I agree, this thing looks pretty good. The transmission is an ax-15. http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax15.htm It is a great tranny that was in all kinds of cars in the 90's from Dakotas to supras. The only problem they really had was if someone changed the fluid with GL5 rated fluid (diff gear oil) instead of GL4 (trans gear oil). GL5 is what is commonly available, and cheaper, somost people just grab that when they are in the parts store. The problem is GL5 has graphite in it, which is fine in an all steel rear end, but it eats the delicate brass synchronizer gears in the tranny very quickly, usually within a year or so. When you drive it, pay careful attention when shifting for a grinding. Make sure it doesn't grind going into any gear when upshifting or downshifting (except reverse). Make sure it doesn't have any exhaust leaks( they are known for cracking manifolds). Listen for any bearing noises that make a constant whirring noise only when the jeep is moving (usually around 30-50mph). Make sure 4 high and 4 low both work as they should without any noises. Pay attention for a burning oil smell, the 4.0 is known for the rear main seal dripping oil onto the exhaust pipe. Poke your head under it. Look for any oil drips. Look at the pinion seals on the front and rear diffs ( where the driveshafts attach to the diffs). Make sure there aren't any leaks there. If there are, it is a sign that the pinion bearings are worn, which is expensive to fix.
IM GETING A JEEP! WOOO! haha
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yikes! sounds like a lot! ill keep a look out. that jeep wasnt a definate, just one i came across
Here is my 2010 JK Unlimited w 4in lift and 35s. I look forward to getting into to it every morning!
That's awesome! and it looks like one of the older ones (1971 and earlier... aka- the better looking ones) I'm truly jealous
oh yeah. The bigger the tires and the greater the lift on it the worst the gas mileage is. Basically the more badass it looks the more ur mileage goes down haha
this jeep i would own, it does look clean and has present
it looks like not gonna make ur kidney fall off and ur ears deaf with the tire noises
those 2 jeeps look sweet. still not a huge fan of the 4 doors though, kinda looks like an older hummer to me now :/
but great looking jeep none the less
but great looking jeep none the less
