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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Auto or manual?
Sorry thought I specified...its an auto. Thanks
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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How do you tell the difference between 8.25 and dana 35
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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What rear axle is this? Also what is this tag for, it says 3.5?
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
What rear axle is this? Also what is this tag for, it says 3.5?
8.25
If you have and auto than its 3.55 gears
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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I bought D-Ring mounts that mount to the sides on the unibody under the front bumper mounts. Im gonna have to remove the steering box bolts to secure the mount to the driver side.

Anyone ever taken these bolts out? been hitting them with liquid wrench and now pb blaster for a week or so now in preparation. nervous i wont be able to get them off


this is for my 00 cherokee sport
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
I bought D-Ring mounts that mount to the sides on the unibody under the front bumper mounts. Im gonna have to remove the steering box bolts to secure the mount to the driver side.

Anyone ever taken these bolts out? been hitting them with liquid wrench and now pb blaster for a week or so now in preparation. nervous i wont be able to get them off

this is for my 00 cherokee sport
Been getting the threads good? Mine came right out, do your self a favour and get a new steering box spacer
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles

8.25
If you have and auto than its 3.55 gears
My day has been made. I thought I had a Dana 35 for 2 years. Feel like an idiot now
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles

Been getting the threads good? Mine came right out, do your self a favour and get a new steering box spacer
From C-Rok, preferably.
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Are 4.56 gears to big for 31" tires? I'm looking at these gears, are they any good?

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/sta...o-p-51823.html
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Are 4.56 gears to big for 31" tires? I'm looking at these gears, are they any good?

http://www.4x4groupbuy.com/store/sta...o-p-51823.html
Google gear ratio chart
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
How do you tell the difference between 8.25 and dana 35
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles

Google gear ratio chart
Well I guess I'm going to be getting 4.10s or 4.11s. Are 3.55s good for 31s? Will I get better MPG from higher gears?
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Well I guess I'm going to be getting 4.10s or 4.11s. Are 3.55s good for 31s? Will I get better MPG from higher gears?

I have 3.55s with 31s on one Jeep and 3.55s with 235s on another Jeep. Both are 4.0 Renix with auto trannies. Speedos are accurate and they get the same mileage.
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Can't break aw4 free from engine. I can see daylight between them but I can't get it free. Drive plate bolts are off (all 4) any ideas?
Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Did you unbolt tourqe converter



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