Pete M

looks good to me. got a rear bumper on it? got pics of your leafs yet?

had an idea to gather up some of the lost-to-time threads. I'm thinking threads like photo threads, "my jeep nik-naks", etc. threads that newcomers would probably like to add to, if they knew it existed. If anyone comes across one that they think should go in the new forum, bump that thread to the top and I'll then move it over.

just set the dvr for the next showing. :D

I prefer used tires. I always seem to find a good deal with some patience.

might be corrosion inside one of the sockets causing a grounding issue.

I would try bleeding the clutch system then.

then that's gear oil inside. :thumbsup: (though technically not all manuals use gear oil. chrysler's latest change in requirements for the ax-15 calls for engine oil: 10w40 I think.) when did you last check the level? when did you last bleed the brake fluid in the clutch line? does it stick in gear all the time, or only with the engine running?

wait a sec... auto or manual?

whatever you do, get one with headrests. :thumbsup: otherwise, with even a mild fender bender you'll be cracking the back glass with your noggin'. :ack:

when that happened to me in my 88, it was low on gear oil.

:rotf:

For XJs, a little differnece. for MJs, very little difference. :thumbsup: nothing that book would cover anyway.

the only difference between a 91 MJ and a 92 MJ is the 92 will have more drool all over it. :yes:

you mean for gear ratios? same as the dana 35. ratios were usually dependent on the engine/trans combo.

patience my good man. contrary to appearances, we don't live in front of our computers. :D is the XJ an auto or a manual trans?

our MJs aren't as susceptible to severe driveshaft angles as XJs, but the sye is still a good upgrade. :thumbsup:

pretty sure he was joking. :yes:

sorry about the delay. :oops: [insert standard "I kept forgetting" response here]

I blew up a Dana 35 on 30" tires and pure street driving (truck was a 2wd DD). you can certainly try, but I would have a plan in motion for replacement. If you're going to invest money into your truck (regearing can cost 500 or more per axle), do it right the first time or you'll be doing it twice. A 97+ XJ 8.25, 95+ explorer 8.8, or MJ/XJ dana 44 would be a good place to put your money when it comes to the rear axle. 35" tire are not to be taken lightly if you need to depend on this vehicle. what are you doing for brakes? it ain't going to stop like it does now once you put massive rubber under it. a double-booster swap should be in your future.

the stock axles are not strong enough to survive very long with such an enormous tire. and if you have a 35 rear, regearing it is a complete waste of money. the 30 front can be upgraded with late model axle shafts (to get the bigger u-joints) and it should last a bit, but there's no guarantee since it can bend into a smile if you're harsh on it.

if you're installing an SYE, then it'll be a custom shaft. Tom Woods driveshafts seem to come highly recommended.

what axles will you be running?

yup :thumbsup:

not all places in the world that can make use of 4wd require high ground clearance. sand comes to mind. so does this thing we call winter. but this particular Jeep can only dream of being a mall crawler. :( it's currently under a car cover in a nondescript chrysler storage building buried among a hundred other special rides. :fs2: but I guess the good news is that it wasn't crushed. :D

use a big C-clamp to hold down the pressure, cut the bolt off with a grinder, and slowly release the leafs. you might need to whack it with a hammer to free up the bolt if the rust is bad. always buy new hardware! grade 8 cap head bolts are available at the hardware store. If you find some 2wd leafs (car-part.com might help ya out), Hell Creek sells what is essentially a new main leaf without the eyes as an AAL that doesn't add lift, but adds support. It comes with the hardware you'll need to put the leafs back together. I run them on my 90. :thumbsup: