Recent content by Chris291

haven't been driving her as much as I would like, but the noises are getting much better. Im convinced its coming from the new bushings. Thanks everyone for your help and advice

$500 to do the swap, not bad. The bushings were good other than the sway bar bushings, all those replaced. One set of axle joints were completely gone, so I had them use one from the old front diff set up. No more noise from the differential, but now there is a ton a noise when I transfer weight...

I have a replacement front differential set up going in this week. Came from a 98 cherokee with 88k on it and same gears as my truck. She spins free with no grinding and the drain plug magnet had very little metal shavings. Looks like from normal wear. Also have a full bushing kit to go with it...

The dealership wants $1400 for parts and labor to repair the differential. They said it needs a ring and pinion and a bearing kit. $1400 seems reasonable to do that job, but I'm not about to spend that much. I'll let you know how the front end swap goes.

Good call guys. I found a bunch of front axles in my area, one with 88k on it for $200. Going to pick it up today and install it this weekend. Yes, same gear ratio and w/o abs like mine. Anything in particular I should check on the axle assembly before I buy it? Besides the obvious like making...

No estimate yet, bringing it in on Tuesday. I'll post what they found and estimate

Renegade, you are absolutely right. Im a back yard mechanic and mechanically inclined, but I feel like Im a bit in over my head here. Made an appointment with my local Jeep dealership to repair it for me. Hate having to do that, but rather do that then get in too deep and have to tow it there.

Ok, so I called Morris 4X4. I have a Dana 30 3.55. It was recommended that I take everything out to see what is damaged before I order any parts. I'll update if anyone wants to know

I've been hearing a grinding noise that gets more intense with road speed. I checked the hub assembly, u joints, and gear oil level. The hub assembly and all u joints are good, but when I looked at the front differential drain plug, it is loaded with metal shards. The oil dripping down the front...

great, thanks

Just got my 97 Cherokee sport. Found a connector hanging around with no obvious places for it to go. Maybe it belongs to an option my truck didn't come with. Anyone know off hand?