Need some seal replacement advice.
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
Thanks,
Greg
On Jan 29, 5:19 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I think if I had a choice between a Class III with a properly sized shackle
> and the 'factory" rear tow hook on a Grand Cherokee I would rather trust the
> tow hitch.
>
> If nothing else it is bolted to both frame rails.
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1170040269.207113.240000@k78g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Greetings.
>
> > Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> > believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> > difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> > repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> > a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> > work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> > wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Greg
On Jan 29, 5:19 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I think if I had a choice between a Class III with a properly sized shackle
> and the 'factory" rear tow hook on a Grand Cherokee I would rather trust the
> tow hitch.
>
> If nothing else it is bolted to both frame rails.
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1170040269.207113.240000@k78g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Greetings.
>
> > Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> > believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> > difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> > repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> > a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> > work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> > wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
#12
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
Thanks,
Greg
On Jan 29, 5:19 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I think if I had a choice between a Class III with a properly sized shackle
> and the 'factory" rear tow hook on a Grand Cherokee I would rather trust the
> tow hitch.
>
> If nothing else it is bolted to both frame rails.
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1170040269.207113.240000@k78g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Greetings.
>
> > Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> > believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> > difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> > repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> > a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> > work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> > wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Greg
On Jan 29, 5:19 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I think if I had a choice between a Class III with a properly sized shackle
> and the 'factory" rear tow hook on a Grand Cherokee I would rather trust the
> tow hitch.
>
> If nothing else it is bolted to both frame rails.
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1170040269.207113.240000@k78g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Greetings.
>
> > Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> > believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> > difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> > repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> > a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> > work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> > wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
Thanks,
Greg
On Jan 29, 5:19 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I think if I had a choice between a Class III with a properly sized shackle
> and the 'factory" rear tow hook on a Grand Cherokee I would rather trust the
> tow hitch.
>
> If nothing else it is bolted to both frame rails.
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1170040269.207113.240000@k78g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Greetings.
>
> > Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> > believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> > difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> > repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> > a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> > work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> > wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
Greg
On Jan 29, 5:19 pm, "billy ray" <billy_...@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
> I think if I had a choice between a Class III with a properly sized shackle
> and the 'factory" rear tow hook on a Grand Cherokee I would rather trust the
> tow hitch.
>
> If nothing else it is bolted to both frame rails.
>
> "jerryg" <Greggi...@msn.com> wrote in messagenews:1170040269.207113.240000@k78g2000cwa.g ooglegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > Greetings.
>
> > Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> > believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> > difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> > repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> > a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> > work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> > wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Greg- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
I had a 'so called' Jeep shop replace my rear pinion seal. They
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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!
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jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
I had a 'so called' Jeep shop replace my rear pinion seal. They
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
#16
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
I had a 'so called' Jeep shop replace my rear pinion seal. They
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
#17
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Re: Need some seal replacement advice.
I had a 'so called' Jeep shop replace my rear pinion seal. They
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>
destroyed all the rear end bearings by not doing it correctly. Ended up
costing over $500.00 to get repaired properly at a real machine shop
that works on Jeeps.
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)
jerryg wrote:
> Greetings.
>
> Have an 86 XJ I am bringing back to life to serve as a daily driver. I
> believe the pinion seal is in need of replacing (rear). Is this a
> difficult repair for a novice or should I have a mechanic perform this
> repair? Just wondering. Also I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited with
> a class three, 2" reciever, want to know if a d-ring shackle assy will
> work for recovery,with the appropriate recovery strap for pulling
> wayward cars from the ditch.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
>