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    Super 35 Issues

    I slowly pieced together my Super 35 kit with ARB RD105 and Revolution DC-Dana 35-30 axles, and Revolution gears. I got my locker installed and gears setup, but before I installed the axlt tube seals and bearings, I test fit the axle shafts. 1 shaft will not fit, but is 30 splines. The other fit...
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    Nevermind Dana 35 Pinion Preload

    I'm setting up my Dana 35 with new gears, bearings, etc. On the pinion I'm not using a crush washer, I'm using a sleeve and shims. I used a setup nut to get my pinion preload to about 10 inch-lbs and torque was about 175 ft lbs with the setup nut. When I installed the seal and the new nut I...
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    Looking for some input on this gear pattern

    Just looking for a bit of advice on this wear pattern. I have checked gears a couple times and I think this would be good, but I've never checked new gears. Backlash .005". This is on my front Dana 30. First time installing new gears, so I don't want to get overly excited if I'm doing something...
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    V8 Swap, Diesel?

    Everybody loves the V8 in the Jeep Wrangler, but I've got access to a spare Jeep and an older 7.3L IDI Turbo V8 and transmission from a 1 ton Ford truck. I do want the Jeep to be a diesel. This is essentially going to be a massive build, if I can even get close to pulling it off. The wife wants...
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    Is a tummy tuck useful if my gas skid plate is at stock height

    I've been planning to do a tummy tuck down the road after I get a lift and an Atlas. Is the Tummy tuck worth it, if I don't raise up my fuel tank? I could possibly modify my fuel tank skid plate to raise that up, but right now that's what tends to hit the most. So would I be wasting my time...
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    No Taillights

    I think maybe I've got this figured out, but I'm still waiting for a new switch to confirm. I have brake lgihts, turn signals, backup lights, but no taillights when I turn on my headlights. I looked through the schematics and it looks like the black and yellow goes straight back there and I...
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    WTB: Dana 35 with 3.73s (preferably) Will go for a the Dana 30 too if you've got a mate

    I would like to buy a Dana 35 with 3.73s and would be willing to get the Dana 30 if you have a mate. I'm in KY 42701. I don't mind driving some, but my trailer is pretty much illegal in any other state besides KY (no tags, no working brake lights). I can get it in the back of my truck, but it's...
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    Driveshaft length vs slip yoke issues

    Is the slip yoke mixed with our short rear driveshafts, most of the problems we have when doing lifts? I am planning to do a Atlas 4 speed with no speedometer and 1310 non-CV output and I'm also wanting to do a lift to better accommodate my 33s (and thoughts of 35s keep coming to mind, though I...
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    Lower first gear for AX-15 / HD input shaft

    Does anyone have experience with swapping to a 4.3 first gear for the AX-15? Does anyone know if the HD Input shaft (14 Splines) is an upgrade from, what I assume is a 10 spline shaft OEM (I don't know, just saw this on a blow up of the AX-15)? I have to pull my transmission and I'll probably...
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    I found a R2.8 Cummins Jeep on Craigslist

    https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/brandenburg-2000-jeep-wrangler-r28/6907114530.html I'm not sure how to share this properly, but man am I tempted to go to the bank and try to pick this thing up.
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    1997 Jeep Wrangler R2.8 Cummins Installation Journal

    I started a build thread on www.repowerowners.com and I'm just copying my own posts over here. In some cases, if I was asked questions or something of that nature, I will paraphrase, because I don't want to copy others' comments without their permission. 8/10/2018 It begins. Well kinda. The...
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    Gear change and lockers: Overlooked items?

    I'm looking at doing a Super 35 kit for my TJ and a gear change simultaneously. I'm going with 3.55s (diesel) and ARB RD101 front and ARB rear locker and revolution 27 spline discovery axles in the front (30 splines aren't available for that carrier in a Dana 30 from what I could tell). I'm...
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    On-Board Air Compressor General Placement Guidelines

    My issue is less of an issue for a TJ, but I was reading my ARB compressor manual, which wasn't all in one sitting because I won't be able to stay awake. I noticed it seemed to want you to run your compressor near the locker(s) and near the battery. Not a big issue for a TJ, but the installation...
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    Is there a 3.54 gear option?

    Is there a used option for 3.54s I can find for my TJ with a Dana 30 and 35? I see so many gear swaps and obviously few would want 3.54s with a 4.0 or 2.5 and it seems like if these were stock somewhere then they may be had with light use and fairly cheap. I'm running 3.07s with 33s right now...
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    R2.8 Cummins Build

    I started with my 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 4.0L engine, AX-15, NP 231, Dana 30/35 3.07 gears. It's not completely finished, but it's very driveable. I installed: -R2.8 Cummins -Axis Industries Conversion Kit (Adapter, CAC, Radiator, wiring, power steering hoses, etc.) -1" Body lift...
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    Roof Rack Suggestions

    I hope I'm not beating a dead horse here, so I apologize if I missed this when searching. I am thinking about getting a roof rack. I've had stuff like the Yakimas and stuff before, but I want something I can use to occasionally free up some space, but also as an elevated platform for scouting...
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    New From KY

    I picked up my TJ 5 years or so ago to do a VW tdi swap, that turned into OM617, that turned into a 4BT, that turned into leaving the 4.0 alone, to putting in a R2.8 Cummins and then swapped the r2.8 in with 33" x 10.5" KM3s with a Genright Extended Range tank. The swap isn't complete, but it's...