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  1. Kaptainkid1

    NV3550 with a 2nd gear grind. Why should I consider AX15 as a replacement?

    I read all the time on this forum to replace instead of rebuild. It seems a new ax15 is about $2000 with tranny and replacement parts ie bell housing and shifter brackets. A rebuild at a local tranny shop is $1600. Is the rebuild really not worth it? They said I get a 2 year warranty and 30k...
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    Are there different types of Jeep AX-15 Transmission?

    I'm considering replacing my 2002 Jeep 4.0l NV3550 tranny and so far I saw a few videos of a few swaps on youtube. Questions: 1. One of the video shows AX-15 stick shift boot and Shifter is different from NV3550. This will not transfer over? Is this true? Which part will I need to resolve this...
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    Found a Dana 30HP from a 1993 XJ in Los Angeles. Condition unknown.

    LKQ pick a part in Sunland in North Hollywood. I found a nice looking 1993 Jeep XJ in the junkyard. It had a nice closed up Dana 30HP with brakes and knuckles still intact. I would say it's a great find to start Ultimate Dana 30HP axle.
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    I need a new transmission! What do you need for your TJ?

    I have a NV3550 and I'm going to swap a AX-15 toyota transmission.
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    Considering this SYE Kit from Morris 4x4 center (is this even acceptable?)

    They have a sale right now and the kit comes loadad with shaft and SYE for under $600 delivered. I will not really rock at all but overland in a heavy camping rig. Will this due?
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    Alignment check! What to understand when adjusting?

    Recently did a alignment check and adjustment. The previous owner said to me that he adjusted the front end out to 1/4 inch to prevent death wobble. I never really understood what he meant until last weekend when I had another TJ owner helped me adjust my front end alignment to 1/8 inch out. I...
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    Can you run a 3.5 in Pro comp lift on stock control arms without any caster or Pinion issues?

    I have a used TJ that was modified by the last owner. It had a pro comp 3.5 in lift. The following was done on the lift: springs, shocks, 1.5 transmission skid plate drop, a stock rear end drive shaft, front & rear sway bar drop and Geometry Correction Bracket Kit. Running on 31 10.5 r15. Since...
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    California Anyone interested in a Wrench day in Los Angeles? 11/20-21?

    Anyone interested in a wrench day on the weekend? I'm located in LA and can host or come to your place if you have the tools? I'm looking to adjust my castor/pinion on my axles. What do you guys need done? Let's keep the wrench job simple nothing like engine swaps but maybe new clutch can be...
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    How many light bars or pods do you have on your Jeep?

    I was thinking I need pods on the back of the Jeep but I already have two pods in the front with a hood 30" led bar and 52" led roof. Then I saw this Truck and I thought I don't have enough!! What about you?
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    How often do you lube your TJ and what do you use?

    I find myself lubricating my TJ u-joints and control arm joints with WD40 every 500 miles. I feel it's sounds quieter and runs smoother? Who else waste their time lubricating and what do you uses? I kind of stay away from oil since I don't want oil stains residue around these areas. Since run...
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    How do you go about making power only in the front axles?

    I saw this recovery video on YouTube and thought this is cool but couldn't figure out how this was done. Watch minute 18:02 mark. Great way to make sharp turns.
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    NV3550 second gear crunch—what next?

    I'm considering all my options on my next move to fix this problem. I hear all time to swap out to an AX15 but my concerns is does my 2002 NV3550 (170k) have the correct parts for the swap? Do I need to worry about the PCM? AX15 parts list: PCM? Flywheel Clutch Pilot bearing Clutch pedal...
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    What are the issues in changing gear oil in the Dana axles with a oil pump from the fill hole?

    I'm getting lazy and cheap these days and wanted to know any disadvantage in changing axle oil via the fill nut? I have an oil pump and feel I would save cleaning time of diff cover seal if I just run a hose to the bottom of the diff axle pump the oil out. Refill once done. Only disadvantage...
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    Help me find out what axle I really have here

    I just picked up a Dana HP30? I want the TJ's forum opinion and help me find out what I really have here. Do I really need to put on new brackets? They look pretty beat up and thinking over going thicker for lower control arm brackets and sway bar brackets. So I spun the yoke and 2.5 rotations...
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    Unable to bleed clutch slave cylinder

    So why is the Jeep TJ clutch slave cylinder not a serviceable item? So to drain or clean clutch fluid one would have to replace the whole unit? Do they have units that have bleeder valve? It seems it's a hard part to find. Only reason why I need to service this part since I believe it's 20...
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    SOLD 5x MB TKO wheels 5x4 31x10.5 R15in with Hankook dynapro ATM used Tires

    I have 5x MB TKO wheels for sale 31x 10.5 R15. The tires are Hankook Dynapro ATM 2 have 80% and other 3 have about 10% thread left. I have all 5x center caps but no wheel nuts. These rims retail $113 a piece and is a nice upgrade from stock rims. I believe the wheels are alloys and the total...
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    Are 2004 Rubicon fender flares the same size is a 2002 TJ sport painted fender flare?

    I'm looking for this fender Passenger front fender flare. It seems I can find the black plastic flares but this flare seems hard to find. I have Crack on this fender flare and wanted to know can this be repaired? Or can this Crack be fixed?
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    Thinking of running JK wheels on my TJ with adapters

    So the issue or concerns I'm having is running an adapter that is 1.5mm and JK Rubicon wheels. Will I be facing any problems using this set up? It's a weekend overlanding rig so no rock crawling. It's seem every mod I do has repercussions and I usually find out afterwards. So I want make sure...
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    P0456 small evap leak issue

    I have the old P0456 CEL. 2002 Jeep TJ 170k miles. So here are the things I fixed and double checked. New Mopar Gas cap. Dropped the gas tank and checked all the rubber lines and tank pressure. No leaks. Smoked likes from the evap canister in engine bay to gas tank no leaks. Evap Canister...