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chpmnsws6 04-12-2012 10:41 PM

Looks like a trail jeep now...

chpmnsws6 04-12-2012 10:42 PM


Originally Posted by jacob300zx (Post 863599)
If anybody is interested in cheap but good led lights I've been testing these fo a year with good results.

Buying...

elesjuan 04-13-2012 12:13 AM


Originally Posted by chpmnsws6 (Post 863609)
Looks like a trail jeep now...

That's not the first time that one has been on its side.. :rofl: He's fun but a bit of a retard.

_spyder 04-19-2012 08:44 PM

I ended up getting a white 4 door, 5-speed 4x4 with 161,500 miles for $1,000.

I'll post up some pictures ASAP.

phillyb 04-19-2012 10:23 PM

good deal. what's wrong with it?
lol

concealer404 04-19-2012 10:50 PM


Originally Posted by chpmnsws6 (Post 861246)
The ZJ's were comfy, but the couple I was around had some odd wiring issues.

The Supra had the A340 which was in the same family as the AW4 IIRC. I know a bunch of the parts go back and fourth and the guys who build the AW4's use A340 parts in them.

One day I'm going to stuff a new VB in mine. At 185k miles, its getting weak.

As a matter of fact, if you bolt a Supra bellhousing to it, you can bolt a 2jz up to a Jeep AW4.

I know what i'm doing with my XJ when the 185k mile motor finally gives out in 20 years.

Cherokees and Miatas go together, it's just natural.

Proud owner of a 2000 Cherokee Sport 4x4 checking in. Best automotive purchase i've ever made. Solid 9/10 condition, EVERYTHING works exactly as it should, and it drives like a dream. These are truly great vehicles.

phillyb 04-19-2012 10:51 PM

my jeep's front drive shaft is gonna come off tomorrow...
see if there's a simple fix to my constant horrible noises up front

_spyder 04-20-2012 01:00 AM


Originally Posted by phillyb (Post 867191)
good deal. what's wrong with it?
lol

It's a little beat up, just stupid little things. It's a mess inside and out because the guy was too lazy to clean it. The key won't unlock the doors, so I have to leave it unlocked or climb in through the hatch (yeah, I'm serious). The rear tow hitch was really rusty and he tried pulling something out, busting it in half so now it's bent, hanging there. The muffler is noisy and rattles. Rusty under the doors, along with dents on both bumpers.

If it stops raining tomorrow, I'll post some pictures of it. Then I'll follow up with pictures after I have at it :)

jacob300zx 04-20-2012 01:32 AM


Originally Posted by chpmnsws6 (Post 863610)
Buying...

Which ones did you order? Post up how they turn out for you. I now have 4 down/rock lights and two of those big floods, I'm looking for some goo cheap led spots and I'll be set.

_spyder 04-20-2012 06:28 PM

Here she is:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...61203168_n.jpg

triple88a 04-20-2012 06:55 PM

Get something preferably with D44 axles unless you want to keep it stock. D35s SUCK. If you plan on doing any offroading, D35s will snap easily. I'm talking, you drop the clutch and that is a snapped D35 axle. 33" tires are the limit of the D35 axles. 35" tires and you WILL have to baby it with no offroad (small snow here and there).

Oh nvm gz on the purchase.

chpmnsws6 04-20-2012 06:58 PM


Originally Posted by jacob300zx (Post 867271)
Which ones did you order? Post up how they turn out for you. I now have 4 down/rock lights and two of those big floods, I'm looking for some goo cheap led spots and I'll be set.

Haven't yet. Toy funds were smashed with a tractor purchase.

As far as axles go, the 29 spline 8.25 is a great axle and will hold 35's without an issue. I have a locked 29 spline unit in mine that was on 34's for a year and a SUPER heavy foot (to the tune of 2 D30's that same year).

triple88a 04-20-2012 07:03 PM

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Stevo11 04-20-2012 07:59 PM


Originally Posted by _spyder (Post 867650)

Love it! Get some big "UN" stickers for the front doors and you are sorted!

Bryce 04-21-2012 01:24 AM

Oh hey. Jeep gurus:

The GF's 99 XJ has 68k miles on it. I'm hearing/feeling a thumping sound when going down slightly rough to rough roads. The thumping seems to occur when the motion of the up/down motion of the axles change direction relative to the body. No wheel bearing problems. I'm suspecting a bushing but there are so many I wouldn't know where to begin. Any thoughts?

gearhead_318 04-21-2012 01:30 AM


Originally Posted by Bryce (Post 867782)
Oh hey. Jeep gurus:

The GF's 99 XJ has 68k miles on it. I'm hearing/feeling a thumping sound when going down slightly rough to rough roads. The thumping seems to occur when the motion of the up/down motion of the axles change direction relative to the body. No wheel bearing problems. I'm suspecting a bushing but there are so many I wouldn't know where to begin. Any thoughts?

Are any of the bushings cracked or dry rotting? The tire rod failed on my truck, so I'd have a look there.

Quality Control Bot 04-23-2012 09:48 AM

I had 2 jeeps. A Wrangler and a Grand Cherokee. I love them.


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