krustyballer16

I think Bo combined the 2.5 and the 5.2 motor mounts...

Little update: Got Betty filled with fluids, a gas tank rigged up cuz the one in it was filled with nasty rust (not worth saving), driveshaft out of my cummins MJ swapped in, electric fan wired to the battery. Started it up, let it run, checked for leaks;none Checked levels of fluids; good. Put it in gear;it lurched forward as I held the brakes. Good enough for the night! Hopefully I can do more tonight. (Gotta weld up some hitches for some members!) But according to Bo, this is the first time in 12 years that this truck has moved under it's own power since the owner before me, besides Bo, blew it up...YAY! Everything up to this point and even from here in out has been very simple to fix and get finished up, I just havent had time to work on her. Getting closer! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I have an HO one just chilling in my Cummins' fuel tank as a plug for the hole lol. Could pull it and stick a dummy sender in... Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Freaking awesome! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Yep, that's the difference lol. I didnt realize it til a google search and then getting my first long bed. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Is the 88 short bed? That's the difference I bet. Since all 86s were long beds Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

This changes everything! Lol. Awesome. I'll be looking into some at some point Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Swb vs lwb. Swb has a longer float arm than lwb. (This is also HO vs Renix) Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

How much was it? and do they not seperate lwb and swb? I read it as it works for both size tanks...? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Black betty is an 86 and was 2.5. She had the 16 gallon tank. It is now very rusty inside and I'm not wanting to use it. So... Where does everyone suggest I get a new tank from? Any size And,....will the 3 16 gallon tank straps work on a bigger tank? Comparing the 3 straps, they all seem to be different lengths and bent differently. Does anybody know where each strap goes? Save me a headache. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Did I tell you the length the other day when I found this out? Cuz I think that is dead on! Somewhere around 1.5"-2" difference. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Not sure if the difference is in the tcase or axles but the driveshafts were different between my 242/8.25 and my dads 231/D35... I honestly don't notice the difference in them at all. The 242 is in my wheeler. All 231s are in DDs. Maybe that's why I don't notice the difference, cuz I don't use the 231 often... Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

That's what I used too until I broke my ratchet wrench. So I got a purpose built ratchet lol. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I use one of these. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I don't have one Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Hauled about 1300lbs of siding with the baby Cummins the other night. Pulled like a dream. She has been pretty neglected this past year, I've been busy and havent given her much attention. I need to before winter but don't think I'll get to it. Got some work to do to my xj to use as a winter driver and tons of other stuff too around the house Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Makes sense. I've had people say they don't leave it engaged just in case it some how kicks on and starts reeling in or out on it's own but that seems very unlikely to happen Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Hmmm. I've never heard of that causing damage. But I've also never read it's ok lol. I just always leave mine engaged cuz usually when I need it its buried in mud and I don't wanna dig and mess with the knob. But, having it engaged still wouldnt stop someone from doing the same thing... Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

When its "engaged" isnt it locked by the gears? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I have about 50 new or very clean ones that saveeveryjeep gave me. I'd send one for shipping cost... Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Just break the threads off the new one and slap it down in there with a glue cocktail...should be good to go! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

If you need brackets when you find some, I've got repop ones for sale Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Yep. I call em soldering irons. Got a bunch at my parents house with the antiques Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I was told zj is 1" drop over xj. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

I hate zoos and aquariums. Weve been to TN a few times. Just went to Chattanooga. I'd be into museums or history Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk