Recent content by Blkae McKinlay

First off, everyone that has been helping me in my various threads regarding broken spider gears and lockers thank you much. Now, I was originally planning on an aussie for my front Dana 30 but saw some killer deals on ebay for various lockers. Just wondering if anybody had any suggestions on...

Thanks for the help. Sounds like I will be alright with the aussie as long as I dont drive like an idiot. I am still planning on going with the aussie due to its cost and the fact that nobody seriously objected. Right?

I have a 2001 XJ. I am thinking of installing an aussie in my front Dana 30 to fix some broken spider gears. I am pretty sure i have automatic locking hubs but not positive. how can I double check. If I do, is it a bad idea to put an aussie up front since I might need to use my 4wd on the...

Good point. I live right near the University of Denver. Sorry

I have some broken spider gears in my front Dana 30. I figured the price difference is that great between an aussie and just new spiders. I am hoping to install it on Saturday 19th or Sunday 20th. I am in college and have limited access to tools/help. I have standard tools and stuff but nothing...

I have the RE 3.5 full kit and love it. I put on 31's and all is well. I needed a T-Case drop kit but no SYE.

I found a chipped spider gear. However, it is only minorly chipped. The ring gear looked fine but i couldnt see the back side of either gear. Any help replacing the ring gear and/or possible installing an aussie automatic front locker. let me know

Alright. I took off my diff cover and I found what I believe is a chipped spider gear. My ring gear looked fine and my spider gear was only minorly chipped. I couldnt see the back side of either gear though. I have some pics but cant figure out how to post them on here. Also if it is only a...

I am planning on doing that tomorrow (thursday) night. I will let you guys know. Also, should I just install a front locker since I will probably be replacing some gears anyway. I dont have a rear locker so I dont know if its a good idea. Also, With an automatic locker (like an aussie) your...

I am opening my differential to inspect it. I think I have a broken ring gear or a broken spider gear. I need to determine what the problem is and than fix it depending. Any help this weekend or next weekend would be great. I am planning on opening the differential tomorrow (thursday) night...

I live near DU in Denver. I am hoping to fix my Spider Gear in my Front axle this weekend. 5/4 - 5-6. I am good with tools but would love some help fixing my rig. I am willing to pay some for services. Let me know. Blake McKinlay If you dont want to/cant help do you know a good mechanic in...

I have a 2001 XJ with stock axles. While in Moab I was climbing a deep sand hill with lots of holes. While in 1st Gear in 4 Low I had a little to much speed and caught a whole wrong. My front tires popped about 8 inches off the ground and when they landed I heard a loud "clunk." It appeared to...

how high does that olympic rack sit above your roof, and how did you mount it.

I have a 3.5inch full springs lift kit on my 2001 XJ and there is a somewhat faint "grinding" or "rough humming" coming from what sounds like the rear axle. I only hear it when I let off the gas at 35mph or above. I am going to install a transfer case lowering kit to eliminate some acceleration...