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56377 From: Scott Kruize <scottkruize@e...>
Date: Fri Jun 14, 2002 10:05pm
Subject: RE: Re: Turn Signals
Now that you mention it that is exactly the pattern I remember when I
did mine last year. Ever since I got married my brain has been losing
data at an alarming rate. LOL
Scott K
-----Original Message-----
From: parajeeper [mailto:pwhhl@y...]
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 5:52 PM
To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [az_vjc] Re: Turn Signals
For those of you following this thread here is the proper wiring for
TJ wiring to PRE-76 CJ lights:
The red wire from the CJ light goes to the Black wire with the yellow
stripe on the TJ harness and the black wire from the CJ light goes to
the Gray wire (drivers side) and Tan wire (passenger side) on the TJ
harness.They will not work properly until mounted to the grill
completing the ground so you can't test em while they are hanging out
of the vehicle.
They work fine now, both parking lights and turn signals at a proper
flash rate. MANY thanks to Chris Krieg and the rest of you for your
input.
-- Eric
02 TJ
79 CJ
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Chris Krieg [mailto:rv6a@m...]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 4:48 PM
> > > To: parajeeper; az_vjc@y...
> > > Subject: Re: [az_vjc] Turn Signals
> > >
> > >
> > > Most likely they are wired wrong. Do you have both parking and
turn
> > > signals working. Joe West's were like this until I pointed
> > out to him
> > > that his were wired wrong. He had assumed that red was
> > power and black
> > > is ground. Not true on the CJ lights. One wire is parking and
the
> > > other is turn signal. They ground through the housing. As soon
as we
>
> > > wired them properly, he again had parking lights and the turn
> > > signals blinked at the proper rate.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > See - I do know some CJ stuff
> > >
> > > > From: "parajeeper" <pwhhl@y...>
> > > > Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:56:59 -0000
> > > > To: az_vjc@y...
> > > > Subject: [az_vjc] Turn Signals
> > > >
> > > > I recently removed the fenders on my TJ and replaced the
> > stock turn
> > > > signals with the turn signals from a 75 CJ. Now without the
stock
> > > > parking lights installed, the signals blink rather fast. I
> > > have heard
> > > > that I can put a 5.7 to 8 ohm resisitor pack inline with
> > > each signal
> > > > to slow this down. Does anyone have any suggestions on
> > this matter?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > -- Eric
> > > >
> > > > 2002 TJ
> > > > 1979 CJ
> > > >
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56378 From: az_squarelights <squarelights@h...>
Date: Fri Jun 14, 2002 10:11pm
Subject: Does anyone have a 2" hitch I can borrow?
I got my 2" ball stolen and need to borrow a two inch reciever hitch.
I need to hook it up to my jeep and take a trailer load of 5-35's to
discount to get dismounted. I live in Mesa, Alma school and
southern. I would like to get this taken care of tomorrow morning.
Thanks.
nick
56379 From: g_rob_williams <g_rob_williams@y...>
Date: Fri Jun 14, 2002 11:22pm
Subject: Any Members with an Explorer?
Are there any members out there with a 95-99 Explorers? I got rid of
mine and now have a couple things lying around from it I want to get
rid of. I have a full size spare with lots of tread left, a Fram oil
filter, and I should still have the Chiltons Manual lying around out
in the garage somewhere. Anyway they are FREE to a good home if
anyone wants them. -Rob
56380 From: tdog90yj <tdog90yj@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:10am
Subject: Re: [FS] ORFab Tire/Can Carrier
Is this for a YJ TJ CJ?
Thx
Travis
--- In az_vjc@y..., AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...> wrote:
>
56381 From: Ralph Williams <ralphbw@q...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:38am
Subject: Member Sighting
Arizona Ave along about Elliot, Southbound, 3:15PM Friday.
Red YJ.
Was beside you in a white Mustang GT
Here's your wave!
On another note, matched up against a TJ at the drag strip
tonite. I was in the outside lane so had to wait for him at the
exit of the strip. He came by and turned into the exit gate and
his left side axle came out about two feet....
OOPS! Musta twisted it off at the starting line, glad he made it
to the end before it decided to get exciting for him.
Ralph
56382 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:41am
Subject: [TR] Trip Report - FR-42 - Friday, June 7, 2002
Hello All,
Dave Mendenhall lead a trail run Friday, June 7, 2002 across FR-42
This trip could have been a heckuva lot better. First of, on the first somewhat challenging section, Dave Murray (89 XJ) noticed that his bumpstops were missing, and his tires were rubbing the fenders, bending them. He did not want to continue with the trial if his fenders were goign to get all jacked up, so he attached his sway bar again and we went on. Trip was going pretty good for the first half or so, we stopped off on a shore and swam in the lake for 20 minutes or so. Then we had an interesting time getting out of the shore. It was actually quite humorous to see a TJ, XJ, and ZJ spinning sand everywhere but not moving a bit, all at the same time. Anyway, so after some overheating and tow strap pulling, we got out and made our way on to the rest of the trial. That's when the day became very long and frustrating. Dave Murray, who had his sway bar connected, could not make it up a lot of the challenges. He'd make it halfway up then couldn't go on, so Pat would come down and hook up the tow strap and help get him out. That scenario happened more times than it should have, a nd our trip up to 42 became much more time consuming that we would have ever thought. Towards the end of the trail, there was only one wya to get through the last couple challenges, and that was for Murrray to disconnect his sway bar. He did, and we finished the rest of the trial, with no real problems at all. So nothign real came from this trip, besides the fact that Murray needs to install a new set of freakin bumpstops!
We'll have photo's up soon, need to finish the roll and get it developed.
Click Here to View Pictures (if available)
Thank You,
- The AzVJC Website
56383 From: az_squarelights <squarelights@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:51am
Subject: Re: Does anyone have a 2" hitch I can borrow?
Thanks to everyone that offerd to help me out. And thanks to Chip
to hooking me up with little notice, thanks bro.
Nick L. 93 yj SOA
--- In az_vjc@y..., "az_squarelights" <squarelights@h...> wrote:
> I got my 2" ball stolen and need to borrow a two inch reciever
hitch.
> I need to hook it up to my jeep and take a trailer load of 5-35's
to
> discount to get dismounted. I live in Mesa, Alma school and
> southern. I would like to get this taken care of tomorrow morning.
>
> Thanks.
