Pete M

Could be 3.55 or 4.10. As far as I can tell, 4.56 wasn't an option in 86. Jack up one of the rear tires and put the truck in neutral. Spin the free tire around twice and carefully count the revolutions of the driveshaft. If it goes around three and a half times, it's 3.55. If it goes around just a bit more the four times, it's 4.10. If it's something else, let us know. :D

Yup, those 2 need to be removed or drilled out or something.

Looks like Motion carries them now too. Also, it wasn't hellscreek, it was Rocky Road outfitters. I changed my original post.

That's sweet!! But I found out they don't include the USPS priority mail flat-rate box. $13 to ship this trans mount clear across the country instead of $26 :dunno:

There's only one that I know of and that's through Hell creek suspensions. Any particular reason you need bolt-on? You're not contemplating combining a Dana 35 axle with really big tires are you? :eek:

I remember when autocad 14 came out. :D I was pretty geeked about it. I can only imagine what they have now. :brows:

Good point. I'll swing by HF first. I've been hesitant to use the sawzall. Something in the back of my head tells me that weld material is generally harder than the base metal. I have no idea if that's true or where that came from. Yes? No? I do have plans for a brace (not cause I need it, just cause I already have a 2x6 tube of steel sitting around doing nothing). 8) But that isn't necessary for the Badlands so it's on the long term to-do list.

My thin wheels are actually a smaller diameter than the grinding wheels. :roll: Looks like tomorrow I'll be running to Lowes and see what they have.

I should probably mention that they are aftermarket perches and taller and longer than most. That's the big reason I've been struggling. The grinder just doesn't quite get to all of it. Neither does the circular saw. :headpop: Likely I'll just keep fighting with it until I hurt myself somehow. :roll:

...to have someone move the perches on this 9"? My new-to-me axle is set up for a YJ and I need them moved over. I've become very frustrated with removing the first one and am prepared to pay to have both the removal and re-attachment done by someone else. :mad: Or if anyone has any tips for perch removal?

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That's low. :mad: Although I have contemplated taking some of the gas out of my trucks to put into the van. There's probably a hundred and fifty dollars of gas in their combined tanks! Maybe I'll just hold onto it for when gas reaches $8. :roll:

Because they can be dangerous when they hit tree branches and flop around.

Shift boot? yes. Console? no. I just pop the shift boot and it's plastic trim out of the console and feed it down through the console as I lift the console up. No biggie. :D

If you dye the tennis ball black or buy a black racket (sp?) ball, you won't even notice it.

I bought an aftermarket one and epoxied it on. For better or for worse, it's never coming off. :D

Have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you watch/touch the various components. Especially keep an eye on the upper end of the track bar.

I sleeved my steel whip with vacuum tube to make it look like a military antenna. Does that count? :D

It's absolutely criminal that your avatar pic is so tiny. If you email me the fullsize image, I'll redo it for you. :D petermontie@hotmail.com

I got my antenna, spring and cable from the local hobby/electronics shop. After snapping off 2 fiberglass ones, I finally learned my lesson and added a spring base to my new 102" whip. Shoulda done that from the start. :roll:

I believe the YJ yoke is 1/4" or maybe 1/2" longer than an XJ/MJ yoke. Don't remember for sure, but I know it's not "inches". :D

Yeah, I love bugs. :D Oh wait... but back on topic, the closest I get to VWs is my neighbor owned a VW dune buggy when I was young. It was sweet ride.

That would be Robert Bryce. He no longer owns that MJ, but it was the original inspiration for my truck. Back in the day (like 10 years ago or so), his truck was about the only MJ project online. You might still be able to get a hold of him at: ryeguy@bc4x4.com

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