Atleast it isnt on jack stands.Put it on the lift so I can take it apart 2 weeks before the Get Together.
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That will help ensure I have a valid excuse for why I can't make it
Posting for @moldman05.
On the last trip out at the top of mason jar, my dads front driveshaft and carrier bearing quit, while the 502 was on the rev limiter, and the 43” sticky SX’s were smoking.
Nothing major was hurt, other than front driveline, and took out rear brake line. Dented the oil filter, and wrinkled the 1/8” aluminum floor. The old setup was PTO-ish parts and a generic cast iron pillow block bearing.
We have been working to get it back together and wanted to show the setup we have now from Dave @ Olivers. My dad Russ also wanted me to post the pictures of his atlas shifters he made last year. The cable shifters never really worked well for him, so he ditched that and went to direct levers.
We made the front driveshafts equal length, so in the future, will only need to carry one spare for both front shafts. We also installed a carrier bearing from Olivers that is way more stout than the previous one. All 1410 joints and 1/4” wall on the lower shaft.
I had an '05 Grand Cherokee years ago and had to replace a component in the steering wheel. I can't remember what, but it's a common problem with them. It wasn't the clockspring, I don't think, but maybe part of it? Anyway, it was behind the airbag. So after I disconnected the battery for an hour or so I was very careful getting that out, used just my hands and kept my face away as best I could, lol.
Exactly what I did, stayed as far the hell away as I could and used my Lurch arms to the best of their ability to get in there. Also, both batteries have been disconnected since it happended (~1 week). But that's as much of an airbag I've ever seen and ever care to see.
Pretty sure that's a standard feature, as it happens to me the majority of the time also.
