Okay, I'm getting ready to install some 1310 Heavy Duty JE Reel driveshafts. I could use some advice.
I have the Full Traction 3" Econo lift and my drive shafts are starting to splatter grease after only about 2000 miles.
I spoke with Jim at JE Reel and he said adjustable upper control arms are a must. So I purchased those as well.
I am trying to put together a plan of attack for this job because niether of the parts came with any instructions.
My plan is to do the upper control arms first and setting them to stock lengths, Then install the new driveshafts and adjust the control arm accordingly to get a good pinion angle. Does this sound like a good plan?
If any of you guys have done this before, I could use some advise, any tips or tricks?
Here are a few questions I have:
1.) I know the rear pinion angle needs to be adjusted, but does the front need it as well?
2.) What is the proper angle I am looking for?
3.) Am I going to need a gear puller to change the flanges? ( the only articles I have found for a install is for the 1350's and I know you need to change the flanges.) Is this the case with the 1310 HD's?
Any help with this in appreciated. I will take photos and do a write up as I do this for anyone who needs help in the future.
By the way this is a 2 door Rubi.
Thanks
By the way Happy Thanksgiving guys!
Greg
I have the Full Traction 3" Econo lift and my drive shafts are starting to splatter grease after only about 2000 miles.
I spoke with Jim at JE Reel and he said adjustable upper control arms are a must. So I purchased those as well.
I am trying to put together a plan of attack for this job because niether of the parts came with any instructions.
My plan is to do the upper control arms first and setting them to stock lengths, Then install the new driveshafts and adjust the control arm accordingly to get a good pinion angle. Does this sound like a good plan?
If any of you guys have done this before, I could use some advise, any tips or tricks?
Here are a few questions I have:
1.) I know the rear pinion angle needs to be adjusted, but does the front need it as well?
2.) What is the proper angle I am looking for?
3.) Am I going to need a gear puller to change the flanges? ( the only articles I have found for a install is for the 1350's and I know you need to change the flanges.) Is this the case with the 1310 HD's?
Any help with this in appreciated. I will take photos and do a write up as I do this for anyone who needs help in the future.
By the way this is a 2 door Rubi.
Thanks
By the way Happy Thanksgiving guys!
Greg