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  1. OuachitaMtnMan

    Best mud tire?

    I've put over 3K on these Maxxis RZR tires. I had good luck with the Maxxis Buckshots and Maxxis Bighorns on a light Nissan hardbody pickup that I used to own (60k+ miles each set), and these were only $800 for a set. So far I really like them but haven't really tried any serious offroading with...
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    need help picking out a lift

    Stock height with worn out 32x11.50 versus 4" with new 35x12.50 MT As much as I hate the steps I'm going to add some and maybe a handle bc getting in sucks.
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    Rear Diff Carrier

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    Rear Diff Carrier

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    Rear Diff Carrier

    I checked the backlash first with a magnetic base dial indicator. The initial backlash was .006"-.007". After having a hard time getting the side shims in I was amazed that it was anywhere close to spec. (stuck the indicator back on there to take a photo after I marked the gears). I painted the...
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    Rear Diff Carrier

    That's actually the guide I'm using! The master install kit was USA standard gear brand and came with a booklet. One thing that stood out to me was on page 8 the paragraph titled Important Pattern Information; it says to only concentrate on how the pattern relates to the ridge and valley of...
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    Rear Diff Carrier

    I got the pinion nut tight enough so the yoke has no slop and I can spin the pinion but it won't stay spinning (before I put the carrier in). Sound right?
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    Rear Diff Carrier

    Thanks for the advice! I have a screwdriver for door panel type fasteners that I'll try with wide end and a bend for prying. The trucks on a tandem axle trailer and the diff is pointing slightly upward due to ORD shackle flip. If I do another one it won't be under the truck!
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    Rear Diff Carrier

    Right now I have the old sleeve on the new pinion for setting the gears. I bought an extra pinion bearing & opened up the bore so it's a slip fit & will put the new bearing that came with the kit in once I have the pinion shimmed. Never done this before it's all new to me
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    Rear Diff Carrier

    Yeah I have to the "master install kit" that came with bearings shims pinion sleeve etc. Brand new gears.. I don't know how square the carrier is sitting while I'm trying to do this - the tapered race moves over in the way the if I push too hard to keep it where it should be while sticking the...
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    Rear Diff Carrier

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    Rear Diff Carrier

    How tight should the fit the fit be (side to side) when installing? I understand that each side is shimmed for gear pattern to locate the ring gear left to right... I'm doing this by myself and having a helluva time keeping both races on, getting shims in and caps installed.. does it usually...
  13. OuachitaMtnMan

    Parking Brake Strut Spring

    Anybody know where to find a new spring for the parking brake bar?? Or an alternative that will work? There is a rectangular spring with a loop off the side that goes over the flat bar with slotted ends (goes on topside between shoes). I took the drum off on the drivers side and that bar was...
  14. OuachitaMtnMan

    Won't start, no gas in filter

    I guess the filter sock on the sending unit could be clogged, but other than that it doesn't have any role in delivering fuel to your carb. It only tells your gas gauge how much fuel is in the tank.. Sounds like you are on the right track with replacing the pump. I just replaced both tanks...
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    Switched over to LEDs in the dash now nothing works

    Are you saying the LED bulbs are a constant brightness, regardless of the dimmer switch position?
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    Lifting my 85, what do you think?

    2" lift will clear 33" tires easily. For reference, here is a pic of my truck at stock height with 32x11.50x15 trailblazer a/t tires. Fenders were never trimmed and no rubbing issues.
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    4in and 35s lets see them

    4" EZ front springs - 4" ORD shackle flip and new OEM height rear springs - 35" Maxxix Rzr MT tires
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    Sending Unit O-ring

    Thanks! That's great news to me because I already have the driver side tank mounted, fuel lines connected, etc. and don't want to redo all of that!
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    Sending Unit O-ring

    Does the O-ring go above the sending unit like shown in the attached diagram (#15)?? Or between the sending unit flange and the tank??
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    Fuel Tank Selector Valve

    I found the best price st the local oreillys. AutoZone carries them too

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