sycoglitch

Let the jeep warm up too 218 and see if the fan turns on if Anything. Fan turns on with AC just for extra cooling IIrC. AC shouldn't affect normal usage

DieselD

Yea at the tcase not the pinions. I'll take the yokes back off and put some rtv on there to be sure.

tex2212

Whats up everyone, im new to the forum and new to the whole jeep offroading kind of thing.Well lately I took interest in rockcrwaling though mudding is already my kind of thing so I have to start somewhere I like the 85toyota pickups 4x4 but I gotta say i rather have the jeep cherokke so I can bring the family along aswell for a little trail fun. I came across a guy selling a 91 jeep cherokee 4x4 with a 5speed standard. Rebuilt engine n beefed up transmission nothing mayor he's asking $2000 for it but I wana hear what you guys have to say about whats a good year jeep for a build and standard or auto trans what kind of things to keep an eye out for any info tips suggestions etc accepted n greatly apreciated. Thanks!Im looking to build an offroad jeep capable of trails, mud, etc

1976Mustang

'91 would be a Renix, I'm not sure if that's good or bad. If you're rock crawling, having the 5-speed will make it a bit tricky but a simple hand throttle will solve that. If he really has put work into the engine and tranny, 2k sounds good but depends more on how many miles it has.

tex2212

Hey thanks for replying looking on craigslist I came across another jeep for $2500
95 jeep cherokee xj. It has a 8 inch lift on 35s. It has modified axles with lockers and 4.88 gears

I guess what I should be asking what do I need for mudding/rockcrawling
So year dosent matter?
What kind of mods are needed from trans to engine to suspension and differentials etc

sycoglitch

Well we have some resident Renix users, cruiser54 and clown, that can def help you. The 5 speed is a benefit, tricky yes, but a benefit IMO. Check for rust. Smell the fluids see if they're burnt smelling. Check the usual. 2k is high for an old xj TBH unless its in mint condition. That and also depends where you from cause I know round y parts 2k is actually low.

unionfitter

Yeah I don't think I've let it get that hot yet maybe that's the problem. Just being to careful I guess !! It runs at a couple clicks over 210 but that's with the heater going full blast. Still trying to get all the air out of the system.

Lowrange2

It's hard to tell what the picture of the t-case is of. I've never fooled with a 242 but if it works like a 231 it'll go like this.

If that's an SYE in the 242 then the flange from the driveshaft on the far left needs to go on the joint on the shaft that's second from the left. That'll adapt the 242 to the 8.8.

If the 242 doesn't have a SYE then the flange needs to go on the shaft on the far right.

The shaft far left is a stock Ford Explorer shaft (I think). The shaft second from the left is a stock XJ front shaft. The shaft 3rd from the left goes on something big (No clue what). The shaft far right is a stock rear shaft.

fandroid

What axles did he drop in? Also with an 8 incher you'd really have to be careful crawling as your center of gravity isn't exactly what anyone would call low. But, there is a guy around here who has a 9in on his ZJ and out crawls H1s on 40s like nothing so..

CherokeeJon

It does have an SYE, at least the previous owner told me that and I believe it does. The shaft on the far left is the one that does correctly bolt up to both the transfer case and the axle, however it's about 20 inches short

salad

I recommend RTV around the outer flange. You can apply a tiny amount directly into the race that the seal slides into. Pretty normal for it to get scratched up during removal of old seals or snap/lock/inventnewswearword rings

NewKindOfClown

Nobody caught this?

'91 is the first year of High Output.

cruiser54

I wasn't paying attention. Set 'em straight, Clown!!!

NewKindOfClown

You disappoint me. You should feel bad.

cruiser54

This "Ask the question" thread is hard to follow for old farts like me.