>
> nick
56384 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:51am
Subject: [FS] 5 speed yj transmission
Price: 200
Contact: tom at 480 926 6354
This is out of an 89 it is a ba/10 it works fine just did a swap
tom polk
56385 From: mendy4x4 <Makdad@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:57am
Subject: Would this work ? (need some feedback)
I've got a 2000 TJ. I have a 3'' suspension lift now. I'm getting a
1'' body lift to clear my 33's with no rubbing. So total, I'll have a 4''
lift. I'm wondering, if I add 2'' coil spacers (3'' suspension + 1''
body + 2'' coil spacers = 6'' lift), would I be able to clear 35's
without rubbing ?
That's one question, and two, if (and only if) that combination
would not be a problem and would be normal and would work,
what other mod's would I have to make to accomodate the
added height ? Extended driveshaft ? Any additional
transfercase lowering ? Extend the bumpstops ? Longer
shocks ? Anything that I'm missing ?
Thanks in advance for the responses I hope to get. Obviously
I'm not making these plans yet, I'd like some advice and
comments from those seasoned more than I am in this field.
Thanks!
Dave Mendenhall
'00 TJ
56386 From: mendy4x4 <Makdad@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:05am
Subject: Looking for a Jeep for friend..
Hey guys, I'm looking for a Jeep for a friend of mine at work,
she's not big into offroading, just wants a jeep to have to go
camping and that's really it. So here's what she's looking for:
Wrangler
'95 and up
no lift necessary
4 cylinder
manual
soft top
doesn't need power steering
doesn't need A/C
doesn't have to have 4x4
low mileage
So obviously she's looking for something inexpensive. If anyone
can help out or knows anyone who has a Jeep that somewhat
fits that criteria, let me know (makdad@h...). Thanks!
Dave Mendenhall
'00 TJ
56387 From: azoniejeep <azoniejeep@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:30am
Subject: Re: tire rotation
I'm getting new tires and have been looking into this
for a few weeks - been everywhere from Fletcher's to
Discount to Firestone and even Costco. I really want
the BFGs. They all have told me the same thing about
BFGs - they're soft, expensive and I'll be very
unhappy with the tire life. They've all tried to talk
me out of buying BFGs and into Bridgestone Dueler ATs,
which at Fletcher's are about $30 cheaper per tire
than BFGs. The first few times I heard this, my
thought was that they're getting kickbacks for selling
Bridgestones. Who knows, maybe they are. I still
haven't made up my mind. It's perplexing - tire
dealers say stay away from BFGs, but a lot of people
run them and there's got to be a reason for that.
I currently run 31" Dunlop Rover RVs (already on there
when I bought my XJ) and they are cupping. I've
recently had an alignment and do rotate the tires
every 3k miles. I've been told once any tire starts
wearing in a particular fashion there's very little
you can do to fully correct it. That is partly
because most 4x4ers rotate front to back, which seems
to be the rule regardless of who you talk to.
Fletcher's told me today the only way to partially
correct the cupping is to rotate side-to-side every so
often. They said the heat is compounding the wear
pattern and causing the tires to break down even
faster. I do have a fair amount of tread left on my
tires, but they are approx. 5 years old and there's no
way to tell exactly how many miles are on them. I
drive a lot of miles for work, nearly 3000 miles in
the past 5 or 6 weeks, and that's going to compound my
wear problem. Fletchers' went on to say that because
the BFGs are softer they would break down even
quicker.
Well anyway, to answer your question more directly,
I've been told you can get away with rotating them
every 6k, but if there's wear problems, they should be
rotated every 3k. As I said, I do rotate mine every
3k. When I get new tires, they will be rotated and
the balanced checked every 3k.
I'm no tire expert and feel like a bobble-head doll
when I'm talking to those guys! If I accept what
they're telling me at face value, it makes perfectly
good sense to me, so I just nod my head in agreement.
Please let me know if you find out what I'm peddling
here is a bunch of hoo-ha. I'd be interested to know
whether I'm getting good or bad advice.
Bill
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56388 From: Nick Gasmena <NickG@4...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 4:07am
Subject: Bartlett Lake tomarrow
Hey all, im going to bartlett lake tomarrow to hang out with some friends... if anyone wants to run 42 give me a call around noon. I will be going out with a waverunner too if anyone wants to have fun :)
602-400-8896 - 602-595-7734 - Cell / Personal line
Nick Gasmena - nickg@4x4jeep.net
-----------------------
My Jeep Pictures - http://www.azvjc.org/Gallery/View.asp?U=1637
My 4x4 Site - Http://www.4x4jeep.net
56389 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 4:47am
Subject: [FS] Bumper, Skid, Hunter Creation
Price:
Contact: Rick (ricknhall@cox.net)
Rick Hall
56390 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 4:53am
Subject: [FS] Bumper, Skid, Hunter Creation
Price: Varies
Contact: Rick Hall (ricknhall@cox.net)
Tomken Tierod/Steering box Skid $40 (scratches but in good shape) - see at:
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12518+56&UID;=2002061507302077&UREQA;=1&UREQB;=2&UREQC;= 3&UREQD;=4&FNM;=10
Tomken Front Bumper WITH reciever $90 (scratched and faded but straight) see at:
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12014+01&UID;=2002061507302077&UREQA;=1&UREQB;=2&UREQC;= 3&UREQD;=4&FNM;=10
Hunter Creation $40 - Bolt on front hoop with light tabs and lockable Hilift mount. Email me for picture
Rick Hall
56391 From: FredTJ <fredtj@c...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 6:57am
Subject: Re: Would this work ? (need some feedback)
If you rub with 35's as you are now, you'll rub if you add 2" spriing
spacers also, unless you extend your bumpstops. So, yes, you'll need
extended bumpstops, actually for several reasons. First, to keep the 35's
out of the underside of the fenders, and second, to keep from
overcompressing your springs. With 2" spring spacers on top of 3" springs,
it'll be really easy to overcompress you springs. That'll ruin 'em in a
heart beat. Basically, assuming that your bumpstops are adjusted correctly
now, such that the springs don't overcompress, you'll have to extend your
bumpstops so that they are in the same relative position as they are now.
You'll also need:
- Longer shocks
- Without much doubt a SYE and CV driveshaft
- Possibly extended brake lines in the front.
- You'll have to do something with you front (and rear) sway bar links. If
you have disco's in the front, you'll need longer ones. You'll want to
extend the rear sway links.
