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Old 05-26-2015, 11:45 PM
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I drained the rear differential and replaced the cover, installed a new valve cover gasket and did the flute mod from Cruiser's list.
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Old 05-26-2015, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Link is blank.
im sorry, i clicked it and it was blank for me
this is the same thing, i need more switch locations but it says for tj
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/rugged-...FVKVfgodtZwANQ
Old 05-26-2015, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nolanbalzarini
im sorry, i clicked it and it was blank for me
this is the same thing, i need more switch locations but it says for tj
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/rugged-...FVKVfgodtZwANQ
Same as a 97+ XJ, I've been told.
Old 05-27-2015, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Same as a 97+ XJ, I've been told.
well i have a 98 so you say its drop in.
it looks like the same part.
if she dont fit the blood is on your hands lol!
thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by nolanbalzarini
well i have a 98 so you say its drop in.
it looks like the same part.
if she dont fit the blood is on your hands lol!
thanks for your help
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"Q: would this fit a 99 jeep xj?

A: Yes, I installed this in my 99 XJ........"
well, there is my answer.
got it ordered, i'll let you guys know how it works out

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Originally Posted by nolanbalzarini
"Q: would this fit a 99 jeep xj?

A: Yes, I installed this in my 99 XJ........"
well, there is my answer.


Be sure to post up pics when you're done
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Swapped in my rear D44. Gonna be 2wd until I can get the front swapped in, but at least I can drive it, and I'm not gonna wheel while breaking in the ring and pinion anyway.
Also pulled the cover off my old 8.25 before throwing it in the scrap pile to investigate the carnage of a blown up welded diff...
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Originally Posted by cleenrob
drove it home. lol
before and after flex pictures?
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Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
before and after flex pictures?
havent flexed her out yet. in due time. lol
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Originally Posted by cleenrob
havent flexed her out yet. in due time. lol
oookkkkk
i can wait lol
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Drove around. I really love my new axle combo on the 5 speed. D30/D44 3.55 gearing on 31" tires behind the AX-15. The jeep feel like it got more power to it and the mpgs's increased.



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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Drove around. I really love my new axle combo on the 5 speed. D30/D44 3.55 gearing on 31" tires behind the AX-15. The jeep feel like it got more power to it and the mpgs's increased.



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