Pete M

There's a tag on the diff cover (and unlike the old Jeeps, that tag is usually there and not rusted away). If it has 2 tags, then it's likely a posi diff too.

way stronger than a Dana 35 and way more available in the yards than an MJ/XJ Dana 44 (and the disk brakes and 4.10 gears are just a bonus).

wheel bolt pattern?

Does it match the front?

It'll be exactly the same as if you swapped in a one-piece shaft. Exactly like all late-model Jeeps. :thumbsup:

It's a simple process to pull the cover and use the clip to keep the collar engaged. :thumbsup: No extra anything.

All TJs have low pinon front axles. But for what it's worth, on a 3" lift, a low pinion axle should work just fine. :thumbsup: Look for XJ front axles. Being non-vac is overrated since it's easy to bypass the CAD.

I disagree. I've driven Pat's 87 on 4.10s with IIRC 31s, and for street driving it felt like too much gear. I think 3.73 would have been nicer. It's probably more gear than you're used to, but it's not too much. youd get used to the difference. :thumbsup: Heck, it's not enough gear if the engine is a 2.5L. Plus, 4.10s are way easier to find than 3.73s in a high-pinion Dana 30. :yes:

Find a set of 4.10 axles regardless of the tire size. :D

31s will work better for a DD/weekend warrior. :thumbsup:

Yeah, it'd kill me to see someone drive away in my baby. :( At least you can drive around town in yours. :fs1:

You can update it in stages too. A 4wd front axle will bolt right in without any change to the trans. The 4wd trans and t-case will bolt in without the front axle. Heck, any MJ lift kit will bolt right in to a 2wd MJ. Personally, I would upgrade the rear axle ratio first. :thumbsup: Also, try car-part.com if you haven't yet.

Buy it. Drive it. Enjoy it. Upgrade it later. :D

There are MJs out there that aren't basket cases? :eek:

Everywhere. :D it's easy enough to clean up. But if the engine bay is soaked, it would stand to reason that the rear seal is pretty bad.

If you properly licensed your junk, would the city back off somewhat?

I'd probably show up with a fuel filter in my hand (and 500 in my pocket) and offer to change it for him. Mostly because I'd love to see his reaction when I call his bluff. If the new filter doesn't fix it, I'd offer $400. Could be any number if issues causing the sputtering.

Sprinkle baby powder around. the water will make little trails through it. :thumbsup:

There are some aftermarket versions around. Not sure if you can still get them new though.

Mine looked fine too, but wouldn't keep out water along the entire length. Try the baby powder trick. That's how I found the hood seal issue. :thumbsup:

Probably theft concerns. Technically I'm not even allowed to say where the buildings are. :dunno:

Stock uppers? But back to your question, what is your caster currently set to?

Front axle is a Dana 30. Dana 35 is a rear axle for Jeeps. :thumbsup: Do you have adjustable control arms? Were the arms designed for the 3.5" coils and the pucks added in later?

Save your data somewhere else and then start from scratch. :thumbsup:

Yup, those be the 2 official images. Here are a couple slightly better resolution ones for ya: :thumbsup: