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Post by popeye on Sept 24, 2008 10:01:08 GMT -5
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 10:14:13 GMT -5
Are you talking about this replacement one?  I will call them and talk to them. Thanks! It is different so I don't know how the skyjacker panhard bar will mount, but I will see what that can come up with. Thanks again, Rusty |
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 11:03:22 GMT -5
I called them and spent some time talking with them about the bracket. It doesn't sound like they can (or will) make a bracket that will work for me.
The person that I talked to said that Jeep only made my type of brackets for 1-2 years then they went to the type of bracket show above. But I don't understand how jeep could have done that and not had a steering stabilazer or place for the anti-sway bar? The location that they show for the panhard bar is the factory location, but my lift doesn't use that location, I use the OEM steering stabalizer (SP) location for my panhard bar, and the bracket above has no place for the antisway bar...
Thanks anyway.. Please keep looking for me..
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Post by popeye on Sept 24, 2008 11:03:53 GMT -5
what ever might work for you
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 11:30:11 GMT -5
Boy, you wouldn't think it would be that hard to find a factory replacement (or heavy duty replacement) bracket for the Dana 30 front end.
I even called the dealership, they do not make the bracket, you have to order the whole housing. ($1400). Man I am so close and yet so far away..
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Post by poorboy1 on Sept 24, 2008 12:54:56 GMT -5
You got the axle out? If so drop it off and I will make you one.
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 13:24:20 GMT -5
You got the axle out? If so drop it off and I will make you one. Thanks Jason. No it is under the jeep with all the 4link and brake lines still hooked up to it. It is a pain putting the 4link bolts back into the brakets, but not impossible. I was planning on welding the bracket on in place so I would get all the correct angle. I will give you a call tonight to discuss it. OK? Thanks again! |
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Post by 96zjlarado on Sept 24, 2008 17:33:20 GMT -5
how bout this one from TnT customs? i think its designed to work with their truss system, but you could give them a call and see if they might have an alternative. these guys are really good to deal with from what i've heard on all the forums.  |
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Post by poorboy1 on Sept 24, 2008 17:40:59 GMT -5
Did you just weld up the front brackets that were cracking or did you reinforce them?
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Post by 96zjlarado on Sept 24, 2008 17:48:39 GMT -5
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 18:23:06 GMT -5
Did you just weld up the front brackets that were cracking or did you reinforce them? I replace the bottom 4-link bracket on the passanger side and welded and wrapped the top 4 link on the passanger side. I would have liked to replace it also, but it fits inside the top truss that was a 2 piece bracket before I welded all three pieces together.  Now it is one big piece of steel  I still want to plate the front of it to make it a full box, but that can be done at any time. |
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 18:55:38 GMT -5
Mine is tight on the axle, so I don't think I can raise it and keep the same angles I need for the steering. I have been doing alot of calling around today and I am now consirned the axle tube is bent  It is leaking oil out the seal and down onto the knuckle. This is common when the axle tube is bent. I also sent pictures to Rubicon express, Tara flex, Ballisticfab and they all were consirned that the axle tube could be bent. |
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Post by 96zjlarado on Sept 24, 2008 18:58:45 GMT -5
sounds like the dirty turdy might need to be replaced with something a little beefier.
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Post by The Black Jeep on Sept 24, 2008 18:59:04 GMT -5
Mine is leaking out the passenger side. I've replaced the seal, and still leaking. Figured it is bent from the high jumps on the sand. Will have to get a new or used one and truss it. Is yours trussed in the front?
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Post by Rock Dawg on Sept 24, 2008 19:38:04 GMT -5
Mine is leaking out the passenger side. I've replaced the seal, and still leaking. Figured it is bent from the high jumps on the sand. Will have to get a new or used one and truss it. Is yours trussed in the front? Yes my has a bolt on truss on the top of it, but the d30's are weak...... I will do the best I can with a straight edge and 3' angle finder to see if it is bent. I don't know what I will do if it is bent. |
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