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by HARDTRAILZ » Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:48 am

Nope. Just for the frontdiff swapped to even engage 4wd but need driveshaft shortened before really trying them.
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by fishsticks » Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:31 am

HARDTRAILZ wrote:Nope. Just for the frontdiff swapped to even engage 4wd but need driveshaft shortened before really trying them.


Did you pull your rear springs out and cycle the rear suspension to see if it actually binds?
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by HARDTRAILZ » Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:40 am

The shaft is buried against the tc at droop
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by fishsticks » Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:54 am

HARDTRAILZ wrote:The shaft is buried against the tc at droop



If that's the case then don't drive it at all. If it's that bad at full extension, then it's pushing on the back of the TC when sitting on the ground.

I'd jack it back up or pull the DS to save fatigue on the bushings/seals/bearings.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:59 am

When sitting on the ground there is 1/2 inch of play. I had to set it down to get shaft in. It is basically parked and hoping to get it shortened tomorrow. Got quoted 40 bucks to do it and my buddy had great experience w the place.
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by Trail X » Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:06 pm

Just remove the rear driveshaft and use the truck in FWD mode for a bit.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:09 pm

Or drive the eclipse...

I like having two vehicles now
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by stormsurge » Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:20 pm

Nice wheels. The tires should run a little smother. Crome looks great on the rig. :cheers:
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by HARDTRAILZ » Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:29 pm

Thanks
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by v7guy » Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:05 pm

I don't hate it, not even a little bit.
I got turned off of chrome wheels just because I was never able to keep them looking nice. Probably as much my problem as my old wheels.
Can't wait to see video of the chrome spinning up some rock and through mud!
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by bartonmd » Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:07 pm

HARDTRAILZ wrote:Or drive the eclipse...

I like having two vehicles now


Yep... I've gotten to like having 2 drivers with 4 vehicles and a motorcycle... Something's apart in the garage/driveway/carport/shop, drive something else...

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