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Knuckle Help

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by shaun, Jun 27, 2016.

  1. shaun

    shaun Member

    While doing my brake conversion I noticed my driver side front axle shaft has ball bearing compared to my pass side with a U-joint. Doing disc brakes and power steering will this hinder my goals or does it not matter. Help on this would be great. If I have to replace my shaft can I remove it without disassembling the knuckle?
     
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    shaun, Jun 27, 2016
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Spicer axle on one side & a bendix in the other- won't hurt anything as long as you respect the more restricted max turning angle of the Bendix- see the FSM for details.

    H.
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 27, 2016
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  3. shaun

    shaun Member

    I am running larger 33' 11.5x15 tires as wel on 62/66 cj5
     
    shaun, Jun 27, 2016
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    More traction puts more strain on the axles. I don't know if the Spicer or Bendix is stronger, but the axles are definitely weaker when the wheels are turned. So don't pin the front tires turned hard against a big rock and give it the gas. Pop!
     
    timgr, Jun 27, 2016
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  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I talked to shaun on the phone. Sounds like he has a D25. He's just replacing the drums with discs, there shouldn't be any issues with that...right? His intentions are mild use, mostly around town.
     
    Focker, Jun 27, 2016
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  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Shouldn't be any issues at all.
     
    Glenn, Jun 27, 2016
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  7. shaun

    shaun Member

    Thank you all. Put brakes and hubs back on. When bending through washer around nut, what tool works good. Without purchasing new tools.
     
    shaun, Jun 28, 2016
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  8. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    A cats claw or paw or whatever you want to call it is what I use.
     
    Focker, Jun 28, 2016
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  9. WorkInProgress

    WorkInProgress Member

    I just tap a straight screw driver under the washer with a hammer to get it up a little then squeeze it to the nut with pliers.
     
    WorkInProgress, Jun 28, 2016
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  10. shaun

    shaun Member

    I'm going to ga ahead and switch the axle out with a U joint instead of ball bearing. Can I slide the axle out of the knuckle or is there a lot more to it.
     
    shaun, Jun 30, 2016
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  11. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    That's all there is to it.

    Double check the steering stop bolts afterwards to make sure you're taking advantage of the greater turning radius the spicer axles allow.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 30, 2016
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  12. shaun

    shaun Member

    Thank you for the replies. Ones on order as of yesterday
     
    shaun, Jun 30, 2016
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