What rear axle do you have. 35's will be really pushing a D35C.
What wheels are you going to use, what backspacing ?
Best,
Fred
----- Original Message -----
From: "mendy4x4" <Makdad@h...>
To: <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:57 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] Would this work ? (need some feedback)
> I've got a 2000 TJ. I have a 3'' suspension lift now. I'm getting a
> 1'' body lift to clear my 33's with no rubbing. So total, I'll have a 4''
> lift. I'm wondering, if I add 2'' coil spacers (3'' suspension + 1''
> body + 2'' coil spacers = 6'' lift), would I be able to clear 35's
> without rubbing ?
> That's one question, and two, if (and only if) that combination
> would not be a problem and would be normal and would work,
> what other mod's would I have to make to accomodate the
> added height ? Extended driveshaft ? Any additional
> transfercase lowering ? Extend the bumpstops ? Longer
> shocks ? Anything that I'm missing ?
> Thanks in advance for the responses I hope to get. Obviously
> I'm not making these plans yet, I'd like some advice and
> comments from those seasoned more than I am in this field.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Mendenhall
> '00 TJ
>
>
>
>
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>
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56392 From: Chip Jones <bomsqd1@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 9:00am
Subject: Re: Member Sighting
Hi Ralph, it was me. Thanks for the wave.
Chip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Williams" <ralphbw@q...>
To: <az_vjc@YahooGroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:38 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] Member Sighting
> Arizona Ave along about Elliot, Southbound, 3:15PM Friday.
>
> Red YJ.
>
> Was beside you in a white Mustang GT
>
> Here's your wave!
>
> On another note, matched up against a TJ at the drag strip
> tonite. I was in the outside lane so had to wait for him at the
> exit of the strip. He came by and turned into the exit gate and
> his left side axle came out about two feet....
>
>
> OOPS! Musta twisted it off at the starting line, glad he made it
> to the end before it decided to get exciting for him.
>
> Ralph
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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56393 From: <hunteroffroad@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 5:30am
Subject: Member Sighting (Tempe Friday 5ish)
Howdy to the "copperish" colored TJ on University and McClintock. Hope you have a good weekend....
John K
56394 From: linda luik <minihummer@w...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 10:03am
Subject: Re: For those of you who think your TJ temperature gauge is linear and somewhat accurate...
Thanks for the information! My old ZJ has always run hot and I knew the
temp gauge wasn't accurate. Now I'm glad I cut the hole in the hood to
let some of the heat out!
Linda
Joe West wrote:
>
> Think again...
>
> The computer which controls the temperature gauge on the TJ makes (on
> purpose) the temperature gauge non-linear. Has anyone ever noticed that
> your temperature gauge rarely moves from the center position, even when you
> stop or tow or are moving at high speed? The reason for this is that the
> "center" range for the TJ is filtered by the computer so that the needle
> position sensitivity is reduced when the needle is in the center range, yet
> travels normal linear fashion when in the low and high range.
> The problem? You cannot tell what temperature you are at by looking at the
> gauge when the pointer is in the center of the gauge (normal operating
> range). If the pointer travels outside the normal range, it will
> automatically peg at the high end and the check engine light will go on.
>
> Here's what I measured...
>
> nominal temperature = 215 on TJ gauge
> nominal temperature = 225 on VDO gauge
>
> I did this test when it was 110F and was checking out my new gauges...
> driving at 65mph on the freeway with factory gauges, my temperature moved
> about a half a needle over normal idle temperature. When I then installed
> the new VDO gauges and did the same test... 225 was the nominal idle
> temperature and 240!!! was the 65mph temperature!
>
> While my factory temperature gauge rarely moved much once it reached normal
> operating temperature, the new VDO gauge moves all over the place from 200
> degrees to 245 degrees. If I turn the A/C on, the needle will go up 5
> degrees, if I drive at high speed, the needle will go up 10 to 15 degrees
> and as soon as I stop it will go back down.
>
> What's the purpose of this post? The purpose is to let everyone know that
> the factory computer is filtering the information displayed to your
> temperature gauge and that you may very well be close to overheating and you
> will never know it until it is too late and the factory gauge pegs to the
> hot side. The factory gauge is not much better than an idiot light with two
> positions; overheating and not overheating... any of the temperature
> settings in-between cannot be trusted and DO NOT assume because your gauge
> doesn't move off of normal that everything is okay. For those of you with
> modifications similar to mine (winch and lights blocking the grille) you may
> have to move to a better radiator to ensure adequate cooling. Do not depend
> on the factory gauge to detect temperature trends... keep in mind that it is
> about as accurate as an idiot light.
>
> Joe West
>
> Joe West
> Synopsys Applications Consultant
> 2151 East Broadway Road, Suite 106
> Tempe, Arizona 85282
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56395 From: Garrison St.Clair <gunslinger@i...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 11:57am
Subject: Re: tire rotation
Bill,
I've go 30*9.5*15 BFG AT KOs on my YJ. They've got 12,000 miles on them and
still look new. They've been over a wide variety of terrain and handle
everything well, except mud. They are close to useless in mud. OTOH,
excellent in rain. They are also fairly well built in that I've yet to put
either of the spares on the ground.
Because of the mud (perhaps less of a problem in AZ?) I'm going to replace
them with either BFG MT KMs or Interco TRXUS.
The Interco TRXUS has been highly recommended by lots of folks I've talked
to and are comparatively inexpensive (about 105 bux). The advantage of the
TRXUS over the BFG MT KM is that the TRXUS is siped. But you won't go wrong
with either.
Hope this helps.
Gunslinger
Gunslinger's First Law: "No good deed goes unpunished."
----- Original Message -----
From: "azoniejeep" <azoniejeep@y...>
To: "Joey Martinez" <joey@w...>; "AZ_VJC" <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 15 June, 2002 03:30
Subject: Re: [az_vjc] tire rotation
> I'm getting new tires and have been looking into this
> for a few weeks - been everywhere from Fletcher's to
> Discount to Firestone and even Costco. I really want
> the BFGs. They all have told me the same thing about
> BFGs - they're soft, expensive and I'll be very
> unhappy with the tire life. They've all tried to talk
> me out of buying BFGs and into Bridgestone Dueler ATs,
> which at Fletcher's are about $30 cheaper per tire
> than BFGs. The first few times I heard this, my
> thought was that they're getting kickbacks for selling
> Bridgestones. Who knows, maybe they are. I still
> haven't made up my mind. It's perplexing - tire
> dealers say stay away from BFGs, but a lot of people
> run them and there's got to be a reason for that.
>
> I currently run 31" Dunlop Rover RVs (already on there
> when I bought my XJ) and they are cupping. I've
> recently had an alignment and do rotate the tires
> every 3k miles. I've been told once any tire starts
> wearing in a particular fashion there's very little
> you can do to fully correct it. That is partly
> because most 4x4ers rotate front to back, which seems
> to be the rule regardless of who you talk to.
> Fletcher's told me today the only way to partially
> correct the cupping is to rotate side-to-side every so
> often. They said the heat is compounding the wear
> pattern and causing the tires to break down even
> faster. I do have a fair amount of tread left on my
> tires, but they are approx. 5 years old and there's no
> way to tell exactly how many miles are on them. I
> drive a lot of miles for work, nearly 3000 miles in
> the past 5 or 6 weeks, and that's going to compound my
> wear problem. Fletchers' went on to say that because
> the BFGs are softer they would break down even
> quicker.
>
> Well anyway, to answer your question more directly,
> I've been told you can get away with rotating them
> every 6k, but if there's wear problems, they should be
> rotated every 3k. As I said, I do rotate mine every
> 3k. When I get new tires, they will be rotated and
> the balanced checked every 3k.
>
> I'm no tire expert and feel like a bobble-head doll
> when I'm talking to those guys! If I accept what
> they're telling me at face value, it makes perfectly
> good sense to me, so I just nod my head in agreement.
>
> Please let me know if you find out what I'm peddling
> here is a bunch of hoo-ha. I'd be interested to know
> whether I'm getting good or bad advice.
>
> Bill
>
56396 From: jeepindog <jeepindog@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:19pm
Subject: Re: Looking for a Jeep for friend..
The only Wrangler I *know* of that isn't a 4x4 is MINE, and
that's only because it doesn't have a rear driveshaft!!! LOL! All
Wranglers are 4x4, but I'll bet that a lot of the ones that are for
sale right now don't have A/C!!! LOL!
Good luck with your search. There are TONS of Wranglers in the
Classified section of the AZ Republic, and I see lots with FOR SALE
signs all over the place. (I drive all over the Valley every day due
to my job.)
Lachlan
In az_vjc@y..., "mendy4x4" <Makdad@h...> wrote:
> Hey guys, I'm looking for a Jeep for a friend of mine at work,
> she's not big into offroading, just wants a jeep to have to go
> camping and that's really it. So here's what she's looking for:
>
> Wrangler
> '95 and up
> no lift necessary
> 4 cylinder
> manual
> soft top
> doesn't need power steering
> doesn't need A/C
> doesn't have to have 4x4
> low mileage
>
> So obviously she's looking for something inexpensive. If anyone
> can help out or knows anyone who has a Jeep that somewhat
> fits that criteria, let me know (makdad@h...). Thanks!
>
> Dave Mendenhall
> '00 TJ
56397 From: James Towle <James.Towle@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:40pm
Subject: Axle ID needed quick
Does anyone know what axles a Ramcharger had in them, I am not sure of the
year. The front is a D44 the rear I am not sure. It has 12 bolts on the diff
cover & I can't find any "D" markings on it.
TIA
--James
56398 From: Hogan Whittall <hogan@e...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:41pm
Subject: Re: Axle ID needed quick
Chrysler 9.25"
--
Hogan Whittall
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Towle" <James.Towle@a...>
To: "AZ_VJC" <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:40 PM
Subject: [az_vjc] Axle ID needed quick
> Does anyone know what axles a Ramcharger had in them, I am not sure of the
> year. The front is a D44 the rear I am not sure. It has 12 bolts on the
diff
> cover & I can't find any "D" markings on it.
>
> TIA
>
> --James
>
>
>
>
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56399 From: Joe W <arizonajeep@c...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:19pm
Subject: RE: Would this work ? (need some feedback)
You may have to do some bump stop adjustments to clear during articulation,
but you ABSOLUTELY can fit 35" tires with that setup.
Joe West
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mendy4x4 [mailto:Makdad@h...]
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:58 AM
> To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [az_vjc] Would this work ? (need some feedback)
>
>
> I've got a 2000 TJ. I have a 3'' suspension lift now. I'm getting a
> 1'' body lift to clear my 33's with no rubbing. So total,
> I'll have a 4''
> lift. I'm wondering, if I add 2'' coil spacers (3'' suspension + 1''
> body + 2'' coil spacers = 6'' lift), would I be able to clear 35's
> without rubbing ?
> That's one question, and two, if (and only if) that combination
> would not be a problem and would be normal and would work,
> what other mod's would I have to make to accomodate the
> added height ? Extended driveshaft ? Any additional
> transfercase lowering ? Extend the bumpstops ? Longer
> shocks ? Anything that I'm missing ?
> Thanks in advance for the responses I hope to get. Obviously
> I'm not making these plans yet, I'd like some advice and
> comments from those seasoned more than I am in this field.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Mendenhall
> '00 TJ
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
> http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
56400 From: vtboy73 <vtboy73@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:22pm
Subject: Trucks on TNN!!!!!
They are building a rock crawler.It's not a jeep but the guys from
currie are going to guest appear.It is in it's second stage of the
build up so if you miss today ,it will be onnext week at 1:00pm
Scott 92 yj 4cyl
56401 From: Hogan Whittall <hogan@e...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:42pm
Subject: Re: Trucks on TNN!!!!!
From what I can find on the site, the show is going to feature Currie's Fire
Ant, which is a TJ. The last build-up on the show (finally finished a
couple of weeks ago) was the Wicked Willys and now he's started on "Project
Crazy Horse", a Bronco. Cool stuff! The Wicked Willys was definitely nice,
I wouldn't mind it parked in my spot. :)
--
Hogan Whittall
----- Original Message -----
From: "vtboy73" <vtboy73@y...>
To: <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 1:22 PM
Subject: [az_vjc] Trucks on TNN!!!!!
> They are building a rock crawler.It's not a jeep but the guys from
> currie are going to guest appear.It is in it's second stage of the
> build up so if you miss today ,it will be onnext week at 1:00pm
> Scott 92 yj 4cyl
>
>
>
>
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56377 From: Scott Kruize <scottkruize@e...>
Date: Fri Jun 14, 2002 10:05pm
Subject: RE: Re: Turn Signals
Now that you mention it that is exactly the pattern I remember when I
did mine last year. Ever since I got married my brain has been losing
data at an alarming rate. LOL
Scott K
-----Original Message-----
From: parajeeper [mailto:pwhhl@y...]
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 5:52 PM
To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [az_vjc] Re: Turn Signals
For those of you following this thread here is the proper wiring for
TJ wiring to PRE-76 CJ lights:
The red wire from the CJ light goes to the Black wire with the yellow
stripe on the TJ harness and the black wire from the CJ light goes to
the Gray wire (drivers side) and Tan wire (passenger side) on the TJ
harness.They will not work properly until mounted to the grill
completing the ground so you can't test em while they are hanging out
of the vehicle.
They work fine now, both parking lights and turn signals at a proper
flash rate. MANY thanks to Chris Krieg and the rest of you for your
input.
-- Eric
02 TJ
79 CJ
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Chris Krieg [mailto:rv6a@m...]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 4:48 PM
> > > To: parajeeper; az_vjc@y...
> > > Subject: Re: [az_vjc] Turn Signals
> > >
> > >
> > > Most likely they are wired wrong. Do you have both parking and
turn
> > > signals working. Joe West's were like this until I pointed
> > out to him
> > > that his were wired wrong. He had assumed that red was
> > power and black
> > > is ground. Not true on the CJ lights. One wire is parking and
the
> > > other is turn signal. They ground through the housing. As soon
as we
>
> > > wired them properly, he again had parking lights and the turn
> > > signals blinked at the proper rate.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > See - I do know some CJ stuff
> > >
> > > > From: "parajeeper" <pwhhl@y...>
> > > > Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:56:59 -0000
> > > > To: az_vjc@y...
> > > > Subject: [az_vjc] Turn Signals
> > > >
> > > > I recently removed the fenders on my TJ and replaced the
> > stock turn
> > > > signals with the turn signals from a 75 CJ. Now without the
stock
> > > > parking lights installed, the signals blink rather fast. I
> > > have heard
> > > > that I can put a 5.7 to 8 ohm resisitor pack inline with
> > > each signal
> > > > to slow this down. Does anyone have any suggestions on
> > this matter?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > >
> > > > -- Eric
> > > >
> > > > 2002 TJ
> > > > 1979 CJ
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > >
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56378 From: az_squarelights <squarelights@h...>
Date: Fri Jun 14, 2002 10:11pm
Subject: Does anyone have a 2" hitch I can borrow?
I got my 2" ball stolen and need to borrow a two inch reciever hitch.
I need to hook it up to my jeep and take a trailer load of 5-35's to
discount to get dismounted. I live in Mesa, Alma school and
southern. I would like to get this taken care of tomorrow morning.
Thanks.
nick
56379 From: g_rob_williams <g_rob_williams@y...>
Date: Fri Jun 14, 2002 11:22pm
Subject: Any Members with an Explorer?
Are there any members out there with a 95-99 Explorers? I got rid of
mine and now have a couple things lying around from it I want to get
rid of. I have a full size spare with lots of tread left, a Fram oil
filter, and I should still have the Chiltons Manual lying around out
in the garage somewhere. Anyway they are FREE to a good home if
anyone wants them. -Rob
56380 From: tdog90yj <tdog90yj@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:10am
Subject: Re: [FS] ORFab Tire/Can Carrier
Is this for a YJ TJ CJ?
Thx
Travis
--- In az_vjc@y..., AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...> wrote:
>
56381 From: Ralph Williams <ralphbw@q...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:38am
Subject: Member Sighting
Arizona Ave along about Elliot, Southbound, 3:15PM Friday.
Red YJ.
Was beside you in a white Mustang GT
Here's your wave!
On another note, matched up against a TJ at the drag strip
tonite. I was in the outside lane so had to wait for him at the
exit of the strip. He came by and turned into the exit gate and
his left side axle came out about two feet....
OOPS! Musta twisted it off at the starting line, glad he made it
to the end before it decided to get exciting for him.
Ralph
56382 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:41am
Subject: [TR] Trip Report - FR-42 - Friday, June 7, 2002
Hello All,
Dave Mendenhall lead a trail run Friday, June 7, 2002 across FR-42
This trip could have been a heckuva lot better. First of, on the first somewhat challenging section, Dave Murray (89 XJ) noticed that his bumpstops were missing, and his tires were rubbing the fenders, bending them. He did not want to continue with the trial if his fenders were goign to get all jacked up, so he attached his sway bar again and we went on. Trip was going pretty good for the first half or so, we stopped off on a shore and swam in the lake for 20 minutes or so. Then we had an interesting time getting out of the shore. It was actually quite humorous to see a TJ, XJ, and ZJ spinning sand everywhere but not moving a bit, all at the same time. Anyway, so after some overheating and tow strap pulling, we got out and made our way on to the rest of the trial. That's when the day became very long and frustrating. Dave Murray, who had his sway bar connected, could not make it up a lot of the challenges. He'd make it halfway up then couldn't go on, so Pat would come down and hook up the tow strap and help get him out. That scenario happened more times than it should have, a nd our trip up to 42 became much more time consuming that we would have ever thought. Towards the end of the trail, there was only one wya to get through the last couple challenges, and that was for Murrray to disconnect his sway bar. He did, and we finished the rest of the trial, with no real problems at all. So nothign real came from this trip, besides the fact that Murray needs to install a new set of freakin bumpstops!
We'll have photo's up soon, need to finish the roll and get it developed.
Click Here to View Pictures (if available)
Thank You,
- The AzVJC Website
56383 From: az_squarelights <squarelights@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:51am
Subject: Re: Does anyone have a 2" hitch I can borrow?
Thanks to everyone that offerd to help me out. And thanks to Chip
to hooking me up with little notice, thanks bro.
Nick L. 93 yj SOA
--- In az_vjc@y..., "az_squarelights" <squarelights@h...> wrote:
> I got my 2" ball stolen and need to borrow a two inch reciever
hitch.
> I need to hook it up to my jeep and take a trailer load of 5-35's
to
> discount to get dismounted. I live in Mesa, Alma school and
> southern. I would like to get this taken care of tomorrow morning.
>
> Thanks.
