Recent content by JoeTex

Turns out it was the backlash on my newly regeared rear end. When I got it back from the shop I just checked the pattern and it was spot on. Being overly excited to bring this year long project to an end I forgot to check the backlash. I bought some Lubelocker gaskets awhile back and finally got...

It’s an automatic and by “hard shift” I mean “aggressive”. It’s like a shift kit was installed. I did get the TV cable I adjust automatically and the fluid level was off (a little low). The transmission mount is nice a supple, almost too supple but I have nothing to compare it to. I’m not afraid...

They moved the wiper blades? That’s sacrilege. They might as well added round headlights while they were at it.

To install my outer seal I used some 1/2” all thread and a bunch of washers. Lowe’s had washers big enough but the hole in the center was bigger than the nut so I had to buy a few more washers to step down the size of the center hole to a 1/2” and stack them. I used a pice of plywood with an...

Rechecking will be my project for this weekend. That’s not a bad idea after stepping away from it for a few weeks, I’ll be able to look at it with clear eyes. In the mean time I’ll be brushing up on the Big Juicy Garage videos.

It’s a ‘95 Sahara 4.0 automatic that shifts hard into reverse and 1st gear. 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd work fine. I first noticed the issue after doing a bunch of work on the drivetrain. I re-geared from 307 to 410, replaced the transfer case drop with an SYE, new rear driveshaft, new u-joints...

Nice Jeep. Where did you get the mirrors?

Had my first shot at regearing a rear end. I have a 95’ Sahara that’s getting a TJ Dana 44. That tiny packet of marking compound that came with the gears turned out to be plenty. How did it go? Great for the first time and 9 hours in the driveway on a hot Houston summer day. Is ready to go in my...

Agreed. I’ll track it down somewhere. Time was of the essence last Thursday but my weekend plans changed so the urgency has passed. Thanks again.

I was hoping to buy it today so I’d have it for tomorrow. I thought you had something with Grainger and Tractor Supply but it didn’t come up on their websites. I appreciate the response. Not the end of the world, I’ll just order some. I’ve been sitting on this for a few months, another weekend...

Anybody know where to buy gear marking compound locally (Houston, TX area)? I’m attempting my first gear setup this weekend. Pray for me.

I took my wife with me. “If we had on board air I could air down the tires and the washboard roads would be much smoother”. We put together a CO2 tank system. “If we had sway at disconnects those potholes wouldn’t rock the jeep so much”. We now have sway bar disconnects. “ If we had lockers we...

You picked a good one to learn on and by the looks of his jeep club, your grandpa had a sense of humor. My kind of guy. I lean heavily on YouTube like everyone else but beware, they tend to skip over or at least gloss over the hard parts. A 10 minute video can easily be an all day affair.

I have a locker and a set of gears that I need installed in a TJ Dana 44 that’ll be going on my YJ. Does anybody have a recommendation in the Houston, TX or surrounding area to do the work? I don’t mind driving for a strong recommendation so “surrounding area” can be several hundred miles. Thanks.

The key to an organized garage is to throw something away. Start with that gem that you will definitely need some day but haven’t seen in 10 years. After that it’ll be an avalanche of junk going out the door. Be forewarned you WILL need something you just threw away in the near future but a...