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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fandroid
Hey guys, I asked a while back about my leaf springs and never uploaded any good pictures of them because I never had the time and I honestly ended up forgetting lol.

Here are both sides, how terribly out of shape are they?

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Worn out, but I've seen much worse. When/if you lift, buy full spring packs instead of Add A Leafs.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Tons of videos on how to change it. If you have a slinger beware you might toast it (had to cut mine to get it off)

If your TC is eating rear output seals you should take a look at the bearings, wobbling shaft = no bueno. Those things normally last 15 years.
It was originally torn up when someone tried stealing my driveshaft (I'm not joking). Took to AAMCO and they refused to replace the seal, insisting it was fine

Which is why I'm just gonna do it myself. Any recommendations on T/case and tranny(AX-15) fluid? Gonna change both out.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Worn out, but I've seen much worse. When/if you lift, buy full spring packs instead of Add A Leafs.
I really wanna lift it with a 2in bb but I hear the extended shackles would worsen my leaves. How bad of an idea would it be to get a bb with my current set up? I don't see myself ever going for a lift any bigger than 3 inches tops. I highly doubt I'd be in the boat where guys buy the cheap solution now and spend more money on what they really want later.

Would the bb cause me to possibly end up snapping the leaves lol?
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fandroid

I really wanna lift it with a 2in bb but I hear the extended shackles would worsen my leaves. How bad of an idea would it be to get a bb with my current set up? I don't see myself ever going for a lift any bigger than 3 inches tops. I highly doubt I'd be in the boat where guys buy the cheap solution now and spend more money on what they really want later.

Would the bb cause me to possibly end up snapping the leaves lol?
Actually, yes. The factory leaves on my old XJ were broken apart, and some were entirely missing lengths of as much as 6". I suggest OME for a 2" lift.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang

It was originally torn up when someone tried stealing my driveshaft (I'm not joking). Took to AAMCO and they refused to replace the seal, insisting it was fine

Which is why I'm just gonna do it myself. Any recommendations on T/case and tranny(AX-15) fluid? Gonna change both out.
Nice...

For an AX-15 you can't beat Redline MT-90. Cheaper goo would be the Pennzoil Sychromesh. Get a gear lube in the 75w90 area that is SPECIFICALLY for transmissions with brass synchronizers - usually branded Synchromesh. Normal API GL-5 is the plops. My local NAPA actually had 4 bottles of MT-90 on the shelf when I walked in one day lol. Royal Purple also has a Synchromax product, but IIRC their 75w90 oil achieved a GL-5 rating without using the corrosive additives that eat synchros.

NP231 will take whatever... ATF+4, Dexron III/Mercon, 5w30, or Rockland Standard Gear has a special lube for it. You could probably use a gear oil of you wanted to, provided it doesn't eat the brass synchro and its light enough that the pump doesn't care. (Don't quote me on that though lol)
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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alright so I'm putting in a 99+ intake on my 98 and I noticed a few differences that I'm unsure of. First off the electrical connector for the injectors is in a different spot and it seems the wires aren't long enough to even reach. Second there are a bunch of nipples that hoses attach to and they're different on both intakes. Can anyone give me a hand as to where they need to be relocated?
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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i just replaced my oil pan gasket and rear main seal, after aboot 2 minutes of running there was a nice puddle and stream of oil where the rear main seal is located. So i turned of the jeep and wrapped up shop for tomorrow. tomorrow is here and when i went to turn it back on and try to lock in on the leak more than the puddle i didnt notice anything more than 2 simple drops and nothing after that...is this normal after a job like this?
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Why is jeep ruining the cherokee name. Why Jeep?!
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BlakeAnnexstad
Why is jeep ruining the cherokee name. Why Jeep?!
Yeah I say that. Hopefully it will change for the better. They need to make the pickups again.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BlakeAnnexstad
Why is jeep ruining the cherokee name. Why Jeep?!
Oh god don't start this in this thread.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by hiphopxj4x4
i just replaced my oil pan gasket and rear main seal, after aboot 2 minutes of running there was a nice puddle and stream of oil where the rear main seal is located. So i turned of the jeep and wrapped up shop for tomorrow. tomorrow is here and when i went to turn it back on and try to lock in on the leak more than the puddle i didnt notice anything more than 2 simple drops and nothing after that...is this normal after a job like this?

I don't know about normal, but very lucky if it doesn't leak again.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Yeah I say that. Hopefully it will change for the better. They need to make the pickups again.
Chrysler stopped making Jeep pickups in '92 after the buyout because the Comanche was competing with their Dodge Dakota.
They decided Dodge would sell trucks, and Jeep would sell SUVs. Obviously, things have changed since then.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Chrysler stopped making Jeep pickups in '92 after the buyout because the Comanche was competing with their Dodge Dakota.
They decided Dodge would sell trucks, and Jeep would sell SUVs. Obviously, things have changed since then.
Only 7,000+- Comanches made in 92. Chrysler engineers thought the Dakota was so much better cuz it was theirs. We know that's not true. Said they were gonna discontinue Jeep's engines starting with the 4.0, too. I had to chuckle when that idea was scrapped and the Dakota got the Jeep 2.5!!
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Chrysler stopped making Jeep pickups in '92 after the buyout because the Comanche was competing with their Dodge Dakota.
They decided Dodge would sell trucks, and Jeep would sell SUVs. Obviously, things have changed since then.
I know jeep has made a few concept pickups.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Only 7,000+- Comanches made in 92. Chrysler engineers thought the Dakota was so much better cuz it was theirs. We know that's not true. Said they were gonna discontinue Jeep's engines starting with the 4.0, too. I had to chuckle when that idea was scrapped and the Dakota got the Jeep 2.5!!
MJ outperformed the Dakota in every regard, but, like you said, they kept theirs.



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