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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cf1k1

The 29 spline will probably be the cheapest route.
Agreed, with limited funds n time, a direct bolt in is a better option than upgrading.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Get a 3.55 D35 to get him mobile. Later an 8.8 will give you disc brakes, but the 8.25 can be converted. Either way, you'll want to regear for bigger tires later, and the stock 4.10s in an 8.8 won't be that much better. In short, get whichever you find cheaper.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Get a 3.55 D35 to get him mobile. Later an 8.8 will give you disc brakes, but the 8.25 can be converted. Either way, you'll want to regear for bigger tires later, and the stock 4.10s in an 8.8 won't be that much better. In short, get whichever you find cheaper.
I got a free 35 for the time being
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

I got a free 35 for the time being
Nothing beats a frana 35 for temp use.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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hi lift jacks? is a 48" good enuff (sure will store in the heep easier) or should i get a 60"?, runnin 3.5 lift-n-33's, i have NO intention of goin up anymore
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by gone4x4
hi lift jacks? is a 48" good enuff (sure will store in the heep easier) or should i get a 60"?, runnin 3.5 lift-n-33's, i have NO intention of goin up anymore
If you can store the 60" then get that, other wise 48" is fine.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gone4x4
hi lift jacks? is a 48" good enuff (sure will store in the heep easier) or should i get a 60"?, runnin 3.5 lift-n-33's, i have NO intention of goin up anymore
My 48" lays behind the bench without much more room to spare. If you're mounting it inside, I'd say 48".
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Hi and thanks for your advice, yes I am overseas in England, and I am trying to determine if my newly purchased Jeep is going to cost me more to repair than it's worth. hope it's not the gasket will cost a fortune to fix here
thanks very much for your input.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Can I fix this leak? It's super tiny like a little bigger than a pinhole literally. It's in the taped box tire only has 5k miles
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Can't see anything lol? Depends, the sidewalls on those is essentially none
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Can't see anything lol? Depends, the sidewalls on those is essentially none
I saw the nail in it, it's a 30
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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If nothing else i'm sure you can get it patched. Just make sure to tell them its going on an old farm truck or they wont do it.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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You may be able to patch it from the inside.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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I had Walmart patch mine inside and out, beat on it and haven't had an issue.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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I can just keep it as my spare, and my buddy works at the dealer and could do it for me probably

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