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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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So i was on craigslist and this jeep came up so i looked into it. i ended up picking it up fir 900 bucks. it had a 4.5 RC lif put into it abt 500 miles ago. the motor is a JY motor with 74k on it. The kid swamped it over the dash and put it in the shop to get fixed. they drained all the fluids put in new changed all the filters and ran new fuel lines and some other small stuff was done as well. now on the way home after buying the transmission started over flowing out where the dip stick is and slipping. so idk if i should replace it or flush it put a new filter and fluids in it or what. any help on tht would be greatly appriated. the trucks fenders were destroyed so then i replaced them and through some 31s on it. the dash was replaced with a new wrangler dash. after everything dried out. i put a new radio in it and got almost all the power stuff working again. here are some pics
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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as u can see i found out when i put the 31s on there was a suspension issue. found out the rear shackles were never installed
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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so then i put them in and installed the rest of the flares.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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so now before i can hit the road i have a very minor oil leak to take care of. a gear box seal leak thts kinda bad and the transmission issue. wat would you guys do abt this transmission? lmk thanks
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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sounds like you may have just gotten ripped off. $900 is awfully cheap for 74k and a like new lift. Im thinking the PO knew about the transmission issue and tried to get it off his hands. Sound possible?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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sounds like you may have just gotten ripped off. $900 is awfully cheap for 74k and a like new lift. Im thinking the PO knew about the transmission issue and tried to get it off his hands. Sound possible?
the kid mentioned the tranny slipped once on him since he swamped it. i can buy a transmission from my friend in 100% gud shape from a totalled mint cond. xj with 107k on it for 200 bucks but i have no idea how to put one in. is it a hard job?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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if oyu can put on a lift kit, a tranny swap shouldnt be much trobule for you
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by evogibson
if oyu can put on a lift kit, a tranny swap shouldnt be much trobule for you

then i guess im going to give it a shot then

and also forgot to mention the truck was listed for 2200 with tires 1200 with out thats why i took it with the 28s and i knocked him down to 900 for the truck. he had almost brand new 33 bfg mud terrains on mickey thompson rims. so i guess he figured they were worth 1k lmao

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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Transmissions and water do not mix. Ends up sluding up the valve body and burning out the clutches.
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by lilredxj99
Transmissions and water do not mix. Ends up sluding up the valve body and burning out the clutches.
so if it were u. ud change it then as well right? thts wat im thinkin cuz my friend was like just flush it and it should b gud but i dont wanna waste the money rather just do it right the first time yano
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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put a stick in it while your in there.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by evogibson
put a stick in it while your in there.
unfotunatly i have tht tranny in a 92 but i dont kno if it will work in mine?
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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If you're not sure about replacing it, I would pull the pan and see what kind of crap is in it. If it's stinks and is burnt, better replace it. If it had been flushed right after it happened, it might have lived a little while.
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Looks good, man. And a steal at $900! TJ gauge cluster looks good too, just did that myself last night.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SteelBlue99
Looks good, man. And a steal at $900! TJ gauge cluster looks good too, just did that myself last night.

thanks man! i agree haha and i love the tj cluster
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