Pete M

A few years back I purchased insanely expensive GL-3 rated gear oil from the Dodge dealership (Daks had the AX-15 too). :(

yeah, because they didn't want to pay to make the special stuff anymore. motor oil doesn't have the bad stuff in it. :thumbsup:

should be ~42" center to center

Did you just cut off the top, or the whole thing?! i didn't have to cut much, as there wasn't much left of it. :(

any GL-5 rated gear oil. :thumbsup:

the AX-5 bolts to the 2.5/2.8/2.1L engines. The AX-15 bolts to the 4.0L.

If it came from a 2.8L, then it'll be an AX-5, the baby brother to the AX-15. :thumbsup: Neither the AX-15 or the BA-10 can be bolted to the 2.8L.

doubtful. The uniframe is pretty darn strong in the cab area with or without it. :thumbsup:

then the plot thickens. since the AX-5 still has a GL-5 requirement. :dunno: Maybe it's the exact composition of the synchros that's important.

:agree: does your camera have a "macro" setting? it should. It tells the camera that you're snapping closeups and so the camera will change its focus point. :thumbsup:

I cut what was left of mine out and the floor will just be flat when I'm done.

even if you planned to re-gear it, it's a decent price for a complete axle in good shape. :thumbsup:

thanks guys. I knew I could count on you to fill in the details. :D

yes, but only if you have 2wd, or if you can find a matching front axle. 3.73s were kinda rare in a high-pinion Dana 30. :( They were fairly common in low-pinion Dana 30s under ZJ Grand Cherokees. Make sure the calipers are there. the core on them charge is insane.

:rotf:

how are you going to get it? you're not even going to be there. :nanner: :rotf: I got it in a trade for I'd guess about 150 in worth, but I don't really care if I get that back if it means having enough gas money to get to Wisconsin. That's the primary goal here. If you guys know of anyone in need of her, let me know. :thumbsup: She needs nothing and isn't a rust pile. by the way, I've got a lead on a pair of tires for the Dakota for pretty darn cheap. :D still waiting on a reply from the guy though. I'm a bit worried about how much tread is left on them.

technically, only the AX-15 has the GL-3 requirement. the rest of the Jeep trannys can take plain ol' GL-5. But a quality gear oil is still a good choice. :thumbsup:

plain ol' 3.55

Don't worry 'bout l'il ol' me. :D It's extra anyways. The axle is a 98 and like a lot of my stuff, I have it cause it's cool. :D I can stand to part with it. I should probably pull the aw4 off the half-a-jeep too. No real need for that beyond it making it easier to balance the engine.

sounds like it's "lawyer time". :yes: I'm a bit closer to making it. Got a couple new potential plans. One involving driving my Dakota back up to Michigan and then on to wisconsin. :D If it wasn't for the fact that my Dakota needs a pair of tires, it'd be cheaper than flying/driving the van. still working on money. I'm thinking I'll need to put my 8.25 up for quick sale. :( Guess I didn't really need it right now anyway.

dunno. there's always been a max size. :dunno:

Yup, that's a peugeot. be gentle with the shifts and keep it topped off with oil and it should last a while longer. :thumbsup: But read up on the AX-15 swap so you'll be prepared. :D

got a link to the kit?

did you see the wiper arm bushing write up in the DIY forum?

My old 2wd peugeot had a nasty habit of slowly leaking trans fluid out the rear and when the fluid level got low, it threw all sorts of hissy-fits. :(