How many folks here have castrated their KJ's?

[Ry' N Jen]

Is there a plus side to removing the Torsional vibration dampener/Jeep balls
from the rear differential housing?

 

[LibertyFever]

I would have to assume they were put there for a reason. Removing them would likely only invite problems for what purpose?, some additional clearance?

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I would have to assume they were put there for a reason. Removing them would likely only invite problems for what purpose?, some additional clearance?

I was reading this thread over on L.O.S.T. and it caught my attention.
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpB...727&hilit=torsional+vibration+damper+#p256727
So I thought I'd ask about it here...

 

[LibertyFever]

Then it must be one of those things that the engineers included that only made sense "on paper". Like the axle disconnect or CAD on the 95 YJ Dana30 axles.

 

[Atrus]

I yanked mine. Didn't notice anything at first, but I do feel like I get a vibration at a certain range during acceleration. I may slap it back on there and see if it goes away.

 

[tommudd]

had mine off for a short time, seemed to have very minor vibrations with it off, I don't like rattles, squeaks, or vibrations so put it back on.

 

[hyde]

If it is clearance you are looking for, why not remove the rear differential, since it hangs even lower..

 

[yellocoyote]

Mine's been gone for a couple of years now... no issues.

 

[LibertyTC]

I have always wondered how the * that dampener is suppose to work.
It may be a good idea Ryan since you are installing the lockers etc and may be castrating the KJ, I would think about getting some new spicer U-joints and have the drive shaft cleaned up and re-balanced while there at the shop.

 

[long_tall_texan]

Had mine off for several year. No issues from it yet. It may vary from vehicle to vehicle. Try it if you want. If you get a strange vibration like Tom did, put it back on... For me, it had not effect at all, so it stayed off.

 

[05kj6spd]

Those help with vibrations and to dampen the rotational forces from accelerating removing it may cause vibes and speed up u-joint wear. Automatics would be less noticeable then a standard, I would recommend leaving them on a standard. Automatic you can give it a try.

 

[huntbuggy]

Why not paint them pink and dress them up with a bit of fur trim?

:freak3:

:happy175:

 

[diyman]

Why not paint them pink and dress them up with a bit of fur trim?

:freak3:

:happy175:

...I'm biting my tongue....don't want to be banned for life .... rollinglaugh.gif

Moreover, my Dana 44 doesn't have those, thus, does that mean it's...a '42RLE' (....)??? :happy175: rollinglaugh.gif

 

[Dave]

You guys realize that if you neuter your jeep your "trail rated" badge will fall off, right......:smokin:

:happy175:

Dave

 

[huntbuggy]

ROFL :roflbow:

(Just reread my post - ruder than I thought - im my defence I inhaled a lot of paint fumes in the garage earlier)

:happy175:

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Why not paint them pink and dress them up with a bit of fur trim?

:freak3:

:happy175:

You shouldn't of suggested that Mitch!

Now I'm on the lookout for an afro wig and some bright pink paint!:happy175:

And seeing that Jen drives it most of the time anyway, I wonder how long before she notices set of balls and the merkin attached!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin

 

[huntbuggy]

You shouldn't of suggested that Mitch!

Now I'm on the lookout for an afro wig and some bright pink paint!:happy175:

And seeing that Jen drives it most of the time anyway, I wonder how long before she notices set of balls and the merkin attached!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkin

Joy.

One can of Krylon in "Ballet Slipper" pink $5.99

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...Exterior%2BPaint%252C%2BAerosol.jsp?locale=en

One end cut of Fabricland fun fur and a zip tie $3-4

http://www.fabriclandwest.com/showpage.php?id=140


The look on the kid's face in the pit at Jiffy Lube - PRICELESS.

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