My stupid question of the week
11-14-2003, 02:22 PM
#11
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Re: My stupid question of the week
Remember the hub covers on the fornt axle that you took off when you
installed the locking hubs? If the rear hubs look like they could use those
covers, you have the two-piece axles. If the rear axles are flat, then you
have the one-piece design.
If you have the one-piece design, then you need to determine if you have the
ball bearing type or the roller bearing type. To find this out, you have to
pull the axle out. Disconnect the brake line and plug it so the system
doesn't drain, then remove the four bolts that hold the Brake Backing Plate
on, then slide the axle and backing plate out. (You will need to remove the
brake components too, but I skipped over several obvious steps that you will
easily identify.)
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> it's an AMC 20...
> ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
>
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
installed the locking hubs? If the rear hubs look like they could use those
covers, you have the two-piece axles. If the rear axles are flat, then you
have the one-piece design.
If you have the one-piece design, then you need to determine if you have the
ball bearing type or the roller bearing type. To find this out, you have to
pull the axle out. Disconnect the brake line and plug it so the system
doesn't drain, then remove the four bolts that hold the Brake Backing Plate
on, then slide the axle and backing plate out. (You will need to remove the
brake components too, but I skipped over several obvious steps that you will
easily identify.)
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> it's an AMC 20...
> ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
>
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-14-2003, 02:22 PM
#12
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Re: My stupid question of the week
Remember the hub covers on the fornt axle that you took off when you
installed the locking hubs? If the rear hubs look like they could use those
covers, you have the two-piece axles. If the rear axles are flat, then you
have the one-piece design.
If you have the one-piece design, then you need to determine if you have the
ball bearing type or the roller bearing type. To find this out, you have to
pull the axle out. Disconnect the brake line and plug it so the system
doesn't drain, then remove the four bolts that hold the Brake Backing Plate
on, then slide the axle and backing plate out. (You will need to remove the
brake components too, but I skipped over several obvious steps that you will
easily identify.)
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> it's an AMC 20...
> ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
>
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
installed the locking hubs? If the rear hubs look like they could use those
covers, you have the two-piece axles. If the rear axles are flat, then you
have the one-piece design.
If you have the one-piece design, then you need to determine if you have the
ball bearing type or the roller bearing type. To find this out, you have to
pull the axle out. Disconnect the brake line and plug it so the system
doesn't drain, then remove the four bolts that hold the Brake Backing Plate
on, then slide the axle and backing plate out. (You will need to remove the
brake components too, but I skipped over several obvious steps that you will
easily identify.)
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> it's an AMC 20...
> ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
>
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-14-2003, 02:22 PM
#13
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Re: My stupid question of the week
Remember the hub covers on the fornt axle that you took off when you
installed the locking hubs? If the rear hubs look like they could use those
covers, you have the two-piece axles. If the rear axles are flat, then you
have the one-piece design.
If you have the one-piece design, then you need to determine if you have the
ball bearing type or the roller bearing type. To find this out, you have to
pull the axle out. Disconnect the brake line and plug it so the system
doesn't drain, then remove the four bolts that hold the Brake Backing Plate
on, then slide the axle and backing plate out. (You will need to remove the
brake components too, but I skipped over several obvious steps that you will
easily identify.)
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> it's an AMC 20...
> ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
>
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
installed the locking hubs? If the rear hubs look like they could use those
covers, you have the two-piece axles. If the rear axles are flat, then you
have the one-piece design.
If you have the one-piece design, then you need to determine if you have the
ball bearing type or the roller bearing type. To find this out, you have to
pull the axle out. Disconnect the brake line and plug it so the system
doesn't drain, then remove the four bolts that hold the Brake Backing Plate
on, then slide the axle and backing plate out. (You will need to remove the
brake components too, but I skipped over several obvious steps that you will
easily identify.)
"travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> it's an AMC 20...
> ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
>
>
>
> --
> Travis
> http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> :wq!
11-14-2003, 03:56 PM
#17
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Re: Re KN Airfilter
Maybe you should post as "New" rather than "Reply".
IMHO the effect is negligible.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"smit" <noveta@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:A3btb.389666$6C4.51560@pd7tw1no...
> Has anybody in the group tried this product. Did it increase horsepower
> as advertised and how did it affect your gas mileage?
>
> Tks Jbs
>
>
>
>
>
IMHO the effect is negligible.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"smit" <noveta@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:A3btb.389666$6C4.51560@pd7tw1no...
> Has anybody in the group tried this product. Did it increase horsepower
> as advertised and how did it affect your gas mileage?
>
> Tks Jbs
>
>
>
>
>
11-14-2003, 03:56 PM
#18
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Re: Re KN Airfilter
Maybe you should post as "New" rather than "Reply".
IMHO the effect is negligible.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"smit" <noveta@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:A3btb.389666$6C4.51560@pd7tw1no...
> Has anybody in the group tried this product. Did it increase horsepower
> as advertised and how did it affect your gas mileage?
>
> Tks Jbs
>
>
>
>
>
IMHO the effect is negligible.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"smit" <noveta@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:A3btb.389666$6C4.51560@pd7tw1no...
> Has anybody in the group tried this product. Did it increase horsepower
> as advertised and how did it affect your gas mileage?
>
> Tks Jbs
>
>
>
>
>
11-14-2003, 03:56 PM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: Re KN Airfilter
Maybe you should post as "New" rather than "Reply".
IMHO the effect is negligible.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"smit" <noveta@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:A3btb.389666$6C4.51560@pd7tw1no...
> Has anybody in the group tried this product. Did it increase horsepower
> as advertised and how did it affect your gas mileage?
>
> Tks Jbs
>
>
>
>
>
IMHO the effect is negligible.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7, 258 CID
35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
4.56 D30-D44 SOA
D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
LockRight F&R
"smit" <noveta@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:A3btb.389666$6C4.51560@pd7tw1no...
> Has anybody in the group tried this product. Did it increase horsepower
> as advertised and how did it affect your gas mileage?
>
> Tks Jbs
>
>
>
>
>
11-15-2003, 12:22 PM
#20
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Re: My stupid question of the week
If you want us to tell you if they are one piece axels we need a different
picture, or you can probably tell yourself. Look at the flange that you put
you rear wheels on. If there is a big nut there, you still have two piece
axels. If it is a flat solid flange with just lugs for you wheels it is a
one piece axel.
"Joe" <me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)> wrote in message
news:bp37ej$1idrle$1@ID-207166.news.uni-berlin.de...
> There are no stupid questions, just stupid people...
>
> "travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> > As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> > probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> > leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> > there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> > coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> > put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> > about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> > it's an AMC 20...
> > ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> > about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> > I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> > too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> > not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> > gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Travis
> > http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> > The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> > :wq!
>
>
picture, or you can probably tell yourself. Look at the flange that you put
you rear wheels on. If there is a big nut there, you still have two piece
axels. If it is a flat solid flange with just lugs for you wheels it is a
one piece axel.
"Joe" <me@privacy.net (jo_ratner@yahoo.com)> wrote in message
news:bp37ej$1idrle$1@ID-207166.news.uni-berlin.de...
> There are no stupid questions, just stupid people...
>
> "travis" <travist34removethis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:077arvg0l7buntud5sv3ibrnpems6ivdbe@4ax.com...
> > As I work on my Jeep I find things that lead me to believe a PO had
> > probably done a little work on it, like some heavy gauge wiring
> > leading to the front bumper and not attached to anything, like maybe
> > there were some big off-road lights there, a wire connected to the
> > coil and running up to the steering column that I used for the tach I
> > put in, like there was one there before... Starts to make me wonder
> > about the AMC 20 rear-end. I looked and can tell by the diff cover
> > it's an AMC 20...
> > ( http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep/dayone/19.jpg ) but I wonder
> > about the axles. People say the 2-piece axles are the weak point, but
> > I wonder if they haven't already been changed out. Unfortunately I'm
> > too stupid to know how to tell. Any way to tell by just looking? If
> > not then how can I tell? I realize this is a stupid question, so be
> > gentle, please. :-) Thanks in advance for helpful replies.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Travis
> > http://jeepadventures.dyndns.org/jeep.html
> > The meek shall inherit the earth. After I'm finished with it.
> > :wq!
>
>