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That should be Schoeffler. Mine were F.(l).A.G. take out the 'L'. Big name in Euro bearings.
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I did a quick check on Rock Auto. Sine your axle is a 91+ the rotors would be 91-99 or 2000-01 or + for TJ rotors. The hubs would be 91-99 and 2000 +. The rotors would match the hubs. If wanting to do WJ big brakes latter, then get 2000-01 XJ rotors and hubs. Ditto on SKF and Timkens. I did have an SKF go bad recently. The tire was puckering. The Schreodinger on the other side was OK. I did replace it recently. Sort of shot gun replacing parts for a popping sounds. Turned out to be the Transfer case.
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Thanks for the link to the WJ Swaybar swap. I would add to the WJ Big Brake swap, that you need the WJ lower ball joint. Also, the WJ hub bearing is real close to the 2000 XJ. Just 5 on 5. He did use Tnt or is it Artec OTK swaybar mounts. I have them on one of my builds. I use Ironman's on another. The one aspect is the JKS adjustable links. It answers a question I had.
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I also used Polyurethane bushings. I think they help.
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Front or rear? I have driven without sway bars attached on some WV roads. I didn't even notice that the front was not attached on one side. I still recommend that you have at least the front sway bar functional. I'd also say that they be balanced front to rear. I did but some adjustable RS9000 shocks on the rear. Still, a stock front and rear sway bar on the XJ. Seems more balanced, than before.
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Sway bar end link too close to coil spring
75sv1 replied to Duncan Moody's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
LIFT......LCAs......UCAs Stock....15.75"....15.00" 2"........15.92"....14.88" 3"........16.09"....14.92" 4"........16.33"....15.03" 4.5".....16.47"....15.11" 5"........16.62"....15.21" 6"........16.97"....15.44" 7"........17.36"....15.74" 8"........17.81"....16.09" 9"........18.30"....16.50" 10"......18.82"....16.96" See if this helps. Should be able to measure with a tape measure from bolt center to bolt center. -
Sway bar end link too close to coil spring
75sv1 replied to Duncan Moody's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
In the second set of photos, even though upside down. The swaybar links look installed correctly. They should have a bend in them or be angled. I would try to remove the extended brackets and get the length of swaybar links for the height of your lift. Also, I'm trying to see the lower control arm. -
Leaf spring shackles flipping forward
75sv1 replied to CO MJ's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Ironman and Stinky Fab makes the relocation brackets for XJs. I think they made them for MJs. IRO does say to use Boomerang shackles for their 3.5 lift springs, instead of relocation brackets. I do use them on my 2" lift. I doubt they would work here. Still worth a look. I did install a set of 3.5 OME rear Leafs. They are a bit short. I did use some IRO Boomerang shackles to compensate. It was at the +1 length though. I am having Ironman's Front and Rear 4-link installed. So, I wasn't looking for 'perfection', or even road use set up. Also, it took me about 3-4 years for a set of Rough Country 4.5 leaf springs to settle from a 6-7 lift down to the 4.5. It seems to be holding at 4.5 for the past 3 years or so. -
Sway bar end link too close to coil spring
75sv1 replied to Duncan Moody's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
The setup looks bad from the photos. I would agree with the above post. Looks like the setup tries to use extension blocks instead of extended links. Or extended link brackets. Sort of what is used in OTK setups. The other thing I might be seeing, is that one of the links if 180 turned around. So, instead of putting the swaybar end towards the frame, its towards the spring. A bit hard to tell from the photo. -
Leaf spring shackles flipping forward
75sv1 replied to CO MJ's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I'd wonder about a shackle relocation bracket. Not sure of drilling the present brackets some amount farther forward. -
I was warned by Dirk at DPG Offroad about an aftermarket clutch fan and a 2 or 3 row radiator. Yes, that 1/2 inch or so makes a difference. Yes, Deth Wobble and stock motor mounts did not help the situation. I am running electric fans now.
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Belt squeak - harmonic balancer?
75sv1 replied to CO MJ's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Harmonic balancers are about $50 to $70. Replacing main bearings, well a lot more. Then there's replacing the crankshaft. Also, look at the backside on the harmonic balancer. Was in one thread were the guy's front looked good. He latter said the rear elastomer was real bad. Yes, I've had one go bad. I added it parts to replace on 'new' used vehicles. -
I have a bunch of Poison Ivy in WV growing on the Old Farm House. I do come into contact with it. I have not tried to kill it yet. As for treatment on the skin, I use Technu from the drug store. If you rub it on and let it sit for 5-15 minutes them wash off. It seems to minimize or even eliminate the rash. I do try and wash first, then apply and wash off.
