Recent content by maxbraketorque

Most likely one of the connections is corroded. Applying 18 V may have been just enough to overcome the resistance and perhaps create a cleaner path. If that's the case, I wouldn't expect it to last too long.

I guess a bad power or ground wire somewhere as you suspect. Also, have you tried cycling the Window Lock / Unlock button?

Pretty strange setup. There is going to be substantial caster change as the wheels go through their travel, and as a result, I think there is going to be significant binding during flex. The reason for the binding is that during flex, the driver-side arms and the passenger-side arms are going...

The primary photo is confusing because it shows two rotated pivot joints. It looks like an upper and lower arm are rotated at the frame-side. Its as if its a Photoshop job done incorrectly. That aside, I don't see any obvious value to the rotated pivot joint for the frame-side upper arm. If...

That's a common approach. I think some people put hard bushings at both ends. Depends on your intended usage. Yes, as far as I'm aware, all 3-link systems are simply sans the non-pumpkin upper arm of a 4-link. You can buy 4-link and try it in both configs. My thoughts for 3-link are that...

I don't think water pump is the solution to your problem unless your current water pump is toast. Pinching off the heater core circuit will divert more water through the radiator. Air bubble or some kind of blockage sounds more likely to me if there really is a big difference in temp at the...

I think you'll find many people recommend against radius arm ("upper arms connected to lower arms"). People usually site weight transfer issues with radius arm when climbing, and for sure 3/4 link offer a better degree of weight transfer control through tuning of the arm lengths. My personal...

Pretty fascinating situation. The setup looks super clean. The only thing I see that seems like a potential contributor to DW is the lack of a steering damper. However, I know there are people out there who have no issues running without. My track bar mount bushing at the frame bracket...

Dang. That thing is f'ed up. I'm amazed that you are in front of keyboard. Good luck with insurance. I fear this as well if I ever get an accident. Lawyer is the right option.

I looked up my notes, and indeed the unit bearing and rotor change were between 1999 and 2000. Bigger u-joints are '95.5+

You may be correct about that. I suppose that means the OP may want to consider whether he uses the '95 unit bearings and rotors or the '96 unit bearings and rotors.

I think '95 is partial old style and new style axle shafts for the D30. The '95.5 D30 I put in my 2000 XJ had the same axle shafts as was in my '00 D30. Note that when swapping between the two styles of front axle shafts, the brake rotors also need to be swapped because the offset between the...

It does sound like something in the front wheel drivetrain.

Assuming the stock radiator is in good shape, and you see no indication that the engine is running hot, leave everything as-is and change the coolant every year. If you are seeing engine temperatures rise past 230F during normal driving after flushing the cooling system, then consider putting...

A couple of drips of motor oil on each o-ring?