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Slight Wobble After Lift
dasbulliwagen replied to Cmbechtold's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
If you have not had an alignment after that much lift your toe setting is going to be way off and your caster angle will have changed. I'm sure your old u joints are feeling the pain as well. They don't like changing angles after being in one spot for a long time either. Change your u joints and DO an alignment. Your steering wheel probably isn't centered anymore and your front tires will start wearing badly. This is a must do. -
Slight Wobble After Lift
dasbulliwagen replied to Cmbechtold's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I agree with the alignment. But with that also check caster angle. If there is too little it will make a wobble more likely to happen. Spec is 6.5-7.5 degrees positive. The adjustment will be at the rear of the lower control arms. Good luck. -
Need A Little Xj Help From The Mj People
dasbulliwagen replied to ajohnson928's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
On the 2.5 the idle up switch only turns on at high pressure like when the wheel is held at lock. This makes sure the engine won't stall. -
Need Help With My 89 I Just Picked Up.
dasbulliwagen replied to suds1485's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Compression and leakdown test? -
Theres nothing wrong with the 2.5 either. But I agree, a 4.0 swap is best if you intent on doing a swap. If your 2.5 is still OK, try going here for some upgrades. www.4bangerjp.com
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Changing Oil After Cylinder Head Swap.
dasbulliwagen replied to onlyinajeep726's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Ive had the steam out the cat happen to me as well, just burning off whats left. It scares you the first time you see it though thinking you still have a problem. -
Dakota Taillights
dasbulliwagen replied to FIRECOMANCHE11's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Even after reading that writeup, I still don't understand how he made dakota lights fit a comanche without cutting the hole out bigger. -
Un-Doing A Xj Soa Swap. Need Some Help.
dasbulliwagen replied to 8valvehero's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
If youre looking for a daily driver, and not off roading it, the Dana 35 will be fine. They have lived under my truck for over 300,000 miles with no issue, but also no offroad. If the gearing in that axle will work for you, it might be just what you need to make for an easy swap. -
Need Help With My 89 I Just Picked Up.
dasbulliwagen replied to suds1485's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
You might try to jump the fuel pump ballast resistor too. It should be at the top of the left front inner fender, al little white ceramic thing with two wires. jump them to take that out of the equation. -
^^^ I agree with that as well. I started out with a 4 speed and 3 :55's, switched to 4 :10's. That was with 235's. It ran great with the 4 :10's, though I wish I had a little more, and your 4 :56's would be about perfect, especially now that I added JK take-off wheels and tires at 32". But still, even with 235's I wish I had more. I think youll be dissappointed in your power if you go to higher gears. And if you go to 3 :55, your fifth gear will be all but useless as you won't have enough power from the 2.5 to make use of it at those speeds.
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I did one on a 258 I had in a Grand Waggy. You don't need to worry about the distributor at all assuming the drive isn't broken. If it is OK just bolt the new pump on and as was said crank it for a little while with the coil unplugged to build pressure then you'll be fine. You should confirm the pressure issue and fix the leaks though no matter what.
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Stupid U Bolt Question
dasbulliwagen replied to Jacob Ochs's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I never thought about it till now but when I swapped to a 4 :10 rear end I ordered new ones from Crown. They were smaller than the original bolts. I'm guessing now after reading this that they were XJ bolts. Does anyone think that will be an issue? I'm guessing probably not since they've been on there for several years now. Just made me wonder about it. -
Just remember, to install these doors, the striker plate needs modifying as well.
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Help With Seat Dilemma
dasbulliwagen replied to Jeep Driver's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I like the S2000 seats. It would be worth some fan time for me in order to keep from having to pay for custom reupholstering. -
Slave Cylinder Shaft Length
dasbulliwagen replied to brothernature's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
When I did mine recently, the new slave shaft was too short compared to the old one. The old one had a plastic cone shaped tip pressed on it to complete the proper length for the slave shaft. I removed the plastic cone from the old one and installed it on the new one and all is good. Your previous owner probably lost his or it broke so he welded on an extra length to make up the difference. it won't fully disengage without it. -
Does anyone know what gear ratios were commonly found in these axles? Would be good to know if looking for an already geared junkyard upgrade.
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Did you say the other guys insurance is sending you to a doctor. I think thats another no no. The insurance co doc has the ins co to work for, not you. Get your own doctor and your own med opinions independant of the ins co. Thats the only way you will get a real answer about your health.
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This info is from Chrysler. I can get a full build sheet as well. Build Date: November 6, 1991 Vehicle Sale Information Selling Dealer: 24237 - AUTONATION CHRYSLER JEEP WEST Sales Type: 1 - DIRECT RETAIL City: GOLDEN State/Province: CO Country: USA Telephone: (303)278-0101
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When I did the waggy clip on my 87 2.5, I added dual horns. I didnt know that the truck was already wired for two horns with the other horn connector just not plugged up, till after I wired 2 horns to the original horn spot. They are wired originally to have one on each side of the radiator. I think the original single horn was on the driver side and the second horn on the pass side. If you look over there for the wire you should find it. I agree too, to make sure you don't have a wiring issue before replacing the horn. As was said, have a buddy press the horn button, while you have a test light to ground checking for power at the connector. If thats good, replace the horn, if not, then.....
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Power Steering Pump Pulley Removal ?
dasbulliwagen replied to Jeep Driver's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
It is pressed on and there are special removal and installation tools you need to do it. The bigger parts stores will loan them. Doesn't take long to do. -
33S Or 35S? Your Input Appreciated.
dasbulliwagen replied to mountainman's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I vote 33's. Just because its mostly a driver. 4 :56 or 4 :88 would be better with 35's -
Performance Ignition Upgrade
dasbulliwagen replied to IROLLON22s's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
It has been the general consensus in the past that the Jeeps ignition system is already a high output system and there is little to nothing to be gained by upgrading to hotter parts. As long as all stock parts in the sytem are good, there will be almost no gain by upgrading. At least not enough gain to consider paying what that new system will cost. -
Every time I do this, I end up needing something that I just got rid of. Never fails. Makes it hard to get rid of stuff. I have a bunch of JK stuff now, (and I don't jave a JK) I have been thinking about selling some, but I know as soon as I do, Ill need something or know someone that does. Ive given some to my sister in law who has one, but she really doesnt need any of it. Ive used a few things on my truck, shocks, wheels, which is probably why I'm hesitant to get rid of any, as I know some of it is usefull even for us MJ people.
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I bought a complete running used 2.5 from someone doing a v8 swap for $100.00 Keep an eye on the classifieds here and in other Jeep sites and one should pop up pretty quickly. If you have ay local 4x4 websites you could look there too. I'm not sure where you are, but I know the local one to me is www.nc4x4.com, of in the Great lakes region there is www.greatlakes4x4.com A search for a site in your local area should turn something up. Good luck.
