Recent content by Caspian1911

Oh wow so sorry. I hope they didn't beat it up to badly on you. mine is still in restoration but once road worthy I will absolutely do that I'm in south Florida. I can see that being a problem. It's been a big investment. Thanks for the tip.

I know its not much help but I still have not figured out what the DGA code signifies. I stopped looking after about a month maybe a dealership can help. Sorry...

Thanks Mango I checked it is hooked up but could still be bad. I ran the jeep this weekend for half hour or so and finally got a code. It says its a tps so I ordered one. If that doesn't fix it ill be looking into the cps. Thanks again...

Its been awhile so I figure its time for an update on my build. I've installed a new Transmission 32RH and torque converter, radiator ,water pump, thermostat, new passenger fender, new hood ,new universals on both drive shafts and a new soft top (Besttop. trektop). During all this...

I actually found a dana 35 in the proper ratio locally today its in pristine condition and about an hours drive for $450 thank you for considering i don't want you to waste any more time it. Thanks for replying.

Are these still available I discovered my rear 35 spider gears and bearings are pretty roached. $400 is a great deal and the 3.07 even match mine. would you be willing to ship and if so please let me know what it would cost for freight to Fort pierce Florida I cant find anything within reason...

Ya I'm just learning that lesson the hard way. I pulled the pinion and seal without realizing that it needed a preload torque measurement. so I will be pulling my axles and and setting the pinion preload tomorrow. but as it turns out it was a good thing I took it apart because a previous someone...

To all you builders out there. I have purchased my new remanufactured transmission. not a bad deal I thought. just under $1600 bucks with a 4 year parts and labor warrantee from AutoZone. it shows up tomorrow and I will begin the process of the swap on Monday after Christmas. but I have...

Nice looking Jeep you have there.. one big bonus about my build is my wife is all in. we actually have a to many vehicles so we are selling one and going to use some of the proceeds to help fund the build. the jeep will eventually be my daily driver so i can keep the mileage down on my truck

So here we go I like watching the build threads so i figured maybe i would give an update on my build. I haven't accomplished much but I have done a pretty thorough assessment of the build surprisingly its in decent shape as far as rust there are about a dozen dime sized spot on the body that...

Wow thanks Rattler. I will be looking at Tristar I have to say I am very greatfull for the helpful voices on this forum I will become a supporting member as a thank you for the help you have given Thanks

Thank you. much appreciated does anyone have a replacment trans recommendation???

In reference to 97 TJ 4.0 sport 3 speed automatic. I'm a real noob to jeeps so please bare with me. but i could really use some help answering some questions that have come up in my search. so I'm looking for a transmission. big dollar investment in my build. must get it right you all know what...

Thanks for the reference. Yah I'm thinking 8 to 10 k likely but I'm not in a hurry and I will do everything myself that will save a bunch. Really looking forward to it.

Hi Folks New Jeep owner here just starting a new project and I am hoping for some references for components and parts preference. A little background if you are interested a dear friend of the family past away a couple years ago and his daughter gave me his 97 TJ sport. its been sitting in the...