View Full Version : Thinking about some upgrades.... Opinions
Ok, I got a quote from a company to upgrade my 8.25 rear axle, lock front and rear, and regear to 4.88's. This is just for the parts. Then I figure $600-$800 for labor if I don't try and **** it up myself.... Let me know what you guys think. Is this a good deal or should I look elsewhere or go a different route?
1579$ total to your door for:
D30r:
Carrier
Spartan locker
4.88’s and master bearing install kit
C8.25:
Detroit 29sp
1541H alloy 29splien axles and bearings and seals
4.88’s and master bearing install kit
SavageSun4x4
11-22-2010, 12:49
How many miles a year do you put on your jeep?
225k - ish... tach wasn't working when I got it and I've since swithced out the gauge cluser :D
GOVT1911
11-22-2010, 13:21
Matt, Don asked how many miles a YEAR YOU PUT ON IT!! I'm betting the 225k is what is ALREADY on it. LOL
Don, as long as Matt keeps trying the water crossings, he won't put many miles at all on his Jeep! :p
Shit... obviously that's not what I read :D He must have gone back and edited it after I replied... hahahaha
A year? maybe 8k? That's because it's my DD, but that should change within the next year. Then it will just be for wheeling and when the DD is getting maintenance.
Oh, and now that I've relocated my intake I'll take on any water crossings as long as the water doesn't come up and completely cover my hood :D
jaredmcvay
11-22-2010, 21:03
Matt is what we call special. But by golly if we don't enjoy having him around any how.
Rubitron
11-22-2010, 21:22
Matt, it might be worth your time to call David at Northridge4x4. He has good prices, might cut you a deal since you're getting a boat load, and ships quickly. And customer service is superb.
armor up - first and best upgrade. once you got armor then the infantry ccan push it
Matt is what we call special. But by golly if we don't enjoy having him around any how.
aaaawwwww shucks.... I love you guys too
Matt, it might be worth your time to call David at Northridge4x4. He has good prices, might cut you a deal since you're getting a boat load, and ships quickly. And customer service is superb.
thanks... I was going to check with some local places too just to get price quotes and compare.
armor up - first and best upgrade. once you got armor then the infantry ccan push it
oh, and I'll be doing that stuff up right around the same time.....but I'm good for now for the wheelin I do (not much)
cowboy63b
11-22-2010, 22:36
Locked and geared, not stock and screwed, nuff said.
jaredmcvay
11-23-2010, 08:03
I think you should look into putting a sweet speaker box in the trunk so it will thump while we're at the mall. just my .02
I think you should look into putting a sweet speaker box in the trunk so it will thump while we're at the mall. just my .02
that's on the list for next year. I want to thump on the trails first though, so these upgrades have to come first.
Today I'm taking off work to do my RMS and valve cover gasket. WHAT FUN! I'm going to see if I can run out in a few minutes to get the HEEP inspected first before I TOTALLY jack it up though.
jaredmcvay
11-23-2010, 08:29
You're not going to get much work done stalking people on MJ, bro. Have fun working on the XJ. Do good in case I ever have to replace anything on my Comanche. You are going to be the subject matter expert.
SavageSun4x4
11-23-2010, 12:01
If you are only putting a few miles on your Jeep and year and don't plan on anh long trips then do it yourself. Are you gonna phuck it up? YEP! But you will be close enough.
Lots of stuff out on ranches breaks and wears out, diffs are one of them. So do you think we unbolt the axle, load it on a trailer, haul to town and pay mega-$$$ bucks to get it fixed.
So, we jack it up, buy a Chilton guide and do it our selves. Few of the rigs see many miles and are not used for road trips. We get it as close as we can and call it good.
NOW sometimes close is not close enough and the ole diff starts making noise, mostly a whining noise and a bit 'o clunk in there. All in all not catastrophic, but it does tell me I will need to redo it later. Well there is a work around.
Fix for R&P wear: You will need a good cup or two of sawdust. The best is hard-heat pine which is loaded with resin. Otherwise a good hickory, mesquite or an other good hard wood will do. Pour a light oil in a can and mix in the sawdust. Only use enough oil to wet the sawdust. Now mix this with a good heavy diff oil 90 - 140 wt. Now add this to the diff. NOTE this comb is refered to as a 'Bo-Teak' oil like Deep Purple or the other brands out there. You have now solved you R&P issue.
Do it work, YES! and I can show you trucks that have been running on this solution for many years.
Got a rod knocking in that engine, I can fix it for you, just ask, spun bearings, no problem, leaking radiator, thats easy (fixed one that lasted over 25 years).
When the nearest neighbor is 22 miles away, nearest town is 65 miles innovation and creativity can be your friends...
