Pete M

I gotta know how he managed that! :eek: Right after my 4wd swap with the ford axles my bumpstops rubbed like crazy when the suspension cycled (long story), but didn't make a sound turning corners. But I've experienced popping noises while turning due to worn swaybar links and worn trackbar ends. I wonder if the bumpstop is actually his issue. :hmm:

Yeah yeah, I know I owe some pictures. Been having difficulties with the rear driveshaft. The new axle has a 1310 U-joint yoke (not the 1330 the old one did) and the old U-joint in the driveshaft has been a real pain. And then, after successfully removing the old joint, I've changed my mind and won't be using that shaft anyways. It's 45" long (for some reason there's very little "in" travel with the old driveshaft now) and I've decided to go with the 44" one that's in the 90 (which is getting a 43" one for the same reason). That has to wait 'til tomorrow due to the 90 not being at the house and it's now dark outside.

I don't believe so. :(

Some waaaay out in left field ideas: -t-case shifter is out of whack and it's actually in 4wd when you think it's in 2wd. -previous owner installed a locker?

I would confirm your gear ratio before getting too involved here. There's a small chance it was changed by a previous owner.

The democrat convention is this week. Repubs are next week.

After 2 weeks of non-stop olympics, my TV needs the next couple off. Good timing I say. :D

3.07 Fixing that would most definitely take priority if it were me. 3.07s bring on the suck. Even 3.55s would feel superior. 4.10s would be better.

OX lockers work sorta like our CADs.

Personally, if the engine runs well and produces good power, I'd leave it alone. Maybe use a thicker oil to boost pressure.

Any MJ/XJ with the AX-15 should have the same mount.

Would it be safe to use if the TB was removed and completely wiped down/dried before reinstallation? I would imagine that'd be fine.

Have you cleaned the throttle body area? Make sure you use a cleaner that says it's safe for throttle bodies. Pure carb cleaner can wreck havoc on the 02 sensor.

The dash is the hardest to swap. The rest is pretty easy. Just be careful when removing the plastic items. They come off in a particular order.

Almost looks to me as if the leafs aren't holding up the load anymore. That's what bumpstops are for. :D

An AX-15 needs an AX-15 mount. Don't worry, it's easy to tell the difference. If it costs an arm, a leg, and a kidney, then you have the wrong one. :D AX-15 mounts are pretty cheap compared to BA-10 mounts (if you can even find one).

Yeah, I had a shop quote me like $1200 to fix the AC in my 88 (as much as I paid for the truck). I bought the parts myself (jcw.com I think) and found a shop offering a deal on installation and the 134 changeover and was cruising down the road for a lot less than the original quote. :D

Cruise was optional on all 88 MJs. And yes, pull the carpets to look for rust. Water has a dozen ways to get under the carpet, but no way to get out.

This probably doesn't apply to either of you, but I wanted to include it for anyone that finds this thread in the future. If the truck stalls when applying the brakes, it could be a vacuum leak in the big vacuum tube running to the brake booster.

96 XJ with auto could also be the 242.

Never say never when it comes to Jeeps. You should know that by now Eagle. :D My 88 dealership brochure shows idiot lights as standard in the Pioneer and has a pic of a disembodied (for lack of a better word) dash with the 3 spoke wheel in front of idiot lights..

An axle I bought years ago had a hockey puck held down inside the coil with a blob of silicone. Simple and effective bumpstop "extension".

Brake lines are done. Shocks are installed. Will take some pics in the morning. Only a few more details in the rear and then I can flip the truck around and start work on the front axle. :D

The last time that happened to me, it was due to the Peugeot blowing a hole right out the passenger side near the rear of the trans. But I had problems with shifting within a couple miles on the freeway and it got progressively worse until I was stuck in 3rd for the last 10 miles. Since you're still driving it... I'm not sure what to make of it. But I would keep looking for a hole. Those dang Peugeots scare me and I seem to always assume the worst. :(

Find me a working one for about 6 grand and we'll see. :D