesn't look like that will happen now - I won't be missing opening day.

Good luck.

Terry.
92YJ



"Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> month up on blocks.
>
> I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
>
> But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
>
> I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> 7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
>
> I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
>
> No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
>
> However:
>
> I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
GPS).
>
> I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> tomorrow.
>
> The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
>
> Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> wells (did one for a look-see).
>
> Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
>
> Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
>
>
>
>
>

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

FWIW, I also have a low pinion Dynatrac D44 in the front of my '94 YJ. It
took a double-cardan CV at the Atlas II t-case to eliminate driveline
vibration & noise in 4wd Hi. However, it's now smooth as butter at nearly
any speed, better than the stock D30. I got the driveshaft from Hi-Angle
Driveline, very well made unit.

"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1064885414.358433@rh9cache2...
> Let us know how that spring-over turns out. That could be my next mod.
> I've shyed away from it so far, thinking it will screw up the suspension
too
> much for on-road travel.
>
> I've been pleased with the MPB kit too. Remember, those are some big ol'
> tires you gotta stop. Can't expect to stop instantly.
>
> About your front D44 front, did you get a CV or non-CV set up? If CV and
> the mid-section is pointed towards the t-case, I wouldn't think the angle
> would be too awfully severe for the longer driveshaft in the front. Hey
> man, my new D60 front should be here in a week or two. The waiting is
> killing me! I was hoping to get it installed before deer rifle season,
but
> it doesn't look like that will happen now - I won't be missing opening
day.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Terry.
> 92YJ
>
>
>
> "Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
> news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> > Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> > month up on blocks.
> >
> > I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> > a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
> >
> > But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> > Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> > on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
> >
> > I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> > about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> > 7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
> >
> > I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> > aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> > of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> > before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
> >
> > No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> > max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
> >
> > However:
> >
> > I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> > higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
> GPS).
> >
> > I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> > up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> > tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> > tomorrow.
> >
> > The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
> >
> > Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> > wells (did one for a look-see).
> >
> > Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> > spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> > driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> > plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
> >
> > Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> > in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

FWIW, I also have a low pinion Dynatrac D44 in the front of my '94 YJ. It
took a double-cardan CV at the Atlas II t-case to eliminate driveline
vibration & noise in 4wd Hi. However, it's now smooth as butter at nearly
any speed, better than the stock D30. I got the driveshaft from Hi-Angle
Driveline, very well made unit.

"Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1064885414.358433@rh9cache2...
> Let us know how that spring-over turns out. That could be my next mod.
> I've shyed away from it so far, thinking it will screw up the suspension
too
> much for on-road travel.
>
> I've been pleased with the MPB kit too. Remember, those are some big ol'
> tires you gotta stop. Can't expect to stop instantly.
>
> About your front D44 front, did you get a CV or non-CV set up? If CV and
> the mid-section is pointed towards the t-case, I wouldn't think the angle
> would be too awfully severe for the longer driveshaft in the front. Hey
> man, my new D60 front should be here in a week or two. The waiting is
> killing me! I was hoping to get it installed before deer rifle season,
but
> it doesn't look like that will happen now - I won't be missing opening
day.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Terry.
> 92YJ
>
>
>
> "Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
> news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> > Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> > month up on blocks.
> >
> > I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> > a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
> >
> > But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> > Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> > on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
> >
> > I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> > about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> > 7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
> >
> > I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> > aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> > of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> > before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
> >
> > No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> > max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
> >
> > However:
> >
> > I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> > higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
> GPS).
> >
> > I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> > up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> > tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> > tomorrow.
> >
> > The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
> >
> > Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> > wells (did one for a look-see).
> >
> > Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> > spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> > driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> > plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
> >
> > Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> > in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

I'm curious as to why you didn't go with the reverse 44, it's
stronger when used as a front axle, and seeing you're paying top dollar,
it's not like you found a hundred dollar Scout Dana 44. And your YJ
should have come with a reverse 30 and constant velocity joint, but
probably too small to use with the 44.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Gerald G. McGeorge" wrote:
>
> FWIW, I also have a low pinion Dynatrac D44 in the front of my '94 YJ. It
> took a double-cardan CV at the Atlas II t-case to eliminate driveline
> vibration & noise in 4wd Hi. However, it's now smooth as butter at nearly
> any speed, better than the stock D30. I got the driveshaft from Hi-Angle
> Driveline, very well made unit.
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1064885414.358433@rh9cache2...
> > Let us know how that spring-over turns out. That could be my next mod.
> > I've shyed away from it so far, thinking it will screw up the suspension
> too
> > much for on-road travel.
> >
> > I've been pleased with the MPB kit too. Remember, those are some big ol'
> > tires you gotta stop. Can't expect to stop instantly.
> >
> > About your front D44 front, did you get a CV or non-CV set up? If CV and
> > the mid-section is pointed towards the t-case, I wouldn't think the angle
> > would be too awfully severe for the longer driveshaft in the front. Hey
> > man, my new D60 front should be here in a week or two. The waiting is
> > killing me! I was hoping to get it installed before deer rifle season,
> but
> > it doesn't look like that will happen now - I won't be missing opening
> day.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > Terry.
> > 92YJ
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
> > news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> > > Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> > > month up on blocks.
> > >
> > > I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> > > a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
> > >
> > > But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> > > Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> > > on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
> > >
> > > I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> > > about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> > > 7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
> > >
> > > I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> > > aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> > > of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> > > before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
> > >
> > > No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> > > max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
> > >
> > > However:
> > >
> > > I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> > > higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
> > GPS).
> > >
> > > I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> > > up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> > > tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> > > tomorrow.
> > >
> > > The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
> > >
> > > Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> > > wells (did one for a look-see).
> > >
> > > Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> > > spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> > > driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> > > plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
> > >
> > > Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> > > in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

I'm curious as to why you didn't go with the reverse 44, it's
stronger when used as a front axle, and seeing you're paying top dollar,
it's not like you found a hundred dollar Scout Dana 44. And your YJ
should have come with a reverse 30 and constant velocity joint, but
probably too small to use with the 44.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

"Gerald G. McGeorge" wrote:
>
> FWIW, I also have a low pinion Dynatrac D44 in the front of my '94 YJ. It
> took a double-cardan CV at the Atlas II t-case to eliminate driveline
> vibration & noise in 4wd Hi. However, it's now smooth as butter at nearly
> any speed, better than the stock D30. I got the driveshaft from Hi-Angle
> Driveline, very well made unit.
>
> "Terry Jeffrey" <twjeffrey@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1064885414.358433@rh9cache2...
> > Let us know how that spring-over turns out. That could be my next mod.
> > I've shyed away from it so far, thinking it will screw up the suspension
> too
> > much for on-road travel.
> >
> > I've been pleased with the MPB kit too. Remember, those are some big ol'
> > tires you gotta stop. Can't expect to stop instantly.
> >
> > About your front D44 front, did you get a CV or non-CV set up? If CV and
> > the mid-section is pointed towards the t-case, I wouldn't think the angle
> > would be too awfully severe for the longer driveshaft in the front. Hey
> > man, my new D60 front should be here in a week or two. The waiting is
> > killing me! I was hoping to get it installed before deer rifle season,
> but
> > it doesn't look like that will happen now - I won't be missing opening
> day.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > Terry.
> > 92YJ
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cal Wheeler" <cal@whee.ler> wrote in message
> > news:bl61qf$p0b$0@pita.alt.net...
> > > Well gents, she ain't fininshed, but I was antsy to drive it after a
> > > month up on blocks.
> > >
> > > I still haven't got my front driveshaft hooked up yet; Tom Woods sent me
> > > a new CV shaft, but the yoke splines are too big for my NP 231.
> > >
> > > But the meats were on, and so were the shocks, and I installed my new
> > > Master Power Brake master cylinder/booster, so I bled the brakes, threw
> > > on the skid plate, and went for a ride!
> > >
> > > I was worried about the brakes, worried about the alignment, worried
> > > about the handling difference between a 2.5 spring lift with 31's and a
> > > 7.5' SOA lift with 37 inch Super Swampers.
> > >
> > > I gotta say, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Without getting it
> > > aligned, it tracks straight and true. I had set it up for a tiny amount
> > > of toe-in. It handles and feels almost identically to the way it felt
> > > before, except that the tires are now much *quieter*!
> > >
> > > No "death wobble", no wankiness. Now this is just "around-town" driving,
> > > max 50 mph. I haven't gone freeway speeds, yet.
> > >
> > > However:
> > >
> > > I need to re-adjust the speedo plug in the t-case; it's reading far
> > > higher mph than I'm actually travelling (or I could get lazy and use a
> > GPS).
> > >
> > > I installed the ARB lines and electrical. The compressor switch lights
> > > up and runs the pumnp, but the actuator switches are so loud I can't
> > > tell if the solenoids are engaging or not. I'll check with a voltmeter
> > > tomorrow.
> > >
> > > The thing is TALL and I have to be very acrobatic just to get in.
> > >
> > > Need to finish the fenders, and need to cut away the other three wheel
> > > wells (did one for a look-see).
> > >
> > > Worst part: I didn't order a high-pinion front D44. I should have. I
> > > spent $4500 on the axle and the thing is low pinion, so the angle on the
> > > driveshaft is steep, and I'm going to have to cut a slot out of the skid
> > > plate to accommodate it. Live and learn.
> > >
> > > Overall impression: It's bitchin! I can't wait to get the front shaft
> > > in, lock up those lockers, and try some real obstacle hoppin'!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

Well, that's a long story! I installed these axles about 6 months before all
the first trick reverse pinion custom center sections came on the market.
Although I ordered reverse pinion axles from the shop who did the
installation, they've admitted they messed up the order with Dynatrac by not
specifying reverse in writing and the story goes from there. I didn't make a
big fuss over the whole deal, the shop and Dynatrac discounted the axles
significantly and in the end they're stout as hell and work great. If I
wanted more than the actual 5.5" lift that's on there they might be a
problem, but any more than this and I can't get the YJ it in the garage.

Initially we shortened and reused the original front driveshaft which worked
fine with the NP231. Then I installed a RE 4.5" lift, which uses 5"
shackles. These screwed up the pinion angle along with the caster. Then we
installed the Atlas II and had to shorten the front driveshaft even more.
The angles involved weren't all that extreme, but the yokes weren't aligned
well and it tended to set up an internal rattling in the Atlas in 4wd hi at
certain road speeds. I had the caster checked at my local alignment shop and
installed 2 degree steel shims in front to get it in spec. Then we installed
the CV front driveshaft and a new yoke on the Atlas. Voila, works like a
champ.

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

Well, that's a long story! I installed these axles about 6 months before all
the first trick reverse pinion custom center sections came on the market.
Although I ordered reverse pinion axles from the shop who did the
installation, they've admitted they messed up the order with Dynatrac by not
specifying reverse in writing and the story goes from there. I didn't make a
big fuss over the whole deal, the shop and Dynatrac discounted the axles
significantly and in the end they're stout as hell and work great. If I
wanted more than the actual 5.5" lift that's on there they might be a
problem, but any more than this and I can't get the YJ it in the garage.

Initially we shortened and reused the original front driveshaft which worked
fine with the NP231. Then I installed a RE 4.5" lift, which uses 5"
shackles. These screwed up the pinion angle along with the caster. Then we
installed the Atlas II and had to shorten the front driveshaft even more.
The angles involved weren't all that extreme, but the yokes weren't aligned
well and it tended to set up an internal rattling in the Atlas in 4wd hi at
certain road speeds. I had the caster checked at my local alignment shop and
installed 2 degree steel shims in front to get it in spec. Then we installed
the CV front driveshaft and a new yoke on the Atlas. Voila, works like a
champ.

Re: Cal's YJ: First ride!
 

Hi Gerald,
Just so you know, the reverse 44 isn't a trick new thing like the
reverse 9" (8.8), it's stock on my '78 Bronco:
http://www.----------.com/bronco4.jpg
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"Gerald G. McGeorge" wrote:
>
> Well, that's a long story! I installed these axles about 6 months before all
> the first trick reverse pinion custom center sections came on the market.
> Although I ordered reverse pinion axles from the shop who did the
> installation, they've admitted they messed up the order with Dynatrac by not
> specifying reverse in writing and the story goes from there. I didn't make a
> big fuss over the whole deal, the shop and Dynatrac discounted the axles
> significantly and in the end they're stout as hell and work great. If I
> wanted more than the actual 5.5" lift that's on there they might be a
> problem, but any more than this and I can't get the YJ it in the garage.
>
> Initially we shortened and reused the original front driveshaft which worked
> fine with the NP231. Then I installed a RE 4.5" lift, which uses 5"
> shackles. These screwed up the pinion angle along with the caster. Then we
> installed the Atlas II and had to shorten the front driveshaft even more.
> The angles involved weren't all that extreme, but the yokes weren't aligned
> well and it tended to set up an internal rattling in the Atlas in 4wd hi at
> certain road speeds. I had the caster checked at my local alignment shop and
> installed 2 degree steel shims in front to get it in spec. Then we installed
> the CV front driveshaft and a new yoke on the Atlas. Voila, works like a
> champ.