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Latimir___
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| 01/18/2000 6:40 PM |
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| My 98 TJ does the same thing when Iam offroad and make a tight turn in 4wheel drive. It is usually accompanied by some popping sounds sometimes. I have just learned to live with it, as it goes away in 2wheel drive. Probably due to such a short wheelbase vehicle. Wouldn`t sweat it. On 12/10/99 12:01:03 PM, Jorge wrote:
> I just bought a 94 Wrangler 6cyl 5spd. I had it lifted with a 4" Pro-Comp
> lift. Now when I put it into 4X4, and make a sharp turn, the steering binds
> up. I then take it out of 4X4 and I can make a complete left or right turn.
> Is there a problem of what the lift shop did to my Jeep or is that the way
> the Jeeps steer while in 4X4??
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Latimir___
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| 01/18/2000 7:28 PM |
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I have a buddy that has a 93 YJ with 33x12.50x15 Thornbirds with a 3 inch lift and 3 inch body lift. He has the 2.5, 5speed trans and the stock 4.10 or 4.11 gear ratio. He can no longer use 5th gear on the street. It also has a lot less power in the mud and sand. Forget about climbing any steep hills. Mind you, this is with the stock gear ratio and non-modified engine. Bottom line; save your cash and replace the gears with at least 4.56s and do the basic engine mods like air filter, ignition, exhaust, etc. Hope this helps. tOn 3/13/99 11:26:13 PM, Bryan wrote:
> i just got a few lifts on my jeep and it has a 2.5 liter, strait 4. I was
> wondering if i put 33s on how much power would i have??
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Latimir___
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| 01/18/2000 7:57 PM |
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If the roads you are driving on give you a gut feeling that you need 4 wheel drive, use it. Your personal safety is more important than possibly damaging your front axle and transfer case. Chances are you won`t hurt your TJ anyways as long as the road is not dry. If the road has dry sections temporarily, no big deal. If it gets dry for long stretches, shift back to 2 wheel drive then just switch back to 4 wheel drive high range when it gets questionable again. Don`t use 4 wheel low range on the street or highway ever. On a personal note, I have used 4 wheel high range in my TJ while doing 55-60 miles per hour in light snow for about 500 or so miles and nothing happened. It is not recommended that you go 55-60 miles per hour in the snow, but things happen. Use it and don`t worry. gOn 12/26/99 7:41:56 PM, jordan wrote:
> This might be a stupid question, but....
I purchased my first jeep in
> the summer, it is a 99 wrangler se,I think it is a DANA 35. The instruction
> manual refers to it as being "part-time 4 wheel drive and can be engaged at
> any legal speed"- here is the question, how part time is this? I plan on
> taking a 1000+ mile trip soon through the mid-west ( There usually is a lot
> of snow around ohio, indiana and into missouri, If there is snow on the
> road, can I stay in 4 wheel drive for that long of a trip, and can I be
> doing speeds of 55-65 mph? The book the jeep came with has me paranoid
> about doing damage to the jeep by driving in 4x4 mode! Please remit your
> feedback to arnuckle3@cs.com
thanks in advance for your help! Jordan |
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Latimir___
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| 01/18/2000 8:12 PM |
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| If you don`t plan on adding alot of aftermarket additions and just want to order a Jeep that you can play with offroad and leave stock, order the 30x9.50x15 tire package, heavy duty suspension, Dana44 rear axle:this has the Trak-Loc differential and a 3.73 gear ratio. If you order the 5speed trans it will be a 3.73 gear ratio. I`m not sure what ratio it has with a automatic. You will want the 4.0 6cylinder engine, so you will be open to order either the Sport or Sahara models. The Sahara models now come with a 16inch wheel package, so I don`t know if the 30x9.50x15 tire package is still available on this model. I don`t know if the 16 inch wheel package is any good offroad. The Sport model for sure still offers the 30x9.50x15 package though. Hope this helps.On 9/3/99 10:12:57 AM, Bobaloo wrote:
> I`m ordering a 2000 Wrangler Sport. Any recomendations on front and rear
> axle gearing I should order? I may not do the Rubicon
but other treks are
> in. Any other changes recomended or are they ready to roll like I am told?
> Should I order it without
certain items and use aftermarket parts at
> all?
Thanks Bob (b_bobaloo@hotmail.com) |
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Carl___
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| 01/20/2000 12:07 PM |
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First things first going to bigger tires will throw off your speedo, it will read slow compared to what u r actually doing. therefore bigger tires allow u to go faster than what u could with your old tires.
Carl
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Dave C at 1/12/00 7:31:13 PM
On 3/13/99 11:26:13 PM, Bryan wrote:
> i just got a few lifts on my jeep and it has a 2.5 liter, strait 4. I was
> wondering if i put 33s on how much power would i have??
thanks
bryan
bryan, I also have a 2.5 and I just put 30" tires with a 2" spring lift.
it is down on power a little bit. My shift points have went up about 7-10 miles per hour.
