My 1999 XJ build thread
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cleanEG
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Nice XJ Todd! It looks a little taller though
I really like the tires too, when I eventually move up to 33's someday, I'll probably pick up another set. I still have the tow hooks, rear hitch, and bumpers. Shoot me a text message if you need anything. Do you happen to have an extra roof rack? Thanks!Happykamper
Explorer
Freaking great job. Do you do house calls ????? That rig is wicked nice !
Nice XJ Todd! It looks a little taller though
I lost all my saved numbers. Text me
If you can. Trade my roof rack for the tow hooks?
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cleanEG
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cleanEG
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Sounds good -- I sent you a PM with my number :beer:
cleanEG
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So far, the Jeep is doing good. The Alternator went out on me so I decided to upgrade from 117amp to 136amp from a 2000 Dodge Durango 5.2L 318. The Oreilly's part number is ULT | Part # 05-0323 if anyone is interested. The 99 XJ has the 2pin connector that matches the 2000 Durango 5.2. This particular part number is a little bit larger than the OEM 117amp so I had to radius both mounting brackets with a grinder. Since my intentions are to add a 9500lb winch in the future, the additional amps could be useful. One other thing, the pulley is slightly larger, so I opted to swap my over my OEM pulley from the failed alternator. With more amperage, I needed to add better power/ground cables and an ANL fuse. I found a "Big 3" upgrade kit on clearance from a local stereo shop with 250amp ANL fuse holder, fuse, and 0 guage wire. The lugs were kinda cheap, so I opted to buy some nice copper 0 guage lugs on Amazon.
cleanEG
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After that project was complete, I needed to address the leaking rear main seal. A good friend of mine had access to a lift so we put the Jeep in the air, removed the oil pan and replaced the rear main seal and oil pan seal. Since we had time, we also removed the front carrier, installed a Spartan locker, pressed on a new set of bearings and reassembled. I then installed the RuffStuff dana 30 cover I bought a couple months ago. When the axles were out, I noticed the U-Joints were wore out, so that's been added to the "to-do" list. Next will be a new cooling fan shroud and valve cover gasket. I have a small oil leak from the valve cover but thankfully the rear main seal cleaned up most of the oil leaks. Soon I will have a drip-free jeep!
cleanEG
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cleanEG
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I had some cooling issues too and found that the plug for the electric fan was not seated properly, so a few zip ties solved that problem and the electric fan comes on when it should. In addition, I added a fan shroud to the mechanical fan which should help direct air flow to the radiator.
cleanEG
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I installed the front locker and new carrier bearings in the front HP dana 30 a few weeks ago. At the time I noticed the pinion seal was leaking and the u-joints in the axles had seen better days. Figured it was time to start rebuilding the front axle with new pinion seal, yoke, and u-joints. I started with the drive shaft u-joints, center ball yoke, pinion seal and front yoke. All spicer 1310x u-joints and 1310 yoke.
I'll have to do the front axles another day. I noticed some play in the pinion bearings so I might as well replace the pinion bearings and shims when I do the front axles. I have to drain the diff fluid and pull the carrier assembly back out, so it's better to do the axles then.
Pressing in the new center ball and bearing assembly:
Newly rebuilt front drive shaft:
I'll have to do the front axles another day. I noticed some play in the pinion bearings so I might as well replace the pinion bearings and shims when I do the front axles. I have to drain the diff fluid and pull the carrier assembly back out, so it's better to do the axles then.
Pressing in the new center ball and bearing assembly:
Newly rebuilt front drive shaft:
HercDriver
Adventurer
Great looking driveshaft. Did you source it locally or online?