What did you do to or with your CJ today?

[gr8dain]

Not sure I ever showed the e-brake handle from an XJ that I added.

I had to move the console over about an inch to inch in order for it to fit.

 

[007]

Dropped my Jeep off at an old-school differential / Transmission shop to have my gears swapped out. Putting 3.54's in, should make a nice difference...

I did them last time, and while it was a fun learning experience - I'm up against the calendar now so I'll leave it to them...gladly...

 

[JR74CJ5]

I went to investigate a noise/clunking sound that has been getting more frequent over the past couple of days. Found what I think is the culprit. The hub had gotten very loose. So I tightened it back up. I hope that was it.

Those bolts tend to loosen a bit with wheeling.

I put stage 8 locking hub bolts in to not have to tighten...

 

[gr8dain]

Those bolts tend to loosen a bit with wheeling.



I put stage 8 locking hub bolts in to not have to tighten...

Thanks. I will look into that.

And my clunking noise was still there on the commute in this morning. Grrr. Still need to find it.

 

[Hedgehog]

Clunks usually come from a bad U-joint.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

The OEM Warn hubs loosen up because of the junk Zinc metal that was used to make'em.
Top quality hubs like MileMarker don't have this issue.
Look at a stud kit also.
LG

 

[Lumpy Grits]

To add- since the hubs are that loose. You should go in and clean and repack the wheel and spindle bearings because of road dirt contamination.
LG

 

[mstar]

Almost done finishing what the PO left undone on a clutch job.At least I think that is what they where doing. Typical stuff done by the inexperienced or not trained . Lucky that I had a half dozen panel nuts from last project for Transmission . cover.Made a brass bushing for O-Drive shifter.Possibly had a shoulder bolt ,but that's long gone.As soon as I get the NS 20 backup light switch it will be back together.Backup light switch was damaged on clutch job. All in all things are still looking very original and no major stuff. Oh ya ,the spacer plates between the frame and x-member were gone.Had two and made two so that's done. They didn't bother to reinstall the skidplate so i'm on the look out for a used one. mike

 

[JR74CJ5]

The OEM Warn hubs loosen up because of the junk Zinc metal that was used to make'em.
Top quality hubs like MileMarker don't have this issue.
Look at a stud kit also.
LG

Wait a minute - not trying to argue, but Warn hubs were not OEM were they? At least not the ones I've seen from 72 - 74 CJ5 's... Unless Warn made their OEM hubs and a higher quality replacment too?

And Miles marker "used" to be the cheaper brand right? They had plastic turn knobs before right? looks like they have some higher quality now though from my google search

His don't appear to be WARN hubs -

Unless you were refering to why my Uncle's and my WARN hubs were coming loose... In which case, I'll look into it a bit more, though my stage 8 locking bolts have done the trick for me...

Again - correct me if I'm wrong, not my intention to argue...

 

[gr8dain]

Clunks usually come from a bad U-joint.

Ok. Thanks. I will check it.

 

[gr8dain]

To add- since the hubs are that loose. You should go in and clean and repack the wheel and spindle bearings because of road dirt contamination.

LG

Thanks. Yeah. I thought I would end up doing that before I go wheeling again in August.

 

[jpeck71]

Pulled the steering wheel and verified the broken turn signal switch.

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[Posi]

Jr, what you posted were premium warn hubs those were not offered on stock CJ's from the factory.
Warn base model hubs were offered from the factory (what gr8dain has).
I believe this is want LG is referring to.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Wait a minute - not trying to argue, but Warn hubs were not OEM were they? At least not the ones I've seen from 72 - 74 CJ5 's... Unless Warn made their OEM hubs and a higher quality replacment too?

And Miles marker "used" to be the cheaper brand right? They had plastic turn knobs before right? looks like they have some higher quality now though from my google search

His don't appear to be WARN hubs -

Unless you were refering to why my Uncle's and my WARN hubs were coming loose... In which case, I'll look into it a bit more, though my stage 8 locking bolts have done the trick for me...

Again - correct me if I'm wrong, not my intention to argue...

Those black hubs were made by Warn.
In the 60's to mid 70's, the hubs were made by Selectro(sp)I don't recall what years. Mile Marker now makes those as well.
MM hubs are all steel and worth every dime. No plastic what so ever.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmk-470/overview/
The hubs in your picture are the premium Warn's and much better material was used. Warn never made the premium hubs for our 27 spline/5 bolt hubs.

LG

 

[mstar]

Those black hubs were made by Warn.
In the 60's to mid 70's, the hubs were made by Selectro(sp)I don't recall what years. Mile Marker now makes those as well.
MM hubs are all steel and worth every dime. No plastic what so ever.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmk-470/overview/
The hubs in your picture are the premium Warn's and much better material was used. Warn never made the premium hubs for our 27 spline/5 bolt hubs.

LG

LG, as you know I am a early cj guy ,1971 and earlier.As far as the O.E.M. front hubs go what years did jeep offer them as oem equip. ? or was it dealer installed as authorized jeep acceseries?. Not doubting just asking so I will know.
Thanks for helping. mike

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Not sure if it was a dealer install or not back then. Soft tops and such were dealer installs.
I do believe that 71 Jeeps came with the Selctro hubs and Warn's came later in the 70's.
Don't take this to the bank........
LG

 

[Posi]

The early 5's came from the factory with drive flanges. aftermarket hubs were dealer add-ons.

 

[Posi]

Swapped out my stub shaft with a chevy spare I had

 

[Posi]

^^^ Oh, next time I'll remember to throw a 6"X1" bolt in my trail tool box to remove the cap on a CTM joint.

 

[jpeck71]

Tonight I replaced the turn signal cam, fixing my turn signal issue. I didn't fix the non working horn since it has long ago been moved to a button on the dash. I think I put the cancelling cam back in the right spot but left signal still doesn't cancel. I can deal with that though.

At the same time I replaced the steering wheel with a new classic Grant wheel. Looks pretty good.

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