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Thanks...didn't consider the speed sensor. I should think the external slave bellhousing on the 97 would match up to the 88 transmission. I was thinking that retaining the 88 TC would eliminate the problem with the output shaft change. The AX5 in the 97 has been replaced per previous owner...

Greetings: I have a 97 2.5 SE with the AX5/NP231. I also have an 88 MJ with the same combination. I am in the process of putting together a 6cyl conversion on the MJ and before I sell the transmission/TC combo I thought it may be wise to keep it in case the tranny goes out in the TJ. I also...

Just a heads up on a purchase I made when I replaced the exhaust after installing an ATK reman engine. I replaced the entire exhaust with stainless steel components. I ordered a header off eBay, it arrived and the quality looked top notch. I noticed the flange was different from stock. I...

I rented one and drove it 1500mi to Florida and back. The 9sp transmission drove me nuts constantly shifting at 65-70mph. This one was 2wd, but I can't imagine the 4wd being much better. Not super fuel economy either, the computer said 21mpg average , I reset it and managed to squeeze 32 out of...

Ok ... other than non Wrangler specific things that these guys have forgotten more than I know, I would address the following: 1) how can a 30yr old vehicle have 53k original mikes unless the miles have been cut or it was wrecked and sat forever 2) ask how long they've had it and if they have...

I purchased my current 97SE just so I could have a convertible. I have a couple MJ's, and a low mile XJ Wagoneer thats my real project as it was my dad's. I noticed the 4.0s bring $2-4k+ more than 2.5, and I wanted to get out cheap. So I found the one I have not running. It had a fairly new 4"...

Wow, thats every part in the front end. I work in the transportation department of a Charter school here in NC, one of our cars had a flat out of town , they handed our employee a "suggested" service list that looked a lot that that, but we were gonna get out cheap..$1800. The Midas shop locally...

Thank you Chris. I sat and looked at it and messed with it some more, I believe it will work attached to the top of the drag link, that's where the stabilizer naturally wants to land. I think I can modify the bracket that came with the kit. I will post a pic of it when I finish if it works.

Greetings: Have a huge problem and hope you guys can help. Dealing with a 97 TJ SE with the following on the front suspension: Rough Country 4" Suspension kit (fixed upper and lower control arms) Rubicon Express RE1600 Adj track bar Tera Flex 9550 HD Stabilizer shock Rustys RS-SC250-UV Tie Rod...

Probably looked something like this.....grrrr. curious to hear if you sent the bottom end out, bought a reman, or tackling it yourself.

I'm sorry. I feel your pain. I sort of lurk on here because I'm a TJ/Wrangler newbie. Not an 4.0L newbie though, seen a lot on the 4.0L 6's on XJ's, I've had my dad's 87 Wagoneer (XJ) for 24 years. Good luck. If you decide to go with a crate motor you may want to hang on to the core for a day or...

Unfortunately, you may have a way more serious problem than a sensor if your compression is way off. Do you have or have access to a leak down gauge? Make note of the low compression cylinders. Remove all the plugs. Take the valve cover off and loosen the rocker bolts so when you pressurize your...

I believe it will work. I found the S35s for sale and they list applications for XJs, and other than the mounting brackets, they are the same. The Metric Ton package does have an extra leaf and I have an extra already as part of a 3.5" lift kit. The 4.0L auto came with 3.55 axles and the manual...

Yes, you are correct, but these are the longer links. I'm just trying to make sure I havent gone nuts because I cant make these bushings fit. I will call Rough Country in the morning and see if their bushings are different from stock-- Update: Called Rough Country, New links $39.95, bought set...

Its an 88, but I have 2 other 89's. My sources show 89 to 92 (last year) had C clips, and 86 to 89 had non C clips. I suppose the 88 is a no go, but I have 2 89s sitting here. Looks like there may have been one of the famous mid year breaks (like some of the 96 XJs have 29 spline 8.25s), so I...

Is there any reason one of these setups wouldn't work on an MJ with a Dana 35? I have a long wheelbase one I was looking at putting an 8.8 into ( I actually already have it, 3.73 LSD) but I am looking for towing and payload capacity rather than off road capability on this one. A long bed MJ has a...

Greetings: I searched and found no results for this problem, if its a duplicate please forgive me. I ordered a set of Energy Suspension rear poly sway bar bushings for my 97 TJ SE, I'm having problems installing the drop link bushings. I've tried everything, I have a shop press, a set of ball...

Found it...had to jump in the engine bay, it's on the passenger frame rail, can see where it pulled out of the crimped connector, couldnt see it from the top or bottom.

Greetings all. I have a problem I could use some help figuring out. I just pulled the engine from a 97 2.5L and inadvertently did not get one of the ground wires connected to the block clear before I pulled it out and jerked it out of its other (non block) fitting, and I'm having some trouble...