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    Sounds good, thanks
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    Thanks! Everyone’s input is super helpful
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    Here is the base material prototype for reference. The texture looks and feels as close to the original as any I could find. Literally went through hundreds of test pieces lol. The only difference I think there may be is the ultimate “sheen” or diffusion that these provide. I would recommend that they be installed in sets consisting of the headlight switch bezel, along with left and right dash switch bezels.
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    That would be custom since they didn’t come like that but is doable. If you can, select “custom” if that is what your looking for.
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    That would be a custom option but should be fairy straight forward. Pricing will depend on how many I can produce at once and that is why I started the poll. If you want to select “custom” I’ll keep track of that. One off versions will cost a bit more but are doable. I also plan on making the headlight switch cover since it is the same design as the other two switch panels. That way, if someone wants to update all their interior, you won’t have one switch cover that looks old or out of place.
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    Just started a poll to gauge interest and see what versions everybody wants:
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    Hello all, Just putting the finishing touches on the dash switch trim covers and am looking to see what versions everyone would be most interested in via poll. Just want to get an idea of how many of each to work on first. These are hand made, multi layered switch trim covers for the obsolete and hard to find factory options. Please see images below for examples of the switch layouts. These will be VERY similar to factory though I won’t say identical. Every effort has been made to reproduce the logos and text according to factory. Original models were vector traced and scanned to be as true to the original as possible. The logos will shine through just like factory and light dispersion and color will be very close to the original. Each cover is hand made in multiple layers (just my wife and I working in these) and take some time to produce.
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    Interested in one as well
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    Success! Was able to finally track down a film with the correct texture and transparency. Will be creating the cover and testing shortly.
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    How much what?
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    Welcome to the club! 10 posts will open up the wanted section I believe.
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    Should be good to go
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    mine are beyond repair unfortunately. The actual housing has been destroyed
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    Do you have reverse lights working? I’d love to do an auto to manual swap on mine lol
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    The drive side pattern looks like the pinion is a bit too deep but if you haven’t touched your pinion and your backlash is the same then you should be good to go. As Eagle mentioned, you are reusing gears so getting these back to original spec it really the key vs trying to set to new factory spec
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    Make sure they mask off your tailgate handle bolts or any other bolts you need to access down the road
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    Can you swing by your local salvage yard and grab some? You could also possibly use a threaded rod. The bolt has a specific shoulder to it but I don’t believe it is all that critical
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    Saw these and I know some of you are looking for some: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-OEM-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-84-96-or-Comanche-MJ-86-92-Chrome-Door-Handle-Pair/184201601096?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D0f276226a6c74aaead59a7c73a6d20e2%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D184201601096%26itm%3D184201601096%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aab9de260-65ad-11ea-b95c-74dbd1803ba4|parentrq%3Ad756390b1700aa12f7a9f21fffdd8bd5|iid%3A1
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    I had mine BullitLined. It holds up well but any spray in bedliner will still need good surface prep to stick well and I think they slumped out on mine. Rhino liner is not UV stable so if you get a lot of sun it will start to fade. Heard good things about raptor liner
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    Here is the parts listing from Spicer. Here is the website for reference: http://www.canadawideparts.com/downloads/catalogs/danaspicer_1978-1998models_X510-9.pdf
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    I’ve swapped in a couple of waggy axles as well and there are a few gains to be had and some drawbacks. Actual spindles with locking hubs are nice to have and the larger brakes are a bonus. Wheel adapters are used all the time to adapt jk/jl wheels onto YJ/xj/mj/tj/ZJ. It wouldn’t be my first choice but I have run them in the past with good success. The old Reid racing knuckles for the d44/d30 were a nice setup also and would let you run bigger lug patterns. Obviously this topic has gotten out of hand and the OP just wanted to know what options were available in a YJ. I’d say that it is possible he may find one with a original d44 but most will have a d35. I edited my post to exclude “Canada” to avoid further contention. And I apologize for any offense I may have caused.
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    YJs were built in Canada for a few years then (I believe in 92) they went back to US made. Whatever you want to call them (domestic/import depending on where you live), the fact remains that some YJs that were not in the US had d44s not sure of which ones. I can only speak to the ones I have seen. As for a rodeo/passport d44, use wheel adapters/re-drill to 5 on 4.5/use 6 on 5.5 up front/get a waggy front end/ there are plenty of ways to do this.
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    If no one else has some I found these for you on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-4-0-Engine-Alternator-Bracket-w-most-bolts-1997/383459730464?hash=item5947fb2420:g:PAkAAOSwhQheatNx
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    You could probably use a signal calibrator like one from Dakota digital to use whatever signal the axle can give you.
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    As for the 8.8 swap vs a rodeo/passport d44. It would be good to keep in mind that most all of them (Rodeo/passport d44s) came with 4.10 - 4.88 ratios. If you find the right axle, it will be the same width, have disk brakes, could even have the correct gear ratio along with a limited slip. Perches, shock tabs and wheel adapters are much easier than regearing. Plus, the axle itself will likely be much cheaper. It’s a lot leaner of an axle too while still being plenty strong. I wheeled the snot out of one on my built YJ with a stroker all through Moab and trails in Arkansas and Texas. Never once did the rodeo d44 let me down. And I had better ground clearance and less unsprung weight than any of the 8.8 anchors sitting under other rigs running the same 35’s. Yes, I’m venting a bit... been couped up in the house for almost a week fighting of this stupid sickness. My disdain for the 8.8 is coming out lol
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