Old man emu YJ spring conversion
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Old man emu YJ spring conversion
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
New bearings and some blasting and painting and the passenger side is ready for install.
Also putting a fresh coat of paint on the calipers
Also putting a fresh coat of paint on the calipers
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Got some brake lines replaced with the extended ones. Rear and driver's side is complete minus bleeding and installing wheels. Passenger side just needs to be put back together and it to will be ready.
I decided to take a break in the afternoon and play with my girls on their play house in the sun.
I'll post more tomorrow.
I decided to take a break in the afternoon and play with my girls on their play house in the sun.
I'll post more tomorrow.
Belizean
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- 84 CJ7 4 banger-owned since new in 1984 bought off truck at dealership - rebuilding 258, T176 with Sniper EFI D300 4:1 Lomax gears Twin Sticked 1 piece axels with locker
That press looks a little dusty.
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Everything is a little dusty or rather very dusty. It's been a long cold winter
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Play with the girls.
Take care of them. I wish I had done so earlier.
I miss the times that I cannot replace.
Take care of them. I wish I had done so earlier.
I miss the times that I cannot replace.
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
They love riding in daddy's Jeep
CJ
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'82 CJ8, 258, D300, AMC20, D30
Daddy's jeep makes me happy +1
Belizean
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- 84 CJ7 4 banger-owned since new in 1984 bought off truck at dealership - rebuilding 258, T176 with Sniper EFI D300 4:1 Lomax gears Twin Sticked 1 piece axels with locker
Yeah we got about 9 inches of snow this year, probably a once every 100 - 200 years perfect storm. Stayed on the ground maybe 4 days. 4 - 5 days was a very long winter. It was fun for like maybe 2 days.
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That is a crazy amount of snow!
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
It wasn't just the snow. We got about our average amount or a little less. However there was about a two week stretch where I woke up for work and it was -1⁰ that's BS for the mid Atlantic where our average winter temp is 35-39⁰
Belizean
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- 84 CJ7 4 banger-owned since new in 1984 bought off truck at dealership - rebuilding 258, T176 with Sniper EFI D300 4:1 Lomax gears Twin Sticked 1 piece axels with locker
I agree. 5 days of colder weather was enough for me to know I’m glad I don’t see anything like that. I’ve been meaning to plant some tomatoes the last couple weeks. Spring is here and has sprung. Set your clocks ahead.
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- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
The ones for the rotors or axle shafts?
Rotors
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- Thurmont MD
- Vehicle(s)
- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
So she's temporarily back on her wheels. I wanted to see how high she would ride and get a measurement for my drive shafts. I'm hoping she will settle a bit as I think she's a bit high in the front (my bumper isn't on so that will be another 100 lbs or so) I'm sure she will look fine with my 33s that I wheel with.
I still have a fair amount of work to do like bleeding brakes, adjusting my new shifters and electrical. I'll keep updating as I progress.
I still have a fair amount of work to do like bleeding brakes, adjusting my new shifters and electrical. I'll keep updating as I progress.
- Posts
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- Location
- Thurmont MD
- Vehicle(s)
- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
Here is where I currently stand I've included before and after measurements
Before
Passenger side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 12-3/4"
Passenger side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 12"
Driver side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 11-1/2"
Driver side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 11-3/4"
After
Passenger side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 14-3/4"
Passenger side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 15"
Driver side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 14-1/2"
Driver side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 14-1/4
If nothing else I'm sitting a touch more level than before I'm all within 3/4". Where before I was an inch and a quarter off between the two ends
Before
Passenger side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 12-3/4"
Passenger side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 12"
Driver side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 11-1/2"
Driver side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 11-3/4"
After
Passenger side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 14-3/4"
Passenger side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 15"
Driver side front floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 14-1/2"
Driver side rear floor to bottom leaf spring hanger 14-1/4
If nothing else I'm sitting a touch more level than before I'm all within 3/4". Where before I was an inch and a quarter off between the two ends
Sorry about that. I was looking at the metal ones for the rotors. Mine are rusted outThe ones for the rotors or axle shafts?
Rotors
Axle shaft
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- Posts
- 1,996
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- Location
- Thurmont MD
- Vehicle(s)
- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
So we're mine which is why I replaced them
So overall your 2 1/2 to 3 in taller overall without settling , basically as advertised. That's right around where I want to be in theory. I'm going to get rid of the crazy body lift ( 3 in. ) but my springs are stock and flat. I have to take my soft top down a bit to clear the garage door. I'm hoping I can still do that after the spring swap.
Thanks for the write up and info
- Posts
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- Location
- Thurmont MD
- Vehicle(s)
- 85 CJ7 4.2L 258 .040 over, T-5 trans, dana 300, dana 30 front 3.23 and lock right locker, rear amc 20 3.23 one piece axle shafts traclock
79 CJ7 304, th400 auto borgwarner 1389?? qudratrac stock rest unknown.
89 YJ 4.2L 258, AX-15 5spd, NP231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear with posi, gears unknown
92 YJ 4.0, AX-15 5spd, np231, dana 30 front, dana 35 rear.
You're welcome. I have a small modest body lift (1" or 1.5") mostly to make clean up easier after wheeling.So overall your 2 1/2 to 3 in taller overall without settling , basically as advertised. That's right around where I want to be in theory. I'm going to get rid of the crazy body lift ( 3 in. ) but my springs are stock and flat. I have to take my soft top down a bit to clear the garage door. I'm hoping I can still do that after the spring swap.
Thanks for the write up and info
