Recent content by bwinter1946

I bought a fin and plate cooler out of a square body Ford Explorer. (Like a 1988) Bought at a Pick-a-Part for $25.

Lucas makes a variety of high zinc oils for gas and diesel engines. https://lucasoil.com/pdf/Zinc_Values_MotorcycleOil.pdf

I run a 4 inch DPG/OME lift with stock flares/wheel wells. I have 31 inch BFG AT tires on Jeep Ravine wheels. Even with the front sway bar disconnected I have never had tire contact in the front or the rear. I did add bump stops at the front and rear. Front has the hockey puck style. Rear...

Perhaps this could help: https://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/engines/swap-guides/chevy-buick-gm/xj-swap/

I bought a DPG/OME 4 inch lift from Dirk. I told him I wanted an "Old Man Soft" lift. I could not be more happy with my ride. Rides way better than my Dads stock 2003 4Runner.

I bought my shims for my Dana 44 from Tom Woods,

Thank you!

As I also live in California I am curious if this engine when complete will pass an emissions test or is this "off road only".

JKS website says 1.5 - 3 3/4. https://jksmfg.com/i-9056829-cherokee-xj-comanche-mj-1984-2001-front-adjustable-coil-spacer.html

Agree with above ^^^^ I prefer an open differential on icy roads. Lateral stability is gone if both rear tires are spinning. On my XJ I travel with both diffs open and in full time four wheel drive. Very stable that way. I can always lock up if needed. I have a 242 transfer case with ARBs...

After installing my lift, I called Tom Woods for the SYE and the drive shaft. They told me what to measure and to call them back. I did the measurements and they sold me the angle shim I needed.

True, my ARB in cab compressor is not whisper quiet however, unless there is an air leak it rarely runs and then only for a few seconds. Normally it will run for a few seconds only after a couple of wheeling breaks where I have shut off the engine 2-3 times. It does wake up the passenger...

I mounted mine underneath the rear passenger seat. It is out of the heat and dirt.

Just an additional FYI. This harness is very similar to the harness Beamtech sent me to resolve the high beams staying on all the time. Another FYI is I do not have Day Light Running lights. (DRL)...

I had a similar clunking on my XJ. When we swapped the JKS lower arms side to side the noise moved from the passenger to the drivers side.