What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[GlennBeck]

Quick update. 3” lift installed. Truck loaded with 75L fridge/freezer, my tech diving gear, camping gear, 5lb propane tank, etc etc plus two awnings, 7 gal Road Shower tank and hilift jack. Also tongue weight of my 15’ trailer loaded with stiff for our Maine summer house. Bottom is before and after shots.

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[Rusty PW]

I’m all but positive the cage was worn, which is normal after 60k miles, or likely way fewer. I was able to get three of the six ball bearings out without a drift punch or hammer. I could rotate the cage with my fingers. I think the new stuff will go in with much smaller tolerances.

Measure the diameter of the old and new balls. See if there is a difference.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Measure the diameter of the old and new balls. See if there is a difference.

I will, but don’t expect much of one. I’m guessing the cage wore more than the balls. Mostly immaterial anyway. Since both the cage and balls are being replaced. As long as the bell housing is good, it’ll be perfect again.

 

[bill61]

I got these from Gorilla. I bought 20 and 3 extras. For OEM wheels only. They used to be available as a kit of 20, but I don't see that on their website anymore.
Duplex Acorn Lug Nut 7/8" Hex 14mm x 1.50 Black Bulk (76148BC) | Gorilla Automotive

These are exactly what I want … but they don’t have 20 of them!! They only have 7 in stock.

 

[RudeJeepin]

I’m all but positive the cage was worn, which is normal after 60k miles, or likely way fewer. I was able to get three of the six ball bearings out without a drift punch or hammer. I could rotate the cage with my fingers. I think the new stuff will go in with much smaller tolerances.

They look shot, better send them to me for further testing.

I wonder if there are magnets in the pan itself, like there are in the transmission pan.

All the engine oil pans I've ever had off, I've never seen magnets in any of them. Just magnetic drain plugs.

 

[WILDHOBO]

They look shot, better send them to me for further testing.



All the engine oil pans I've ever had off, I've never seen magnets in any of them. Just magnetic drain plugs.

I don’t remember. I’m sure I have the plug somewhere, but I pulled it in 2021.

 

[RudeJeepin]

I'm looking for an aftermarket (apparently MOPAR doesn't have these) oil pan drain plug that is magnetic. Will that PPE Pan plug (if sold separately) fit a stock JT oil pan, or is there anyone else on the forum who can/will recommend a magnetic drain plug? Since the dealer is about to open up my engine (cam kit replacement), I'd like a magnetic plug to assist in identifying any metal that may show up after the dealer closes up the engine.

No recommendations, but the threads for the oem engine oil pan are M14x1.5 should be able to find one. I'm pretty sure I've seen others post about it.

 

[WILDHOBO]

No recommendations, but the threads are M14x1.5 should be able to find one. I'm pretty sure I've seen others post about it.

If the threads are 14x1.5, that’s the same as the Oem pan. So as long as there’s clearance, the valve should work fine. Thanks. Possibly on the future list.

 

[RudeJeepin]

I don’t remember. I’m sure I have the plug somewhere, but I pulled it in 2021.

Neither of my engine oil drain plugs are magnetic.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

All the engine oil pans I've ever had off, I've never seen magnets in any of them. Just magnetic drain plugs.

Transmission pans - yes. Engine oil pans? Never seen a magnet in there.

 

[RudeJeepin]

If the threads are 14x1.5, that’s the same as the Oem pan. So as long as there’s clearance, the valve should work fine. Thanks. Possibly on the future list.

I was talking about the stock pan. Don't know about the aftermarket pan.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I was talking about the stock pan. Don't know about the aftermarket pan.

Gotcha. I have a valve in my stock pan.

 

[RudeJeepin]

Gotcha. I have a valve in my stock pan.

I keep looking at those, thinking I should get one. But I just changed my oil a few days ago.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I keep looking at those, thinking I should get one. But I just changed my oil a few days ago.

They are SO nice. Just order one for your next change. I don’t even use a pan anymore. I drain straight into an empty 5 qt. And I know exactly how much comes out as a result.

 

[Blackjeepjk]

Put on and test the soft doors. Both full and half.
Ready for summer.

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