The MJ's alive ...

[PA Highlander]

Well, I brought the MJ back to life this past weekend. Had a little incident with the rear axle (posted about on OEM). I am now running a mis-matched set of axles so no 4WD. Does anyone happen to have a cheap 3.55 geared axle (8.25 preferred since I just bought all new brake shoes & hardware) laying around? Living in the snowbelt with 2WD only is a bad combo. I figure it's cheaper to buy an axle than regear this one. The rental car goes away tomorrow and the MJ becomes my daily driver.

I still have settled nothing with the insurance companies over the XJ. I've been speaking with my attorney to see what options I have. Either way I've probably got a long wait until I see any money. I am working on securing a loan to pay off the remaining balance on the XJ and buy a daily driver. I drove a '97 F150 w/ a 4.2L this evening ... price is good if I can get the financing squared away. I figure a truck would make a good runner and could double as a tow rig for the MJ when it grows up.
:firedevil I WILL BE BACK WHEELING! :firedevil

 

[Kejtar]

Great to hear that

Now if you want... I got 3.07 gears for D30 and 8.25(29 spline) that you can have for free (shipping only) Although you're probably going to find the 3.55's somewhat soon as someone local is bound to have them.

 

[PA Highlander]

Thanks for the offer Kejtar ... I don't know how to set gears or know anyone local that does, so I'll hold out for a complete axle.

To possible help in finding an axle, I have the Kargomaster Kilimanjaro roof rack from my wrecked XJ complete with tire mount and a pair of light tabs to offer as barter material as I'm still cash poor from this mess. (Damn insurance companies ) The front crossbar is tweaked a bit, but could be straightened ... I had $500+ new in it. Since I plan to build the MJ, I won't be needing it ...