Thanks for the info. How about a leaking RMS? I'm going out to replace mine right now :D
Sarge_CJ2A
11-23-2010, 13:08
...leaking radiator, thats easy (fixed one that lasted over 25 years).
I need this fix. My radiator is leaking and I was going to replace it.
I'd just replace it, but post the fix up here so we can all check it out.
jaredmcvay
11-23-2010, 14:51
Put an egg in it. Ask sebek. It works great. Have to wait to get the Che until tomorrow. USAA dropped the ball. Sebek and I did the rock drill today so we are ready for tomorrow.
GOVT1911
11-23-2010, 15:12
Damn, Jay. I was just about to bail outta work early and roll with ya'll!
jaredmcvay
11-23-2010, 16:39
Damn, I was looking forward to flexing the Comanche out on the JK's front tire and taking poser driveway shots tonight. I have your Trailer and an ammo can. All is secure.
Rock drill?
Oil pan is dropped and ready to pull the RMS, but spending time with the fam damily before the get on the road to PA. They're off in about half an hour and then it's back to work. YES, I am about the slowest worker in the f'n world. This shit is going to take me all night. :(
jaredmcvay
11-23-2010, 17:12
That is how it always seems to go for me too. But HOW are you spending time with the family if you are stalking folks on MJ again?
SavageSun4x4
11-23-2010, 20:25
I need this fix. My radiator is leaking and I was going to replace it.
I see you are in Fayetteville. Then you ought to be able to find a Willow tree around there. Cut a branch that is mostly dry and point it up a bit, then put it in the hole. Branch will swell and plug the leak until it rots out. Then do another branch...bought the truck with a leak and sold it 24 years later with the leak. Don't remember how often you need to do it, but not often.
Pepper works too, so will dry sawdust
Gotta think outside the box.
Rubitron
11-23-2010, 20:49
I can see how that would work to plug a hole, but what about a crack? I would guess that's a more common break.
Jay - I'm not stalking. I just jump on here real quick and check out the threads that have been updated...
A Willow Tree? That kicks ass. I need to hear about some more of these fixes.
I got the oil pan back on and I was going to try to tackle the valve cover gasket and install my new header, but I think that will wait until Sunday unless I'm fixing too much other shit I ended up breaking on Friday and Saturday. After I eat I'm going back out to put oil back in, reinstall the exhaust, cross my fingers and take it for a spin to make sure it's at least good enough to get me to work in the morning.
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 04:39
You put oil back in? That's a good idea.
For the leaking radiator, just put an egg in it. That's what Tommy told Sebek to do at Weird Woods and granted it didn't help Sebek's traction issues, but it stopped leaking on the spot.
GOVT1911
11-24-2010, 06:05
I've JB Welded cracked radiators before, worked well if you cover the whole crack and give it a bit before pressurizing it.
On that note, I saw a new AL radiator for a TJ on craigslist in F-ville, might-could get it to work?
You put oil back in? That's a good idea.
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If it wasn't on my checklist my dumbass WOULD forget.
I finished up late last night and everything seems good. I parked in a different spot at work today to see how much I'm marking my territory now. I still need to replace the oil filter adapter o-rings and the valve cover, but I'll do that on Sunday.
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 09:30
Hopefully all worked out well with it. If not, you'll have all day tomorrow in order to get it right for the weekend.
Hopefully all worked out well with it. If not, you'll have all day tomorrow in order to get it right for the weekend.
NOPE... I work all day tomorrow. Who's bringing me some turkey?
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 09:39
There's going to have to be some tit for tat in this scenario...
BTW what year is your Chero?
'92 - What year is that Comanche you're picking up today? I can't wait to see it. I need a DD and I'm looking at a stock-ish Cherokee, GC, YJ, CJ, or Comanche.... whatever I can find in decent condition for under $2500 after I save up some $$.
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 11:20
The Comanche is an 87. Looking around though, I haven't seen too many with the 4.0 so there has been some work done to step it into the 90''s (perhaps). I wanted a fun little project that I could haul crap in so this was right up my alley. We'll see what happens. I've loved the MJ since I was young. Who knows why?! they're not exactly the nicest things to look at...
I love them. I doubt I'll pick it up as my DD though, because I can't haul the kids in it. I've seen some REALLY nice MJ builds on jeepforum.
So, does yours still have the Renix motor in it then or has it had a newer one tossed in?
Is this yours?
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/2059605967.html
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 11:41
Yeah, that's mine.
that is f'n AWESOME! Not a bad price either. You gave me the itch now.... I just shot this guy an email. Maybe I can talk him done and get another HEEP for $300 :D
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/2014007402.html
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 11:50
I could not get that guy to respond for the life of me. I sent him emails from the first day he posted that one. I prolly sent him 10+. I hope you can get a hold of him.
