Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
new output flange.

Carl

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168056051.166783.247400@42g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> PS. I am not connected to Tom Wood in any way, I am just a really
>> satisfied
>> customer.
>
> Haha - I don't believe you. I've heard nothing but good things about
> Tom Wood - I'll definitely look at him first.
> Were the flashlight and toolbag as good as his driveshafts?
> Very informative site he's got there, by the way, with prices for
> different combinations of SYE and driveshaft - very nice.
>
> I'm sure I'd never do a hack and tap, I was just wondering what it
> entailed - some hacking and tapping, I would assume.
>
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Hack and tap sucks. Tom Woods is the ONLY one to buy a CV shaft
>> conversion
>> kit from. www.4xshaft.com I got my SYE from him and it was shipped fast
>> and
>> made right the first time. Tom was INCREDIBLY helpful. I asked what the
>> next
>> step would be if the shaft didn't fit. He told me it didn't matter if it
>> was
>> my mistake or his, he would pay shipping both ways and fix it free of
>> charge. I called on a saturday morning to order the shaft. After three
>> rings
>> I heard "Thanks for calling Tom Wood's custom driveshafts, this is Tom
>> Wood,
>> can I help you?" Now that's service.
>>
>> Not only was Tom great to work with and his product excellent, but my
>> core
>> charge was also refunded in a very timely manner.
>>
>> I went as far as to e-mail and thank Tom and thank him for his service.
>> His
>> reply was cordial, with a PS to check my mail box in a few days. I
>> recieved
>> a very nice Tom Woods tool bag and flashlight!
>>
>> In short, TOM WOOD is the one to buy from. www.4xshaft.com
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> PS. I am not connected to Tom Wood in any way, I am just a really
>> satisfied
>> customer.
>

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
new output flange.

Carl

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168056051.166783.247400@42g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> PS. I am not connected to Tom Wood in any way, I am just a really
>> satisfied
>> customer.
>
> Haha - I don't believe you. I've heard nothing but good things about
> Tom Wood - I'll definitely look at him first.
> Were the flashlight and toolbag as good as his driveshafts?
> Very informative site he's got there, by the way, with prices for
> different combinations of SYE and driveshaft - very nice.
>
> I'm sure I'd never do a hack and tap, I was just wondering what it
> entailed - some hacking and tapping, I would assume.
>
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Hack and tap sucks. Tom Woods is the ONLY one to buy a CV shaft
>> conversion
>> kit from. www.4xshaft.com I got my SYE from him and it was shipped fast
>> and
>> made right the first time. Tom was INCREDIBLY helpful. I asked what the
>> next
>> step would be if the shaft didn't fit. He told me it didn't matter if it
>> was
>> my mistake or his, he would pay shipping both ways and fix it free of
>> charge. I called on a saturday morning to order the shaft. After three
>> rings
>> I heard "Thanks for calling Tom Wood's custom driveshafts, this is Tom
>> Wood,
>> can I help you?" Now that's service.
>>
>> Not only was Tom great to work with and his product excellent, but my
>> core
>> charge was also refunded in a very timely manner.
>>
>> I went as far as to e-mail and thank Tom and thank him for his service.
>> His
>> reply was cordial, with a PS to check my mail box in a few days. I
>> recieved
>> a very nice Tom Woods tool bag and flashlight!
>>
>> In short, TOM WOOD is the one to buy from. www.4xshaft.com
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> PS. I am not connected to Tom Wood in any way, I am just a really
>> satisfied
>> customer.
>

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
new output flange.

