87 YJ
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
fixed and replaced, respectively.
Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
Thanks guys
On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> lift.
>
> It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
>
> Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
>
> Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
>
> 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)
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
> > Hey Earle,
> > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > problems just different ones?
>
> > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
>
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes not. I
> > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle ----.
> > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment problems.
> > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that worse.
>
> > > Earle
trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
fixed and replaced, respectively.
Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
Thanks guys
On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> lift.
>
> It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
>
> Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
>
> Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
>
> 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)
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
> > Hey Earle,
> > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > problems just different ones?
>
> > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
>
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes not. I
> > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle ----.
> > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment problems.
> > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that worse.
>
> > > Earle
#192
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
fixed and replaced, respectively.
Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
Thanks guys
On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> lift.
>
> It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
>
> Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
>
> Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
>
> 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)
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
> > Hey Earle,
> > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > problems just different ones?
>
> > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
>
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes not. I
> > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle ----.
> > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment problems.
> > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that worse.
>
> > > Earle
trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
fixed and replaced, respectively.
Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
Thanks guys
On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> lift.
>
> It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
>
> Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
>
> Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
>
> 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)
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
> > Hey Earle,
> > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > problems just different ones?
>
> > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
>
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes not. I
> > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle ----.
> > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment problems.
> > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that worse.
>
> > > Earle
#193
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
fixed and replaced, respectively.
Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
Thanks guys
On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> lift.
>
> It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
>
> Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
>
> Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
>
> 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)
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
> > Hey Earle,
> > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > problems just different ones?
>
> > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
>
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes not. I
> > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle ----.
> > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment problems.
> > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that worse.
>
> > > Earle
trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
fixed and replaced, respectively.
Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
Thanks guys
On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> lift.
>
> It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
>
> Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
>
> Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
>
> 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)
>
> The Merg wrote:
>
> > Hey Earle,
> > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > problems just different ones?
>
> > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
>
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes not. I
> > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle ----.
> > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment problems.
> > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that worse.
>
> > > Earle
#194
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Merg,
I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
> trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
> shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
> the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
> has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
> fixed and replaced, respectively.
>
> Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
> Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
> I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
> know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
> keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
>
> Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
> don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
> the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
> actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
> being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
> body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
> I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> > inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> > better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> > there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> > lift.
> >
> > It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
> >
> > Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
> >
> > Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Earle,
> > > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > > problems just different ones?
> >
> > > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
> >
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes
not. I
> > > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle
----.
> > > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment
problems.
> > > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that
worse.
> >
> > > > Earle
>
I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
> trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
> shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
> the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
> has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
> fixed and replaced, respectively.
>
> Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
> Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
> I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
> know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
> keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
>
> Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
> don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
> the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
> actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
> being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
> body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
> I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> > inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> > better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> > there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> > lift.
> >
> > It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
> >
> > Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
> >
> > Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Earle,
> > > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > > problems just different ones?
> >
> > > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
> >
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes
not. I
> > > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle
----.
> > > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment
problems.
> > > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that
worse.
> >
> > > > Earle
>
#195
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Merg,
I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
> trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
> shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
> the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
> has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
> fixed and replaced, respectively.
>
> Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
> Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
> I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
> know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
> keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
>
> Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
> don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
> the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
> actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
> being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
> body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
> I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> > inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> > better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> > there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> > lift.
> >
> > It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
> >
> > Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
> >
> > Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Earle,
> > > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > > problems just different ones?
> >
> > > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
> >
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes
not. I
> > > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle
----.
> > > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment
problems.
> > > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that
worse.
> >
> > > > Earle
>
I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
> trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
> shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
> the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
> has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
> fixed and replaced, respectively.
>
> Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
> Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
> I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
> know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
> keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
>
> Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
> don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
> the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
> actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
> being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
> body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
> I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> > inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> > better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> > there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> > lift.
> >
> > It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
> >
> > Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
> >
> > Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Earle,
> > > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > > problems just different ones?
> >
> > > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
> >
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes
not. I
> > > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle
----.
> > > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment
problems.
> > > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that
worse.
> >
> > > > Earle
>
#196
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Merg,
I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
> trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
> shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
> the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
> has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
> fixed and replaced, respectively.
>
> Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
> Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
> I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
> know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
> keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
>
> Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
> don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
> the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
> actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
> being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
> body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
> I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> > inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> > better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> > there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> > lift.
> >
> > It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
> >
> > Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
> >
> > Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Earle,
> > > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > > problems just different ones?
> >
> > > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
> >
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes
not. I
> > > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle
----.
> > > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment
problems.
> > > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that
worse.
