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Help pick between two axles

  1. Josh Subscriber
    #5121 Mar 2017, 3:15 PM
    JohnDF said Jeep is done, sort of... They called to tell me the Jeep was done and said, "Good news, we didn't use the Synergy track bar mount so that saved you $150.00" If you know something is a weak point, and the customer deliberately says to upgrade it... wouldn't you want to make sure that it gets done ???😕???  

    Good call John. Hope everything else turns out good for you.

    You should post a picture when it's done!

    Semper Fi
  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #5221 Mar 2017, 11:46 PM

    When the factory bracket breaks they can then do the upgrade work for you for free...

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #5322 Mar 2017, 12:19 AM
    BKGM Jeepers said When the factory bracket breaks they can then do the upgrade work for you for free...  

    I'd rather not be stranded in the middle of the trail and ruin the day...

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  4. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #5422 Mar 2017, 6:40 AM
    BKGM Jeepers said When the factory bracket breaks they can then do the upgrade work for you for free...  

    Did you forget our Fordicon trip already?! 😀

  5. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #5522 Mar 2017, 11:39 AM

    I agree with you on this as well John!

  6. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #5623 Mar 2017, 12:26 PM

    I can't take it any longer!!  I need pictures!!  How does it drive?  What do you think?  Miss the dana 44s?

    Um...what?
  7. Josh Subscriber
    #5723 Mar 2017, 2:01 PM
    Gregulator said I can't take it any longer!!  I need pictures!!  How does it drive?  What do you think?  Miss the dana 44s?  

    Ya John. What he said!

    Semper Fi
  8. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #5823 Mar 2017, 9:54 PM

    I'll be picking the Jeep up this afternoon...

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  9. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #5923 Mar 2017, 11:19 PM
    JohnDF said I'll be picking the Jeep up this afternoon...  

    Be sure to hit them up for a "free" WFO T-shirt, a koozie or two and WFO stickers if you want them.  You paid for it! Ask Danny at the front desk because that's who gave me mine.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  10. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #6024 Mar 2017, 11:06 AM

    Got the Jeep back today. I am very impressed with the work that WFO did. I will post more (with pictures) tomorrow.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  11. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #6124 Mar 2017, 11:13 AM
    JohnDF said Got the Jeep back today. I am very impressed with the work that WFO did. I will post more (with pictures) tomorrow.  

    Quality shop! Did you get a shirt while giving them the shirt off of your back? 🎉

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  12. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #6224 Mar 2017, 1:04 PM
    Jeff_R said

    Quality shop! Did you get a shirt while giving them the shirt off of your back? 🎉  

    Didn't even have to ask. Danny gave me a hoodie, two hats, and two coozies.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  13. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #6324 Mar 2017, 1:05 PM

    Front axle...123.jpg

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    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  14. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #6424 Mar 2017, 1:05 PM

    Rear axle...234.jpg

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    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  15. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #6524 Mar 2017, 1:06 PM

    New wheels...345.jpg

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    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  16. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #6624 Mar 2017, 1:13 PM

    Jeep drives great, everything feels really solid and I like the new wider stance. The new brakes and upgraded booster really work great. WFO adjusted everything perfectly and made a tight fit work nicely. They even fixed a few worn ball joints, broken bolts, put in better sway bar links that don't clunk and rattle, and fabbed a new bracket for my tire carrier. The 1350 drive lines are a perfect length. Everything was better than expected. The low gearing is something I'll fix with larger tires down the road. Right now I'm at about 3,000 rpm at 70 mph. Overall, I'm very pleased with their work... But it wasn't "cheap".

    I'll take a picture of the sPOD tomorrow along with anything else you guys might need.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  17. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #6724 Mar 2017, 5:09 PM

    Everything turned out awesome, and it looks great too!

    Kathleen and Brad
  18. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #6824 Mar 2017, 11:42 PM

    All looks great John, good move, congratulations...

  19. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #6925 Mar 2017, 1:10 AM

    John,

    Your Jeep looks Awesome!  I knew you would be pleased with the work WFO was going to do!  I can't wait to see it out on the trail.

    I have an sPod in my Jeep as well and recently picked up some switch covers off of the sPod website.  You may have them but just in case check them out.  The standard sPod does not come with them.  I am fairly certain that you have to order them individually for your sPod.  They are only about $5.00 each so not too expensive.  Also, there is a special locker switch that you can install that has a built in safety feature to prevent accidental activation of your lockers.

    Congratulations!🎉

  20. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #7025 Mar 2017, 1:23 AM

    I had a chance to crawl around the Jeep this morning and check everything out. I'm very pleased with everything EXCEPT I did find one issue I'm not too pleased with. This is how my driver's side e-brake cable was routed (under the lower control arm)...

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    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  21. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #7125 Mar 2017, 1:38 AM

    Now you can come out to play!

    🎉
  22. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #7225 Mar 2017, 1:41 AM
    k-jeep said Now you can come out to play! 🎉  

    The snow can't melt fast enough...

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  23. Gilbert & Betty Member Joined: September 2014
    #7325 Mar 2017, 2:32 AM

    It looks great John I can't wait to see in person 👍👍

  24. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #7426 Mar 2017, 1:17 AM
    JohnDF said I had a chance to crawl around the Jeep this morning and check everything out. I'm very pleased with everything EXCEPT I did find one issue I'm not too pleased with. This is how my driver's side e-brake cable was routed (under the lower control arm)... 456.jpg  

    That does look very exposed and potentially vulnerable to rock damage. How is it routed on others JKs in the club with similar mods?

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  25. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #7526 Mar 2017, 1:48 AM
    Jeff_R said

    How is it routed on others JKs in the club with similar mods?  

    I'd have to see a picture of Kevin's.

    But I assume I'd just route it between the upper and lower arms.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .

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