Posts by jmack

  • optional motor swap

    I haven't thought about the slant six in a long time. I had two cars with that engine. 73 Plymouth duster was my first car in high school. Then a Volare we used for some parts.

  • Body Lift

    Thanks for the info. Didn't know DE had that limit.


    Ended up ordering the JKS kit. Have to figure out how to get it and the MML in before the 101 weekend.

  • Body Lift

    Looking at body lifts to order this week. Is there a way to determine if I should replace the stock mounts as well? Or just go with pucks for a lift?

  • Parts Ordered

    Glad it worked out. I'm about to order a body lift and I was wondering if there was anything specific that lead you to choose the one from JKS?

  • Getting Trail Ready

    Alright. I went at the u joint again this weekend and was able to get one replaced. Didn't have time to do both, but having gotten through the first one the next one won't take long. I did end up using the press. Put the press in the vice and everything went pretty smoothly.


    So what's next? Every time I complete one thing three others seem to need attention.


    I'm going to replace the other front axle u joint, just as a precaution. The one I did today was definitely showing some wear.


    Then I have some driveline vibes to address. I picked up a motor mount lift from a club member (Thanks again Curtis) And a 1in. Body lift is on the way. That should take care of the vibes I hope.


    After that I think I'm good until something else breaks.

  • Removing Suspension Lift

    I just did the reverse of what you're talking about ( Where were you two months ago!!! We could have just switched!!! [emoji16] ) And I would suggest changing the shocks. I went from 31 to 33 by adding the spacers someone mentioned. I used shocks with a similar feel to stock and ride quality is fine.

  • Throwout bearing acting up - Rausch trip this weekend

    Quote from jace


    [size=2px]2004 TJ 5-speed, so does that make it a NV3550?[/size]
    I've owned it since 30k miles, and it's always made a little rattle, but it's NOTICEABLY worse now... definitely sounds like marbles in the bell housing


    Are you sure about where the sound is coming from? Cause that's exactly the noise my catalytic converter makes. Been going on for awhile. I was convinced it was the clutch it throw out at first till I climes under for a good check.