Maintenance and Repairs Q&A - 4XPEDITION Team 4X Community Forum

Mountain from a Molehill...

Dan Cronin — Mon, 16 May 2022 00:08:29 +0000

Hey Adventurers!

I thought I would chime in on what's been going on in my world, or rather What I've been up to in the past month and it wasn't an easy row to hoe. 🤣

About a month ago, my Jeep JKU, Shadowfax started making this hellish noise coming from the DS rear wheel. So, I drove it to the Northwest Overland creative shop in Gig Harbor, WA. and began tearing into the problem...

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Axle bearing and seal failure and differential oil puking out everywhere!

Now understand, I am supposed to be leaving on a trip to Moab on May 20th and this happens. So it was all hands on deck to get this sorted in a very short period of time. All hands meaning both of my hands 😎

Next step was to start tear into the axle and try to evaluate the extent of the damage.

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Suffice to say, it was FUGLY....

Now since this was an absolute necessity to replace, I figured while I am in these working on the axle, lets address the control arm Heim joint woes and they were in sad shape.

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Super corroded and sloppy AF!

So, let's fix that!

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So, I did. And it was all coming together when I realized it was a decision time to consider changing out the stock axles to an upgraded chrome moly axle. So, I executed that as well. Out with the 140K mile old stock axles in with the G2 chrome moly axles!

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Now time for assembly. New bearing retainer, axle seal, bearing and bearing collar!

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Next up, new replacement parking brake assembly, because at 140+K miles, these were tired...

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Last leg, new brake pads and rotors, just because...

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Finally! New ARB rear differential cover and differential oil to wrap it all up!

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Test drive complete and seems very solid! Now, about that Moab trip... 🤔

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Driveway Queen back on here throne!

Until the next adventure! Stay safe everyone and go venture out!!

Danno

4th gen 2010 Outback 2.5

Matt Blair — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:12:19 +0000

Hello Team 4X! Okay so if anyone has knowledge of my car, I'd appreciate the input. I own a '10 Outback 2.5 and I've been told and learned from internet research that I can fit a 16" wheel, specifically the ones I want are the rally bronze Sparco Terra's in a 16x7 at 18.8 pounds each. Has anyone heard of any issues fitting a 4th gen Outback with 16" wheels?

As far as tires I'm looking at the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail in a 215/70R16. That size should make the wheel and tire size approximately the same size as my current stock 17" wheels and tires. Anyone have any insight into those tires?

So I'm looking at those wheels and tires specifically because I should be able to have plenty of sidewall for protection and ability to air them down for any off-roading. And being about the same size as stock then I won't need to worry about speedometer changes. Also I'm hoping for some unsprung wheel weight savings to help save my axles.

Anyone have any insight for me about the wheels and tires? Thanks!

Keep Adventuring!

Matt Blair

Introducing Matt Wells from Black Label Garage

Scott Leuthold — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:57:54 +0000

Matt is a TEAM 4X Member. You may have seen him in some of the 4XPEDITION Gear Guide videos where he has helped me install parts and accessories. If you have questions, he may be able to help. If other members have ideas and support about a topic by all means share. Welcome Matt (@blacklabelgarageyt)!