What did you break in Moab
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Dallas, Texas, United States
On the last day (Friday) I blew my Ring and Pinion gear at the same place WOL blew out his drive line last year. And while we were there doing a field repair and there Jeep from another group came up and blew a axle. It's a mean spot.
Toad and WOL's have pics of the event.
We were trying to climb a large shelf that tucked under. My 37" tire got caught on the passenger side and blew the ring gear by chopping off 6 teeth.
It took 4 hrs to pull the ring gear on the trail. we had to because it would lock up and the axle wouldn't turn.
It was a great trail fix by WOL and David (MBATE) and everyone who worked on it.
It was a good lesson on how to pull the ring gear and axles on the trail too.
On the way out because I had no ring gear to move the gear oil around in the diff and axles, I fried a axle. There was no other option to get out, so I had to do it.
Now I thinking of repairing the axle and selling it and buying a Dana 60.
The JK was repaired overnight and ready to go on Sat in the morning.
What great service!
Toad and WOL's have pics of the event.
We were trying to climb a large shelf that tucked under. My 37" tire got caught on the passenger side and blew the ring gear by chopping off 6 teeth.
It took 4 hrs to pull the ring gear on the trail. we had to because it would lock up and the axle wouldn't turn.
It was a great trail fix by WOL and David (MBATE) and everyone who worked on it.
It was a good lesson on how to pull the ring gear and axles on the trail too.
On the way out because I had no ring gear to move the gear oil around in the diff and axles, I fried a axle. There was no other option to get out, so I had to do it.
Now I thinking of repairing the axle and selling it and buying a Dana 60.
The JK was repaired overnight and ready to go on Sat in the morning.
What great service!
So now your dilemma is "which D60 to get".
I don't envy you at this point, bc that's gonna cost you some major bucks.
But I envy those with 60's. Keep us posted.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Tarzana, CA
But this is my weak piont at this time.I'm thinking of the Currie or the Dynatrac 60 which is very pricey.
Have to see how things go.
Take care.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 106
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From: Pleasantview, UT
sheared sway bar link
me too... sheared sway bar link... 2nd time.... easy cheap fix.... I picked up a new link from moab 4x4... $10.00... the guys from superlift were there... and were kind enough to take a look at my set up.... turns out when I installed the lift last year- I fit everything and took it to an alignment shop to fine tune... they didn't adjust the front track bar... axle was slid to the passenger side by 3/4"... causing the link to hand up on the spring...
I originally thought my electronic disco had reengaged the sway bar... but since it was the 2nd time... this makes more sense.
I originally thought my electronic disco had reengaged the sway bar... but since it was the 2nd time... this makes more sense.
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: SoCal / Inland Empire
Rear Drive Shaft
Story and pics here:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-trails-tales-71/carnage-steel-bender-80598/
Story and pics here:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-trails-tales-71/carnage-steel-bender-80598/
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 106
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From: Pleasantview, UT
37"s?
Lots of rock rash on my bumpers & skids. A little on the wheels.
No breakage.
Love the stability of running 37s on a 2.5" lift, but I'm thinking my rear lower control arm frame side brackets would have not taken such a beating with a 3.5" or 4" lift.
A little grinding, sanding, & paint, & all the rock rash will be un-noticable.
No breakage.
Love the stability of running 37s on a 2.5" lift, but I'm thinking my rear lower control arm frame side brackets would have not taken such a beating with a 3.5" or 4" lift.
A little grinding, sanding, & paint, & all the rock rash will be un-noticable.
don't mind the road rash... just label the trail you earned it on.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 384
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From: NSL, UT
A nice little indent on the rear gate when the spare tire caught as I dropped off of White Knuckle Hill. 
Several new scrapes on the nice plastic stock rear bumper.
A few gouges in my KM2s.
-Not too bad compared to what happened to others on our trails. The JK performed and held up wonderfully!
Several new scrapes on the nice plastic stock rear bumper.
A few gouges in my KM2s.
-Not too bad compared to what happened to others on our trails. The JK performed and held up wonderfully!
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 65
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From: Utah
I didn't break anything, but a Rubicon in our group had a weld break from the axle. The trail leader says he's heard/seen a few of them break off.
Not sure what is it called, but it is the brace that is welded to the front axle.
Not sure what is it called, but it is the brace that is welded to the front axle.
Last edited by hyper_lite; Apr 13, 2009 at 09:41 AM.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 672
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From: Mission Viejo, CA
On the last day (Friday) I blew my Ring and Pinion gear at the same place WOL blew out his drive line last year. And while we were there doing a field repair and there Jeep from another group came up and blew a drive line. It's a mean spot.
Toad and WOL's have pics of the event.
We were trying to climb a large shelf that tucked under. My 37" tire got caught on the passenger side and blew the ring gear by chopping off 6 teeth.
It took 4 hrs to pull the ring gear on the trail. we had to because it would lock up and the axle wouldn't turn.
It was a great trail fix by WOL and David (MBATE) and everyone who worked on it.
It was a good lesson on how to pull the ring gear and axles on the trail too.
On the way out because I had no ring gear to move the gear oil around in the diff and axles, I fried a axle. There was no other option to get out, so I had to do it.
Now I thinking of repairing the axle and selling it and buying a Dana 60.
The JK was repaired overnight and ready to go on Sat in the morning.
What great service!
Toad and WOL's have pics of the event.
We were trying to climb a large shelf that tucked under. My 37" tire got caught on the passenger side and blew the ring gear by chopping off 6 teeth.
It took 4 hrs to pull the ring gear on the trail. we had to because it would lock up and the axle wouldn't turn.
It was a great trail fix by WOL and David (MBATE) and everyone who worked on it.
It was a good lesson on how to pull the ring gear and axles on the trail too.
On the way out because I had no ring gear to move the gear oil around in the diff and axles, I fried a axle. There was no other option to get out, so I had to do it.
Now I thinking of repairing the axle and selling it and buying a Dana 60.
The JK was repaired overnight and ready to go on Sat in the morning.
What great service!
Edit: Wait....the J8 has leaf springs...nevermind...
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,640
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From: Dallas, Texas, United States
I think this is where I banged my Driver rear axle in BFE's Waterfall,.. But maybe a bit further down in the run when I REALLY laid it over sliding off a boulder and into another rock.
Thanks Y'all!
Last edited by mmcan; Apr 13, 2009 at 06:56 PM.
