What was done to YOUR rig(XJ/MJ) today MECHANICALY????

[XJ Eric]

Re: What was done to YOUR rig today?

Smart questions, I'd like to know this as well.

 

[Crusher16]

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We did a H&T on a members 242 and it never had issues with leaks BTW. He had a 4.0, AW4, 242, D44 rear and the XJ front shaft was fully extended when used in the rear and he had to order a custom shaft. roughly 4" of lift, bastard s10/xj leaf pack. And he always had a slight vibe from it also. It was a RE H&T and from what I remember the yoke was kinda crappy, it was basically a slip yoke with the shaft cut off and a washer welded on that wasnt quite centered good enough. To fix the problem, we rolled the jeep and started over on a different one and got a PORC SYE and a 231. Tom Woods sells a whole replacement shaft SYE deal for the 242 but thats a little more $$$ as I am sure you already know. They do 4:1 kits for the 242 also if you are interested.

Good to hear. The tcase the hackntap is going on is on a table at my friends work, half taken apart so install should be easy. Figured i might as well before we put it in.

 

[McJesse]

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I got this from xjbrian hope this helps everyone.......

I am no expert. I wrote up what I did hoping that it might help others.
I think that most Grand Cherokee drive shafts are too long. I found this info on pirate4x4.com
XJ 89/01 4.0 Automatic 30.660 inches
XJ 89/01 4.0 Manual 29.250 inches

ZJ 1993 4.0 Automatic 30.530
ZJ 93/95 5.2 Automatic 32.870 w/o CV
ZJ 94/95 5.2 A500 30.625 w/o CV
ZJ 94/95 4.0 A500 w/o CV
ZJ 93/96 4.0 Manual
ZJ 93/96 4.0, 5.2 31.875 w/ 231, 242
ZJ 93/95 4.0 Manual 30.000 w/231
ZJ 93/96 5.2 33.000 w/ 231
ZJ 96/98 5.2, 5.9 31.250 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 32.875 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.000 w/ 242
ZJ 96/97 4.0 Automatic 31.250
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 30.750 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.500 w/ 249

WJ 99/00 4.0 34.625 52099497AD
WJ 99/00 4.7 33.250 52099498AD
WJ 01/04 4.0 34.625 52105884AA *
WJ 02/04 4.7 32.000 CV 52853500AB *

I also found some good info about XJ driveshafts lengths
http://www.crownautomotive.net/categ...rop-Shaft.html

The first driveshaft I put on has started clicking and vibrating so I need to go get another. Mine was out of a 97 4.0L auto so it was 30.66 in. I think the best one would probably be out of a 4.0L with a manual transmission which would be 29.25 inches but I am not expecting to be able to find one of those.

 

[McJesse]

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but idk i'm also thinking about a TW driveshaft but it alot more moeny but it also looks like a great product and i guy i was talking to has had for 4 years had still has no problems with it.....

 

[DeftwillP]

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Changed my oil yesterday....and changed the headliner. So much better.

 

[StylerG]

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got it out and washed it-think my downpipe or my flex pipe is leaking not a lot of power. Something to check out at least both have almost no miles on them but a couple of trail runs.

 

[eflores]

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i used mine to move my room mates jeep....pushed it farther up the drive way then winched it sideways......wishe he woulda left me the key....no i dont....that was fun

 

[Swamprat]

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i drove it to Texas, btw im all moved in now woot woot

 

[Texas Twitch]

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It was traded in on a new truck. I'm sorry guys.

 

[OkieXJ]

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Started to drive mine out to the cabin and discovered the A/C was no longer functioning. Good thing it only got up to 102* today.

 

[McJesse]

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Yeah i alwawys love it when the A/C goes out. but it's probubly even worst for you haha

 

[Exxon Valdez Jeep]

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I picked up some seats from a Freedom edition at the junkyard. I'll swap them in here pretty soon. Nice clean and comfy!

 

[OkieXJ]

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One of my coworkers bought a set of A/C gauges. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to figure out what the deal is with my A/C. Fortunately its finally starting to cool off a little.

You'll have to post some pics after you get your new seats in. How are "Freedom" seats different?

 

[eflores]

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put a 100 plate in my cummins

 

[Exxon Valdez Jeep]

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You'll have to post some pics after you get your new seats in. How are "Freedom" seats different?

Beats me! :dunce: My seats are 20 years old, been abused, and the passenger seat has a real funky stain in it. :smootch: So these will be a nice upgrade for now.

 

[Crusher16]

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[McJesse]

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almost there man

 

[OkieXJ]

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I fixed my door check and horn today. Now my door isn't in danger of ripping itsself off when I open it on a hill.

 

[Crusher16]

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[Exxon Valdez Jeep]

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All that for a Hack and Tap? You might as well gotten a real SYE!