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<blockquote data-quote="Kidd-7" data-source="post: 433312" data-attributes="member: 20015"><p>Bit the bullet and picked up a YJ. 2.5L 4WD 241K on the clock. I replaced the caps in the ECU; PO had replaced the dizzy, solenoid and a couple other things. Drove her home today, ran really well, but above about 35 MPH the steering is scary, all over the road. The lower U-joint at the steering box is worn really bad, so that's number 1 fix. I see some steering shafts on rockauto for ~$80. Is this the best bet, or are there other options? I've replaced the rag joint in my 96 Cougar with a u-joint before, so wondering if a better option is some DD shaft with new u-joints.</p><p></p><p>This will be my daughter's first car, so plans are to go through brakes, suspension, shocks, ball joints, fluids, etc. Will look at LED headlights, taillights add a stereo</p><p></p><p> Then probably go with a rag top since the half doors don't have tops and wanting to add A/C as summers are hot here in NC. There's some wiring under the hood I need to clean up, PO used butt connectors, will replace with solder & heat shrink some new stuff in.</p><p></p><p>Any other suggestions what to look at? </p><p></p><p>Gathering information right now as I have a 2000 Explorer I'm currently working on and will be doing an engine swap.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119111[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119112[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119113[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119114[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kidd-7, post: 433312, member: 20015"] Bit the bullet and picked up a YJ. 2.5L 4WD 241K on the clock. I replaced the caps in the ECU; PO had replaced the dizzy, solenoid and a couple other things. Drove her home today, ran really well, but above about 35 MPH the steering is scary, all over the road. The lower U-joint at the steering box is worn really bad, so that's number 1 fix. I see some steering shafts on rockauto for ~$80. Is this the best bet, or are there other options? I've replaced the rag joint in my 96 Cougar with a u-joint before, so wondering if a better option is some DD shaft with new u-joints. This will be my daughter's first car, so plans are to go through brakes, suspension, shocks, ball joints, fluids, etc. Will look at LED headlights, taillights add a stereo Then probably go with a rag top since the half doors don't have tops and wanting to add A/C as summers are hot here in NC. There's some wiring under the hood I need to clean up, PO used butt connectors, will replace with solder & heat shrink some new stuff in. Any other suggestions what to look at? Gathering information right now as I have a 2000 Explorer I'm currently working on and will be doing an engine swap. [ATTACH=full]119111[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]119112[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]119113[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]119114[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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