What have you done to your ride lately?
- Thread starter jdmcq
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Pretty much
I put the whole CV axle in a vise > pop the 3 bearing off with a rubber mallet (just smack em to get them off and back on) > take the snap ring off > then I use a jaw puller with a ¾” socket on it. It’s really easy with two people but using a jaw puller by yourself sucks so bad. Then too put the inner piece back on, I use the 35mm socket for the axle nut (since it has a wider diameter and contact all 3 points on the head) and a mallet to lightly smack it back on.
I really enjoyed wheeling with a locker in my 3rd gen. Congrats on the upgrade.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
I've rebuilt mine a number of times - between that and the custom axles, mine come apart pretty easy.Pretty much
I put the whole CV axle in a vise > pop the 3 bearing off with a rubber mallet (just smack em to get them off and back on) > take the snap ring off > then I use a jaw puller with a ¾” socket on it. It’s really easy with two people but using a jaw puller by yourself sucks so bad. Then too put the inner piece back on, I use the 35mm socket for the axle nut (since it has a wider diameter and contact all 3 points on the head) and a mallet to lightly smack it back on.
Mauzer
Pitter Patter. Lets Get at Er
I use to have ARB lockers front and rear...this is my compromise since I'm aiming for mostly camping and "overlanding" use now
Mauzer
Pitter Patter. Lets Get at Er
The rear bailed on ME, my ring gear blew up right before the baby was born. I ended up selling the fr & rr (ARB's w/ 4.88's), compressor, and switch panel and bought a 2000 accord to DD. 4Runner has just been sitting in the garage since then...it had some other "defered maintenance" items that I just wasn't going to have time to address before my daughter was born and I needed something to get back and forth to work in.
Now that things are starting to settle down I've been fixing all the little stuff. I needed to replace my emergency brake and snapped the mounting tab off the rear axle. So like any sensible man I told my wife I needed a new rear axle and bought myself an elocker axle
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
And here I thought... "Once you go Black (arb) you never go back!" Learn something new everyday. I understand though. Baby or Locker, the locker's got to go.The rear bailed on ME, my ring gear blew up right before the baby was born. I ended up selling the fr & rr (ARB's w/ 4.88's), compressor, and switch panel and bought a 2000 accord to DD. 4Runner has just been sitting in the garage since then...it had some other "defered maintenance" items that I just wasn't going to have time to address before my daughter was born and I needed something to get back and forth to work in.
Now that things are starting to settle down I've been fixing all the little stuff. I needed to replace my emergency brake and snapped the mounting tab off the rear axle. So like any sensible man I told my wife I needed a new rear axle and bought myself an elocker axle
My current stance on ARB Lockers:
Anything you don't like about it? Would you buy it again?
thekidcatcher
Well-Known Member
@Anathollo had that same problem on our trip with the zipper at least. Broke it trying to close it I think.
Yep, mine broke after the second use. But CVT had awesome customer service and shipped me a whole new cover. The new covers is quite a bit looser than the old one so it's easier to zip it up (old one was tight as hell).
thekidcatcher
Well-Known Member
Perfect! Gotta love good customer service. My best experience was with Pulsar. New upgraded scope in 2 days after I sent in the broken one. No questions, no nothing.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
My first cover lasted about 2-2.5 years. I've probably had this one for another 2-2.5 years. I was going to sell this tent and get a fresh one but times changed. All good though. I really wish I had put a notch for every night I slept in that tent!!!
Wait! I've had that tent since 2010 so the current one is probably 4 years old.
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Any particular reason you were going to sell that tent?
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
There are a few items that have worn - the plastic corners, the platform's skin is formed as to show evidence I've had a number of fatty's in the nest, would prefer a tan one - more desert camo for where I spend a lot of time and I would like sealed seams.
Everyone keeps bringing up sealed seams. I will have to ensure I get that.
Oswego
n00b
They are good to have but in no way a deal breaker for me and shouldn't be for any of you guys either. Seam sealing is a very simple and easy process (if you don't mind concentrating on laborious tasks). It's just time consuming.
Here are the best DIY instructions I could find a few years ago when I needed to do mine Guide to Seam Sealing Tent or Tarp
If it was an up charge for sealed seams and less than $20 I'd go for it. If it's more than $20 - I'd just do it myself because I enjoy that kind of thing.
Oh and please skip the tip of putting corn starch on any of your seams after they dry so they aren't sticky - thats retarded to put food on your gear (bear food). Use baby powder if you're a neat freak - or if you're like me just rub some sand on them.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
And if you didn't do this sort of thing, your truck would have a near new engine!
- and I'd have a wheeling truggy!