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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
What kind of "tone"?
I'd say 700 to 900hz based on comparison to an online tone generator. It doesn't change much between the cut-on and cut-off. Also, it only makes this noise under load around 2300 rpm, so I can't do a good comparison.

The thing that gets me is that sound needs a speaker, so I'm not sure what in the Jeep would act as a speaker with all the real- speakers removed and the gauge cluster pulled. There is a tone generator (buzzer?) on the back of the cluster, which is why I tested it.

Humm... maybe I should get ahold of a freq generator and hook it up to the electrical system and if I can't get something to start buzzing. What might I risk frying anything if I couple a 600 to 900hz sine wave into the electrical system at around 12v? In theory there should be something to smooth it out.

I'm sure there is a simple solution. I should probably swap out the alternator and see if that helps. :-p
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:11 AM
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Hey, guys.

Was doing some thinking (maybe it's too early for that). With alignments, you want the toe adjustment to be within 5/16 of an inch of the rear, correct? Also, when adjusting toe, I only have to rotate the coupling on the driver's side of the tie rod, right? Then both front tires will move out or in at the same time?

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Do the separate tie rod adjusters adjust each wheel independently or can I adjust one side and they'll both point evenly, with the correct measurements? Worried about trying to fix a noticeable pull to the right and end up making it worse or wearing a tire more than I should
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by NewbJeep
Do the separate tie rod adjusters adjust each wheel independently or can I adjust one side and they'll both point evenly, with the correct measurements? Worried about trying to fix a noticeable pull to the right and end up making it worse or wearing a tire more than I should
The toe adjuster is not independent per wheel, both clamps are loosened and the center bar is turned. Each end has opposite threads of the other.
Toe is measured between the front wheels, at hub height, widest part of tire sidewall (not on raised letters). Measure front and back of front wheels, zero minimum, 1/8" maximum toe. I use an adjustable painters stick to get measurement, tape measure can be tricky. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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i was told the transmitions were the same. the input shafts do line up. it can b put all they way on. but wen is is all the way on it locks up
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Redneck97
i was told the transmitions were the same. the input shafts do line up. it can b put all they way on. but wen is is all the way on it locks up
ok this is getting all to be confusing.

What year, model, and transmission is your jeep that the old one came out?

What year, model, and transmission of the donor did the new one came out?
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
The toe adjuster is not independent per wheel, both clamps are loosened and the center bar is turned. Each end has opposite threads of the other.
Toe is measured between the front wheels, at hub height, widest part of tire sidewall (not on raised letters). Measure front and back of front wheels, zero minimum, 1/8" maximum toe. I use an adjustable painters stick to get measurement, tape measure can be tricky. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
Thanks, buddy! Was living by that link but I was still confused. Didn't want to get in there and start turning stuff and not be able to get back to home base. That first part really clears things up. Unbolt, turn the center bar.

Thanks again!!
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:43 AM
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its a 95 xj and had a 231 j transfer case. its an automatic. the new transfer case came off a 96 wrangler i do beleive. and it had an automatic tranny as well
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:45 AM
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i dont no transmitions so i have no clue wat they r
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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Transmissions are completely different
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 06:51 AM
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Can the transfer case spin freely when not mounted behind the transmission?

If it's only happening when mounted on the transmission, then you may have different input gear, and the best bet is to take both cases apart and swap the input gear.
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Redneck97
its a 95 xj and had a 231 j transfer case. its an automatic. the new transfer case came off a 96 wrangler i do beleive. and it had an automatic tranny as well
There's no such thing as a '96 Wrangler. That was a transition year
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:30 AM
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i said i wasnt for shure on the year of the wrangler. all that was left of it was transmition and t case bc it was in a fire and scraped. so if trannys r different do i need to git something diferent for my t case or tranny?
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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yea the t case does exactaly wat its suposed to wen not mounted. spins freely and we can take and put it in all different gears with no problem. wen its on the jeep it is a pain to go on but it will line up with the transmition but wont spin at all. i dont no a whole lot abt jeeps. this is my first one so im just gonna take yalls word for it and check the input gear
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:46 AM
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We aren't trying to be hard on you. There are a lot of variables here, and you don't have all the information needed to give you a specific answer. Just trying to help, though
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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ik. i can find out wat my transmition is but the other one prolly not. i can try but no garentees



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