Pete M

Then the trans is a Peugeot BA-10 and you'll need to fashion a square drive to remove the plugs. Most guys take an old 3/8" ratchet extension and grind it down to fit snug. If I remember right they are both on the passenger side of the trans. It's been a while since I've had one so hopefully someone else will chime in. And from now on, always, always, always, make sure you can remove the fill plug before you remove the drain plug. Just in case you have difficulties with the fill plug. :cheers:

As many leaks as our MJs get, I don't advise putting anything under the carpet that might hold water. In fact, I recommend pulling up the carpet and removing the stock stuff that's underneath. With any luck it's not already a big stinky sponge. :(

What year is yours?

You could try fabbing up a metal shield out of thin metal. That's all a muffler shield is. Just something to block/reflect the direct heat radiating out.

Maybe the other horn wire is touching metal?

But not everyone that manages to find a particular forum and then manages to figure out how to post a question is savvy enough to figure out or run an effective search. Just because it's easy for some of us doesn't mean that other less computer-savvy owners can successfully run a search (especially since we Jeepers tend to use all sorts of slang: transmission, trans, tranny, stick, gearbox, etc). I would rather answer a thousand questions about what type of oil to use in a 4.0 than to have a single person go away with a bad impression of the forum. Not to mention that many similar looking problems have subtle differences that the poster may not understand. That's not to say that I don't have a few canned responses (like for how to post pictures) or that I won't run a quick search myself to help them out. I just don't understand the intolerance for repeat posts. I guess I just prefer to strive for better customer service and help each member individually. :dunno:

Yeah, the stuff I got was made of heat resistant fabric/glass/whatever. Definitely not foil.

PDC stands for Power Distribution Center or something like that. It's a fancy term for "fuse box". :D Your TJ has one, but your 87 MJ will have a separate fuse box and a relay spot.

I thought about that once. Even went ahead and purchased some. But then decided against it since the truck was mostly for offroading and I wasn't sure what happens when the wrap gets all wet and muddy. :(

If I remember right (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the auto trans is a bit longer than the stick and hence the D-shaft would be a bit shorter than the stick one. Might be the perfect length for you. Anyone know the measurement differences off the top of their head?

Take a couple pictures for us and check for any stamped numbers on it.

I don't know any details beyond what I can see, but the muffler isn't marked with a brand name so I don't know if it's a kit or custom. I'm thinking it's a kit since the pipe seems to be rust-resistant. The pipe is made in sections and welded together (poorly). I hope it sounds good, but the truck previously had an old super-cheap muffler barely hanging on so it's got to be better than before. :D

At the very least, you need to change the U-joints in the shaft. Old joints don't like changes in their operating angles and that can lead to vibrations. Another point is that it's easier to shorten a D-shaft than lengthen one, so I would seek out a longer one (any 2wd MJ one works) and cut it to size. Do you have an auto or manual trans?

Other than the extra IMG tags, you seem to have it. :D

Find some used LTBs, buy the brackets, and then save the rest for college. :D

That's why I'm asking. car-part.com shows a split between 96 and older and 97 and newer for non-ABS axle shafts. I always thought 95 or 96 was the starting year. :(

What year was it that Jeep started putting the bigger joints into every one?

I'm pleased with my newest MJ, 31s on a 0" lift. :D I did swap in axles with better gears though. (3.55 from the crappy 3.07s)

I already had something in that location so I put mine a little lower. :D

Yup, and you get a radiator cap to boot! :D What year is the MJ you're using?

Yeah, probably something like that. But a guy can dream can't he? :D While we're dreaming, how about an AtlasII 4-speed? That's a lot of gears! :driving:

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Yeah, it's like buying half a lift kit.

It's real easy once you get the hang of it. First you need to host them at another site like Comanche Club Image Hosting. Follow their instructions to upload your pics and then get the picture's internet address. (I usually right-click on the image and select "properties, then copy the address that's listed in there, but the websites might have a different way of doing it.) Then copy that addy and come back to the forums. You can add them into your post by pasting the address, then highlight it, then click on the IMG tag. Then the picture should appear in your post. :-)