>
> nick
56384 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:51am
Subject: [FS] 5 speed yj transmission
Price: 200
Contact: tom at 480 926 6354
This is out of an 89 it is a ba/10 it works fine just did a swap
tom polk
56385 From: mendy4x4 <Makdad@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:57am
Subject: Would this work ? (need some feedback)
I've got a 2000 TJ. I have a 3'' suspension lift now. I'm getting a
1'' body lift to clear my 33's with no rubbing. So total, I'll have a 4''
lift. I'm wondering, if I add 2'' coil spacers (3'' suspension + 1''
body + 2'' coil spacers = 6'' lift), would I be able to clear 35's
without rubbing ?
That's one question, and two, if (and only if) that combination
would not be a problem and would be normal and would work,
what other mod's would I have to make to accomodate the
added height ? Extended driveshaft ? Any additional
transfercase lowering ? Extend the bumpstops ? Longer
shocks ? Anything that I'm missing ?
Thanks in advance for the responses I hope to get. Obviously
I'm not making these plans yet, I'd like some advice and
comments from those seasoned more than I am in this field.
Thanks!
Dave Mendenhall
'00 TJ
56386 From: mendy4x4 <Makdad@h...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:05am
Subject: Looking for a Jeep for friend..
Hey guys, I'm looking for a Jeep for a friend of mine at work,
she's not big into offroading, just wants a jeep to have to go
camping and that's really it. So here's what she's looking for:
Wrangler
'95 and up
no lift necessary
4 cylinder
manual
soft top
doesn't need power steering
doesn't need A/C
doesn't have to have 4x4
low mileage
So obviously she's looking for something inexpensive. If anyone
can help out or knows anyone who has a Jeep that somewhat
fits that criteria, let me know (makdad@h...). Thanks!
Dave Mendenhall
'00 TJ
56387 From: azoniejeep <azoniejeep@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:30am
Subject: Re: tire rotation
I'm getting new tires and have been looking into this
for a few weeks - been everywhere from Fletcher's to
Discount to Firestone and even Costco. I really want
the BFGs. They all have told me the same thing about
BFGs - they're soft, expensive and I'll be very
unhappy with the tire life. They've all tried to talk
me out of buying BFGs and into Bridgestone Dueler ATs,
which at Fletcher's are about $30 cheaper per tire
than BFGs. The first few times I heard this, my
thought was that they're getting kickbacks for selling
Bridgestones. Who knows, maybe they are. I still
haven't made up my mind. It's perplexing - tire
dealers say stay away from BFGs, but a lot of people
run them and there's got to be a reason for that.
I currently run 31" Dunlop Rover RVs (already on there
when I bought my XJ) and they are cupping. I've
recently had an alignment and do rotate the tires
every 3k miles. I've been told once any tire starts
wearing in a particular fashion there's very little
you can do to fully correct it. That is partly
because most 4x4ers rotate front to back, which seems
to be the rule regardless of who you talk to.
Fletcher's told me today the only way to partially
correct the cupping is to rotate side-to-side every so
often. They said the heat is compounding the wear
pattern and causing the tires to break down even
faster. I do have a fair amount of tread left on my
tires, but they are approx. 5 years old and there's no
way to tell exactly how many miles are on them. I
drive a lot of miles for work, nearly 3000 miles in
the past 5 or 6 weeks, and that's going to compound my
wear problem. Fletchers' went on to say that because
the BFGs are softer they would break down even
quicker.
Well anyway, to answer your question more directly,
I've been told you can get away with rotating them
every 6k, but if there's wear problems, they should be
rotated every 3k. As I said, I do rotate mine every
3k. When I get new tires, they will be rotated and
the balanced checked every 3k.
I'm no tire expert and feel like a bobble-head doll
when I'm talking to those guys! If I accept what
they're telling me at face value, it makes perfectly
good sense to me, so I just nod my head in agreement.
Please let me know if you find out what I'm peddling
here is a bunch of hoo-ha. I'd be interested to know
whether I'm getting good or bad advice.
Bill
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56388 From: Nick Gasmena <NickG@4...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 4:07am
Subject: Bartlett Lake tomarrow
Hey all, im going to bartlett lake tomarrow to hang out with some friends... if anyone wants to run 42 give me a call around noon. I will be going out with a waverunner too if anyone wants to have fun :)
602-400-8896 - 602-595-7734 - Cell / Personal line
Nick Gasmena - nickg@4x4jeep.net
-----------------------
My Jeep Pictures - http://www.azvjc.org/Gallery/View.asp?U=1637
My 4x4 Site - Http://www.4x4jeep.net
56389 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 4:47am
Subject: [FS] Bumper, Skid, Hunter Creation
Price:
Contact: Rick (ricknhall@cox.net)
Rick Hall
56390 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 4:53am
Subject: [FS] Bumper, Skid, Hunter Creation
Price: Varies
Contact: Rick Hall (ricknhall@cox.net)
Tomken Tierod/Steering box Skid $40 (scratches but in good shape) - see at:
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12518+56&UID;=2002061507302077&UREQA;=1&UREQB;=2&UREQC;= 3&UREQD;=4&FNM;=10
Tomken Front Bumper WITH reciever $90 (scratched and faded but straight) see at:
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12014+01&UID;=2002061507302077&UREQA;=1&UREQB;=2&UREQC;= 3&UREQD;=4&FNM;=10
Hunter Creation $40 - Bolt on front hoop with light tabs and lockable Hilift mount. Email me for picture
Rick Hall
56391 From: FredTJ <fredtj@c...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 6:57am
Subject: Re: Would this work ? (need some feedback)
If you rub with 35's as you are now, you'll rub if you add 2" spriing
spacers also, unless you extend your bumpstops. So, yes, you'll need
extended bumpstops, actually for several reasons. First, to keep the 35's
out of the underside of the fenders, and second, to keep from
overcompressing your springs. With 2" spring spacers on top of 3" springs,
it'll be really easy to overcompress you springs. That'll ruin 'em in a
heart beat. Basically, assuming that your bumpstops are adjusted correctly
now, such that the springs don't overcompress, you'll have to extend your
bumpstops so that they are in the same relative position as they are now.
You'll also need:
- Longer shocks
- Without much doubt a SYE and CV driveshaft
- Possibly extended brake lines in the front.
- You'll have to do something with you front (and rear) sway bar links. If
you have disco's in the front, you'll need longer ones. You'll want to
extend the rear sway links.
What rear axle do you have. 35's will be really pushing a D35C.
