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how did you do that mntclimber?

I have no clue what a carrier is.... what should i search to find the correct one

[/img] not sure if this link works..... still a little bit of a rookie. Just want to get a pic up.

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Does anyone have a "favorite" or "better" brand or mfg for the front ring and pinion gears?

Sick rig brother!!!!!!!!

Heck yeah I cannot wait for disk brakes...... Its always nice to be able to stop. My brother in- law is a mechanic. He told me not to sweat the oil leak we would clean it up Monday find out where the leak is and take care of it. As soon as the sun comes up I'm going to try and get some pictures of my rig up!

Well I bought the 8.25 with the locker and new ring and pinion for 300. They are 4.56 gears though...... Still got the oil leak.... taking it monday to be fixed

i just had the valve cover gaskets replaced, along with all the fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel modulator, starter, flywheel, clutch, slave cylinder, and track bar... LOL My wife would kill me if she knew how much money i have in this truck.... no to mention the new MT 33's . :MJ 1: .

well guys thanks a bunch for all of your help. I drove the truck to work today and noticed some oil drops under it when i went to lunch. It appears my rear main seal has just started leaking. So there goes my rear end money. The comanche emblem should be the $ sign...... :doh: Does anyone know if the tranny has to be dropped on the 4.0 or if you can get to from removing the oil pan. So i don't look like a complete idiot when i take it to the mechanic.

yes that is what i am running. (4.0 5speed on 33's) I called and was going to get the 8.8 and he sold it 2 days ago :( found a 8.25 with locker for 300 and 4.56 on craigslist just now. think i am going to call about it.

I know where an 8.8 is with a locker now for 350. but i don't know what year the 8.8 is. The guy told me it came off of an 80's or early 90 XJ. But the 8.8 has 4.56 gears. Would that be to low of a gear?

I don't plan on doing a lot of rock climbing or anything like that. We have a couple steep power lines we ride up and a couple nice underground springs that provide really nice mudding. I think the D30 will most likely be fine. thanks to all you guys with the great knowledge!!!!! Finally got a half butt pic up....

How are the Dana 30 front ends on these trucks???? are they pretty tough or should i be looking to upgrade the front end too since i will probably have to buy gears for it anyway.

Thanks, it was in a junkyard with 60,000 miles. I think i will just keep searching around. I though it was kinda high...

found a 8.25 out of a 97 xj with 4.10 gears for 525.00. Does that sound about right price wise?

Thank you guys very much..... gonna start junk yard searching as soon as the weather breaks just a little. Ill post back and let you know what i find.

Hello again fellas, Let me start by saying I am not a mechanic so i will be paying someone to do all of the work. When i bought the truck (1988 MJ) it was already lifted with 33 x 12.50. Originally it was going to just be a truck to run to the dump with and throw a canoe on from time to time. But now after playing in the mud and hitting up the Potts mountain Jeep trail i am finding myself dying to make this truck a serious toy. My buddy has told me that the Dana 35 rear end in this truck is junk and that its likely after a few more passes through the "mud pit" i will likely be replacing it. After reading around in here it seems that replacing the 35 is plain out dumb. So my question is which rear end should i be looking to buy. I have seen people doing ford 8.8, dana 44, but i have no clue which is the easiest swap for an 1988 MJ or the toughest. I also hate the gear ratio that's in the truck now. It may as well not have 5th gear, i never use it. can anyone recommend a good all around gear ratio. Sorry if i sound like an idiot, I just fell in love with my truck and now it sucks more money out of my wallet than my wife and kid... :) I would love to get some pictures of the truck on here but it says my file is to big to upload.... :( Thanks again guys as you are alwasy very helpful with any and all questions.

thanks again buddy!!!!!!!!!

Hey Guys, When i bought my truck it was already lifted. Is there anyway to measure so that i know what size lift i am using? Thanks in advance for all help.

Hey Guys, Looking for a good place to buy a brush guard for my 88 MJ. Thanks in advance for any and all help!!!! :)

Thank you guys so much! Trying to get a picture uploaded soon!!! :) the reason for the price i just found out is it comes with a heavy duty steering stablizer as well. Guess we will see on Wednesday when it gets here. Once again thanks guys. I will bug you guys as i break things....

I bought my MJ with the lift already installed. (no mechanic at all guys so bare with me) I am assuming its a six inch lift by the height of the truck as i am 6'4 and cannot hardly get in it. This weekend i broke the Track bar. Whom ever installed it didnt screw it in but about 3 threads and one good bump and it stripped it out. what are the differences in the track bars. Looking on like the internet they appear to be around 150 bucks. But our local 4 x 4 shop said i need one that cost 265.00. Is there really that much difference between the cheap one and the 265.00 one??? Skyjacker i think is the brand he is trying to sell me. I'm an idiot please help! :)