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Thanks Eagle! I agree. Its seems I'm going to have to sell these wheels as I would be inviting trouble if I didn't.

I believe the wheels I"m trying to put on there are at 3.25" BS. I was planning on using adapters, as I know I would have to. This would add and inch or so (?)....but how would this effect the steering and driveability I wonder? at to FrankThe Dog's point, I'm going to have a wider track...but is that going to make the MJ unsafe / less stable at speed? Thanks All.

Ok. So I could runs these rims, right?

Thanks. I was just reading what was stamped on the wheel; -19. I suppose since the wheel is an 8", 0 offset would be 4" BS, and 19mm is ~3/4" so I have 3.25" BS on the wheels I am thinking about putting on the MJ. I have about 4.5" lift on the stock rims (not sure what BS these are?). I'm running 31" Toyo all terrains tires. I'd rather not put spacers on there (other than the adapter) if I didn't have to. Thanks!

Hi All, Just bought a set of American racing wheels for my Ford van. Turns out the offset (-19mm) is too much for my van. Great...! luckily I have a 92 MJ with stock wheels, that I like, but have tinkered with the idea of swapping on day... The wheels I would like to put on my MJ are 15x8 with -19mm offset. They have a 5x5.5 bolt pattern, and I know my MJ has a 5x4.5. my question is can I run these new wheels on say 31s or 33s without steering issues? It looks like the stick MJ wheels have a bit of backspacing, but since the new wheels has a bit too...and are meant for a CJ anyway...could they work? I know I have to buy an adapter...and that’s like a 1” spacer... is this sounding like a Bad idea? thanks!

As stated previously, I have replaced every single ujoint except the cardon (sp?) joint for the front DS. it looks/ feels fine though. Man, i would really like to know what people think about the front driveshaft play though...when i removed the front DS, i still got the clunk, so now I'm really leaning towards the front axle. diff...but what could be 'loose' in there while allowing everything else (4 HIGH, turing, etc,) be totally functional? Strange..

Totally, thanks, I tried this this evening as well, with my hand, I'll try it with a pry bar like you mention. I couldn't detect any play. BUT.... I've been trying to understand this: I put a hand on the ujoint (as pictured above) / axle...then another on the front driveshaft and rotate the front driveshaft about 1/4 turn...the axle DOESN"T move. Is this alright? is that too much play in the gears / front differential? Maybe that's where all this crap clunk is coming from? Still need to crack the front differential open guess...but I don't know what to look for and it's my usual driver. Thanks again.

Yeah, it is pretty bad. I thank you for the advise, but i don't think I pulled a plug or anything... I received an email from IronMan 4x4 that told me the torque spec was about 40 ft-lbs. Tonight I loosened the motor mounts ( they were tight) and re torqued to proper torque. Haven't driven it yet. I also went through and torqued the caliper to knuckle bolts; they were really close though. Also went over the LCA and UCA bolts. The LCA bolts were kinda loose-r, but I don't have a torque wrench that goes to 130 ft-lbs per recommendation. just cranked the sh*t outta it. The UCA were tight. Still need to drive her, but running outta ideas. Thanks

How should I do this...? Take off the wheel and hub / bearing assembly? You aren't talking about the axle tubes / housing, right? Thanks.

Hmm, good point. I'm 95% sure they are but I'll check tonight. What's the torque spec on them,...?

Darn, well, I feel your vibration pain...I would think the MFG would at least mention that the vibrations can increase with the installation of their mounts. Like you said, when my front driveshaft is out, I still hear the clunk....maybe it's the front differential. I can't get to it this next week, but soon enough... Could it be the front wheel bearings? I jack up the truck and spin the wheels...they seem fine with no binding. COuld it be the front AXLE somehow? I mean clunking up and down....? I was noticing yesterday that the clunk gets noticeably BETTER (kinda goes away I think...) when I apply the brakes...so maybe something is in torsion (kinda rotating forward / deadened) by the braking...? IDK...just another data point. Thanks for all the help...I'll keep trying.

Hmmm...well hopefully when I get back in there to loosen the bolts up a bit, that will reduce the vibes. They are crazy...like being in a paint shaker... My MM are Clevite Rubber, so they shouldn't do this I imagine. Just contacted Ironman 4x4...no response yet.

Cool, Thanks. I'll try this. Is there a 'torque spec' for the bushing bolt? I cranked it on there by hand...prolly too tight like you are suggesting. Thanks.

A little update; installed new tranny mount, no change in clunking / rattling noise. Old mount had little cracks in it, but not bad. New mount didn’t line up worth a crap, so had to drill / choose my own adventure in the cross member. I hate that. installed new motor mounts from Ironman 4x4. These set me back $130...I was expecting good results. Finally slammed them in last night, drove around and almost vibrated my fillings out of my teeth. Man, that’s crazy vibes. I did go from cracked rubber mounts to poly, but how bad is it supposed to be? I mean I can feel every revolution of the engine..?!! I let the clutch out and it feels like a shuttle launch in my cab...:/ I'm stuck again because the clunk is still there...maybe hub / bearing / axle related? Sheesh.

Yeah, I'm starting to think it is diff/gear/front axle related. I probably changed the front diff fluid 20,000 miles ago. I don't think it is the exhuast, but I'll check it out anyway. How much front driveshaft play is allowable? There is only rotational play, nothing vertical, etc. My buddy thinks the front axle could be bound up within the differential gear...is that possible? It's sounding more like I need to pop off the diff cover and check it out...but what should I look for? The gears have a little backlash / play in them, right? But it sure seems like more than they should... Thanks again...!