97 burb 1tons swap

[Jllanes41]

Getting more done. Notice the 3 o'clock position on the inner bearing. But that's why I'm doing what I'm doing....and learning along that way. The inner snap ring is kicking my butt right now, even with a snap ring tool.

Also one tire came in like this, I won't mention where I got them from as I'm waiting a return reply on my email. The place seemed nice when I first ordered so I doubt I'll have any issue. Will update company when a resolution is reached

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[Jllanes41]

As for the 2 who replied about the ubolts...do you see what I see

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[89RCLB]

Was that tire supposed to be new?

 

[Jllanes41]

not brand new, but I paid for high thread no plugs or patches

 

[Cokeman95]

Bigfoot Military Tires is my guess for the company. Lol

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[Jllanes41]

After all that trouble with the snap ring...I got it all apart. Grease everything up with valveoline synthetic grease and out it all back together. And guess what I forgot to put in.....out of daylight try again tomorrow lol.

Not Bigfoot, but I'll give the company the benefit of the doubt

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[Jllanes41]

GENSCO TIRE is a very reputable and upstanding company. Emailed Bobby there the photos of the tire and he just got back to me (less than 4 hours) that a replacement will be shipped tomorrow at no charge. I would recommend them to anyone looking for military tires.

 

[someotherguy]

I understand you were going with the flip kit anyway and your concern was the erosion of the metal on the axle tube, but just an FYI on those crapped-out old U-bolts - you shouldn't re-use them anyway, even if they had still looked good. Always go back with new.

Richard

 

[Jllanes41]

The 2nd hub went way easier than the first now that I knew the tricks. First time hub rebuilder and I got both done in a little under 3 hours total. New races, bearings, and seals. Anyone that has been hesitant to try...DO IT!!!! 1st photo is my backyard race tool, to start them I flipped the original race upside down threw in the old bearing and that is a 1 1/2 inch socket, 2in back fit nicely and a few later the race was started. Then I move over to a punch and lightly tapped (FOREVER) to seat the race all the way in. Be careful not to rap on it too hard and bent it. On to the next task

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[Jllanes41]

Reverse steps. Well I didn't really follow steps or a manual, just kinda went along. I've rebuilt dirt bikes and other things so kinda easy to see what needs to happen next. All in all I'd say 1 to 5 this was a 2. Only needed basic hand tools to accomplish the task. That diff cover though! I will be holding off in cutting or grinding on the diff until the whole build is complete. I say a 40 to a 42 inch tire now. But I shall see what happens.

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