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Does anyone know of a good source for the older Dana 30 model front outer axle shafts? Of course the ones I bought were for the newer 30/44 model which take a larger U joint cap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was able to manipulate the build sheet so it is legible.

Do any of you know what the information on the build sheet means (like tranny: BF)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My plan was to put it in the registry once I know exactly what I had based on the information from the vin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sad thing is I have the original build sheet. It's just not legible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Frustrating to say the least Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There it is. I verified the number is correct, matching it to the vin tag on the dash, door, the warranty card in the glovebox and the old title.

So...I tried to decode my vin to register it, but that's when the frustration began. All the online Jeep vin decoders I have tried tell me my Comanche is a 2018 Grand Cherokee. So I calked the local dealer and they gave me 3 options of what it was, but none were a Comanche! Any suggestions?

Good to know! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes very much so. Thank you very much Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not there either Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

OK I must be an idiot. I don't see anywhere where it says signature. This is what I see when I go into account settings

Once I figure out how, I will.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well yesterday was a success!! After breaking 8 more drill bits off, I was able to get the broken bolts drilled out. Since I couldn't press the spindle shaft out of the hub with a 20 ton press. I decided to just replace both of the hub assemblies, spindle shafts and outer u-joints. Ordered OEM spicer shafts, hubs with Timken bearings. Hubs arrive today. Shafts arrive Monday. So she will be back on the road Monday Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep... tomorrow's a new day!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys you were all correct... Actually have both outer U joints making noise. Thanks for your help!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well yesterday went sideways fast...... I started to replace both front axle outer u joints, the torsion bar mounts and the stabilizer shock. I soaked the bolts with some penetrating oil, let them set for a bit, then begun the disassembly. 1) Three out of the four bolts for the torsion bar broke off in the frame and I broke off 2 dill bits off and decided to work on it today. 2) I couldn't get the axle shaft out of the hub so I tried to press it out and screwed up the threads spindle 3) Nobody has the outer axle shaft or a die to recut the threads for pickup near me So, armed with my new Carbide bits and a little more knowledge and hopefully more patients, I am heading over to try my lu CB k today drilling out the bolts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Same here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome!!! I thought my 88 was clean, yours looks really straight and clean. I'm glad that you've decided to restore it. That's what I'm doing with mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Off Roader.... uhg Siri hates me....lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have always been a fan of the MJ. I f they weren't so rare, I throw some Dana 44s, lift, 35s, etc... and make an awesome off raider. I t's worth more to me stock. I will find a Cherokee or something to build up and go off road with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Let us know how it goes. I am looking to replace my rear bumper with one from an XJ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just lucky. A friend of a friend gave me their number. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been very lucky so far. I'm still under a grand total investment and that includes the price of the truck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk