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New to me 2004 wrangler unlimited

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Swampwolfforge, Jan 2, 2017.

  1. Jan 2, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    Swampwolfforge

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    I bought what I think is a good deal on a LJ, with 6 cylinder, automatic, super clean body and interior. Has a soft top. Drives nice. Came with 33 x 12.5 x 15's. I added the alloy ion wheels. Now I will probably let the 92 yj go.

    I think it has Dana 44's and limited slip in rear.

    Any info or comments are appreciated.

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  2. Jan 2, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Looking good!
     
  3. Jan 2, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    That's looking really good and clean.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2017 at 7:51 PM
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    Oh man! Bad a$$! Love the LJ.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    C2T, 916rubijeep, offgrid thank you!
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2017 at 11:39 PM
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    Sweet looking LJ! Hope to be picking mine up in the next couple of days.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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    Swampwolfforge

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    ShawnCT450R, thank you. Have around 3500 additional miles on it now. With no major problems. After 600 miles, I the transfer case or rearend or both were going out. Turned out the front and rear U-joints of rear drive shaft were shot. Looked like they may have been the originals. I can't complaign at 140k. Now has greasable Spicers.
     
  8. Feb 1, 2017 at 10:21 PM
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    Glad you found the issue Swamp! Sounds like an inexpensive repair. I'll be inspecting those on mine as well. I've never swapped a u-joint. How long did the replacement take you?
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2017 at 2:26 AM
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    Swampwolfforge

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    Couple hours. There are several youtubes about it for more info.
     
  10. Feb 2, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    Did a little research on this last night. Quality u-joint parts are inexpensive and also cheap insurance. If I see anything not right, they're all getting replaced. Also, a friend of mine who wheels his Ruby pretty regularly said that he carries spare. Probably good advise if I start wheeling it alot.
     
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