Recent content by dano_nd

Getting out of the XJ scene after 25 years. I'm moving on to things that take up less room - building cafe racers out of 70s japanese superbikes. Selling my 2001 XJ with everything done right (or at least I think so) including a Clearwater head. Sad to see it go, but it's not going to get...

Bringing this back from the dead to say this: THANK YOU SO DAMN MUCH for posting your solution. I looked high and low for this info and couldn't find anyone having the "squeegee" noise from their True Trac. You nailed it. I'll be switching diff lube tonight!! WHEW!!

You could simply answer it but instead you're going to the extra effort to be patronizing. Sigh. I already explained the bearing thing and why I didn't use a setup bearing! I gave it a shot. Backlash is well within spec at .007. Just forget it. I know what I'm doing, I was just making...

It's an 8.25. I figured the bearing caps were a dead giveaway. Parts store was out of bearings to make a tester so I thought I'd give it a shot with factory shims. Was wondering about how much shim yo remove, I dont do this every day. .005? Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

I dont wanna do this 3 times. I think the pinion is too deep. Thoughts? What shim amount should I remove? This was my 1st attempt using new gears with the factory shim set. Pinion too deep? https://imgur.com/gallery/GfcgXdG

Will do. 2001 XJ sport (mine), 1999 XJ Sport (sons)

I've had plenty of them send me cell phone pix...good luck!! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

I'm having a bunch of brand-new NP242 shift instruction decals (that go above the sun visor) made. Anybody interested? I'm not a vendor, just doing a couple for me and my kid since we were doing 242 conversions, but figured it's like 10 bucks more to have the sticker company make a bunch more...

car-part.com?

It's still for sale, but the owner is probably bummed out. Nobody gets their $ back on a restomod. Restoration to factory stock with almost no miles...still almost never. Really, really really nice Comanche though. Holy shit.

Looking for the select track (selec? trac? I can't remember) NP242 shift bezel from a 97-01. Must still have the yellow in the lettering, no fade-through in the bezel's white lines or lettering. PM me!

A battery is the last thing I worry about when it comes to one vs the other. They're all the same thing, rebranded. Red and yellow tops are overpriced crap. Get what fits. 2001 XJ sport (mine), 1999 XJ Sport (sons)

These stories never end like this. Gorgeous ride, glad its back. 2001 XJ sport (mine), 1999 XJ Sport (sons)

Bilstein makes their shocks. OME doesn't. I'd stick with Bilsteins all day. Great shock, stiffer ride. 2001 XJ sport (mine), 1999 XJ Sport (sons)

Post pictures of the rust. To clarify, replacing floor pans is not a job for someone who doesn't know what tools are required. It requires metal fabrication skill and a very good working knowledge of welding. If you're not that person, this not a job to undertake yourself. You will make the...