- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I'm not sure if the old DS needs any work or not, the XJ needs to be set on the ground and measured. I don't know if the Sterlings pinion size and length are longer than the previous axle.
South-West Utah RME November Trip - Sand Hollow, UT - Jared Boren Memorial Run
- Thread starter Greg
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I'm not sure if the old DS needs any work or not, the XJ needs to be set on the ground and measured. I don't know if the Sterlings pinion size and length are longer than the previous axle.
kmboren
Recovering XJ owner anonymous
- Location
- Southern Utah
Sterling 10.5. My guess driveline needs to be shortened a bit.
The driveshaft was a few inches too long at full droop, so yeah--it'll need shortening also.
xjtony
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Grantsville, Ut
If you call tattons driveline, he should have a solution for the yoke. Curtis is really good to work with
pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
ok if you guys can get me the details on length and yoke specifics I'll make the calls and see what I can find out about getting it done.
pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
good point.
Jinx
when in doubt, upgrade!
- Location
- So Jordan, Utah
Let me know how I can help. Tatton's build my 1350/1410 driveline and did a great job.
Would love to see Kev able to drive this soon!
Yes I am at trail hero. Also I believe Tattons is no longer open..... I hope I'm wrong though
pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
His website and ebay page are current with feedback a few days ago. I'll call in the morning and get some info from him.
xjtony
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Grantsville, Ut
A budy of mine just had a driveshaft built a few month ago, so if he is, it's recent. That would be a big loss. Quality stuff and good prices/turn around.
pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
Ok talked withTattons. They are open and willing to see what they can do to help. They asked me to call back once i have better details of what we need. I let them know that would be after trail hero. I'll put a call i to Adams too, hes always been awesome for us at w4x4j.
pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
Alright, I need both drivelines, rear flange yoke (if possible) and measurments over to Steve at GRS. 2100 south 950 west Slc Utah. Jinx says he can run them over once Ryans back. Steve will figure it out for us.
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Ryan and I spent a few more hours on Kevin's XJ yesterday. As of last night, the rear axle is complete. ARB plumbing done, rear locker operates as it should. Gear oil filled. Brake line re-flared and attached, could use one more mount up on the truss somewhere, just since it's a long line. Brakes bled, and took it for a test-drive around the parking lot. 
Both bump stop mounts welded in, and one bump installed. (other side was too hot to paint, so it will wait)
The brakes work OK, but do feel strange. I don't know if it's due to air still remaining in the lines, or simply the big 1-ton brakes and a stock XJ master cylinder. The brakes could also use some attention--the rear pads are really thin at least.
At this point, I think we're a driveline away from this thing being offroad-able.
Both bump stop mounts welded in, and one bump installed. (other side was too hot to paint, so it will wait)The brakes work OK, but do feel strange. I don't know if it's due to air still remaining in the lines, or simply the big 1-ton brakes and a stock XJ master cylinder. The brakes could also use some attention--the rear pads are really thin at least.
At this point, I think we're a driveline away from this thing being offroad-able.
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pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
Awesome! I'll see if I can get an update on the driveline today.Ryan and I spent a few more hours on Kevin's XJ yesterday. As of last night, the rear axle is complete. ARB plumbing done, rear locker operates as it should. Gear oil filled. Brake line re-flared and attached, could use one more mount up on the truss somewhere, just since it's a long line. Brakes bled, and took it for a test-drive around the parking lot.
The brakes work OK, but do feel strange. I don't know if it's due to air still remaining in the lines, or simply the big 1-ton brakes and a stock XJ master cylinder. The brakes could also use some attention--the rear pads are really thin at least.
At this point, I think we're a driveline away from this thing being offroad-able.
For future reference on the brakes- I wonder if the J8 booster will fit an xj? thats what I run and it rocks for the 1 ton axles and brakes, took them from squishy to rock solid. If not the J8 booster I'm sure there are other ones for the xj. Something to look into after the memorial run.
Jinx
when in doubt, upgrade!
- Location
- So Jordan, Utah
I am available to pick up the driveline from GRS and run it down to Agility Customs if needed today.
pkrfctr
Registered User
- Location
- Spanish Fork, UT
Just waiting to hear back from Steve, but I think its ready.I am available to pick up the driveline from GRS and run it down to Agility Customs if needed today.
kmboren
Recovering XJ owner anonymous
- Location
- Southern Utah
Thanks everyone. You have been so incredibly.
On the brakes I am aware that I need to do something different. Wasn't aware of it but now surprised until someone made me aware. I have read that if I go to a newer XJ master cylinder then go to a late 90s dodge 2500-3500 booster it works great. As long as they work some then that will have to do for now?
On the brakes I am aware that I need to do something different. Wasn't aware of it but now surprised until someone made me aware. I have read that if I go to a newer XJ master cylinder then go to a late 90s dodge 2500-3500 booster it works great. As long as they work some then that will have to do for now?