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I couldn't find the KIA and Chevy truck tire accident out in CA, this morning. Dukes of Hazard would be jealous.
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I was planning to do this. I do have an OME 'upgrade' swaybar for the WJ. It is actually, less diameter than the factory WJ swaybar. I started to install it, but the Bad Dad Fab hidden bumper needed holes drilled etc. Didn't want to tackle that. The BDF bumper 'cradle' is a bit of a process to take off. I do remember a swap write up for this. There should be an extra thread hole in front of the swaybar bracket. So, you move it forward to that hole. I was looking at the swap to gain some clearance between the stock XJ sawybar and the frame rails. I do have frame stiffeners on, and then the BDF stuff. Presently, I use the HD 28mm XJ swaybar. The link posted by ghetdjc looks to be a good price. I also have polyurathane bushing for the swaybar brackets and the links. On my 2000 XJ, I do run the stock rear swaybar. It seemed a bit 'loose' in the rear. I replaced the white box shock with RS9000 adjustable at the middle adjustment. I like it there. It seems neutral.
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Wall Art, Wall Art! We ain't talking no 'Wall Art'. LS Swap, clear coat, 4L60E trans. Yah, man. We Jeepin, now.
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Master MJ/XJ Junkyard list
75sv1 replied to WranglerMangler's topic in MJ Tech: DIY Projects and Write-Ups
The WJ steering link is 5 inches longer. Also, its ends have stress raisers on them. I went with Ruff Stuff's 1-tom GM cross over kit. -
Another option is the ones that attach to the drip rails. I have a set of them. I have not used them yet. The stock ones on my '98 XJ have collapsed from about 5 sheets of drywall. The next time I did put foam underneath.
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I towed some Saab Sonnets a few times. '98 XJ with auto. Even in the PA mountains. No real issues in OD. Also, 31's on 4:10 pulled a lot better than a stock setup in WV. That was not towing though.
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That is unless you get run over by a Tank. Some years back on one of the Mecedes boards, people posted stories and pictures of MB's in wrecks. One of the stories was one that was run over by a tank in Europe. The Tank guys thought they had swished the MB guy. Then they heard someone saying to get them out.
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MB used the drum in the rear disc for the W123 chassis. I have a 240D. Those look up that real well. My Ford Contor SVT has external. I remember it working OK. Also, the Ford 8.8 is about 3/4 shorter per side than a D35 or 8-1/4. I have used spacers. On my 4.5 on 5, I did and some spacers turned down to say 1" width. Then use longer studs. The use of the Yukon 8.8 axle upgrade should widen the Ford 8.8 1" per side.
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Retaining 5 on 5 pattern with WJ brake swap
75sv1 replied to Billabob's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
OKK, I have run the 5 on 5 for 3 years or more. The trips are through WV. I ran Rusty's OTK trackbar. On my '00 XJ, I run Sticky Fabs. Both have Ruff Stuff's Cross over steering. You do the WJ for the Big Brakes. Your glad you did it for the cross over steering. I do weld on the bearing spacer. And Yes, do use WJ lower ball joints. Also, use 1/4 spacers for the caliper brackets. I do have a set of WJ knuckles, that I made a sleeved 1/4 caliper bracket spacer. I also drilled and tapped for adjustable steering stops. I use Ironman OTK brackets for the swaybar links. There is one build on NAXJA that had extensions welded up from 'C' stiffeners. Looked real good. -
Retaining 5 on 5 pattern with WJ brake swap
75sv1 replied to Billabob's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I have done the WJ hub bearings too. I did have a Ford 8.8 on that setup too. I did use spacers for the rear. I did transfer those axles to another XJ I have a build going on. I do plan to 'upgrade' the Ford 8.8 to 5 on 5. I do have a set of Yukon Axles for the Ford 8.8. They come drilled with 5 on 4.5 and 5 on 5. I did try or start to adapt the WJ rear brake shields. Its a plan. I also will go with a Dana 44 upfront at some point. Seems like a good match with the Ford 8.8. Also, looking to 'upgrade' again to a 13" rotor on the front and caliper to match. I think2 I saw someone already did this on NAXJA.
