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    TexasTJ2004 reacted to Jerry Bransford's post in the thread Re-gearing for 35s (need some build advice) with Like.

    It appears you understand your stock Dana 35 is not strong enough for 35's. For most other axles chromoly (like 4340 or 4140) would be...

    Tuesday at 2:10 PM
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    TexasTJ2004 reacted to pocojo's post in the thread Setting up differential gears with Like.

    Jerry, If you look back on the history of this issue you can probably see how the experienced could have low tolerance for the many...

    Monday at 12:27 AM
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Locker in a Dana 30?.

    Dana 30 will work fine. I have a Grizzly locker in my Dana 30 (true full size locker, not lunch box). When in 2HI, you don’t really feel...

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 reacted to Mikee024's post in the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs with Like.

    I do that in 2/4Hi and it’s a bad idea to do in 4Low (4:1). I manipulate the OD switch multiple times a day…knowing exactly when lockup...

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    if you want to force the lockup earlier, just disable the overdrive. Then the lockup will happen much earlier, in 3rd gear. This is...

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    I don’t know. It is completely electronically controlled with TCM controlling every aspect of Torque Converter behavior.

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Dana 44 disc brakes to dana 35 drum brakes complete axle swap out.

    I am in Texas, so it is simpler. I bought my TJ as salvage title from Copart. Did the restoration work myself, filled the paperwork, had...

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    200F will not cause damage, but it is generally not a desired transmission temperature. You want it ideally between 170F to 180F, this...

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    I don’t know how the 3 speed in 1997-2002 operated, but in 42RLE in 2003-2006 the torque converter lockup is controlled electronically...

    Dec 2, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    Adding rubicrawler sounds like an amazing option. I am thinking about as well, but I have a couple of problems with it. If you add...

    Dec 1, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    The moment that you go into low gear, the load on the engine and the transmission changes for the following reasons: For every one...

    Dec 1, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs.

    Hayden 2791’with Derale 6 blade fan before installation.

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    Dec 1, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 reacted to Mikee024's post in the thread Improving the cooling on our TJs with Like.

    I don’t think it’s a misunderstanding, it’s just different philosophies

    Dec 1, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 replied to the thread Dana 44 disc brakes to dana 35 drum brakes complete axle swap out.

    Is that a Hawaiian thing that the work has to be done by state mechanic? Here in Texas I can do whatever I want on my rig, as long as...

    Dec 1, 2023
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    TexasTJ2004 reacted to Lana'i towbar's post in the thread Dana 44 disc brakes to dana 35 drum brakes complete axle swap out with Like.

    Okay I will check black magic pads out . My troubled jeep accident is coming together . Just got my new yokohama geolander mt 003 today...

    Dec 1, 2023

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