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Working on an extra AMC 20 I have with the intention of putting it in the Scrambler at some point in the future. Plans are Powertrax No Slip, replace axle seals, grease bearings, and basically get it ready to put in.
Have had a Powertrax No Slip for a few years sitting in a box in the parts hoard. Decided yesterday that I would install it in the 3.31 (open) AMC 20 I just pulled from my tan CJ (swapped in a locked, tubes welded, upgraded axles AMC 20).
I had one piece Superior axles already installed in this axle. So I pulled the axles (easy), pulled the carrier, and got the Powertrax in place. I did NOT use the thrust block as I was under the impression that with 1 piece axles it can be left out. That being said, there WAS a thrust block in place even with the Superiors in there (had them installed in 1998 by a mechanic).
It is ok that I left the thrust block out or do I need to put it in there?
My other question is, now do I get the bearing spacers out to replace the axle seals? Figure I might as well replace the seals while I have the axles out.
Have had a Powertrax No Slip for a few years sitting in a box in the parts hoard. Decided yesterday that I would install it in the 3.31 (open) AMC 20 I just pulled from my tan CJ (swapped in a locked, tubes welded, upgraded axles AMC 20).
I had one piece Superior axles already installed in this axle. So I pulled the axles (easy), pulled the carrier, and got the Powertrax in place. I did NOT use the thrust block as I was under the impression that with 1 piece axles it can be left out. That being said, there WAS a thrust block in place even with the Superiors in there (had them installed in 1998 by a mechanic).
It is ok that I left the thrust block out or do I need to put it in there?
My other question is, now do I get the bearing spacers out to replace the axle seals? Figure I might as well replace the seals while I have the axles out.