Tree Frog
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2013 Rubicon with factory 4:10s Never been apart! Just over 13,000 mi.
So I just did a EVO Double D Pro install. Also put on a set of Adams CV 1350 drive-shafts that include the bigger pinion yokes. Per Adams torqued to 160
Pinion angles and castor were set to specs.
Rear is pointing at driveshaft within 1 degree.
Drives great, no vibrations up to 80 (That’s fast enough for me)
Went to the Dunes yesterday and ran up and down the beach in 4hi for about an hour.
Took a short break and went out onto the dunes. Shifted into 4lo and locked up rear locker due to fine sand like flour. Went right in and rear locker engaged right away.
Ran around on dunes for about 45 minutes at speeds no greater than 20.
Upon getting ready to leave I attempted to unlock rear locker and just got the dreaded flashing light.
Did everything I could, backed up- backed up and turned both ways- backed up fast-
Relocked in and attempted to un-lock. Very solidly locked as when you turned one wheel would scratch or squall on the street.
Pulled into a parking lot and popped off the plug. Diff was very full, like almost overfilled. Lost a large amount of fluid. I knew there was a ring in there someplace but at first I could not find it.
Said screw it and put the plug back in. Really thought it would un-lock after a while of driving. Nope, no matter what. Drove off a curb kind of fast for the bump. Drove on some dummy dots for the vibration. Nope.
Got back under there and pulled plug again. Finally found the ring I was to press (far left side of hole back in behind cover.) Slight push and it moved smoothly.
Unlocked right away.
Jacked up both back tires, with motor off and key on I could lock and unlock and hear the clicks both from the relays and the locker.
Second/ third time I engaged it hung up again. Had to press ring to unlock.
Okay now what the heck?
I do not trust this thing and really do not want to have to pull the plug every time I need to unlock my locker.
Is there a trick to get a better quality lock and unlock from the ring? I know it is pressed back with a spring washer, can a stronger one be purchased?
Can a guy remove and polish the ring and mating surfaces to try to improve ring movement?
Anybody have any ideas?
Yeah I know ARB’s but not right now.
Will go Dynatrac’s before I dump any more money on these factory axels.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
So I just did a EVO Double D Pro install. Also put on a set of Adams CV 1350 drive-shafts that include the bigger pinion yokes. Per Adams torqued to 160
Pinion angles and castor were set to specs.
Rear is pointing at driveshaft within 1 degree.
Drives great, no vibrations up to 80 (That’s fast enough for me)
Went to the Dunes yesterday and ran up and down the beach in 4hi for about an hour.
Took a short break and went out onto the dunes. Shifted into 4lo and locked up rear locker due to fine sand like flour. Went right in and rear locker engaged right away.
Ran around on dunes for about 45 minutes at speeds no greater than 20.
Upon getting ready to leave I attempted to unlock rear locker and just got the dreaded flashing light.
Did everything I could, backed up- backed up and turned both ways- backed up fast-
Relocked in and attempted to un-lock. Very solidly locked as when you turned one wheel would scratch or squall on the street.
Pulled into a parking lot and popped off the plug. Diff was very full, like almost overfilled. Lost a large amount of fluid. I knew there was a ring in there someplace but at first I could not find it.
Said screw it and put the plug back in. Really thought it would un-lock after a while of driving. Nope, no matter what. Drove off a curb kind of fast for the bump. Drove on some dummy dots for the vibration. Nope.
Got back under there and pulled plug again. Finally found the ring I was to press (far left side of hole back in behind cover.) Slight push and it moved smoothly.
Unlocked right away.
Jacked up both back tires, with motor off and key on I could lock and unlock and hear the clicks both from the relays and the locker.
Second/ third time I engaged it hung up again. Had to press ring to unlock.
Okay now what the heck?
I do not trust this thing and really do not want to have to pull the plug every time I need to unlock my locker.
Is there a trick to get a better quality lock and unlock from the ring? I know it is pressed back with a spring washer, can a stronger one be purchased?
Can a guy remove and polish the ring and mating surfaces to try to improve ring movement?
Anybody have any ideas?
Yeah I know ARB’s but not right now.
Will go Dynatrac’s before I dump any more money on these factory axels.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.