Carl

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168056051.166783.247400@42g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> PS. I am not connected to Tom Wood in any way, I am just a really
>> satisfied
>> customer.
>
> Haha - I don't believe you. I've heard nothing but good things about
> Tom Wood - I'll definitely look at him first.
> Were the flashlight and toolbag as good as his driveshafts?
> Very informative site he's got there, by the way, with prices for
> different combinations of SYE and driveshaft - very nice.
>
> I'm sure I'd never do a hack and tap, I was just wondering what it
> entailed - some hacking and tapping, I would assume.
>
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Hack and tap sucks. Tom Woods is the ONLY one to buy a CV shaft
>> conversion
>> kit from. www.4xshaft.com I got my SYE from him and it was shipped fast
>> and
>> made right the first time. Tom was INCREDIBLY helpful. I asked what the
>> next
>> step would be if the shaft didn't fit. He told me it didn't matter if it
>> was
>> my mistake or his, he would pay shipping both ways and fix it free of
>> charge. I called on a saturday morning to order the shaft. After three
>> rings
>> I heard "Thanks for calling Tom Wood's custom driveshafts, this is Tom
>> Wood,
>> can I help you?" Now that's service.
>>
>> Not only was Tom great to work with and his product excellent, but my
>> core
>> charge was also refunded in a very timely manner.
>>
>> I went as far as to e-mail and thank Tom and thank him for his service.
>> His
>> reply was cordial, with a PS to check my mail box in a few days. I
>> recieved
>> a very nice Tom Woods tool bag and flashlight!
>>
>> In short, TOM WOOD is the one to buy from. www.4xshaft.com
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> PS. I am not connected to Tom Wood in any way, I am just a really
>> satisfied
>> customer.
>

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
tap' name.

Carl wrote:
> You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
> new output flange.
>
> Carl

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
tap' name.

Carl wrote:
> You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
> new output flange.
>
> Carl

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
tap' name.

Carl wrote:
> You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
> new output flange.
>
> Carl

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

Great success! Just got an email sayin' my rear shackles are on their
way. They'll be on within a day of my receiving them, then I'll let
you guys know how everything goes w/r/t driveline angle, actual lift,
etc. And of course I'll post pictures.


The Merg wrote:
> Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
> tap' name.
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
> > new output flange.
> >
> > Carl

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

Great success! Just got an email sayin' my rear shackles are on their
way. They'll be on within a day of my receiving them, then I'll let
you guys know how everything goes w/r/t driveline angle, actual lift,
etc. And of course I'll post pictures.


The Merg wrote:
> Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
> tap' name.
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
> > new output flange.
> >
> > Carl

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

Great success! Just got an email sayin' my rear shackles are on their
way. They'll be on within a day of my receiving them, then I'll let
you guys know how everything goes w/r/t driveline angle, actual lift,
etc. And of course I'll post pictures.


The Merg wrote:
> Sounds both inexpensive and cheap - definitely befitting its 'hack and
> tap' name.
>
> Carl wrote:
> > You cut off your main shaft, drill a hole, and tap the hole to screw on the
> > new output flange.
> >
> > Carl

Re: 87 YJ magically turned into a '92 XJ
 

My 4 liter only has an electric fan. (from the factory)


"Earle Horton" <earle@vascongado.usa> wrote in message
news:459ed685$0$15360$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
>I am concerned about the fan capacity with a 4.0 liter engine, but give it
>a
> try and save all the old pieces, just in case. I had an XJ once, and as I
> remember the electric fan was an auxiliary device? Swapping one in from
> another vehicle will not help your fan location problems then.
> Incidentally, that air tube setup you posted can suck water if leaves get
> in
> the heater/air conditioner intake and block the drain.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1168034542.629916.302680@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> I think I asked this before, but: if I do the taurus fan swap, would
>> that eliminate a certain amount of fan location problems?
>> I ask this because I have a taurus in the driveway that's on its way
>> out. Also, which does it match up with, the 2.5L or 4.0L? Since I
>> have one of each (two 4.0s, in the XJ and ZJ, actually but the ZJ is
>> stayin' stock) it's a win-win for me.
>> Thanks guys
>>
>> On Jan 5, 4:25 pm, "Earle Horton" <e...@vascongado.usa> wrote:
>> > Many people do both, which gives more angle for less displacement of
>> > components. The fan can hit the shroud and your exhaust can get bent
> out of
>> > alignment if you are not careful. If you go with much lift, a slip
>> > yolk
>> > eliminator or a double cardan joint shaft (more moving parts, more
> problems)
>> > becomes necessary. Remember if you point the engine up or the TC down,
> this
>> > also points the front of the transfer case up, which can lead to front
> drive
>> > line alignment problems. Then you may have to point the front pinion
> *down*
>> > to correct them.
>> >
>> > Earle
>>
>
>