In a strong wind it doesnt like to pull 5`th gear. I really dont think you will like the performance
with 33" unless you only drive around town and stay off the highway. |
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Ted___
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| 01/20/2000 1:06 PM |
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Longrun at 12/2/98 2:17:35 PM
On 11/30/98 1:38:29 PM, Storman Norman (95 Cherokee) wrote:
> I am a 1995 Jeep cherokee with a track lock diff. looking to go to a
> extreme lift. Does any one know of a company that can twist up a set of
> weight specific coils that can take me to 6"+ without blocking.. My fall
> back is Tomken But I am conserned with a stiff ride.. Has anyone put a
> Tomken 6" lift in (How is the ride?? Did you run into any problems ie..
> Drive line Vibrations or extreme bump steer?? How did you fix??
> ...Thanks..Storman Norman...
I`m running Rubicon Express 4.5" coils with Tera 1.5" poly spacers up front.
In the rear, I run Rancho`s 1.5" add-a-leaf, ~3.5" lift blocks from an old Dodge
W-200 and a pair of Comanche shackles. The ride is better than the Rancho
2.5" coils that were on my XJ when I got it and seems as soft - or softer -
than the stock XJ`s I`ve riden in.
I did have to relocate the track bar (a better option is an adjustable one).
You`ll need to do something with the track bar for any lift over 3" IMHO.
I`m still running stock driveshafts - but then I have an `86 XJ with an automatic
which has the longest rear driveshaft of any of the XJ`s AFAIK. With a `95,
you`d be wise to count on lengthening the rear driveshaft if you`re going >4".
A slip yoke eliminator is a wise idea while you`re at it, as this will allow you
to run an even longer rear shaft.
A good friend runs Trailmaster`s 4" coils (ONLY - not their drop brackets) and
Tomken`s 2" steel spacers along with Tomken`s 6" rear suspension. His XJ
rides taller and stiffer than mine does and mine flexes better.
Longrun
http://www.off-road.com/~tamers/134.html
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Longrun___
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| 01/20/2000 1:14 PM |
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I'm running 33x12.50 Super Swamper TSL's on stock 15x7 10-spoke alloys... and seriously trimmed fenders
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ted at 1/20/00 1:05:33 PM
What size tires are you running? |
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randy___
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| 01/21/2000 10:31 AM |
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Huh??
Go faster? (That one is THEORY only!!) Not in my Jeep. I put 33's on and highway driving is very questionable. Don't even try passing on a 2 lane road unless you are going downhill with the wind at your back :) For non-offroad driving, keep some 30's handy and run those. I have done the engine mod's and also have 4.56 gearing. If you want any specifics, let me know...
Randy
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carl at 1/20/00 12:07:09 PM
First things first going to bigger tires will throw off your speedo, it will read slow compared to what u r actually doing. therefore bigger tires allow u to go faster than what u could with your old tires.
Carl
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Dave C at 1/12/00 7:31:13 PM
On 3/13/99 11:26:13 PM, Bryan wrote:
> i just got a few lifts on my jeep and it has a 2.5 liter, strait 4. I was
> wondering if i put 33s on how much power would i have??
thanks
bryan
bryan, I also have a 2.5 and I just put 30" tires with a 2" spring lift.
it is down on power a little bit. My shift points have went up about 7-10 miles per hour.
In a strong wind it doesnt like to pull 5`th gear. I really dont think you will like the performance
with 33" unless you only drive around town and stay off the highway. |
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Ted___
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| 01/21/2000 1:19 PM |
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My Commanche just got lifted 5" and I'm debating on tire size to get. I want to go 35" but 33" may be max. How much trimming did you have to do and what is your rim offset? Do you think 35" is possible?
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Longrun at 1/20/00 1:14:09 PM
I'm running 33x12.50 Super Swamper TSL's on stock 15x7 10-spoke alloys... and seriously trimmed fenders
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ted at 1/20/00 1:05:33 PM
What size tires are you running? |
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RObert_Bubala___
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| 01/22/2000 7:25 AM |
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Rusty's Off Road has a 6" kit. His web site is http://www.rustysoffroad.com
and his email is rustys4x4@aol.com
I am running a 4.5" lift from him and it is great.
Rob
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ted at 1/21/00 1:18:40 PM
My Commanche just got lifted 5" and I'm debating on tire size to get. I want to go 35" but 33" may be max. How much trimming did you have to do and what is your rim offset? Do you think 35" is possible?
