I came across a discussion on FB about this issue. It appears it's a fairly common issue on at least the SD to have to tap the axle shafts the last little bit into a locker. I also watched YOuTube video showing a mechanic really getting after it to remove the shaft from a stock carrier. My shafts slid right out of the stock carrier, but are tight going into the new locker. I'm going to tap them in and try it out.
I didn't even think of trying aircraft paint remover. That would have saved me a lot of time, especially in the joints where I couldn't reach with the wire wheel.
That was my first thought and plan, just use OEM belts in the factory locations. Unfortunately somewhere along the way I misplaced that idea and put a piece of tube directly in the space the OEM retractor previously occupied. I can add another seatbelt bung low on the B-pillar and mount the retractor on the roll bar. Before I went that route I figured I would explore other options.
Thanks Tim, I really appreciate the offer. If I were feeling better I would gladly take you up on it, but I've been a little under the weather for about a week now. As it is im only able to work on it for short periods then I have to take a break.
Thanks it's getting close to leaving the garage, for a minute or two.If you haven't already, make sure your front shock hoops are connected at the tops with some sort of crossover tube. Without bracing them to each other, they will end up fatiguing and breaking off the frame.
Looking good! And those seats look really comfy.
. So my morning was spent throwing this together. I think they can also serve as the frame for the drive over fenders when I build them.
Thanks Bart . Moving the fenders out is a great idea! I went and looked mine over to see if I can move them out, unfortunately it's a no-go on the current trailer wheels. I will probably just fab the drive over wheel wells.
