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I have decided I will most likely be keeping the Ranger. I will be looking for a limitied slip rear and some decent tires. I think some kind of weight holder for the bed would be good too. I realize this will be a off brand build but I hope to still stop by for advice now and then. Thanks for...

Okay folks..... I have the following. 1. 1988 Ford Ranger 2.9/5speed, Bare bones no power anything, 2wd and get close to 30mpg. 2. 1986 Jeep Cherokee 2.8/auto. Power everything 4wd and got 17mpg on a good day when it was running. Now the problem. I cant really keep both these vehicles, and the...

I had the same thing happen with my 86 and it's 2.8 auto. The flexplate busted after knocking for quite awhile and I now have to replace it. Mine was actually caused by missing and loose bolts between the engine and transmission and I have a sneaking suspision that alot of these flexplate...

I'm pretty sure its the right thing. There is a pic and it looks just like mine minus the breakage.

Thanks for the part numbers!! I guess I can get the driveplate through autozone for 80.39 but was kinda hoping to get a cheaper used one through here. Maybe someone will come up with one before I order mine next month.... heres to hoping!!!!!:sure:

It's a 86 with the Chevrolet 2.8 V6.

Okay.... if no one has a flywheel, does anyone know what type of bolts I need for one when I get it? I need length, thread pitch, all that jazz. Thanks again!!

I have a 86 Cherokee that killed its flywheel last year when it spit out most of its engine to trany bolts. I have been searching for a flywheel and flywheel bolts(lost mine somewhere durning a move) since then. I really want to get my Jeep running but the flywheel is really expensive through...

I have a 86 Cherokee that I am restifying. I am in the process of replacing the seat belts and carpet. I have a large family and would like to increase the passenger capacity so I can use it more. Are there or were there ever third row seats or jump seats sold for the xj? If not anyone ever make...

I had a similar hard to describe noise on my jeep and it ended up being a few loose (missing) engine to trany bolts. This caused a misalignment and alot of noise and headaches for me. Your collision may have caused some minor misalignments and and this vibration. Good luck!

I have a 84 XJ with a 2.8 V6 and auto tranny. I would love to put a overdrive auto in and was wondering if a S10 tranny will go in place of the 904 thats in there now? If not the Chevy tranny will another mopar tranny bolt in? Thanks everybody!!