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Does anyone know the size and length of the front shock bolt?

I have been working on my Jeep project and I’m getting ready to install the front axle and wanted to know how to properly center and get the correct distance forward and aft for both the front and rear axles. Dana 30 in front Dana 35 in the rear. My Jeep is completely torn apart the body is off...

Hello, I’m regearing my Dana 30 to 4.88 and this is only the second time I’ve done gears. I think my pinion is a bit shallow and wanted input. Do you think a .003 shim behind the pinion should be good or would you go thicker. And also it looks to be hitting the heel a bit and should I decrease...

Im doing a complete rebuild on a tj and was starting in the gas tank today and both the vents on my 2002 tj gas tank nipples are broken. Does anyone know where to get replacements and how to remove the old ones. I have searched the web for videos and parts and only found 1 possible replacement...

I was working on my daughters Jeep and broke the inlet line on the fuel rail and the hose nipple on her power steering reservoir. She has a 2000 tj the 4 cylinder 2.5L and I have searched the net for both and have had no luck finding either. I found a power steering reservoir for the 4.0L but...

Need some help with this issue on my daughters Jeep. She had a CEL come on about a week ago and when I checked the codes had a p1294 code so I did some research and changed the IAC with a Napa part and pulled the throttle body and cleaned it well as well as the IAC port. I cleared the code and...

I need a new complete set of brake lines including the emergency brake cables for a tj restoration project. What type are the best brake lines kits to purchase and where should I get them. I also want to replace the rear Ebrake cables that go on the rear of a Dana 35 with drum brakes. Do they...

My coworker is willing to give me a set of tires for my daughters 2000 tj and I would like to know if they will fit or will they be too big. The tire size is 255/75 R17. The tj is bone stock and has the smaller 4cyl engine. Will this size be ok or will they rub. She only uses the jeep for her...

I am doing a complete restore of a 2002 tj sport and will be putting a 4” currie lift and 1.25 body lift. My plan was to do a 1” motor mount lift and replace the old worn oem motor mounts. Is it necessary to get the oem from rock auto or will the napa version be ok? What is the reasoning behind...

Tried looking up info on trusses and gussets but couldn’t find anything. I wanted to know thoughts on strengthening my front Dana 30. The way me and the wife off road is the trails in the alpine loop in CO and some mild rock crawling in Moab and NM. I have the front Dana 30 out and I’m going to...

I recently installed a super 35 kit myself, and while reading instructions on a post in the diy section here on how to set up gears it stated to torque the nut down to 20-40 in lbs for a setup with new bearings. When I checked the gear manufacturer settings it is saying to torque the pinion nut...

Need some advice on gear pattern please. I finally got to working on my rear Dana super 35 again and after taking out around .025 from the pinion shims I think this pattern looks pretty good but wanted some more opinions and input please. This is my first attempt at doing my own gears and it...

Just finished my rear super 35 gear and locker install and want to see if these patterns look ok. Im new to doing gears and wanted some seasoned tj enthusiasts opinions if they should be fine and leave them or need to adjusted some more. Backlash is set at 6-7 thousandths and was checked in 4...

I’m looking for a bit of insight on the best place to purchase a 4” Currie lift with double adjustable control arms with antirock system. Can you steer me in the right direction please!

Hello, I have a question regarding putting a lunchbox lockers into my front Dana 30. Is anyone running a lunchbox style locker in their Dana 30 with 35” tires and if so what is your set up and how do you like it? I’m finishing up my rear Dana 35 which I installed a super 35 with 4.88 gears and...

I’m resurrecting a 2002 tj 4.0 and I’m ready to start upgrading/rebuilding my differentials Dana 30 front, Dana 35 rear soon. I have both diffs completely broken down and will be sandblasting and painting them soon. My current plan is to put a 4” Currie lift with 1” mml, sye, Currie drag link...

Have a few questions about rear breaks for a 2002 tj. I’m restoring a 2002 tj and replacing just about everything. I’ve never messed with rear drums and wanted to know if this tool kit will suffice in replacing the old brakes or should I get something else that would be better? Also I’ve read a...

Today I removed the frame from both diffs getting ready to sand blast the frame and do some rust repair. I am having difficulty with one bolt which is the upper rear track bar bolt. I got the nut removed from the bolt no problem and now when I try to spin it out it the bolt will spin but only...

Bought a beat up jeep with some rust a couple months ago for $300, needs tons of work. The frame has a bit of rust mainly at the rear on both sides near the rear wheel wells and the skid plates. So far I have found these safety caps. With shipping its going to cost about $1100. Does anyone have...

Hello fellow jeepers, I bought a 2002 Jeep Wrangler X model for $300 about two months ago that needs tons of work. Unfortunately the jeep has some frame rust and a blown engine. Looks like a connecting rod went through the block so the engine is toast. There is also some rust issues on the...