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12-29-2013, 10:13 AM
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Year: 1999
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
"Have you found what it is we are looking for?"
I'd make a frame of sorts secured to the floor to keep that sucker from moving. Otherwise use real anchors bolted throught the floor to strap to, not those chintzy factory rivet things that I popped off so long ago...
12-29-2013, 10:19 AM
Beach Bum
The performance seals seal the axle tubes completely and will prevent muck from making its way to the seals in the pumpkin. Good if you play in the dirty stuff. I pulled an axle shaft from a trail rig and the axle tube was full of dried mud.
12-29-2013, 10:30 AM
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I was planning on using 2 bolts through frame for 2 straps and the third would be able to swing around. I need to pull the carpet up and look around. Just wanted to see what others have done
12-29-2013, 10:31 AM
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Stock "axle seals" install inside the differential and contain oil. The plastic rings are debris guards and are not called "axle seals" anywhere in the literature. Sounds like you're talking about the AlloyUSA product that replaces those rings with a greased quasi-seal.
The stock ones are plastic rings that keep no more than rocks out of the axle tubes, prone to cracking and falling off.
The performance seals seal the axle tubes completely and will prevent muck from making its way to the seals in the pumpkin. Good if you play in the dirty stuff. I pulled an axle shaft from a trail rig and the axle tube was full of dried mud.
The performance seals seal the axle tubes completely and will prevent muck from making its way to the seals in the pumpkin. Good if you play in the dirty stuff. I pulled an axle shaft from a trail rig and the axle tube was full of dried mud.
12-29-2013, 10:57 AM
Beach Bum
Correct, I was referring to the axle tube seals. Mine used to get sand and salt-water in the tubes.
12-29-2013, 11:23 AM
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I was referring to these. So they go inside the pumpkin where the tubes meet it or on the outside near the hubs?
12-29-2013, 11:38 AM
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12-29-2013, 11:57 AM
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For just a DD it's very minor, but if you ever see sand or mud it's a huge benefit. Keeps all the crap out of the axle tube and prolongs the life of the inner seal which is annoying to change. The stock shield really is only there to keep rocks out.
12-29-2013, 01:36 PM
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12-29-2013, 01:59 PM
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This XJ came from inland Washington State and had zero rust or corrosion, all the suspension bolts came out easily and even the clear coat is intact. I hunted it down to have a good platform to wrench on.
1996 Classic 146,000 miles
12-29-2013, 03:08 PM
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What's the best electric rock crawler 1:10 you guys buy?
Where the most reasonable place to order one?
Is it the axial scx10? I've found a bunch of those but different styles like a JK, truck etc.
Where the most reasonable place to order one?
Is it the axial scx10? I've found a bunch of those but different styles like a JK, truck etc.
12-29-2013, 03:50 PM
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If you're using JUST the engine like a long block, 1987-2001 XJ 4.0L will "fit"; any YJ, ZJ, or MJ 4.0L; and TJ 4.0Ls up to and including 1999. 2000+ TJ engines are not a direct swap, nor are WJs.
What's wrong with your engine? Don't say "it has 150k miles and ticks slightly", lol
What's wrong with your engine? Don't say "it has 150k miles and ticks slightly", lol
Nah, I wish it ticked slightly. Heh. Check this thread. Head gasket blew on a jeep I just bought.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/jus...-miles-185391/
It would be just the long block.
12-29-2013, 04:18 PM
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Nah, I wish it ticked slightly. Heh. Check this thread. Head gasket blew on a jeep I just bought.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/jus...-miles-185391/
It would be just the long block.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/jus...-miles-185391/
It would be just the long block.