Rear Axle Restoration and finding MAJOR DAMAGE! - Jeep CJ5 Rebuild [pt 12]

In this video I remove the rear axle, clean it, paint it, and install the clutch and flywheel! I also found out my dana300 is super cracked and broken so I'll likely need to replace it down the road.

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----- ⬇️ Unique tools/materials used in this episode:
POR15 Paint: https://amzn.to/3oSLzQy
Trim Black paint: https://amzn.to/3Bor0QX
Dorman Drum Brake Cylinder (Don't forget to get both sides): https://amzn.to/3LBTxr3
Power Torque Power Torque Flywheel | PTQ NFW2001 Bought from O'Reileys
LUK 01017 (01-017) Clutch Kit - Bought from RockAuto
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----- ⬇️ My Top 5 Tools used throughout THIS restoration:
Hobart 210 MVP Welder: https://amzn.to/3I50xKI
Dewalt Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/3LDHjhy
Bernzomatic MAP-Pro Gas Torch: Find at your local big box store
Wobble Extensions (a must have!): https://amzn.to/3667A7U
Irwin Pliers set: https://amzn.to/3gLzjwP
Trim Black paint: https://amzn.to/3Bor0QX
Disclosure: some of the links I use are affiliate links, this means I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.





0:00 Intro
1:15 Cleaning transfer case
1:51 Finding hidden damage!!
2:30 Disassembling rear drum brake
4:27 Removing rear brake lines and cleaning
5:19 Removing rear axle
6:39 Cleaning and restoring rear axle
8:24 Cleaning and restoring rear suspension
9:11 Painting POR15
10:59 Transmission reverse light switch and painting
12:00 Flywheel install
14:05 Clutch install prep
14:26 Removing pilot bearing
15:30 Clutch install
15:56 Dried paint reveal!
17:28 Outro

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