Recent content by Ole Rusty

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    Do I understand thick gears correctly?

    So last winter I discovered the spider gears in the rear Dana 44 Traclock are chewed up pretty good. Got some good advice on what it takes to rebuild the Traclock. That thread is here is you wanna see the pics or background...
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    Dana 30 ball joint

    Replacing a front axle seal and decided to replace u-joints and ball joints while I have it apart since Jeep has 200k and I have no idea when/if they've been replaced. Driver side came apart as expected. Passenger side lower ball joints came out with the knuckle. Is this a sign the axle housing...
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    Another transfer case question

    2005 4.0 with NGS370 6 spd manual transmission. 231J transfer case is leaking, suspected input shaft seal but when I cleaned it up the issue is a cracked case. JB weld has stopped the leak for a year now but I plan to replace the clutch over the winter and figure that's as good a time as any to...
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    06 LJ Rubicon in CO

    Might be a good find for one of you folks out west https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888242474813986/permalink/3076267129344842/?sale_post_id=3076267129344842&mibextid=Nif5oz
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    LJ in Bama

    I heard there's a guy on the forum in Bama who likes collecting Jeeps... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888242474813986/permalink/3055603944744494/?sale_post_id=3055603944744494&mibextid=Nif5oz
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    Full doors

    Can't tell much from the one photo but cheap deal on full doors if someone is looking. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/710337540498205/?mibextid=dXMIcH
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    Warn XD9000i, what to look for buying used

    Two used XD9000i have poppies up for sale. First one is model number 75936. Definitely the cleaner of the two and supposedly just had solenoids replaced. Downside is there is no controller so I can't verify it works. Asking price is $550 Second one is model 26626. Looks like an older model and...
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    Spider gear replacement in Trac Lok

    Pulled the front and rear differential covers to take a peek at gear condition since the Jeep is approaching 200k miles. No surprise on the front but the rear spiders are damaged. Not a big deal and figured I'd just swap them out since side gears look fine. Buuuutttt, I'm used to seeing a bolt...
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    Ole Rusty's 05 Unlimited Grocery Getter and Summertime Convertible

    Wanted to start this thread to document the piddling I do along the way. Pops owns an independent repair garage so i grew up a car guy and love to wrench on whatever i get my hands on. I've drug home some clunkers that just needed some love, hence the name Ole Rusty, an ode to a previous 1985 CJ...
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    Warn 8274 experts advice

    This popped up on the ole FB Marketplace. Supposedly works as the guy says you can try it out. I'm guessing even if it works it would need some refurbished of some sort. Looking for sight unseen advice on what to look for and if this is overpriced...
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    2005 LJ at Ford dealership in Corbin, Kentucky

    Spotted this https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/470109471882303/
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    2004 LJ

    Not mine. Saw it on FB Marketplace. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/504515354557869/
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    FNG

    Thanks for the add! Been missing a Jeep in the garage ever since I sold my CJ affectionately,and appropriately, named Ole Rusty. Wanted something more comfortable to drive so I've been looking at TJs and ran across this guy. 2005 LJ Sport, 4.0, 6spd manual. Haven't done anything yet but clean it...