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Haha. I’ll see if I can find it again. At the time I was just browsing through YouTube. I think I searched some videos regarding Broncos stampede and it popped up. I’ll see if I can track it down for you guys.

I’m sorry, brother. It’s been a little while since I checked back. I’ll see if I can find that video for you.

During the week, I might have seen a video of this, possibly on YouTube. I remember someone saying, “Yes, that’s an Explorer.”

I just got off the phone with a tech from ARB. He advised that the rotation is normal per design. Well, I have axle shafts on their way so hopefully I’ll have this thing buttoned up soon. Still have to blast and epoxy the knuckles.

Good evening all, Please forgive me as I’ve only had an hour each week to pick at this D44 rebuild. It’s been a very slow process. Anyhow, I saw an interesting video with a tech from ARB. He explained why the seal housing on the D44 needs to float because the carrier journal moves as there’s...

Absolutely.

X2. It looked like it took a good hit. That Bronco will probably be rebuilt and driving by tomorrow afternoon 🤣. They make it look easy.

Our FJ model is the Trail Teams Edition so it came equipped with larger BFGs, rather than the base tires. The air pressure recommendation from Toyota is set higher for the BFGs. Part of the deal when I bought the vehicle was free oil changes for a lifetime. Every time it went in for an oil...

Did you try rotating the tires by chance? Reason I’m asking is because the last time we went to Super Celebration we drove down our FJ Cruiser (Broncos still isn’t finished). I was always good about rotating the tires every 3000-5000 miles and I have the same exact tires as yours. So before our...

Great story! I think events like this are what fuel the Bronco spirit. I live in a location where folks, wise we’ll beyond my years, walk by the house. Quite a few have stopped to talk, while working on my 77. I’ll put every tool down to listen as they reminisce about their old trucks or cars...

Looking at it, I guess in this case, the purpose of the bolt is more so to stop shear force rather than axial force? Ooh, as I’m writing this, more Bronco parts just sowed up.

While we’re on the subject, why do the ring gear bolts (factory and aftermarket) only thread in 1/4” when they still have 1/4” left to go? The extra depth would add much more strength.

Thanks Broncobowsher. At the end of this I hope I’ve covered my bases enough to not have to deal with a malfunction, due to my own negligence. During my first round I did sit the ring gear in the parts cleaner for a few hours, however, I did not properly prep the bolts themselves. I rushed to...

Thanks Yeller! I didn’t know ARP made the pre drilled bolts. Figures earlier this morning I ordered a set of Dana Spicer factory bolts to drill. Maybe I’ll order the ARPs to save some headache drilling a hardened bolt.

Haha. Glad I’m not the only one that loses sleep over this stuff.

Thanks Brian! I saw your post regarding safety wire. I still have my equipment from years ago when I was racing motorcycles. That might be me next option. Did you ever find pre drilled bolts or did you drill your own? Edit: I just saw Yeller’s reply on pre drilled bolts.

Thanks okie. The jury’s out. This is the route I’m going for now on. Those lock washers just didn’t seem right at all.

Thanks Jeff. When I opened this thing it was strange, everything was in place except the slinger was mangled and exploded everywhere. Just the slinger though.

James, thank you buddy. You also answered another question of mine in the post regarding the different bolt heads. I was having a hard time finding the 11/16 bolt heads. That’s a new thread too. Not sure how I missed it. The search option hasn’t been working well for me lately.

So I’ve noticed that the ring gear bolts in my Dana 44 did not have lock washers from the factory. When I ordered a set they came with lock washers. I decided to try tightening with, and without the lock washers. When torquing the bolts without the lock washers I have a good accurate torque...