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I’ve had good luck with both Timken and National with the exception of 1 National outer seal that was a little too loose on a different vehicle.

Just a PSA that Yukon Gear’s AK1563 bearing and axel seal kit for Dana 35s is trash. The bearing is nice, I got 2 Koyos. The seal is absolute trash. The outer diameter of the seals fit so tight that IF you can smash it in it will bend concave and NOT seal around the axels. I’ve bailed on these...

Owe you guys an update. Spent the last two days assembling the exhaust, intake, rats nest of wire harness and shit in the driver side and getting it up and running. Flat head bit from my snap on screw driver worked great in a power drill for a bootleg oil pump priming tool. No 10w30 VR1 in...

New oil pan is installed as well, the old one was flaking paint off. The old valve cover is just as bad so maybe I need to find a new one. Brand new push rods, rocker arms and pivots from Melling going in as well. Because good, lubed up parts are important!

Here’s something interesting about gaskets. I purchased a Felpro kit which is my usual go-to, but also got a kit made by TF Victor (Mexican manufacturer, seems pretty legit from their website) which came with the block purchase from Titan. Seems decent enough but maybe not premium. It’s...

More updates: Titan did not include the main bearing cap girdle. I called and they said don’t because the girdles don’t fit on the strokers, but I could transfer it over if I want. I did just because why not? Maybe it doesn’t do a lot but I figure if it was there why not keep it. In addition...

Exactly what I was thinking too. I was wondering what the hell someone did to the thing but yup it was just that tight.

Okay turns out I had to just really really really beat the heck out of it. Good to go! Never seen an oil seal stuck like that… wild!

Haven’t tried a torch but at this point I got pieces of this thing flying at my face. Something is up!

Definitely tried that. Can only tear little chunks of rubber off while the whole of it stays put. I’ve tried pry tools, vice grips, screw drive and 2lb sledge hammer… it won’t let go.

Lining up the torque converter and driveplate is a REAL pain in the ass. I about gave up and pulled the transmission but eventually got it on my third attempt using a floor jack to maneuver the bell housing, hoist to dangle the engine, and muscling up on the things from underneath to pull them...

Quick question - You guys think this was leaking? Naw… Out with the old Sunday vibe: Sanding paint off the front of the new short block and cleaning up covers and bolts.

Hey fellas! I replaced the cracked head in my 2000 Sahara with a TUPY 3 years ago. Previous owners didn’t take care of it so it’s been slappin and having low oil pressure. Add in a healthy dose of rod knock when started and it was time. I’ve been tearing down the engine in my garage the last 2...

TLDR: My current 225/70r16 KO2s weigh 35lbs each. A 30x9.5x15 KO2 weighs 39lbs each. How much can I expect the 4lb different per tires to slow my Jeep down with 3.07 gear? Full Story: Hey guys. My 2000 Sahara came with dealer added option 16” wheels and 225/70r16 Michelin LTX tires. I know this...

Hey guys – The original 4.0 in my 2000 Wrangler has some gnarly piston slap and low oil pressure. I considered rebuilding it but to be honest dropping in a crate engine seems like less work for not a lot more money considering labor and machine shop costs these days. It had a cracked head when I...

First off, love this forum! This is my first post but I've been reading and lurking since buying a 2000 TJ Sahara a couple years ago. The forum has been an invaluable resource. This issue aside I love the hell out of my TJ. And even with this ride quality I can't dream of driving anything else...