1994 YJ Axle
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1994 YJ Axle
Hello all!
It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
can do myself?
3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
is the downside?
Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
Thanks,
Doug
It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
can do myself?
3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
is the downside?
Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
Thanks,
Doug
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> can do myself?
>
> 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> is the downside?
>
> Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
>
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
On Apr 20, 1:24 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
On Apr 20, 1:24 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
On Apr 20, 1:24 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
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Re: 1994 YJ Axle
On Apr 20, 1:24 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
>
>
> dmschu...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
>
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
>
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
>
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
>
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
>
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
>
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
>
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
>
> > Thanks,
> > Doug- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Thanks Mike. It didn't look like something I'd want to dig into
without the
right tools. Do you think that much damage would have been done to
the
point where the existing axle can't be rebuilt?
#10
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Posts: n/a
Re: 1994 YJ Axle
D44, 8.25" from a Cherokee, or 9" from a Ford Explorer are commended
upgrades. Dynatrac and other companies will build a new, beefed up upgrade
for $$$$. Now is a good time to think about changing the axle ratio, but
that would also involve changing the ring and pinion on the front. Going to
a higher number axle ratio will let the engine work in its power band and
could improve fuel economy.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4628f746$0$13436$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my
opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
> >
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
> >
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
> >
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
> >
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
> >
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
> >
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
> >
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Doug
> >
upgrades. Dynatrac and other companies will build a new, beefed up upgrade
for $$$$. Now is a good time to think about changing the axle ratio, but
that would also involve changing the ring and pinion on the front. Going to
a higher number axle ratio will let the engine work in its power band and
could improve fuel economy.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4628f746$0$13436$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> When that happened to mine due to a so called 'Jeep' shop changing the
> yoke, I had a 'real' machine shop fix it properly. Mine needed all new
> bearings, seals and the proper shims. Ran about $500.00 for my Dana 44.
>
> Repairing a part like that is best left to the professionals in my
opinion.
>
> If yours is the 35 C rear end, I would check with the local Jeep or 4x4
> clubs because lots of folks upgrade from those so extras should be
> kicking around cheap. Or maybe they only upgrade after they break it?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> dmschuler@gmail.com wrote:
> > Hello all!
> >
> > It's finally warming up here in Buffalo, NY, and it's got me thinking
> > about fixing the jeep after having it garaged for the past two years.
> > Before I do anything, I though I'd start by asking for advice here.
> >
> > The jeep is a 94 YJ, 4.0l. The problem is with the rear axle. After
> > having the pinion seal replaced, the pinion nut came loose on the
> > highway at about 55mph. It made some bad noises...
> >
> > My question is what is the best approach to fix it? I can think of the
> > following options, but am not sure what the best would be:
> >
> > 1. Purchase a new axle. probably costly - around $1000?
> >
> > 2. rebuild the one I have. couple hundred? special tools? something I
> > can do myself?
> >
> > 3. purchase a used one. might be the affordable way to go, but what
> > is the downside?
> >
> > Thanks for any advice, and if anyone in the western new york region
> > has an axle (dana 35, 3.07 gears) laying aroung, let me know!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Doug
> >