Vikes79 longship rebuild thread

[Vikes79]

Been reading about some of the unjoints spitting the caps…it’s not clear to me if it’s a ‘19 thing or later? Should I burn a couple tacks on the cups? ( really surprised there’s not clips!)

 

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[906UP]

Been reading about some of the unjoints spitting the caps…it’s not clear to me if it’s a ‘19 thing or later? Should I burn a couple tacks on the cups? ( really surprised there’s not clips!)

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Yah, it's a good idea to tack the caps. @SuperATV is supposed to be working on a CV shaft for the 4 seaters. I put one in my X2.....AMAZING DIFFERENCE

 

[Stilly1155]

I did my 21 x4 when it had 1,500 miles on it. Upon inspection then all caps were still tight. Don't forget to disconnect your battery terminals and I also disconnected the connection to the CPU.

Been reading about some of the unjoints spitting the caps…it’s not clear to me if it’s a ‘19 thing or later? Should I burn a couple tacks on the cups? ( really surprised there’s not clips!)

 

[CID]

Been reading about some of the unjoints spitting the caps…it’s not clear to me if it’s a ‘19 thing or later? Should I burn a couple tacks on the cups? ( really surprised there’s not clips!)

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Remember to move your ground when tacking the caps so you don't run welding current through the U-joint bearings.

 

[Vikes79]

Remember to move your ground when tacking the caps so you don't run welding current through the U-joint bearings.

Yeah no doubt… they kinda like to get welded in place too.

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[Vikes79]

got some goodies from club store and a cheap mirror set off of Amazon today! Now I can finish the electrical on the winch etc.

NTC and HFA stickers i already had in reserve

 

[Vikes79]

Finished the wiring of the winch. Also added a bulkhead two wire fitting that can be used as 12v power or a port for a battery tender.

 

[SuperATV]

Yah, it's a good idea to tack the caps. @SuperATV is supposed to be working on a CV shaft for the 4 seaters. I put one in my X2.....AMAZING DIFFERENCE

Finally got some info on this. They keep bumping it back for some reason. I just bumped it back up the list. No good date for now, but I brought it back to the top of the list.

 

[Vikes79]

Got some kemimoto lower inserts and what I was hoping was the RR door panel today.

Hopefully it won’t take another 3 weeks to get the correct panel. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Still waiting for the hood from the mothership.