CRAP! Don't tell me that. I was hoping to get it and stash it in the garage, so my wife wouldn't see it :D She is not going to be happy with me getting something else, but for around $500 I'll take the abuse and ignore her.
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 12:02
Yeah, I was stoked when I saw that pop up for $500. That is like a drunk night on amazon.com so it really wouldn't hurt, ya know?! But once I started the email campaign, I realized quickly that it was all for not. That is when the wife and I actually talked about this other one and decided that I NEEDED it. You know how it goes. There are only a couple of things I need to really work through with it. One being the tires hit the control arms and unfortunately the sway bar discos. I may ditch the sway bar altogether. Another is the bias tires. I know those will get chewed up quick on the road (not that it will be on the road all that much)
Yeah, I would just rip the sway bar out. It's going to mostly just be a toy. The last time we went to the dumps I fogot to reconnect my sway bar and I ran back and forth to work like that for 3 days and didn't even notice.
For what you are using it for that $1800 one is a lot better anyway. You won't have to put much money into it and it's already set up to wheel.... locked and everything. The $500 beater I would just leave fairly stock to run back and forth to work with. If the guy would get back to me I could run up there on Friday and get it.
Get that USAA loan for $250 extra and pick this up to pull behind the new toy
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/grd/2072505592.html
GOVT1911
11-24-2010, 12:26
Dude, if you aren't gonna buy that trailer, I just might!
jaredmcvay
11-24-2010, 12:27
No loan, just a check from our account. The only down side to banking with USAA is trying to get money from them in large quantities.
gotcha...
I'm not going to buy that trailer. If I didn't have one already I would jump on it, but if the wife came home and that was in the backyard she'd kick my ass. I'd love to sell my HF one and pick that up though.... cool as shit.
GOVT1911
11-24-2010, 12:33
Hell, I've already got a small 4x8 trailer and the vehicle trailer....but I WANT that one!! Screw it, I'm gonna see if I can get ahold of the guy.......Jay, if I do get the trailer and you decide you want it to match your rig, we'll figure something out.
Speaking of kick ass trailers. Have you guys ever seen this build on JF?
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f37/scratch-off-road-trailer-aka-reason-buy-welder-905224/
GOVT1911
11-24-2010, 13:44
I've been trying to call on the Comanche trailer, but no answer and no voicemail/answering machine.....I'll keep trying, but if I don't get it, no biggie. Just thought it'd be cool to have that one and then find a topper for it.
Sarge_CJ2A
11-24-2010, 22:22
Jay, what trailer do you have that you might want to unload?
SavageSun4x4
11-24-2010, 23:27
I build custom trailers for OR use.
I have build thread for a customer over on my forum, under the sponsors section. I will get some pics up over here when I get settled...
SavageSun4x4
11-25-2010, 08:46
Hey guys on topic, new thread, or PM
Cracks...egg works, But u need to add to COLD radiator, then start, otherwise all you do is cook eggs.
JB weld works keep area dry and clean..large crack like a street ho, apply thin coat of JB let setup then apply the strength coat.
Crack on trail, no eggs or JB then loosen rad cap...BUT keep eye on temp Gage.
Bars Leaks been Around 4ever and works! We carried a can in all the ranch rigs and used it often.
Quick Question... If I started the thread isn't anything I want to talk about in it "on topic". What is the harm in straying from the original topic anyway? I don't mind.... why should anyone else? Not being a dick, this time, just asking.
GOVT1911
11-25-2010, 10:00
Yes Matt, you ARE being a dick. LOL
What can I say.... I is what I is.... I be what I be.
jaredmcvay
11-25-2010, 10:48
Man, Matt's a dick
Rubitron
11-25-2010, 11:35
Man, Matt's a dick
X2
jaredmcvay
11-25-2010, 12:32
We talked about your upgrades and wee all came to the consensus on the speaker box. That was our vote.
I told you.... that's already in the works in my other XJ
SavageSun4x4
11-26-2010, 10:32
Quick Question... If I started the thread isn't anything I want to talk about in it "on topic". What is the harm in straying from the original topic anyway? I don't mind.... why should anyone else? Not being a dick, this time, just asking.
Matt, what happened was that it drifted into a personal conversation. Certainly one could say my thread, my party. Often they will drift somewhat. We discussed axles which led to cost to set up, leading to leaking radiators. All within the context of post 1. Then it appears to have drifted into a personal conversation.
My guidance would be stay within the sprit of the initial post. Just like the advice I received when I became deputy sheriff...enforce the sprit of the, not the letter of the law.
Meaning. Do not write tickets for 1 mille over, or some guy taking his wife to the hospital to have a baby, give him an escort.
jaredmcvay
12-07-2010, 11:50
Hey Matt, you're still a dick!
No arguement there from me
Rubitron
12-07-2010, 18:03
That's right. Take it.
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