88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 11, 2009 15:56:01 GMT -5
Man, the wheels are turning now, so all the vacuum lines, the motor, the shift fork and all that crap could be done away with? Just pull the shifter and its in 4wheel? Do they make a block-off plate for the shift motor? And where can I get a hold of some tj axles? Used is fine with me!
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 11, 2009 15:39:27 GMT -5
SO, if you upgrade to TJ axles, do you do away with the disconnect altogether?
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 10, 2009 17:44:55 GMT -5
Theres two yj seats on south jersey craigslist for 50 bucks!
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Post by 88yj on Sept 9, 2009 19:31:35 GMT -5
Just ordered the seal and a few other things for the jeep. The guy from Quadratec that took the order was wheelin in the pines on sunday, small world! Told him to check out the site! He suggested axle tube seals made by Superior, but they looked exactly the same as the ones that CSE sells, im hesitant to buy them, since they probably wont work with stock axles. If I dont get to the seals this weekend, im going to give them a call and do some more research.
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 8, 2009 20:00:38 GMT -5
So, it sounds like cleaning them involves taking everything apart? I didnt think you could clean out the tubes without pulling out the axles. Is this a jeep specific problem? I had a 77 dodge with a dana 44 front axle that i wheeled the hell out of, and never had a problem with water and mud getting into the axle. Im thinkin if it has to come apart anyway, then I should just replace the seals.... Bear with me here, this is my first jeep! Certainly not the last!
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 8, 2009 17:59:05 GMT -5
Quadratec lists two different part number for the outer seals with a .17" difference in the diameter.
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 8, 2009 17:43:20 GMT -5
So, is there any other way to keep mud out of the axle tubes, or is it just something that happens? Is there a chance that the seals dont need to be replaced? And are they something that NAPA or a parts store should have on the shelf?
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 8, 2009 16:11:07 GMT -5
The part you linked states that they wont fit an axle with the o.e disconnect. Do they make these seals for a stock axle? If so, they seem like a worthy investment!
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 8, 2009 15:31:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses, I would like to get it fixed as soon as I can get the parts. I can swing by NAPA on the way home from work tomorrow. Anything else parts wise I should do while I'm at it? The article says you dont need to take the big hub nut off. I didnt realize the carrier had to come out. It would be awesome to have some help with this, as i have never had to take an axle apart. I could come to you, or I have a garage to work in with a decent amount of tools, as well as an air tool set. I'd be more than willing to compensate you for your time! Let me know!
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Post by 88yj on Sept 7, 2009 19:29:52 GMT -5
So after cleaning up the Jeep after yesterdays run, I found gear oil sitting on the outside of the passenger side front axle tube. I've never had to do axle seals before, on a scale of 1 to 10, how involved are they to do? Is there anything else that would cause these to leak? Its a stock Dana 30.
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Post by 88yj on Sept 3, 2009 16:25:17 GMT -5
Oh well, I'll keep looking. Keep an eye on craigslist, i've seen columns come up on there before!
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88yj
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Post by 88yj on Sept 1, 2009 18:23:45 GMT -5
I called a guy from craigslist today that had jeep parts posted, looking for a stock steering wheel for the yj, he had an auto column with a wheel on it, he's asking 75.00 for it. He didnt want to only sell me the wheel. I dont need the column, but I would be willing to split the cost. Just a thought if your guy has an automatic. Its at a junkyard in camden, 15 minutes from me....
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Post by 88yj on Aug 20, 2009 15:41:18 GMT -5
I should be able to make it also. I think its pretty cool that the club does this!
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Post by 88yj on Jul 29, 2009 16:59:46 GMT -5
I've heard the same thing about synthetic, however i use it in my truck. For the jeep, I just changed to 15W40 Rotella-T, its heavy duty oil used in diesels and heavy equipment. Its supposedly one of the only conventional oils that still contains zinc, which is supposed to be better for older engines, they sell it at Wal-Mart for 11 bucks for a 4 quart container, and 3 bucks a quart, more than half the price of Mobil 1, if you wanted a good conventional oil, 4 bucks for a Fram filter, and you could change your oil for around 20 bucks! My YJ has 152k on the motor, and I have to say that I have more oil pressure and it runs quieter with the Rotella. Thats my 2 cents!
P.S. I just picked up an 8,000 pound Milemarker winch off Craigslist monday night, so next trip out, I might be able to pull myself out!
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Post by 88yj on Jul 8, 2009 14:28:37 GMT -5
Thanks alot for the responses guys, the track bar is as good as gone!
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