eric113's Portal axle JK

[eric113]

Originally Posted by boosted4lyf

Man Eric that things is looking great, that body came out bitchin.
Are you running 2 winches?

Thanks! Your jk is looking good too!

Yes 2 winches.

[TrailAddict]

Originally Posted by eric113

Same with mine, I had to tap them in. What I found is that on the axle shafts... It curved part near the flats that need to be sanded down. I just kept test fitting and sanding till they easily slide in and out.

Hopefully this answers your question.

Well I souldn't have been so impatient, I just hammered the axle shafts in the lockers without clearencing them . Do you have an idea how I could get them out? Or if it's even possible to get them out .

Thanks

[eric113]

Originally Posted by TrailAddict

Well I souldn't have been so impatient, I just hammered the axle shafts in the lockers without clearencing them . Do you have an idea how I could get them out? Or if it's even possible to get them out .

Thanks

Front or rear axles ?

[TrailAddict]

Well mostly for the front axle, because the back axle shafts being stuck still allow for all bearings to be changed. But lets say for both axles, because I think, if i'm not mistaken, that you need to remove the axle shafts from the lockers to be able to separate the locker from the ring gear.

[eric113]

Originally Posted by TrailAddict

Well mostly for the front axle, because the back axle shafts being stuck still allow for all bearings to be changed. But lets say for both axles, because I think, if i'm not mistaken, that you need to remove the axle shafts from the lockers to be able to separate the locker from the ring gear.

For the fronts, use pliers on the back side of the bell, use hammer to lightly tap them out.

The rear, take the locker and shafts all as unit, put the hex pin and hex on back on and samething pliers and hammer to lightly tap them out.

[TrailAddict]

Originally Posted by eric113

For the fronts, use pliers on the back side of the bell, use hammer to lightly tap them out.

The rear, take the locker and shafts all as unit, put the hex pin and hex on back on and samething pliers and hammer to lightly tap them out.

Ok ,
When I get back home I will try it . Just to be shure, do you mean I should grip the axle shaft with pliers and then hammer the pliers whilst they are attached to the axle shafts?
Thanks

[eric113]

Originally Posted by TrailAddict

Ok ,
When I get back home I will try it . Just to be sure, do you mean I should grip the axle shaft with pliers and then hammer the pliers while they are attached to the axle shafts?
Thanks

No need to grip the shafts.

[makoroni]

Good looking Jk! What's the wheelbase on it?

[eric113]

Originally Posted by makoroni

Good looking Jk! What's the wheelbase on it?

Thanks! It close to stock wb.

[TrailAddict]

I've been able to remove (with a bit of force and two vice-grips ) the axle shafts from my lockers without damaging them . Now, I need to clearence them so they go in and out easily. What kind of sand paper did you use to do on yours?

Thanks

[eric113]

Originally Posted by TrailAddict

I've been able to remove (with a bit of force and two vice-grips ) the axle shafts from my lockers without damaging them . Now, I need to clearence them so they go in and out easily. What kind of sand paper did you use to do on yours?

Thanks

I used a dremel with a sanding drum. Sand, and test fit till your liking

[fourplyn]

Originally Posted by eric113

Inspiration came from google search and after seeing all the Axial Jeep JK pop up.

I've actually wheeled with this guy on several runs out in Moab during Easter Jeep Safari in both my old JK 4 dr on 40's and my buddies JK 2dr on 44's. Pretty fun to watch him go over stuff. But he doesn't wheel it hard. mostly a show pony. lol

[eric113]

It been while since I worked on the JK. Still slowly plugging away at it. I found a good deal on Rc4wd bumper... never can leave anything alone. I made it into a stubby. Waiting on my fairleads to come in. Then I will add Lockedup winch savers and hooks.

[eric113]

Originally Posted by fourplyn

I've actually wheeled with this guy on several runs out in Moab during Easter Jeep Safari in both my old JK 4 dr on 40's and my buddies JK 2dr on 44's. Pretty fun to watch him go over stuff. But he doesn't wheel it hard. mostly a show pony. lol

Pretty cool still! I love to have JK with dynatrac 60 front and 80 rear with portals.

Anyway you could get me in-touch with the guy ?

[eric113]

After talking to Holmes.. I received this awesomeness! I will be pushing the limits of this motor. I will be running on it 4s!

[eric113]

Back to work getting it running. I picked up a used vp ridged light bar. Will be getting the m.o.r.e. treatment. I also ordered a big D's bikini top. Picked up icon shocks. Also have 32p 56t spur and 8t pinion with a roc 412 3100kv.

[eric113]

Made some progress tonight. Got the cvd cut and turned down.

[Honchoforever1]

Originally Posted by eric113

Made some progress tonight. Got the cvd cut and turned down.

I have been wondering when you were going to be putting those portal boxes to the test. I really want to buy a set but I have been waiting on you to see how they turn out and hold up. Keep us posted

[eric113]

Late updates. Installed 32p gears,roc 412 motor. Painted r2j sliders.



Now for bling update. I also think I'm the first to add portals to curries?

[Crank]

Originally Posted by eric113

After talking to Holmes.. I received this awesomeness! I will be pushing the limits of this motor. I will be running on it 4s!

No luck with the BL ?