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Exactly... CW

The pitman arm has a key to be sure its centered... is yours installed in the center of its travel? Also the inverted Y of the factory linkage is a PIA to align @ home. Adjust the wheel and you have just changed the tow..re adjust the tow and the wheel isn't rite. Plus its weak and prone to danage. time to UPGRADE!! :yes: CW

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Considering it's a 4 wheel drive axle that doesn't have a spindle, that's a stretch ... Okay, Eagle.........I only went by the FSM labeling and narratives on the D30 front axle, which refers to the bearings of the D44 and D30 axles as spindle bearings, or wheel bearings or simply inner and outer bearings. It also refers to the outer yoke on the axle U-joint as the "spindle yoke." So shoot me. But actually, I was looking at it wrong (backwards). On second view, I see that the video is shot looking across the hub, toward the differential. So Eagle, considering the amount of play in the intermediate axle in the axle tube, does smithe1811 need just a U-joint as your remark has led him to believe? It doesn't seem right that the axle would move in the tube like that, and the only thing that I think of that centers the axle in the tube is the right side axle shaft pilot bushing. It seems even possible that he's broken the intermediate shaft on the right side. Now, do you want to just correct me, or would you like to say something that would be helpful to smithe1811? Easy now fella... ;) Eagle is correct in his terminology. Not all of us on here are teens and twenty somethings. Some of us "older" members do our best to educate with correct terminology and common miss-information that surrounds our sport. So you could say he could have worded his response differently. But the fact remains he is correct in the statement. I am certain his what not a snipe at you or smithe1811. Now, spindles are the shaft that the bearings ride on. Common in trailer axles, full floating 4WD axles and 2WD vehicles. The D30 and D44's in MJ,XJ and TJ Ruby's do not have this style of spindles. REGARDLESS of what the FSM says. They use Unitized bearings. Commonly referred to as unit bearings. Sure, inside the sealed unit there IS a spindle of sorts. But as its not a serviceable or repairable part its not something you could or would work on. When its found bad, its replaced as a complete unit. I don't or cannot visualize what your saying in your explanation. But it is certainly possible what I think you are describing. Broken shaft or bad U Joints are not uncommon. This should be something all of us should be familiar with. Its not a difficult project. If nothing else, those joints have lasted 20something years.. .just replace them because you are there. My suggestion is to pull the unit bearing and shaft and see whats happening in there... CW

Carriage bolts are a good option. They are avalible readilly in longer legnths and bend easilly with a bit of heat. Personally, I had a bunch of threaded drill rod, so I used that. CW

That's is a very good point and something all buyers of EBAY need to be aware of. its something I have a major problem with. IF its available as a buy it now and you do how can anyone justify NOT having it in stock?!?!? I have backed out of a couple auctions because the item was not available. This was also followed with a official complaint against that seller to EBay. My question to them is always the same is, how on earth can you sell something you do not have? the answer is you cannot, I want and will get my money back! SO, read before you buy!!! CW

Found here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11723&hilit=junction+block+plug The search tool can be your friend.. :doh: :waving: CW

LOL.. MAN DO IT WORK TOO!!! :D :D :D :doh: :rotf: Its to change the colors of the internal lite... (Its a cheapie gauge) CW

Eagle, First and foremost, GLAD YOUR OK!!! ;) :wavey: I had a similar issue with the linkage on my 88XJ. It sat for a month or so in the worst of the winter this past year. Pop started it up to move it out of its snow sheath and the throttle stuck!! Smoking both rear tires as soon as it hit the pavement!! He threw it in neutral and popped the hood. It was the bell crank pivot on the side of the intake. Just as you describe. Was 'stiff' for a couple days but daily lubrication proved the cure. Good to know the 20+ YO track lock is still working!!! :bowdown: :clapping: Don, It could probably we retrofitted in a manual tranny. But in a auto there is some other linkages present... The throttle cable exits the firewall and makes a 90degree turn down and is held at the side of the intake and attaches to the bell crank. Then a 3/4 wheel with another cable to the top and another rod join up to the throttle body. In there is another bent rod running up and over the intake down the side of the motor to the tranny. 88sportruck, WELCOME!! Eagle is over in the valley, I'm in Meriden, your in E. Haddam? We have a couple more CT members Green is in Wallingford and another member up in Enfield (IIRC) Together we have the state pretty well represented!! CW

It changes the color of the lite... Not something I really need... :shake: CW

Its in and it works... more pix in my build thread. CW

Put in a VOLT meter "A" Pillar gauge pod. Before: After: This is with the key ON, motor NOT running: This is with the motor running; CW

Put in a VOLT meter "A" Pillar gauge pod. Before: After: This is with the key ON, motor NOT running: This is with the motor running; CW

GUNK and many others make spray on engine cleaner. It works quite well with a warm engine and a hose. just don't directly spray the electrical or the distributor. It may take a couple applications and even a good stiff brush and scrapers. Once clean yes change out the valve cover gasket and check the "O" rings on the oil filter adaptor as well. Any other leaks will also become apparent once your cleaner... CW

Dems New Hampshire trees... ;) ;) ;) Guy behind camera was going for maximum vertical effect!! Works too, it WAS steep, just not that steep!! LOL Hey Jim, I recognise some of them pics... Image Not Found Image Not Found Here is a shot from the other direction.. Image Not Found One of my favorites in new England!! CW

username; cwlongshot password; jeeper no write up, but pics and a lil video. hope it helps.. CW here is another writeup... http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=71895 http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/balljoi ... oint-1.htm http://www.ehow.com/how_5729058_change- ... rokee.html

Its just outside of Massachusetts in Richmond NH. CW

Its a Mr Gasket product, rated at 16#. I got it at my local AutoZone store. But is avalible cheaper at JEGGS and SUMMIT racing. CW

I'll refer back to this post if this happens! Chris, We would be wheeling new hampshire. Sadly, there is not much here in CT unless you have private land permission. I don't rogue wheel. CW

Spacers are fine and there is certainly nothing wrong with them. But do just give up... QUADRATEC is in your state and if there not close enough to drive to, will have an order to your door with in a couple days REG shipping! they are not the cheapest, but not terrible and service is second to none!! http://www.quadratec.com/products/16311_46X_B_PG.htm http://www.quadratec.com/products/16205_002.htm http://www.quadratec.com/products/16114_1021.htm http://www.quadratec.com/products/16090_4151.htm There are MANY MANY other places to order from that will do darn near the same thing... CW

Hey nice idea for a thread!! I have a couple as well... :brows: Eugene, my baby. 1999 TJ 4.0-NV3550-HD231 W/4:1-HI30, 8.8 4:10 -83K ECTED electric rear LS/locker and Aussie up front Suspension: Teraflex S4T But supplemented Currie upper front arms a JKS TB and OME stabilizer JKS 1.25 BL weld on skids for HD M.O.R.E. LCA mounts Rear shock shifter Teraflex gas shocks Extras; Centramatic wheel balancers WARN gas, rear bumper and rocker protection (My own built swing-out) BANKS Torque tube header, HI Flo cat and DYNOMAX Ultra-Flo exhaust TB spacer with 63MM TB and K&N filter Yellow top battery, HI output alternator Delta lites with H4 conversion LED lites all around fronts in CJ position RUBY flairs trimmed and front flat fendered OR Fab cage W dash bar, two top bars and floor tie-ins then I added MORE frame mounts supplemented with 4X4 rock seat harness bar and rear bar Corbeau seats and 4PT harness B&M short shifter in tranny Tera 4:1 W 2WD lo conversion. I rebuilt the 231 Tcase with a wide chain and gears from a Dodge truck SUCKY TWoods DS Mile marker 9500LB winch with dash and remote controls OBA via a CO2 tank Throttle controls on the shifter Cobra CB all controls on mic 35" BFG MT's on 589 alum rims. Image Not Found Image Not Found Image Not Found Then there's the XJ.. 1988 Cherokee 4.0-AW4-231 HI30/44LS 3:55 3.5" lift Rough Country 32" Coopers ORIG a 242 Tcase so its a solid front axle. The wife's LIBBY Image Not Found DD, nothing special sans Goodyear Fortera AT's 1986 CJ-7 Image Not Found This one hasn't really been touched yet... yet! :brows: Its got a newer 258 engine, NEW D300 Tcase, NEW 4 Spd with granny first D30 and D44 axles Unknown ratios Body tub is shot but fenders, hood excellent Frame also appears fine Got a shed full pf parts already... 5 15x10 alum rims with one 33x12.5x15 general AT2 tire (so far) YJ half doors and uppers Bikini top & soft doors W glass slider uppers spare axle shafts, windshield and side glass Spare drive shafts New seats W best top covers New(er) carpets CW

Congratulations!! Yours is a nice clean build, I very much like the 'modern' look and the subtle little upgrades! GOOD JOB!! CW

Paul, Your post confuses me... Tell the guy you want 2 or 3" lifted coils for a comanche OR cherokee... CW

Thanks for the quick comeback and sorry for the hijack.. I have been feeling a vibe after going over a bump since the leaf install a couple years ago. but recently, (since new tires) its more abrupt. I took the tire off the carrier and it was almost gone! just wondered if you experienced the same as our tires are likely close in weight... CW