Welcome to Page 8 of our Izzy build-up!

Rear Brakes: We made a trip to Reardon's Machine Shop & Auto Parts in Lancaster PA for some cheap deals on parts. We decided to rebuild the brakes on the axles to ensure they would function properly - not knowing the history or condition.

Rear drum rebuild kit (springs & pins), rebuilt/resurfaced shoes, and new rear drums.

Front Brakes: Rebuilt front calipers, turned rotors, and new pads.

Did I mention we got bran new greasable ball joints for $15.50 each? We're replacing all 4 ball joints on the front axle.

 

Rebuilt rear drums (springs, pins, & shoes)

Rebuilt Front Calipers

Turned Rotors

Front drive shaft shortened

 Shortened Front Drive Shaft: We had to get our front drive shaft shorted in order to fit with the Dana 44. We took measurments from yoke to yoke and took the shaft to Bud's Springs and had them shorten it for $35. In the picture, just above where the slip yoke is, you can see a weld mare on the end of the main shaft.

Front Axle Paint Job: The front axle received a POR15 paint job. We also painted a variety of other things like the steering knuckles, u-bolt plates, and u-bolts.

Remove Front U-joints: We removed the front u-joints on the axle shafts. They were pretty old and dried up. We replaced them with Spicer 5-2971X greasable u-joints.

POR15 paint job on front axle

Removing old & dried up u-joints

New Spicer u-joints installed
While you were away: Both the front and rear axles went to Hoaks 4WD in Wrightsville, PA to pack them full of goodies!! They came back and look what they put inside..... ARB Air Lockers front and rear (Both Model RD-06), Dana Spicer 4.56 Gears, and new bushings, bearings, seals, etc.

ARB Locker & 4.56 gears installed

Steve's installing the U-bolts

 The Final Installation: It's been a long, frustrating, yet rewarding winter. The reality of installing these axles permanently has finally arrived. I think my husband and I both feel like little children at Christmas. We can't wait to get out and play!!

That's me installing the spindles

Steve's installing the Manual hubs