> >
> > > > Earle
>
I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Herb, I did try that - I drove it around my yard after I got it home
> trying to get it into 4wd - no dice. It seemed like when I moved the
> shift lever, nothing would happen - so I'm thinking it's something in
> the shift linkage. Any thoughts would be appreciated, but that repair
> has to wait until after the steering column and power steering pump get
> fixed and replaced, respectively.
>
> Earle, do you mean the stock mounting bolts snap? Also, I have a Ford
> Taurus sitting in the driveway that'll probably be going to charity, so
> I'm considering stealing the electric fan from it before donation (I
> know, it sounds wrong but they're getting a whole car - I'm only
> keeping a measly fan). Will that fix the fan misalignment?
>
> Mike, rust isn't too much of an issue in southern Maryland since we
> don't get any snow and I'm far enough away from the saltwater end of
> the Chesapeake - although they do salt way way too heavily when it
> actually does snow. My YJ is also mostly garage kept, thanks to my dad
> being totally in love with it. And I'd never go more than 1"-1.5" on a
> body lift - I don't think they look good any bigger than that. Plus,
> I'm already running 30s with plenty of room.
>
> Thanks guys
>
>
> On Dec 30, 8:31 pm, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > You know, depending on your local rust quotient, you can go an inch or
> > inch and a half with a body lift to clear larger tires and give it a
> > better stance. This is a pretty common YJ lift. Folks around here go
> > there first, then springs if needed later. 31's fit easy with the body
> > lift.
> >
> > It leaves the driveline totally stock and just adds tire clearance.
> >
> > Later you can pop for springs or a re-arch and keeper spring lift even.
> >
> > Anything more than 1.5" on a body lift starts to run into troubles.
> >
> > 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)
> >
> > The Merg wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Earle,
> > > Would you be happier if I sent the shackles back and got a body lift?
> > > Are there similar driveline problems with those too? Or do they have
> > > problems just different ones?
> >
> > > Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
> >
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > > Not a low budget project though. "Hope" sometimes works, sometimes
not. I
> > > > pray daily to the Roman goddess Fortuna, but she's a bit of a fickle
----.
> > > > The stock YJ is marginal with respect to drive line alignment
problems.
> > > > Sure there is a chance a shackle lift is not going to make that
worse.
> >
> > > > Earle
>
#197
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Sorry...I just need to make sure I understand fully - so hypothetically
if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
Thanks again for all your help
On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> Merg,
>
> I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
> nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
> too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
> anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
Thanks again for all your help
On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> Merg,
>
> I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
> nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
> too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
> anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
#198
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Sorry...I just need to make sure I understand fully - so hypothetically
if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
Thanks again for all your help
On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> Merg,
>
> I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
> nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
> too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
> anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
Thanks again for all your help
On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> Merg,
>
> I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
> nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
> too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
> anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
#199
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
Sorry...I just need to make sure I understand fully - so hypothetically
if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
Thanks again for all your help
On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> Merg,
>
> I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
> nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
> too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
> anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
Thanks again for all your help
On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> Merg,
>
> I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the welded
> nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I believe
> too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know what
> anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
#200
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Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
The new ones will be longer. There is no hypothetically about that. The
old ones may not want to come out. Twenty years is a long time for a piece
of metal. If you snap them off, then you have to drill and tap or replace a
welded nut for each snapped off one. Since the frame is pseudo-tubular,
some of the nuts are hard to get at. Don't forget to liberally coat the
threads of the new bolts with anti-seize compound or a thread locker.
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167539759.738707.284250@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry...I just need to make sure I understand fully - so hypothetically
> if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
> alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
>
> Thanks again for all your help
>
> On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> > Merg,
> >
> > I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the
welded
> > nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I
believe
> > too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know
what
> > anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in
messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
>
old ones may not want to come out. Twenty years is a long time for a piece
of metal. If you snap them off, then you have to drill and tap or replace a
welded nut for each snapped off one. Since the frame is pseudo-tubular,
some of the nuts are hard to get at. Don't forget to liberally coat the
threads of the new bolts with anti-seize compound or a thread locker.
Earle
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167539759.738707.284250@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry...I just need to make sure I understand fully - so hypothetically
> if I do a body lift I'll be replacing the mounting bolts, which could
> alleviate or at least postpone a potential problem?
>
> Thanks again for all your help
>
> On Dec 30, 10:20 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongau.usa> wrote:
> > Merg,
> >
> > I mean you'll find out about the stock mounting bolts, or about the
welded
> > nuts they thread into. People here say they tend to snap off, but I
believe
> > too it is a function of the rust factor where you live. You do know
what
> > anti-seize lubricant is, don't you?
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "The Merg" <greg.merg...@gmail.com> wrote in
messagenews:1167530209.192498.166160@a3g2000cwd.go oglegroups.com...
>