Recent content by uvaldetxj

Quick ? I just got a lockrite for my d30, and it's unusually loud. It kind of sounds like it's binding up, then it has a really loud pop. Both tires are getting traction, right after the pop. Thing is, it's kind of hit and miss. This auto locker is used, but I don't see how anything could be...

I replaced my axleshafts with those out of a 06 TJ. I did this to gain some strength with the 297 joints. I also did this to get rid of the CAD. The problem is the passenger side shaft is not sealed up. It is leaking a small amount of gear oil out of the side. Anyone know of a seal I can use to...

unit bearings run around $100/each i believe. if your axle shaft u-joints are original and worn out replace those first. you can check your bearings by jacking the axle up and moving the tire vertically : in/out. if there's substantial play then you're bearings are shot. check your brakes, make...

Last night I replaced my axleshafts and hubs with a set off an 06' TJ Unlimited. I did this to gain U-Joint strength, since the TJ's have the 297's. I also did this so I could get rid of the CAD and the two piece longshaft. I used the rotors off the TJ also, they sit differently than the ones on...

sounds like i can do that pretty easy. yeah, i do have the tcu and wiring harness. do you know a way i can test out the transmission without bolting it up and running it?

dieselenthusiast, i don't think you can get any of the interior parts from the dealer anymore. i tried ordering some new doorskins for my 2 door, and they said the parts were no longer available. i ended up making a template on some 1/4" luan plywood and making my own. they worked great. as...

hey guys, i have a AW4 that i got from a buddy of mine. he isn't sure if it's in working condition. is there any way i could find out, without mounting it up and trying it out? i'd like to use it someday maybe as a full swap into a yj (RNX 4.0 + AW4). i figure i'd need to drain it and have it...

shane. i believe that you can use the interiors up to a 96' model. 97' i believe brought in a new more civilized interior along with the new body. i had maroon interior in my 87' i did a complete swap for a tan interior from another jeep of mine.

check for burnt wires, and check the harness on your header panel. it might be one of your grounds or possibly the bulb sockets.

can anyone explain to me why you have to mark the positions of the ring gear on the carrier, whenever you remove the carrier from the differential? also, what is the importance of making sure that the thrust washers and bearing caps go back in the same spots as they were in, for example if you...

yeah, those would look great on a silver xj. they'd probably look funny on any other color though. the only crappy thing about those screw on center caps is that your tire guys are going to hate you for having them, especially if you ever take your jeep in for a balancing. other than that, they...

can you post some pictures when you're done? or can you link some photos of some that you've seen made? i'm interested.

Clockwise: Grease (the fence climbing dog), Blue (Chihuahua mix), Honey Bear (Golden-Chow mix), Rock (my little brother), Quacker (who thought he was a dog), Kelly (Australian Cattle Dog) and Tuff (in the center) named after the bullrider. I wish I had pictures of them with my Jeeps...

The rivers around here used to be very nice when I was a kid. In these past couple of years, it has been very dry. This past summer was horrible, our rivers were as dry as they have ever been. I'm hoping they'll be back up again next year.

Just wondering if anyone lives near Uvalde, Tx or if anyone has even heard of it. I feel like i'm completely isolated from the world. 1987 XJ 4.0 AW4 231 D44 Chopped + 4" Topless