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  1. Thunder Mass

    What is the appropriate wheelbase and overall width for 37-40 inch tires?

    This should go without saying, I WILL NOT be using my 30/44 axles… If you want to read the giant post below to understand where my ideas are coming from, please do so. If not, in a nutshell: I have an LJ with a 4” lift and a 1.25” body lift, on the stock wheelbase (103-104?). Keeping the...
  2. Thunder Mass

    SYE and removing transfer case drop

    My brother has an '04 TJ X manual, on 2" of lift with factory control arms, and a tcase drop. The Dana 35 died, and he's having a Dana 44 installed. Problem is, he needs a new driveshaft. I origionally thought Tom Woods, but I forgot that needs a SYE. I'd love for him to get rid of that tcase drop...
  3. Thunder Mass

    What's making this sound?

    Starting at 0:25; it's a bit loud. Once I heard the sound, I stopped moving, but it didn't go away. I revved it to see what happened, and it sped up. I ended up just putting it back in gear and continuing on, whether or not that was the right thing to do. Could something be hitting my fan...
  4. Thunder Mass

    Can I (and should I) use coil spring spacers?

    I put a 4" Currie lift on my LJ, with OME shocks nearly a year ago. Since then, the coils have compressed, as expected. But, I'm worried that the rear has compressed too much. If the front coils are 12" and rear 8" stock, then it should be at 16" and 12" now, right? Well, front looks to be...
  5. Thunder Mass

    Which injectors (if any) are recommended other than OEM?

    So I'll start out by saying that I know this has been discussed, and I get it, "performance" injectors will do little to nothing (MAYBE run smoother), and autozone is a waste of time and money. And that if there was anything to be gained from 4 hole injectors, Jeep would have (or, at least...
  6. Thunder Mass

    Do I need new injectors for forced induction / stroker? Trying to fix P0301, too

    Some back story: I'm trying to fix my P0301 code, cylinder 1 misfire, on an '05 LJ with nearly 170K miles. I've replaced all spark plugs, and the coil pack. Still there, but it usually comes in after 300 or so miles. Being it takes a while to come in, I'm going to assume I don't need to do a...
  7. Thunder Mass

    Bent my front axle: Now what?

    So it looks like I bent my front axle in Tillamook OR over Labor Day weekend. I'm invested in the Dana 30, with shafts and locker, so I guess I'm going to try to stay with that, as long as everything inside is still good. At first, I saw some TJ Dana 30s for sale in my area, but not so much...
  8. Thunder Mass

    Setting up for a supercharger, with a P0301 code?

    Let me first say that I've put a lot of thought into it, between engine swaps like an LS or 4BT, strokers, and forced inductions. For various reasons, I'm pretty well set on the super, and it'll likely be a Sprintex. I'm down for suggestions, but like I said, pretty well set on it. Anyway, I...
  9. Thunder Mass

    Got a squeak

    I've got an '05 LJ, manual, 160K miles, with a squeaking problem. Recent work to it are a 4" short arm lift, 1" MML, and a Savvy transfer case cable shifter. I thought it was the front drive shaft u joints, as it sounded similar at first. But I replaced the front at 125K and the rear at...
  10. Thunder Mass

    NSG370 fixes, B&M shifter: Is the transmission strong enough?

    My '05 LJ has been popping out of 1st gear for some time. It seemed to start nearly 10 years ago, at around 70K miles after getting rear ended. I initially thought that was the cause, but it sound like this is a pretty common issue. It is a little finicky getting into reverse as well, but not...
  11. Thunder Mass

    Tire carrier options for rear window visibility and jerry cans

    So, I'm looking for a spare tire carrier to accommodate at least a 35" tire. I see that the forum really likes to MORyde, and the ORFab, if the quality is still as good as it used to be. Also, most people don't seem to recommend bumper carriers, since they're expensive, heavy, and tend to...
  12. Thunder Mass

    30 spline Dana 30 Revolution shafts and manual hubs

    I've ordered most of the parts I need for my build, including the ARB lockers front and rear (Dana 30/44) but I still need the Revolution shafts. I haven't ordered them yet because they're currently out of stock with the Dana 44 rear. But I got to thinking; instead of 27 spline for the 30...
  13. Thunder Mass

    Critique my build plan

    Alright, looks like it's gonna be happening soon. I've got a list of everything that I plan on doing with my LJ, though there are still some issues. I won't be doing the work myself, and while this might not be the popular choice, of the shops in my area, 4WP seems the best bet. They're doing...
  14. Thunder Mass

    Build my 30 or swap for 44?

    I got some good info a few months ago regarding running 33s on my 30/44 combo, which is very much appreciated. But, I'm leaning towards 35s now, and looking for a little bit more help in my decision. I was ready to go ahead and re-gear my 30/44 with Evolution chromoly ring/pinion, and shafts...
  15. Thunder Mass

    Two tummy tuck questions relating to transmission and driveshaft

    I'm trying to plan out my upcoming build on my '05 LJ; assuming I can fund it. And while I'm not planning on doing a tummy tuck at this point, it definitely is something I'd like to do in the future. Which is why I'd like to make sure that the first part of my build won't be wasteful in the...
  16. Thunder Mass

    The consensus is that stock Dana 30/44 axles can handle 33s, correct?

    Sorry to make yet another "how big of tires can I run" thread, but mostly what I see on other forums refers to either JKs, or a Dana 35 rear. So, might as well ask. And I apologize; I write a lot. I've got an '05 LJ that is relatively stock, and I'm hoping to modify it in a few months. Dana...
  17. Thunder Mass

    Clutch weak, loud screeching sound when depressed

    Driving my '05 LJ manual home today, and the clutch just started having issues. It got much easier to press in than usual, but it makes a very loud screeching sound while the clutch is pressed in. It shifts just fine (for now), but for how long? And that sound can't be good. Looking for ideas on...