South Florida Dysfunctional 4x4's
05-02-2017, 11:51 AM
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The Jupiter Jeep Club has a lot of great guys in it. I've fixed soo many of their Jeeps and cars that I've lost track. Lol.
A D44 Trac-Loc (LSD) will not fit a ChryCo 8.25. Good news is, the Trac-Loc came in a lot of 8.25's and there are a bunch in the yards by me (Southern Blvd & Benoist Farms Rd). A whole axle costs me 120 bucks. So if you find what you need, let me know.
Also find some of my crew on Instagram at Palmbeachjeeps. Vince, Brandon and I have the only MJs. The rest are XJ, ZJ, WJ and a few Wranglers.
On another note, the Diesel swap is starting this fall after Jeeptoberfest.
A D44 Trac-Loc (LSD) will not fit a ChryCo 8.25. Good news is, the Trac-Loc came in a lot of 8.25's and there are a bunch in the yards by me (Southern Blvd & Benoist Farms Rd). A whole axle costs me 120 bucks. So if you find what you need, let me know.
Also find some of my crew on Instagram at Palmbeachjeeps. Vince, Brandon and I have the only MJs. The rest are XJ, ZJ, WJ and a few Wranglers.
On another note, the Diesel swap is starting this fall after Jeeptoberfest.
I will set a date and head up to the yards near you, thanks for the advice.
Swapping in a Diesel from one of the few GC's that got it? Or even better one from VWgate? Plan to do a write up of the swap? Would be cool to follow the progress.
05-02-2017, 11:54 AM
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I will check out the new ones online, Thanks.
Great forum so far. I should probably venture out more to actually meet some of you lol.
05-02-2017, 12:10 PM
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Added the IG account, thanks for the heads up. My buddy is Matt V. We both work in the same Engineering circles.
I will set a date and head up to the yards near you, thanks for the advice.
Swapping in a Diesel from one of the few GC's that got it? Or even better one from VWgate? Plan to do a write up of the swap? Would be cool to follow the progress.
I will set a date and head up to the yards near you, thanks for the advice.
Swapping in a Diesel from one of the few GC's that got it? Or even better one from VWgate? Plan to do a write up of the swap? Would be cool to follow the progress.
Got my hands on a 1986 Mercedes OM617 3.0L Turbo Diesel.
As for engineering, I've been in it for 19yrs for both civilian and military. Geotech/Constructiin Engineering. I get paid to play in the dirt.
05-02-2017, 12:52 PM
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It would be better and cheap to go to a spartin lunch box locker. No clutches you have to worry about. Im going to put on in my d35 after a while.
P.s. i alsp added palmbeachjeeps on instagram as well.
P.s. i alsp added palmbeachjeeps on instagram as well.
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05-02-2017, 02:12 PM
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Added the IG account, thanks for the heads up. My buddy is Matt V. We both work in the same Engineering circles.
I will set a date and head up to the yards near you, thanks for the advice.
Swapping in a Diesel from one of the few GC's that got it? Or even better one from VWgate? Plan to do a write up of the swap? Would be cool to follow the progress.
I will set a date and head up to the yards near you, thanks for the advice.
Swapping in a Diesel from one of the few GC's that got it? Or even better one from VWgate? Plan to do a write up of the swap? Would be cool to follow the progress.
You're Chris right?
05-02-2017, 03:41 PM
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Yep need more Jeep posts lol. Have a problem with collecting vinyl.
Thanks for the heads up on the Spartan locker
Not a bad price. WOuld this be OK for a DD? I wont be doing many "trails" with 2wd
Thanks for the heads up on the Spartan locker
Not a bad price. WOuld this be OK for a DD? I wont be doing many "trails" with 2wd
05-02-2017, 04:07 PM
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Yep need more Jeep posts lol. Have a problem with collecting vinyl.
Thanks for the heads up on the Spartan locker
Not a bad price. WOuld this be OK for a DD? I wont be doing many "trails" with 2wd
Thanks for the heads up on the Spartan locker
Not a bad price. WOuld this be OK for a DD? I wont be doing many "trails" with 2wd
05-02-2017, 10:52 PM
No, I don't lick fish.
