Jerry Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hi all, I'm a newby to jeeps in general and to North America and loving both. I posted a couple of pics over here :roll: http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15&start=300 Couple of Q's for you........ :cheers: Is it normal to have a minor gearbox rattle on these? I have an '86 V6 manual 5 speed. My local mechanic's opinion is that it's the input shaft bearing but I read in Jeep magazine an advert mentioning rattly gearboxes. I'm hoping it's normal as it's not an agressive or loud rattle and only appears when the motor is fully warmed. And... what do you guys use and recommend as a good replacement front fender? I'm not planning on rock crawling, just gentle off road and forest trails. Something light that I can use for a tow out when I inevitably get stuck in the mud and maybe to mount a light duty winch on. The original has no where to even attach a tow rope except the running gear! :eek: Thanks, L :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Are you looking for a fender, or a bumper? Any place selling Certi-Fit body parts can sell you a fender. Try Quadratec, Keystone, or Sherman. Rusty's and Custom 4x4 (a.k.a. C4x4) have front tow hook kits that fairly closely replicate the old factory tow hook setup. In fact, if you search hard enough I believe Keystone also offers the brackets, and you can use any hook. The C4x4 kit is a good start. Motion Off-Road may also have something. However, if you're also thinking "winch," rather than spend money on tow hook brackets it would make better sense to just invest in a good winch bumper that also includes mounting points for either tow hooks or (better) D-rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 A-ha! I think a winch bumper is what I'm looking for then. Sorry, the language is new too! I was mistakenly think that fender is the same as bumper! :dunce: :D Thanks for the info Eagle, I'll go and have a search for one of those :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 There is a fairly recent thread on here about front bumpers with a lot of good examples posted... Ahhhh...found it for you... http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11171 As for the rattle, I would be paying close attention to it as I have not heard of a rattling noise being normal from a gear box. I am believing that what you refer to as a gear box is a transmission to us so please correct me if I am wrong. If you feel any difference in shifting or performance...you could be in for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 If you go with a winch bumper just make sure it has a set of frame tie-ins and uses more than just the 3 original mounting points per side. Not all bumpers out there that are made to hold winches have the extra rear mounting point that is needed. One of our favorite "cheap" one's is the C4x4 Front Tapered one. Well built, has the rear tie-ins and looks decent on the front of the MJ's as well. http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index. ... cts_id=229 We've also had good luck with the XRC8 Winches if your looking for a cheap winch as well. 2 year warranty to boot! http://motionoffroad.com/catalog/index. ... ucts_id=84 Biggest issue is getting these items to :Canadaflag: but rest assured we've sent many C4x4 bumpers to Canada without issues via UPS. Let us know if we can be of any further help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Great stuff, thanks for the replies guys. That's given me something to chew on. I do like your motion offroad version. Nice and simple with all the right structural elements. Yes "gearbox" = "transmission" or "tranny" as some say which always makes us chuckle as it means something completely different back home! :D Best keep one ear listening out for the rattle getting any worse then. It's been making the same noise for a while now so I'm gonna think positive! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 or "tranny" as some say which always makes us chuckle as it means something completely different back home! :D OHHH...believe me...it can mean something VERY different here too... :teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderin Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 My 89 Pioneer had a nice little rattle in the transmission the last two years i drove it. But it outlasted the body which has severe rust and the main reason it was parked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenLevi Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Luke, keep a close eye on the tranny, if you have the pukejoe, (peugeot BA10) it could be the input shaft/bearing. I had the same thing go out in mine. If thats the case don't waste money rebuilding it, just find a good AX5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 He's got an 86 with the v6, it should be an AX-5 (with a tiny, tiny theoretical chance of a T-5). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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