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    Any 4-speed manual experience here?

    Any experience with a 4spd manual trans swap in a TJ with a deep granny 1st gear? Other option is an AX15, but I don't think overdrive would be ideal with 4.10 gears/33" tires, unless someone says otherwise.
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    Minnesota 4.0 rocker arms

    For sale: Two sets of stock ratio 4.0L rocker arms from Hesco. Cash, MO, PP. Stock replacements with pivots and bridges, $60 shipped CONUS only. Custom ground and shot peened rockers by Hesco for extra clearance with valve cover. Comes with pivots and bridges. $100 shipped CONUS only.
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    Shortening 232 crank snout?

    Any idea how to shorten the snout of my 232 crank by about 3/8" in vehicle? I imagine the machinists do it on a lathe but I'm not going to tear the motor apart just for this. Edit: thinking about this more I guess the end does not need to be perfectly squared to the crank since there is no...
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    Metalcloak fender test on stock suspension with 33s

    Finally got around to doing a tire clearance test between stock fenders and metalcloak overlines. The axle, suspension, control arms, and steering are all stock. The tires are 33x12.5 on a 15x8 rim with 4" BS. There is a 3/4" body lift so keep that in mind when comparing the clearances. The...
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    Tire to front tower rub during articulation

    So I'm doing the oft recommended "Pull the springs and jack the axle" test to see what fits, what hits before anything is modified. This is a completely stock steering, shocks, control arms, track bar, bump stops, everything. Tires are 33x12.5 on a 15x8 rim with 4" BS. When it's jacked up til...
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    Skid paint, what works, what don't?

    What skid paints/brands have you found to hold up reasonably well but easy to touch up with a brush or spray can after rock rash? I've thought about: 2K epoxies (fumes and mixing hassles) moisture cure urethanes (fumes and fussy about surface prep) powdercoating (not exactly diy) I was...
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    Dana 44 bracket reinforcements?

    I'm getting ready to weld on some LCA skids to my rear Dana 44. I'm checking to see if there are any other brackets on the axle that should be reinforced or braced while I have the axle out of the vehicle. If there are any pictures of such it would be most helpful, thank you.
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    Brake drum balancing?

    I received a pair of Centric premium drums and one was the typical black and blue box centric that's all cast with a welded balance weight, and one centric "posi-quiet" drum that has no balance weight but the entire outer diameter is machined. Both have the same 122.67021 part number but are...
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    Methods to unbend 60deg angle in 1/4" skid?

    I'm modifying a Clayton 1/4" steel skid into a TT, but I need to flatten this 60 degree bend, it's about 18" long. What's a good way to accomplish this? Would a press brake be able to unbend it? Hydraulic press? MAP gas and a BFH? Cut a 50% deep groove along the inside curve, bend, re-weld?
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    Center body mount protection?

    Mainly looking for protection of the center body mounts, so that if an errant log or rock contacts a body mount, the bracket and body bolt don't get totally mangled all to heck. Not running a body lift so no vertical gains to be had. I see that Kilby used to have a two piece Body Clamz bolt on...
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    Are the rear tub and frame flush?

    Can anyone tell me if the rear of the tub and the rear frame crossmember are supposed to be flush with each other, or does the frame stick out slightly? Putting the tub back on and the rear of the frame sticks out about a quarter inch from the tub.
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    Help understanding control arm length and bracket stress during axle movement

    I'd like to understand how axle movement effects relative bracket distance and control arm length during cycling. When an axle flexes one side up and the other side down, and the axle brackets swing in an arc side to side, and the control arms swing in an arc front to rear, does that change the...
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    Mopar or Timken inner axle seals?

    Pulling apart my Dana 30 to replace the inner axle seals with a set of Mopar 4874477, but now I see there is a Timken 710068 seal with a different design. Is this an improved design that's worth sourcing, or just a new way of making the same thing?
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    Spacing of front UCA reinforcement bracket?

    When welding in a front axle UCA renforcement bracket did you weld it flush with the front edge, or did you space it back so the lower edge contacts/welds to the axle tube? Would further back interfere with a JJ conversion later on?
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    Crank position sensor part number for automatic transmission

    '98 TJ with 4.0 and AUTOMATIC. Looking for a new crank position sensor but pulling my hair out with part #'s. The old mopar parts catalog lists the crank sensor as 56027869AC The number I can read on the original sensor appears to be 56 - - - 868AC ( I'm guessing the missing numbers are 027 )...
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    Do you ever regret going too big on your TJ build?

    Seems like everyone's TJ gradually gets bigger and bigger as they build it, but I'm wondering if it reaches a point where the lift and tires become so big that it becomes too easy or boring on trails, or too much headache overall? I even see some people reverting back to a smaller rig. I'd like...
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    Easiest way to cut 1/4” steel skid?

    I have a 1/4" steel skid that I need to trim down and make two straight cuts about 18" long. Is there a special blade or disc that would make quick work of this and a nice clean straight cut with minimal grinding afterwards? Skid is off the vehicle. I have a sawzall and a right angle grinder...
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    Black Magic drum brakes upgrade worth it?

    Are the Black Magic rear shoes/drums a significant braking upgrade similar to the BMB front pads/rotors? I know the fronts do most of the braking effort, but I'm curious if upgrading the rears would have any decent effect. I'm not interested in doing a rear disc conversion.
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    Front OX cover and track bar clearance?

    I'm checking to see if anyone with a front OX locker (and it's proprietary cover) can tell me if it clears the factory front track bar? I know diff covers and track bars on TJ's don't always play well together.
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    Best option to keep a HP Dana 30 alive?

    Currently have a HP Dana 30 with an open diff, chromoly shafts, 4.10 gears and 33's. I know if the wheels are turned and spinning and then suddenly gain traction it often blows up the shaft u joint ears, so would an LSD or locker actually minimize the risk of blowing up a shaft or the gears from...