The Jupiter Jeep Club has a lot of great guys in it. I've fixed soo many of their Jeeps and cars that I've lost track. Lol.
A D44 Trac-Loc (LSD) will not fit a ChryCo 8.25. Good news is, the Trac-Loc came in a lot of 8.25's and there are a bunch in the yards by me (Southern Blvd & Benoist Farms Rd). A whole axle costs me 120 bucks. So if you find what you need, let me know.
Also find some of my crew on Instagram at Palmbeachjeeps. Vince, Brandon and I have the only MJs. The rest are XJ, ZJ, WJ and a few Wranglers.
On another note, the Diesel swap is starting this fall after Jeeptoberfest.
A D44 Trac-Loc (LSD) will not fit a ChryCo 8.25. Good news is, the Trac-Loc came in a lot of 8.25's and there are a bunch in the yards by me (Southern Blvd & Benoist Farms Rd). A whole axle costs me 120 bucks. So if you find what you need, let me know.
Also find some of my crew on Instagram at Palmbeachjeeps. Vince, Brandon and I have the only MJs. The rest are XJ, ZJ, WJ and a few Wranglers.
On another note, the Diesel swap is starting this fall after Jeeptoberfest.
05-03-2017, 07:32 AM
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Another good thing about the spartins on a d35 is you dont even need tp pull the whole gear and carrier out to install them. Just slide the axles out a little and pull the spiders out the put back in the spartin. Thats what alot pf people do from what ive seen on youtube. Since ive been doing my research on them.
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05-03-2017, 08:30 AM
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Rust411 on youtube. Runs 36s on his cherokee i think he has both spartan lockers front and rear. He never has a problem and he goes threw crazy mub up there in ocala. I dont see why you would have a prpblem with them on a 2wd and dd.
Another good thing about the spartins on a d35 is you dont even need tp pull the whole gear and carrier out to install them. Just slide the axles out a little and pull the spiders out the put back in the spartin. Thats what alot pf people do from what ive seen on youtube. Since ive been doing my research on them.
Another good thing about the spartins on a d35 is you dont even need tp pull the whole gear and carrier out to install them. Just slide the axles out a little and pull the spiders out the put back in the spartin. Thats what alot pf people do from what ive seen on youtube. Since ive been doing my research on them.
A D35 is an ok axle (if taken care of) but down the line, you might want to get an 8.25. The 35's weak point is it's small carrier and the C-clips.
Not saying you will die a horrible death with a 35 as I ran one with 31's for a while. It was just meant for on road driving much like the D44A in the GC's.
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05-03-2017, 09:05 AM
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His is 4WD, Luke's is 2WD. Lol
A D35 is an ok axle (if taken care of) but down the line, you might want to get an 8.25. The 35's weak point is it's small carrier and the C-clips.
Not saying you will die a horrible death with a 35 as I ran one with 31's for a while. It was just meant for on road driving much like the D44A in the GC's.
A D35 is an ok axle (if taken care of) but down the line, you might want to get an 8.25. The 35's weak point is it's small carrier and the C-clips.
Not saying you will die a horrible death with a 35 as I ran one with 31's for a while. It was just meant for on road driving much like the D44A in the GC's.
Saved the info on the Spartan for my 8.25. Thanks again for the useful information.
Still like the idea of getting the entire axle from U Pull for $120. Little elbow grease is worth the $$
05-03-2017, 10:26 AM
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You might as well pull a np231 and a axle off a 4x4 cherokee for a couple hundred more and make it 4x4. Will be more fun in the long run.
05-03-2017, 11:17 AM
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Rather buy a beater to do offroading in. Current one is too nice IMO and is only staying around for a cpl years then I'll sell to my old man.
05-03-2017, 11:21 AM
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Best thing is, XJs are everywhere and cheap. Hell, I have a spare 86 LWB MJ rolling chassis (no engine or trans) I've had sitting around for 3yrs now.