Eddie, thanks for all your help!.....and everyone else who has put up with my annoying and totally-NOOB questions. I have never worked on vehicles before (except airplanes, as I built one). I took my project out to test drive it today. With the exception of needing to bleed the brakes again, as they were a bit soft, it drove well.....still, and forever I am certain, minor tweaks and adjustments will be in my future.
The axle almost "centered" itself on its own once given the chance...only an 1/8" off now, and as Eddie said....that will be a moving target. I'm good leaving it alone. I did not do the drag link flip, as Dynatrac claims a "high steer" set up with the PR60, so I wasted some $$$ as I had them send me a replacement steering arm with the top down taper-thinking I would need to do the flip.
I am so damn pleased with this project now...so many sleepless nights thinking about what I needed to do or try in the morning. Still lots to do, but the big stuff is in the mirror. I wanted to go with a coil-over suspension, but as this is my project Jeep, and I already have a 2016 Loaded up Rubi, I just needed to be real regarding expenditures - I'm retired and money is "fixed".
I was most worried about the ABS and ESP dash lights, as the new front axle uses a "retrofit" and my lights were on....until the test drive. I utilized the AEV ProCal to set the new 538 gears, and the 37s. I also used it to "center" the steering.
WOW....very cool, and very appreciative of all the help out there. I have done this solo, except for all the help from all of you. Thank you. I am humbled, gracious, and celabrating! Back to the rest of my project.