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Longrun at 1/20/00 1:14:09 PM
I'm running 33x12.50 Super Swamper TSL's on stock 15x7 10-spoke alloys... and seriously trimmed fenders
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ted at 1/20/00 1:05:33 PM
What size tires are you running? |
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RON___
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| 01/23/2000 10:28 AM |
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Curt at 12/16/98 10:01:09 PM
On 12/14/98 7:46:57 PM, rob wrote:
> I have an 83 CJ5 with a model 20 rearend with one peace axles
and a
> detroit locker,Dana 30 front open diff with a 4in spring lift.
Will these
> axles handle 35`s and if so will this lift clear them? It curently
has
> 33`s with 4.56`s in both ends.
Any help is appreciated.
Rob
I have a CJ-7 with the same axles, gears and tires. I run Detroit lockers at both ends. My rockcrawling partner has a wrangler with a dana 35 rear and the dana 30 front. He runs 4.56 gears and 35in. tires and on 2 occasions in the last year he has snapped the front axle U-joint under extreme conditions. The corprate 20 axle is a strong unit, some say stronger than a dana 44, if built right. I`m going to go to 35in. tires as soon as I finish the lift, and I`m going to keep my axles. It will really depend on how you use the vehicle. |
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panthro___
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| 01/24/2000 7:07 PM |
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Does M.O.R.E. have a web site ?
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Chris Overacker at 9/18/98 10:15:27 AM
On 9/18/98 1:39:37 AM, skiff wrote:
> Are shackle reversals worth the time and energy or are they just a passing
> fad? Jeeps have performed great without them for years. What arethe
> advantages/ disadvantages? Any help would be great! Skiff
Yes, they are worth it! Why, Because it allows the front axle to travel in
a much more natural action when the spring compresses.
In stock form (shackles in front of axle) when the front tire comes in contact
with a obstruction, the impact is partially transmitted back to the frame
via the solid rear pivot point. Reversing the pivot point to a point in front
of the axle allows the impact to be better absorbed by the spring and shackle.
The result is a more natural suspension flow over the obstacle. At higher
speeds, a smoother ride and improved handling is noticeable, less wandering
and darting are some of the advantages.
All M.O.R.E. (Mountain Off Road Enterprises) Shackle Reversal Systems have
a very important design feature built into the new front pivot brackets.
They are designed to move the front axle forward from the stock location.
Pushing the axle forward will help keep the front tire from contacting
the front the fender as the suspension compresses. This is the ONLY correct
way to design a shackle reversal system.
M.O.R.E. has several different systems avalilable for Jeep CJ`s and YJ`s.
Please call for a free catalog. 970-625-0500 |
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Carl____
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| 01/25/2000 5:39 AM |
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MORE's website is http://www.mountainoffroad.com/index.htm
Carl
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panthro at 1/24/00 7:06:51 PM
Does M.O.R.E. have a web site ?
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Chris Overacker at 9/18/98 10:15:27 AM
On 9/18/98 1:39:37 AM, skiff wrote:
> Are shackle reversals worth the time and energy or are they just a passing
> fad? Jeeps have performed great without them for years. What arethe
> advantages/ disadvantages? Any help would be great! Skiff
Yes, they are worth it! Why, Because it allows the front axle to travel in
a much more natural action when the spring compresses.
In stock form (shackles in front of axle) when the front tire comes in contact
with a obstruction, the impact is partially transmitted back to the frame
via the solid rear pivot point. Reversing the pivot point to a point in front
of the axle allows the impact to be better absorbed by the spring and shackle.
The result is a more natural suspension flow over the obstacle. At higher
speeds, a smoother ride and improved handling is noticeable, less wandering
and darting are some of the advantages.
All M.O.R.E. (Mountain Off Road Enterprises) Shackle Reversal Systems have
a very important design feature built into the new front pivot brackets.
They are designed to move the front axle forward from the stock location.
Pushing the axle forward will help keep the front tire from contacting
the front the fender as the suspension compresses. This is the ONLY correct
way to design a shackle reversal system.
M.O.R.E. has several different systems avalilable for Jeep CJ`s and YJ`s.
Please call for a free catalog. 970-625-0500 |
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weedwacker___
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| 01/26/2000 10:14 PM |
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-hey finally a reply about 6 months later. thank you.. give me all the info you got on 50 -51 willy jeeps. i have a tired 56 studebaker but need something fresh. thanks again
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unknown___
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| 07/10/2002 7:37 PM |
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coleman makes a real small tent trailer. try http://www.foldingtrailers.com/ and see. all 2002 colemans come with electrical brakes
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Dennis at 10/22/1999 7:14:30 PM
I pull a 10` dutchman pop-up with my 95 4 cyl. Wrangler. One suggestion make sure the trailer has electric brakes on it to aid in stopping.
On 10/18/99 8:39:58 PM, Stan wrote:
> I have a wrangler with a 2.5L engine. Can anyone recommend a pop up tent
> camper that falls within the weight limits for towing? |
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