ProtocolJK
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Replaced my factory front drive shaft with a 1350 JE Reel drive shaft
What was done to your rig this week?
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CCTX50
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Those look great. What did you tork the bolts down to?
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tastethebeast
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rubiDave
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Those don't look too bad at all.
Did you use 0.035 flux core wire? I've got to start practicing my welding since I've got the same project to do.
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jesse3638
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Yeah. 035 flux core on a Lincoln Well Ask 100. First time I really used flux core. I'm more used to solid wire and gas. However I don't think .030 would have given the heat or penetration using a 110 machine. Strength over beauty..haha
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TrailHunter
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I used .030 on mine.... probably why my ball joints are still alive. :crazyeyes:
jesse3638
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Also I didn't have any otherwise I may have too...haha. I replaced mine anyways so I wasn't too concerned with heat.
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TrailHunter
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For sure.... I may have to try .035 to see if I can get better penetration.... Did you finish everything?
jesse3638
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Nope. I messed up the track bar Bolt pulling it and the small 5/16 Bolt which holds the sway bar relocation bracket on the drivers side. Had to go get new ones this morning. Now back to work so it should be finished by the end of the week...haha.
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rubiDave
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At least youve got a good machine. I have a 220v Harbor freight welder. I've only ever run 030 wire on it. But the HF wire is pretty inconsistent. I bought some good 035 wire and need to test it out.
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rubiDave
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I've already got a ball joint issue passenger side, so I'm planning to change them out after welding the gussets.
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TrailHunter
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Are they factory ball joints? How many miles you got on them?
rubiDave
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TrailHunter
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rubiDave
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Was glassing for deer and hit a big pot hole with a tree root around it.
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TrailHunter
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Bummer.. Keep your eyes on the trail Dave... lol
tastethebeast
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Installed PS Sliders. Really loving the look and they seem extremely sturdy. Get to try them out this weekend!
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Arrcherr
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Bear_JT
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jesse3638
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Either way be really careful. Make sure the bolts you have are long enough. I was incrementally torquing mine and pulled the threads out of my rear diff when I started at 18 foot lbs.