Pete M

I use picturetrail.com and they will automatically shrink the pics to certain sizes. Otherwise, I suggest getting yourself a photo altering program (Microsoft Paint sucks). I use ACDSee and Irfanview (I can send you the free version of irfanview, send me an email: petermontie@hotmail.com).

No, I live life the "american" way. I charge my subscriptions with my credit card. :D

Same way I send all of them. 1st class with the US postal service. Had to fill out customs forms and everything. I'm sending the next one out Priority Mail with tracking and all the bells and whistles.

Moab is AWESOME!!! Just don't make the same mistake I did and only budget 2 days of wheeling. Next time I go I'll be there for a week. :D

Weather report shows clear sailin' all the way up and back. :D Hopefully next time you guys hear from me I'll be posting pics of my new axles. :jump:

I hosted a couple for ya.

Being slightly to the drivers side might cause a conflict with the gas tank. Don't know for sure since I don't know how much offset the waggy stuff is.

Just a quick question, but is the '79 Waggy t-case a drivers or passenger side drop?

bumpstops, bumpstops, bumpstops...

Look for the ABS pump in the engine compartment. I don't have a pic of that but I bet you can google something up.

I believe that extension cable would be for cruise control.

Could be. But then, that's not exactly the top reason to buy a Rubi front axle. :D

:agree: Weather report says it should lighten up by the time I get moving tomorrow afternoon. The Libby has awd so I'm more worried about traffic jams due to other drivers. We'll see how it goes. Already loaded up the tools, supplies and grabbed some ComancheClub magnets in case I see any MJs. :D

I've always thought speedometers are overrated. :D I use the tach in my 88 to judge speeds. By the way, you can get a shop to adjust the odometer in the new cluster if that's what you're worried about. Legal and everything.

Only in some parts of the country. Ours for example. :rant:

:D

If I remember right, 97+ in everything. Before that, look for ABS on the non-CAD axles. Back to maybe 90 I think. Could be wrong on that one. You can always buy an axle in good shape and then upgrade the shafts/joints later if they turn out to be 260s.

I assume you mean 297? I've heard they are stronger, not sure how much, but every little bit counts when it comes to U-joints. I don't think the 760s ever came stock in an XJ, but they are the same size as the 297s, just stronger.

All strapped down and ready to go. :clapping: My friend Mike has to work tomorrow so it's just me and my dog, hitting the open road in search of adventure, or 4.88 axles, either one is good. :D I had a brilliant idea the other day and offered my trailer to anyone needing something large to be hauled along my route north. I got a couple almosts and then got an email from a guy wanting a CJ-8 body brought up. I was happy to oblige and he's paying me 150 to do it (his offer, not mine). By this time tomorrow (barring any nasty weather) I should be examining my potential upgrades. I sure hope they're in decent condition, but either way I'm getting paid more than I'll be spending in diesel so it's win-a-little or win-a-lot. I also expect to get 25 maybe 26 mpg. :D The Libby gave us up to 27 on the return trip from Florida (with the trailer), but that's in warmer weather with a warm-weather diesel mix and I've got a bit more drag this time.

Probably because a torch would likely cook your paint too. The best cure for a snow/ice covered rig is a heated garage. Wish I had one of those... Snow is probably my favorite medium for 4wheeling. Simply trails become challenging, familiar trails become new and interesting, the snow is easy to clean up, completely stock rigs can enjoy it, etc.

Lets all not forget that the speedometer will be off with tire size changes. Not that there are any sort of bragging rights if these times are indeed accurate. :roll:

Plus it'll give me 2 more inches of travel, one up and one down. :D

Looks like a good size to me. You guys and your inch-itus. :D

Is the cat alright?

I'd get a BFG MT. Good road manners, good offroad manners and it's not a heavy tire. Plus you can get them in a 33x10.5 which would help reduce rolling resistance and wind resistance, as well as fit better in the wheelwell offroad.