Ptjsk '72 Jimmy Build

[Ptjsk]

Removed the rear end today.

Truly can't believe how much sludge was on it. Had to be at least a good 1/4" around the entire axle housing.

I scraped and scrubbed, plus utilized a high pressure washer for well over 2 hours.

Fortunately, I made good progress.

Now I'll remove the leaf springs and begin the scraping and cleaning process under the rig.

Pat

[CJM72]

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Removed the rear end today.

Truly can't believe how much sludge was on it. Had to be at least a good 1/4" around the entire axle housing.

I scraped and scrubbed, plus utilized a high pressure washer for well over 2 hours.

Fortunately, I made good progress.

Now I'll remove the leaf springs and begin the scraping and cleaning process under the rig.

Pat

Any chance you'll be doing a detailed post of the 12 bolt rebuild? Hoping to do the same thing in the future!

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by CJM72

Any chance you'll be doing a detailed post of the 12 bolt rebuild? Hoping to do the same thing in the future!

I was planning to do the replacement on the 12 bolt, as I was planning to do the replacement on the Dana 44.

But, by the time I pay for all the parts, I'm into it for close to a thousand dollars. Tru Trac posi unit, ring and pinion, bearing, seals etc. Puts me pretty close to a grand.

A friend of mine who runs a shop (and obtains a discount) on the parts, will complete the entire job for $1,168.00. And he does this stuff weekly, versus me hardly ever doing it. So I'll drop the rear end off to him on Monday, and probably be able to pick it up on Wednesday, or Thursday at the latest.

Pat

[Ptjsk]

Well...since I took the leaf springs out, I may as well take out the fuel tank and check to make sure all is well there too.

Now....the cleaning begins.

Pat