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My T5 is toast. I found a rebuilt T18/D20 assumed to be from a late 70's Jeep with a "V8 bellhousing" for a decent price. I only spoke to the seller, so I haven't looked at the transmission yet. Another is available, too. Some questions: Can a T5 bellhousing be modified to fit a Jeep T18...

Ok, I thought I would show some of you guys the junk I've made for my Jeep. The gas tank skid came together very well. I was very surprised how it turned out. It turned out not to be much less than a new "shroud" because I had the metal company cut it for me. However, this is 1/8 inch steel, so...

I was just offered a pair of Dana 60 and HD Dana 44 axle with 4.10 gears for a "good" price :shades:. The only downside is that it's on a 72 Ford chassis, so it has a driver side drop. In order for me to use the front, I would use an NP205 ONLY if I could find a precious SM transmission so my...

What would be your dream engine/transmission/t-case/axle swap into your Jeep? My dream swap for my CJ7 would be a Vortec 4200 inline 6 from a Trailblazer, an sm420 transmission, Dana 300 t-case, a Dana 44 front, an AMC 20 rear, 4.10 gears, and CV driveshafts.

Well, I've started my axles. When I get a nice centered, not too high, not too low, ovate shape on the drive side of my ring, the coast side is towards the upper toe. My backlash is consistent at .007 currently. What would make my coast side towards the upper toe yet my drive side ideal...

Hey, guys. I found yet another something on my Jeep that needs fixed... :( It turns out my gas tank shroud is toast. In fact, I think toast would be stronger than my gas tank shroud. If I make a shroud, or skid plate, rather, would it have to completely encompass the tank like the old one, or...

Well, the 2.73 pinion gear will not come out of my housing. At first, I tapped it with a hammer and a punch (worked fine for my other axle), then I found a huge concrete spike and a 10lb sledge, no luck. Finally, I took it to school, put it in the hydro press, and cranked it to 5000 psi. Still...

Well I've torn into my axles and am wondering about welding gears. First, I've read about "Fozzy" lockers and Lincoln lockers. I'm leaning towards the Fozzy locker because you can always take it out and put in a lunch box or even an open spider set (I have an extra set). What are your thoughts...

Do any of you guys know where to get some nice u bolts for a reasonable price? I just went to O' Reilys and they were $8 a piece! I'll keep looking, but if any of you could chime in, that would be great. Thanks!

Ok gentlemen, Do any of you have a specific brand of rebuild kits for axles you would recommend? I'm probably going to order Superior kits tomorrow unless I'm warned otherwise or I find out their shims are weird. I read on a couple Jeep forums that Motive and Yukon are no goes because their...

I'm really leaning on changing the gears in my CJ7 myself. If the bearings are fine in both the carriers, are new bearings still necessary? Would I need to get rebuild kits for both axles? I'd be going from 2.73 to 3.54 so the carriers are different. A mechanic I know said he wouldn't be able...

First, are front sway bars necessary? I'm a "grandma" driver, so no stunts here. If you guys think they're vital, then I'd probably just get some discos. Next, what are your thoughts on a 3/4 elliptical spring setup? 3/4 Elliptical Rear Suspension My rear spring hangers are questionable, so I...

Hey, guys I have an 84 CJ7 with the 258. Pretty soon I'm going to be fixing the floorboards and body mounts so while I'm at it, I might as well figure out my exhaust. Right now, it has a catalytic converter that goes into a muffler, and my tail pipe rusted off. Would removing the catalytic...

So I finally have some cash set aside to fix up my 84 CJ7. The first thing I should probably do is replace the body mounts and bushings. 2 of the 6 mounts are feathered and one is no more. Does anyone know a good place to order body mounts? Quadratec has a set for $100. We have an old buzz-box...

I have an '84 CJ7 with a 4.2. The previous owner put the motorcraft 2100 in and I absolutely hate it. I can't get it to run right. At first, it wouldn't idle, so I took it apart and fixed that with the help of new spark plugs. Then, there was a mysterious leak that sounded like a tv. After I...

Hey guys, I have access to a Dana 30 and AMC 20 that came from a Jeep for $100. The Dana has 6 bolt hubs, and both axles have been painted before and look very clean. They have 3.54 which should be fine for my 31 on a 2 1/2 lift (currently have 2.73's). I have a Superior one piece that's...

Hey, guys. Will a YJ or TJ Dana 30 carrier fit in a CJ carrier? And also, how are GM 10 and 12 bolts? I've heard the 10 bolt is similar to a D44, but I'm not sure. Thanks!

I lost some oil out of my engine and the amc 20 today, so I'm going to change all my fluids in the Jeep. We won't discuss how... :redface: Anyways... Should I buy a new gasket for my diff covers, or can I just use RTV, or should I use both? Also, does it say anywhere what the gear ratio is on...

Hey guys, I've got a perfect Suzuki Samurai bikini top that would be nice for my CJ7. My mom had it on a Samurai she had a long time ago. Is it worth it to rig it up to a CJ7? It looks like it'll fit OK. I don't know though. I just like hearing from other Jeepers. :mrgreen:

Hey, guys I've still been having trouble with my MC2100 in my 258. I've got it to idle reasonably low, but it still wants to diesel. Does anybody know what size jets are ideal for the 258? Mine are 48. My A/F screw is 2 1/2 turns out and my idle screw is all the way out. I'm guessing it's idling...