bzauche

Thanks!

bzauche

Ok, so I'm getting a list together of stuff I need to buy before going home and having a Jeep weekend. My new LCA's and Track Bar are waiting for me, and I'm going to do some other maintenance while I'm at it. I've read thread upon thread about different fluids, but I just need a simple answer of what and how much to buy.

I want to change:
Front and rear diff fluid (D30/35)
TC Fluid (242)
Tranny Fluid (AW4)

What fluids/oils, and how much of each?

Also, when I'm installing my LCA's, are there any other bushings that I'll need other than the ones that came with them? What about grease? Sorry, I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff, but I'm learning! It's my DD, and I only go on a light trail maybe once every two weeks.

luckyAD80

When you figure out changing all the fluids please do some tutorials with pics! I have the same year and am looking to do some fluid changes myself.
Awesome build.

rayray0918

Nice build bro. I have an 01 is was curious if you have any vibration with that amount of lift cause that about what I want to do or do you have SYE or TC drop? Also, do those tires rub at all?

bzauche

I will definitely get pictures and try to do short write-ups! Still trying to figure out which oils/fluids I need though.

Thanks man! I don't have an SYE or TC drop, so I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. No real vibes, although I haven't ridden in an XJ that has "vibes" after a lift, so I guess I don't know what they feel like, and what speeds they're normal. The tires will only rub at full lock occasionally, it's not even all the time. I'm planning on getting spacers (I like stock wheels), so that will take care of that.

99 Purple XJ

The front and rear diffs. i would use standard 75w 90 or 80w 80 gear oil what ever you can find the rear takes about 2.5 quarts the front about 1.5 quarts the tranny takes ATF 4 depending on if your just draining and refilling it takes about 4 quarts and the transfer case takes the same ATF4 just fill it in the top hole till it starts coming out then cap it off

bzauche

Awesome, thanks!

bzauche

Alright folks, tomorrow is the day! I will be (potentially):

Servicing both diffs, T-Case, throttle body, IAC, and installing the new track bar and LCA's.

Question: Nowhere on the IRO instructions for the track bar does it say anything about applying LocTite to the threads of the bolts, but I have read of a few people doing that when they install theirs. What is recommended?

Also, I'm assuming since the bushings are already pressed into the LCA's, I only need to grease the outside of them?

bzauche

Well, here's a brief overview of the work I've done yesterday and today. First was servicing the diffs:















While those were draining, I took off my throttle body and cleaned it up, along with the IAC:













Once I buttoned everything back up (also changed my T-case fluid), it was time for the track bar!

Getting the old one out was a pain, but it came off eventually!




And the new one in:







I attempted to do the Control Arms myself, but it just wasn't happening. Even with a breaker bar I couldn't get the nuts to budge. I am going to take it tomorrow morning to the alignment shop and see if they can throw them on there before the alignment. I asked today and they said they do tech work like that, but their techs weren't in today.

While I was working, I noticed this:



My sway bar end link actually comes in contact with the coil spring. What could be causing this, and how to I fix it?

XJ98sport

Do u have sway bar drop brackets? Mine used to do that before

bzauche

Not that I know of. I don't think the PO put longer end links in when he lifted it, so I am planning on buying some quick discos to solve the problem!

XJ98sport

Yea that will help!

bzauche

Well, I solved the problem today! Picked up some JKS Quicker Disconnects for $45 and just got done installing them.

These things (pressed in bolts for stock end links) were a total PITA.



A pitman arm puller solved that problem!







Clearance issue solved!

luckyAD80

Any updates???

bzauche

Not really anything big! I was on spring break last week, so that's why I had time to do quite a bit of work, but now that school is back in swing, I won't have any updates for awhile. I did get the LCA's put in and had it aligned, so it's driving straight now! I do notice a difference in the road manners of it with the new track bar, so that's a good thing!

I'm still trying to decide on what order I want to get things this summer. I know I want to replace the shocks and springs, and I want to stay at around 4/4.5" of lift with my 31's. I was originally thinking about going OME but they don't make tall enough springs, so I might end up with RE or IRO. My list for the summer is:

Coil and leaf springs
IRO Shackle Relocation
Shocks
CB Radio
IRO SYE & Driveshaft Kit
Upgraded Steering (Serious Offroad, most likely)
New muffler
New front/rear bumpers
CAI?

Now that I think about it, that's a lot of stuff and a lot of money, definitely in the $1500+ range. I need to prioritize stuff before I start making money

I'm thinking the coil and leaf springs, shocks, and SYE are top priority, and I might be able to make that all one order from IRO, if I go with IRO springs.

Goodness, I've got my mind running and it's not even summer yet. Only 6 more weeks though!