Recent content by socratica

Hey man... I am from just up the road in chipley. U need to check out: www.panhandle4x4.com that is our local group of 4x4ers mostly jeeps. Might be interested in helping put it on if I can find the time when u need it (or someone else on the site might be able to help). Yeah, like was said...

Thanks. anyone else have experience....

I have searched but not gotten a good solid answer... I have an '84 with an NP229 that is getting retired from the 5 min commute to work, so now it is serious trail time. A. Should I replace the poorly designed vaccuum case with an NP231 or maybe a 242? Should I look to swap out the...

My friend just got a set of these for his Toyota, they are ok in the mud, stayed kinda gummed up though. Good on the clay terraces (closest thing to rock crawling here), decent in the sand. GREAT on the street, quiet, they handle nicely, if it's a daily driver i'd like 'em. Nice tires overall...

:doh: Thanks! I thought that was it...

Hey guys I have a question on ring and pinion on a Dana 35. I purchased my new jeep in december already built, lifted, geared, 33's, arb bumpers new aftermarket limited slip... etc. However, in my excitement of purchasing the jeep i did not pick up all the necessary receipts and stuff for the...

Re: (84 XJ) had 3" rough country, added 2" budget, and now my rear DS aint in all the way Most '84 models I have seen had the NP229 or NP228 transfer case. It is the first "Selec-Trac" case that I know of. It is NOT a very good transfer case and if it does not have enough vacuum the 4wd won't...

The add-a-leaf kit was from pro-comp, I think I paid like $40 or so. However, an S-10 pack is probably a better idea, for the add a leaf you already have to remove the pack anyway. Might as well build a better riding spring than the AAL can provide you. I purchased 8 cyl. coils and would go a...

I have an old beater '84 2.5 so not really worth dumping alot of money into- so I went this route. I purchased spicer '78 f-100 coils (like $50) 2 1/2" spacers and add-a-leaves in rear with MJ shackles. Netted about 4 3/4" in front and about 4" in rear, used Explorer shocks in rear (pain in the...

I'm interested in pics as well. I live about an hour and a half east of you. Very interested! If you need to email the pics send them to [email protected] Thanks! ER

I've had some 31x10.50 Dayton Timberline MT's on for 10,000 or so miles now. First on my Grand Wagoneer and now the xj. They haven't worn much yet, that I can tell and they have been rotated and balanced twice in those miles. Good in the mud, so-so in the sand, and have good handling properties...

Ok, i've asked recently about the overheating problems that I've had in my '84 (2.5). It is still overheating after the block flush. I wanted to make sure I had the correct water pump and need some more help. The motor was from an '84 cj-7 (2.5) and was v-pulley in lieu of the serpentine. I put...

Have not flushed the engine block, yet. Thanks for the tip. I will go over to the garage behind where I work to see when it cane be done. Any other ideas for when I take it in to the shop?

closed system...

I have confirmed it is overheating running 250 when I shut it off.:gonnablow I can't figure it out. Any thoughts?