What wheels are you going to use, what backspacing ?
Best,
Fred
----- Original Message -----
From: "mendy4x4" <Makdad@h...>
To: <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:57 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] Would this work ? (need some feedback)
> I've got a 2000 TJ. I have a 3'' suspension lift now. I'm getting a
> 1'' body lift to clear my 33's with no rubbing. So total, I'll have a 4''
> lift. I'm wondering, if I add 2'' coil spacers (3'' suspension + 1''
> body + 2'' coil spacers = 6'' lift), would I be able to clear 35's
> without rubbing ?
> That's one question, and two, if (and only if) that combination
> would not be a problem and would be normal and would work,
> what other mod's would I have to make to accomodate the
> added height ? Extended driveshaft ? Any additional
> transfercase lowering ? Extend the bumpstops ? Longer
> shocks ? Anything that I'm missing ?
> Thanks in advance for the responses I hope to get. Obviously
> I'm not making these plans yet, I'd like some advice and
> comments from those seasoned more than I am in this field.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Mendenhall
> '00 TJ
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
56392 From: Chip Jones <bomsqd1@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 9:00am
Subject: Re: Member Sighting
Hi Ralph, it was me. Thanks for the wave.
Chip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Williams" <ralphbw@q...>
To: <az_vjc@YahooGroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:38 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] Member Sighting
> Arizona Ave along about Elliot, Southbound, 3:15PM Friday.
>
> Red YJ.
>
> Was beside you in a white Mustang GT
>
> Here's your wave!
>
> On another note, matched up against a TJ at the drag strip
> tonite. I was in the outside lane so had to wait for him at the
> exit of the strip. He came by and turned into the exit gate and
> his left side axle came out about two feet....
>
>
> OOPS! Musta twisted it off at the starting line, glad he made it
> to the end before it decided to get exciting for him.
>
> Ralph
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
56393 From: <hunteroffroad@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 5:30am
Subject: Member Sighting (Tempe Friday 5ish)
Howdy to the "copperish" colored TJ on University and McClintock. Hope you have a good weekend....
John K
56394 From: linda luik <minihummer@w...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 10:03am
Subject: Re: For those of you who think your TJ temperature gauge is linear and somewhat accurate...
Thanks for the information! My old ZJ has always run hot and I knew the
temp gauge wasn't accurate. Now I'm glad I cut the hole in the hood to
let some of the heat out!
Linda
Joe West wrote:
>
> Think again...
>
> The computer which controls the temperature gauge on the TJ makes (on
> purpose) the temperature gauge non-linear. Has anyone ever noticed that
> your temperature gauge rarely moves from the center position, even when you
> stop or tow or are moving at high speed? The reason for this is that the
> "center" range for the TJ is filtered by the computer so that the needle
> position sensitivity is reduced when the needle is in the center range, yet
> travels normal linear fashion when in the low and high range.
> The problem? You cannot tell what temperature you are at by looking at the
> gauge when the pointer is in the center of the gauge (normal operating
> range). If the pointer travels outside the normal range, it will
> automatically peg at the high end and the check engine light will go on.
>
> Here's what I measured...
>
> nominal temperature = 215 on TJ gauge
> nominal temperature = 225 on VDO gauge
>
> I did this test when it was 110F and was checking out my new gauges...
> driving at 65mph on the freeway with factory gauges, my temperature moved
> about a half a needle over normal idle temperature. When I then installed
> the new VDO gauges and did the same test... 225 was the nominal idle
> temperature and 240!!! was the 65mph temperature!
>
> While my factory temperature gauge rarely moved much once it reached normal
> operating temperature, the new VDO gauge moves all over the place from 200
> degrees to 245 degrees. If I turn the A/C on, the needle will go up 5
> degrees, if I drive at high speed, the needle will go up 10 to 15 degrees
> and as soon as I stop it will go back down.
>
> What's the purpose of this post? The purpose is to let everyone know that
> the factory computer is filtering the information displayed to your
> temperature gauge and that you may very well be close to overheating and you
> will never know it until it is too late and the factory gauge pegs to the
> hot side. The factory gauge is not much better than an idiot light with two
> positions; overheating and not overheating... any of the temperature
> settings in-between cannot be trusted and DO NOT assume because your gauge
> doesn't move off of normal that everything is okay. For those of you with
> modifications similar to mine (winch and lights blocking the grille) you may
> have to move to a better radiator to ensure adequate cooling. Do not depend
> on the factory gauge to detect temperature trends... keep in mind that it is
> about as accurate as an idiot light.
>
> Joe West
>
> Joe West
> Synopsys Applications Consultant
> 2151 East Broadway Road, Suite 106
> Tempe, Arizona 85282
>
> Office: (480) 921-3732
> Cell: (602) 524-7632
> Fax: (480) 921-8883
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56395 From: Garrison St.Clair <gunslinger@i...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 11:57am
Subject: Re: tire rotation
Bill,
I've go 30*9.5*15 BFG AT KOs on my YJ. They've got 12,000 miles on them and
still look new. They've been over a wide variety of terrain and handle
everything well, except mud. They are close to useless in mud. OTOH,
excellent in rain. They are also fairly well built in that I've yet to put
either of the spares on the ground.
Because of the mud (perhaps less of a problem in AZ?) I'm going to replace
them with either BFG MT KMs or Interco TRXUS.
The Interco TRXUS has been highly recommended by lots of folks I've talked
to and are comparatively inexpensive (about 105 bux). The advantage of the
TRXUS over the BFG MT KM is that the TRXUS is siped. But you won't go wrong
with either.
Hope this helps.
Gunslinger
Gunslinger's First Law: "No good deed goes unpunished."
----- Original Message -----
From: "azoniejeep" <azoniejeep@y...>
To: "Joey Martinez" <joey@w...>; "AZ_VJC" <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 15 June, 2002 03:30
Subject: Re: [az_vjc] tire rotation
> I'm getting new tires and have been looking into this
> for a few weeks - been everywhere from Fletcher's to
> Discount to Firestone and even Costco. I really want
> the BFGs. They all have told me the same thing about
> BFGs - they're soft, expensive and I'll be very
> unhappy with the tire life. They've all tried to talk
> me out of buying BFGs and into Bridgestone Dueler ATs,
> which at Fletcher's are about $30 cheaper per tire
> than BFGs. The first few times I heard this, my
> thought was that they're getting kickbacks for selling
> Bridgestones. Who knows, maybe they are. I still
> haven't made up my mind. It's perplexing - tire
> dealers say stay away from BFGs, but a lot of people
> run them and there's got to be a reason for that.
>
> I currently run 31" Dunlop Rover RVs (already on there
> when I bought my XJ) and they are cupping. I've
> recently had an alignment and do rotate the tires
> every 3k miles. I've been told once any tire starts
> wearing in a particular fashion there's very little
> you can do to fully correct it. That is partly
> because most 4x4ers rotate front to back, which seems
> to be the rule regardless of who you talk to.
> Fletcher's told me today the only way to partially
> correct the cupping is to rotate side-to-side every so
> often. They said the heat is compounding the wear
> pattern and causing the tires to break down even
> faster. I do have a fair amount of tread left on my
> tires, but they are approx. 5 years old and there's no
> way to tell exactly how many miles are on them. I
> drive a lot of miles for work, nearly 3000 miles in
> the past 5 or 6 weeks, and that's going to compound my
> wear problem. Fletchers' went on to say that because
> the BFGs are softer they would break down even
> quicker.
>
> Well anyway, to answer your question more directly,
> I've been told you can get away with rotating them
> every 6k, but if there's wear problems, they should be
> rotated every 3k. As I said, I do rotate mine every
> 3k. When I get new tires, they will be rotated and
> the balanced checked every 3k.
>
> I'm no tire expert and feel like a bobble-head doll
> when I'm talking to those guys! If I accept what
> they're telling me at face value, it makes perfectly
> good sense to me, so I just nod my head in agreement.
>
> Please let me know if you find out what I'm peddling
> here is a bunch of hoo-ha. I'd be interested to know
> whether I'm getting good or bad advice.
>
> Bill
>
56396 From: jeepindog <jeepindog@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:19pm
Subject: Re: Looking for a Jeep for friend..
The only Wrangler I *know* of that isn't a 4x4 is MINE, and
that's only because it doesn't have a rear driveshaft!!! LOL! All
Wranglers are 4x4, but I'll bet that a lot of the ones that are for
sale right now don't have A/C!!! LOL!
Good luck with your search. There are TONS of Wranglers in the
Classified section of the AZ Republic, and I see lots with FOR SALE
signs all over the place. (I drive all over the Valley every day due
to my job.)
Lachlan
In az_vjc@y..., "mendy4x4" <Makdad@h...> wrote:
> Hey guys, I'm looking for a Jeep for a friend of mine at work,
> she's not big into offroading, just wants a jeep to have to go
> camping and that's really it. So here's what she's looking for:
>
> Wrangler
> '95 and up
> no lift necessary
> 4 cylinder
> manual
> soft top
> doesn't need power steering
> doesn't need A/C
> doesn't have to have 4x4
> low mileage
>
> So obviously she's looking for something inexpensive. If anyone
> can help out or knows anyone who has a Jeep that somewhat
> fits that criteria, let me know (makdad@h...). Thanks!
>
> Dave Mendenhall
> '00 TJ
56397 From: James Towle <James.Towle@a...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:40pm
Subject: Axle ID needed quick
Does anyone know what axles a Ramcharger had in them, I am not sure of the
year. The front is a D44 the rear I am not sure. It has 12 bolts on the diff
cover & I can't find any "D" markings on it.
TIA
--James
56398 From: Hogan Whittall <hogan@e...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 0:41pm
Subject: Re: Axle ID needed quick
Chrysler 9.25"
--
Hogan Whittall
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Towle" <James.Towle@a...>
To: "AZ_VJC" <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:40 PM
Subject: [az_vjc] Axle ID needed quick
> Does anyone know what axles a Ramcharger had in them, I am not sure of the
> year. The front is a D44 the rear I am not sure. It has 12 bolts on the
diff
> cover & I can't find any "D" markings on it.
>
> TIA
>
> --James
>
>
>
>
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56399 From: Joe W <arizonajeep@c...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:19pm
Subject: RE: Would this work ? (need some feedback)
You may have to do some bump stop adjustments to clear during articulation,
but you ABSOLUTELY can fit 35" tires with that setup.
Joe West
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mendy4x4 [mailto:Makdad@h...]
> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 12:58 AM
> To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [az_vjc] Would this work ? (need some feedback)
>
>
> I've got a 2000 TJ. I have a 3'' suspension lift now. I'm getting a
> 1'' body lift to clear my 33's with no rubbing. So total,
> I'll have a 4''
> lift. I'm wondering, if I add 2'' coil spacers (3'' suspension + 1''
> body + 2'' coil spacers = 6'' lift), would I be able to clear 35's
> without rubbing ?
> That's one question, and two, if (and only if) that combination
> would not be a problem and would be normal and would work,
> what other mod's would I have to make to accomodate the
> added height ? Extended driveshaft ? Any additional
> transfercase lowering ? Extend the bumpstops ? Longer
> shocks ? Anything that I'm missing ?
> Thanks in advance for the responses I hope to get. Obviously
> I'm not making these plans yet, I'd like some advice and
> comments from those seasoned more than I am in this field.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Mendenhall
> '00 TJ
>
>
>
>
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56400 From: vtboy73 <vtboy73@y...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:22pm
Subject: Trucks on TNN!!!!!
They are building a rock crawler.It's not a jeep but the guys from
currie are going to guest appear.It is in it's second stage of the
build up so if you miss today ,it will be onnext week at 1:00pm
Scott 92 yj 4cyl
56401 From: Hogan Whittall <hogan@e...>
Date: Sat Jun 15, 2002 1:42pm
Subject: Re: Trucks on TNN!!!!!
From what I can find on the site, the show is going to feature Currie's Fire
Ant, which is a TJ. The last build-up on the show (finally finished a
couple of weeks ago) was the Wicked Willys and now he's started on "Project
Crazy Horse", a Bronco. Cool stuff! The Wicked Willys was definitely nice,
I wouldn't mind it parked in my spot. :)
--
Hogan Whittall
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From: "vtboy73" <vtboy73@y...>
To: <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 1:22 PM
Subject: [az_vjc] Trucks on TNN!!!!!
> They are building a rock crawler.It's not a jeep but the guys from
> currie are going to guest appear.It is in it's second stage of the
> build up so if you miss today ,it will be onnext week at 1:00pm
> Scott 92 yj 4cyl
>
>
>
>
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