Pete M

what's a chevy 63?

strong chain works fine for SLOW extractions, like if you simply get highcentered on a mound of dirt. a good strap is still better. and never ever get a running start with chain.

tow hook brackets can be purchased for the front. :thumbsup: remember that the more stuck you get, the more you risk damage trying to get it back out.

1-solid and strong extraction points front and rear. 2-rear locker. 3-rocker guards (you're even closer to the ground than stock 4wds)

I sure hope it's not one of those too-good-to-be-true things. like if they did all that work and found a cracked block or something awful. Here's hopin' it's all good. :cheers:

neat :D

I call it my driveway. :D

it's the bushing in the track bar (on the axle end). :thumbsup:

I do believe he's out of town for a few days. can't remember which days they were, but I bet that's why he hasn't replied yet. :thumbsup:

I love junkyards. :D

I wouldn't plan on using the axles from a 4.0/stick. they will have 3.07s. your current rear should have 3.55s, so you can keep that and grab a front from a 4.0/auto XJ from the junkyard. easy. :D to swap to a 4.0 you will need to change pretty much everything, harness and all. a good running donor is the way to go.

pucks + shackles + 31s = :D

I would use this as an opportunity to upgrade the ratios. 3.55s are VERY common in XJs and so if you can get a 44 with 3.55s, it's a snap to swap out the front axle as well. you'll be happier with the 3.55s. I promise. :thumbsup:

have you tried cleaning out the throttle body area yet (including the idle controller) with a toothbrush and TB cleaner?

v8s are notoriously difficult to keep cool in MJ/XJs. we have a relatively small radiator size. It's not a deal killer in and of itself (v8 swaps have been done), but something to keep in mind while you're planning. :thumbsup:

do you want your old account back?

unfortunately they sit pretty much where the guys left them so many months ago. :( the 90 stll needs wiring done, the 88 needs little things all over (especially that special and expensive new track bar bolt that I lost around here somehow :fs1: ). I'm going to be in and out of Georgia for the next month, but once I'm back in michigan I'm going to get one of them running enough to go wheeling.

if left to my own devices... :yes: but neohic was kind enough to weld in something a bit stiffer than duct tape. :bowdown:

WJ arms: same length as MJ arms, just needs the steel bushings trimmed a bit While I was there I nipped a bit of the arms and off the axle for maximum articulation.

no paint scuffs here :dunno:

front is IFS so that won't do you much good. but the rear 44 is a great match to the grand wagoneer front axle. :thumbsup: same width and bolt pattern. you'll need to get the grand waggy axle regeared though.

I seem to remember that you might need to have your flywheel rebalanced depending on which you go with. and the peugeot won't bolt to a 2.8/2.5. :thumbsup:

even better. I found a video. :D

the gauges usually die because of a broken solder connection on the back of the cluster. very common problem. had to fix that on my 97. I'll see if I can find the link that helped me.

bummer. too big to put in my sig. :rotf: