Great.... So that means I really just need to find a complete axle with 4.10s in it from the factory or spend the extra $ and put a locker in.

And the rear end will be fine with stock 3.07 carrier? I thought I read somewhere that the 8.25 doesn't use shims for adjustment but has some sort of screw style adjustment?

 

Yeahhh you can do a full case locker but a carrier can be had for about $100 buckaroos which is definitely cheaper than a full case locker. I'd just throw a lockright in at the same time.

The 8.25's carrier can be used for 4.10's no problem. It's certainly a different animal to deal with though. I swapped my 8.25 for a D44 when I was doing my axle build so I haven't actually set one up but here's a link to what's involved - http://www.4wdmechanix.com/Moses-Lud...ysler-Axle?r=1

 

Thanks for the link. It doesn't look too bad to set up. Maybe even easier then dealing with shims. Might need to invest in some more tools though.

So if I was to do a new carrier and a Lockright, that is about $350. I could get a Truetrac for around the same price. I think I would rather have a Truetrac over a Lockright. I know its not a locker but still way better then an open diff.

 

I'd personally rather have a lockright over a truetrac but that's your call lol

 

I am pretty sure my Dad had a Lockright is his Wrangler a few years ago. When they unload on a turn, dont they make a nice pop sound and you can feel it too? I just remember driving it and randomly it would pop and cause you to almost go in to the other lane. He only had it in the rear though. Does that sound about right?

 

They normally click/ratchet in the rear when going around turns. I run an ARB in the rear and a lockright in the front. I only hear my lockright when I turn sharp at low speeds but I don't feel it.

 

I might just have to do a little bit more research on it then. What you are describing is not the same as what my Dads Jeep did. If it is just a little noise you hear, I am fine with that. His did a huge pop like an axle just snapped.

 

In the box I got from Lowrange2, I found a nice blue fender flare. So I decided it was time to put it on. I sanded it, primed it, painted it then cleared it. I think the color came out pretty close. Then I put it back on. Still need to remove what looks like tape residue from the fender.




I also fixed the drivers side flare. The front half wasnt clipped in. I am just about done with the outside restoration! Need to paint the rear bumper black and put the roof rack on. After that, I am moving on to normal maintenance stuff. The clutch and brake fluid looks like its the original...

 

wow good job matching the flare. White is a tough color to match

 

Thanks! I do have to say I got very lucky on matching the paint. It is actually like an egg shell white. Not the factory white. So I sprayed it with just a normal white for its base color. The clear coat I used was a couple years old which worked in my favor. It actually started turning yellow. So after about 3 coats of it, the egg shell color was pretty much a dead on match. Each clear coat I put on, the more egg shell it turned. I think it needs one more coat to be perfect, but close enough for me. I am getting new flares down the road anyways. The grille surround turned out to be a much better match. We will see what happens after color sanding...

Last night I decided to throw on the roof rack. Yet another item from Lowrange2. Gave it a quick paint job and looks new again.



I also put in new shifter bushings. 3rd gear was pretty hard to find and the shifter was very sloppy. Sure enough, this is what I found. Now it feels like a new shifter again! The B&M shifter will be coming in the future. Had one in the last Cherokee and loved it.

 

Alright so I got some good confirmations today.

#1 transmission is getting dropped off tomorrow
#2 wheels and tires were shipped out today and should be here tomorrow
#3 just ordered a SYE and rear driveshaft from Adams. Should be here on Friday
#4 new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel and TO bearing will be here by Friday
#5 still no luck finding a Dana 30 locally

What this means is that I might have a busy weekend. It is supposed to rain though... So I might just have to make some room in the garage so that the Jeep can fit. There is no way I will kick the Bug out to the rain so I will have to make them both fit. Time to clean the garage!

 

Looks like quite a bit of work ahead of you. Can't believe you're having a hard time finding a front axle. They're not too bad to find around here. Maybe just throw a D44 at it then

 

Well there has been one hanging around on craigslist that is a really good deal. Its fully trussed, comes with aftermarket track bar and steering for $800. BUT it is setup for a drivers side 3 link and has 3.55 gears. And to top it off, its about 1.5 hours away. If I could still use the factory 4 link, I would be all over it.

 

I did find another good deal while searching. Front and rear gears (4.10s) plus a front carrier for $240. Says its for a 2000 Grand Cherokee.

Edit - read the ad again. Wrong kit.

 

Somehow this happened. Didnt think 2 cars would ever fit in the garage. Right in time for rain. Need to get the front window replaced before it goes back outside. Leaks like crazy.