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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

nope... not yet.... they are putting miles on it tho.
The 4.56 gears haven't come in yet.

My dogs miss it!
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Damnut
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll snap some pictures later.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

and just a FYI... there is a Jeep Jamboree in Oak Ridge, TN. April 25th-28Th

tempting!
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86129squids
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mark- holler at me and Vern if you head down for that!
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Friday, January 06, 2012 - 02:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If I make it down for that I will let you TN. boys know!


Ring and pinion sets are in!! WOO HOOOO!!
I "should" have the Heep back next weekish...

USA Standard Gear 4.56 (Made by Yukon)
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Etennuly
Posted on Saturday, January 07, 2012 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Excellent. I would be up for a go-watch in Oak Ridge. Maybe even spot for someone?

Ninety percent chance my Jeep won't be ready at that time.
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Sunday, January 08, 2012 - 08:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've just sold my Jeep, Hooray.

I didn't like it much, it handled like a cat on wet lino & the seats were crap, & don't even get me started on the immobiliser.....

Disco is now running like a champ & will shortly be getting a decat pipe, also a good clean of the intercooler & a couple of tweaks at the pump, should put near 20 horses on.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

anybody got a tuber they wanna trade?

Not mine, just thought I would pass the word

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=21&post=2166954#POST2166954
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oooh he's got a Sweptline Power Wagon too, jealous now.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WELL.... back when I first took the heep wheeling... about half way thru the day the posi traction started popping in and out.
I thought the lube was toast from the abuse so I changed it as soon as I got home.... made sure I put friction modifier in it and so on.... but it would still do it every now and then.... well... the problem was the posi unit was missing a couple of teeth and when ever they lined up when I was turning it would pop or clunk.

add to cart


Its just keeps giving...
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Damnut
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well I *think* I'm done with the wiring. Put power to it yesterday and didn't see any smoke, good thing!

Had the wrong starter in it so I had to change it out to one that uses an external solenoid. Wasn't that big of a deal and I actually got to hear it turn over................ then the battery dies.

It has spark, fuel pump kicks on, and it turns over, good enough for this week. I'll grab a better battery and go through all the wiring with a multimeter to make sure everything is kosher next week. Also have to make sure I have enough fuel pressure at the rail. I'm hoping to hear it start next week.

Shot a quick little video yesterday.

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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 08:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looking good Jim!
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

in theory... I should have the Heep back next weekend...
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Etennuly
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 07:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

fuel pressure at the rail

Oh you modern guys!

My Rochester 2bbl is my automatic off level engine cut out. Injected engines can run upside down and starve the crank for oil. Mine will quit running at about 65 degrees off horizontal side to side, but it will still run 90 degrees vertical.

(Message edited by etennuly on January 13, 2012)
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Mr_grumpy
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 01:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Went up the mountain behind the house on saturday, on the forest road.

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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm starting to think the heep doesn't wanna come home....
The battery or the starter is trying to die.
Kinda makes sense.... now that the motor has compression
one of the two is having a hard time spinning it up.....

My vote is the battery. Its over 5 years old

(Message edited by wolfridgerider on January 16, 2012)
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Nukeblue
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 08:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

shoulda brought it to me.....
at least it would be breaking down close to home lol
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm glad it took a crap there... I would have be HOT if it died shortly after getting it home.
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Lloydxt
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So, not to disrupt anything previous but...
I just inherited a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 liter 4 speed totally stock with 60,000 miles.
Bad news...my 17 yr old nephew drove it his last years of high school.

So,

Lookin at 31's with Aluminum wheels and a 2" lift. Keepin the engine. I would think in 4 wheel drive the thing should do fairly well since thats what they came with back in the day.
What gearing options are there?

My first Jeep and I want to maximize what its got.

Thanks
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

lot of good info at Jeep Forum. Try the search function. Most questions you have will have been asked and answered....


http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/stock-tj-specifi cations-452871/#post4118404
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Jeepinbueller
Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dave,

You should be fine if you're just jumping up to 31" tires. The 4-bangers came with 4.10 gears from the factory (to my best recollection) -- whether you have a D35 or D44 axle in the rear -- to make up for the power against the 4.0L. You will notice a very slight power loss if you're on the bone stock 28-30" tires now, but it will be very tolerable. Spending ~$1,000 (if you don't do it yourself) to regear both axles for 31" tires is little overboard.

Slap on a Rubicon Express 2" Budget Boost with their shocks, and you should be good to go. A few washers may need to be added between the transfer case skid plate and the frame to lower the transfer case a fraction of an inch -- this will help with any vibrations that occur from lifting 2", which increases the pinion angle to the rear differential: that's what causes "vibes."

JeepForum.com and WranglerForum.com are great sources of information.

(Message edited by jeepinbueller on January 17, 2012)
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Fast1075
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 08:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Axle ratios for a 2.5 range from 3.73-4.56 depending on transmission type and the geographical area it was sold in. For example in Florida, most carry 3.73 gears. Jeeps built for sale in mountainous areas carry 4.10. And those special order ones or ones with factory towing packages can come with 4.56 gear.

The D-44 is extremely rare behind a 2.5 engine.

As far as power goes, you will be fine. Offroad, locked in 4-low you won't have a problem except in deep, gooey mud. (my 4.5 stroker in my MJ needed more power in those conditions).

Have fun!! JEEP: Just Empty Every Pocket!
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 08:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just
Enough
Essential
Parts
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Lloydxt
Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So I put on a new Smitty Bilt front and rear bumper








...and soft top while I waited for the wheels and tires






31" BF Goodrich A/T's also I was missing the side plastic things so I had them install the rocker panels





This is whats going on underneath...





Sounds like u-joints are bad. No grease zerks?
The seal is leaking front front diff as well.

2" lift coming and probably all u joints.
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Damnut
Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 01:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

IT'S ALIVE!!!!







What a great feeling getting this thing to fire up today. Another step closer. : )
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Etennuly
Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 01:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Schweeeeettnesssss! Nothing feels as good as that first not tuned fire up.

I put my engine back in as it was because it has less than 10,000 miles on it since it's last rebuild. When it fired up the first time, it did not start right away and it sounded funny. I gave it some gas when it fired next and it did a "bang -pop!" as it blew a mouse nest out of the tail pipe. Damn if the tail pipe wasn't right in line with my big tool box where it filled two open drawers with nut shells, leaves, mouse crap and cloth fragments.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Picked it up yesterday and drove it home today. With the 4.56 gears the speedo is off about 15 MPH.
I'm looking forward to changing the oil in a couple of 100 miles
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Thumper74
Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yay! Oil analysis? You should be able to get a gear to correct the speedometer, or bigger tires...
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Jeepinbueller
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dave: Looks great! How'd the change to 31" tires treatin' ya? For the differential leak, I'm willing to bet it's the pinion seal rather than the actual cover: check to make sure the oil isn't leaking from where the driveshaft enters the differential and running down to the bottom of the cover. Then again, it could be the cover! Cheapest & easiest solutions first / Occam's Razor. Also, to improve the look about 243.4%, grab two cans of Krylon Fusion (for plastic) in your choice of black (I used satin for my TJ), tape off the fender area and shoot those flares!! Easy weekend jobbie for when it gets warmer out.

Jim: AWESOME!! She's ALIIIIIIIIVE!
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Lloydxt
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

New wheels and tires are great. Now it looks a little better proportioned. 6 new u-joints and a 2 inch lift!











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