Recent content by SurplusFan98

Thats a good question that I didn't think to ask. I'm sure my D30 still has the original 27 spline axles. I guess I could jut swich to the 30 spline shafts so long as the carrier supported it? Honestly, I'm not looking to do any hardcore rock crawling. My build is around overlanding. I just want...

Hello all, Trying hard to find a selectable locker for my Dana 30 up front, but I can't pay new selectable locker prices and also do a re-gear. That's waaaaaay out of my budget. Was browsing FB marketplace and found a used ARB locker for a reasonable price, minus the ring gear (which in my...

Thanks RCP Phx for the response. I did eventually figure out that I used the wrong plastic fitting on that line. It was the right size but the wrong thread pitch and even though I had it screwed in tight, it was still sucking in air. I changed it for the finer threaded fitting, and it started to...

Hi folks. My son's wheel cylinders blew out in the back of his 2000, and he let all of the brake fluid leak out before he noticed. We've already replaced all the brake parts and we're getting ready to bleed the system, but since all the fluid was gone, I pulled the reservoir and cleaned it...

Hi all, My current overland rig is a 1997 4.0L, 4WD, AX15 manual with the original 3:07 gearing in the 8.25 rear end. While the 8.25 in my rig does have a factory LSD, I'm pretty sure its shot. My goal is to eventually re-gear to 4:10. My local yard just got in a 1996 2.5L, 2WD, AX15 manual...

Thanks for the suggestions. I borrowed as small vacuum pump from Oreilly's. got everything hooked up and ran the vacuum for about 5 minutes. Got it down to about 26inHg and figured that was probably the best that my borrowed pump would do. Closed up my manifold valves and let it sit for an...

Just wanted to round this thread out and say that I actually ended up sending my computer off to SIA Electronics for repair rather than buying a new one from Flagship 1. The cost to get it repaired with shipping was about $150 which is about half the cost of a new one. It did take a couple of...

Thanks to all who have replied so far. I now have my clutch engaging predictably. I took the clutch apart, wire wheeled it (gently) and buffed with a scour pad, and cleaned well with brake clean. I removed 1 spacer washer (of 2). Put it all back together, and it appears to be doing what its...

Thank you guys! I tried both of these suggestions. I can get the clutch to engage occasionally via direct battery power. I even got it to engage once through the low pressure switch for just a moment. A few times I had to give it a little push with a screwdriver. Even when the clutch doesn't...

Recently rescued a 98 2wd 4.0 5speed XJ. I've been steadily working through issues and making progress. My next big hurdle is fixing the A/C system. I don't have any experience servicing vehicle A/C systems, but I'm determined to learn. Been going to Youtube academy to figure it out, but with...

Yep, you're probably correct. I'm still flushing this thing. Its improved to the point that the water doesn't go brown while I'm still filling it, but when I fill it and cycle it through for 10 minutes, its still basically southern sweet tea after the fact. Can't even tell you how many jugs of...

That makes sense. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks!

Yep, using this Prestone Radiator Flush. The instructions say to do a flush, and then refill with only water and flush. That was my original plan until what came out was essentially chocolate milk. Figured I might need a few rounds, and this stuff is pretty cheap (I actually buy it at...

Thank you, these are great suggestions. Since everything is flowing and I'm not getting any overheating at idle now, I'm just going to continue to flush. At around $10 a flush, I can do a bunch before I've spent the money for a new radiator. Its also possible that the majority of the junk is...

The lower rad hose. I've actually encountered advice from different places that basically say to NEVER mess with the block drain unless you're doing a rebuild. Basically that you could strip it out and end up causing yourself a whole world of issues, you didn't have already. Opinions?