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I'm not sure if the expanding foam I used absorbs water or not, but it sure as heck made a dam that kept water in. :( My bed sides rotted even faster than before.

I believe 88 would have an internal slave.

Yes, pretty much. Also, don't hold you breath for the photo of that truck. I won't lay eyes on my home 'puter 'til the 6th. :(

Unless you go to 4.88s, I wouldn't worry all that much about the ratio affecting your fuel economy. :thumbsup: Higher engine rpm does NOT directly equate to more gas being used, since the injectors will likely be pumping in less fuel per stroke because it's easier to maintain speed. The best gas mileage comes from small tires with non-aggressive tread. Anything you do after that will only hurt. Maybe not much, but generally it's hard to beat stock. Also, if you have one, please don't spend any money on a Dana 35. Invest your money into something that will last.

The 06 CRD at my house has an engine heater. Never had an issue in the cold (I think about 10* is the coldest it's seen so far). They have a different maintenance schedule and you need to adhere to it. Different filters, different oils, different time intervals. And it makes different noises and vibrations than a gas powered rig. We love it and we've put about 80k miles on it. There were some teething issues in 05, but they should all have been in for warranty work to fix all that by now (egr and TQ problems mostly). lostkjs.com has some good info for your reading pleasure. http://www.lostkjs.com/forum/phpBB2/vie ... 3f95a28941 Most of all I love pulling up next to the big rigs at the freeway fuel stations. :D I get all sorts of weird looks. Occasionally an attendant will run out to warn me I'm putting diesel into my Jeep. :clapping:

In my humble opinion, bushwackers + 31s = goofy. They are a huge flare. I'd show you a picture of an MJ with that combo, but I'm not at my computer at the moment. :(

WJ LCAs and fuggetaboutit. :D 31s on Jeep rims are much easier to accommodate than 31s on aftermarket rims when dealing with small lifts.

Yes, the angles should be just fine. :thumbsup: Take the opportunity to install new U-joints in the rear shaft.

Yes, the angles should be just fine. :thumbsup: Take the opportunity to install new U-joints in the rear shaft.

I have the 4.0 engine with an auto trans, I think is the AW4 it has overdrive. what do you think about this problem? thanks! A 4.0L/stick/shortbed MJ will have a rear shaft about one inch longer than yours and would make a great fix. :thumbsup:

I have the 4.0 engine with an auto trans, I think is the AW4 it has overdrive. what do you think about this problem? thanks! A 4.0L/stick/shortbed MJ will have a rear shaft about one inch longer than yours and would make a great fix. :thumbsup:

And Pull-a-part north has 17 cherokees and is also on the way to Newnan. :yes:

And Pull-a-part north has 17 cherokees and is also on the way to Newnan. :yes:

If you want to see JB's MJ, you'll need to go to it. I guess we have a place to meet then. :yes: By the way, Pull-a-part South shows 22 XJs in stock. :eek: And it's about a half hour from Pull-a-part east (the one in Lithonia by me). :yes: And both are sorta on the way to Newnan. :thumbsup:

If you want to see JB's MJ, you'll need to go to it. I guess we have a place to meet then. :yes: By the way, Pull-a-part South shows 22 XJs in stock. :eek: And it's about a half hour from Pull-a-part east (the one in Lithonia by me). :yes: And both are sorta on the way to Newnan. :thumbsup:

Which engine/trans do you have GaruMJ?

Which engine/trans do you have GaruMJ?

31x10.5 fit great on a 7 inch rim. Heck, you can pick any Jeep rim you want (with the 5on4.5 pattern) and paint them black. I would go with some Canyons personally. :D In fact, I just may do that this spring.

31x10.5 fit great on a 7 inch rim. Heck, you can pick any Jeep rim you want (with the 5on4.5 pattern) and paint them black. I would go with some Canyons personally. :D In fact, I just may do that this spring.

off the top of my head, I think it's around 30 psi.

off the top of my head, I think it's around 30 psi.

Early Broncos are low-pinion either way I believe.

Early Broncos are low-pinion either way I believe.

Don't forget to add new U-joints to your rear driveshaft. Old ones don't like drastic changes in their operating angles and can cause vibrations.

Don't forget to add new U-joints to your rear driveshaft. Old ones don't like drastic changes in their operating angles and can cause vibrations.