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So I took my Jeep to AAMCO, you know beep beep, the tranny place. Marshall (the previous owner) and I had thought there was a problem with the transmission. We were both wrong! The tranny is fine, no problems . . . but the D35 is fugged. Looks like one of the rollers in the bigger roller bearing popped out . . . bad stuff could have happened. I got lucky I guess. Here are some pics.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/pf58903c534282be303d0b0b5b033ec17/fb753ec9.jpg
That grey stuff on the rag is metal shavings

You cant really see it, but in this pic it shows the missing roller
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/pc63dd0a83940873f3ef4ff956dac5d54/fb753e71.jpg

and now for the fix . . . Duct tape, zip lock bag and front wheel drive. :D I pulled the pinion gear and plastic baggied and duct taped the pinion hole. hopefull this will hold in the gear oil for the time being.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p0dea45c09ed7159f6dbbcdc0765fece4/fb753e31.jpg

So now my Jeep is getting bigger axles, lockers and gear sooner then expected. I just have to figure out what rear axle I want.

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and you said mine would go boom!
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:P

you want a Currie HP 9". I think you know who you want to get it from. Of course there's always the Pro Rock 60!!!:yay: Oh yeah, and get a damn ARB!!! You'll love it!!!:yay: Man I love spending other peoples money!!!:D

On the bright side... you don't have to spend the $ for a new tranny!!!:8

I almost forgot... this backs up everything I've been told. 35 (even open) + 33s or bigger = bad.

It depends what you like to fix and how often you like to fix it. My friend runs a D35 non-C clip, with 35's and a locker. He replaces axle shaft often enough that he keeps them in the box in the Jeep. But he doesn't want to upgrade yet. Go figure.

Originally posted by blkTJ
I almost forgot... this backs up everything I've been told. 35 (even open) + 33s or bigger = bad.

The bearing falling out isn't the fault of the weak 35. It could have happened to anyone at anytime.

I assume that you have recovered the MIA roller? If not, might I suggest you find it before it becomes lodged somewhere you don't want it to?

Originally posted by goodtimes
I assume that you have recovered the MIA roller? If not, might I suggest you find it before it becomes lodged somewhere you don't want it to?
Ummm no, it was no where to be found. I looked. I'm hoping that all those metal shavings are it:rolleyes: :D

well, that is good and abd for you duke! i assume that the transmission is now in good order? well, you were planning to put the new rear end in any way... you just saved $1000 bucks! nice job :)
more free stuff for you :wave:

You could get a currie!! that would be sweet or you could get the super 35 kit with an arb for around $900.

Arb locker and compressor is the best wouldn't go with anything other than that. got my arb locker installed a few weeks ago and love it..

Got my arb for 575!!!:D

Originally posted by ace2222


Got my arb for 575!!!:D

ummm . . . where? :D

hey chris, even 4xdoc quoted me $650... that's not toooo much more than $575...:D

Tri County Gear has great prices on ARBs... And I say pass right over the Currie 9 and go for a Tera60R or CRD!

I get most of my parts from Northridge4x4

that is where i got my arb lockers

sales@northridge4x4.com

360-340-0282