DDewar53 wrote:I have the cheap HF one, because it works well for u-joints as well.

It also works to "dimple" the tail pipe after shock relocation mounts are put in a TJ

The AZ lifetime joints are fine for how you plan to use the XJ. Moog joints are great but $$$$$$ $100+ to do one side of the axle vs. $70-$75 for the AZ's. You're right about the $9 jobs!!!!!!!! They last one and a half long days of wheeling and 5.5K highway miles! Sealed joints are a little stronge...

I've been using the cheaper HF one for over 12 years!!!!!!!
For the extra $10 get the more expensive one. They both use the same "C" press, you just get a few extra adapters that might come in handy!!!!!!!

They're all basically the same. You just want to make sure to get a set that have the long mounts (like in your link) to distribute the load better. Also, the O.E. tow hook brackets used an L shaped brace to tie in the front cross member. You MIGHT be able to get those from the stealership or pick u...

I saw that XJ, liked how it looked and waved (not thinking) then after proclaimed i was going straight to hell. A for waving at a non-wrangler style and b AND JUST WHAT PREY TELL IS WRONG WITH "NON-WRANGLER" STYLE JEEPS :?: :?: :!: :!: :?: :?: You're right, you are going straight to hell ...

Actually I'll rephrase it to AFFORDABLE integral e-brake calipers that I can mount to my 8.8 :lol: My kid had an older Taurus that had integral e-brake calipers. Don't know if they and be made to work. what about using a cutting brake on the driveshaft off of the T-Case? http://truck.hownd.com/prod...

Actually I'll rephrase it to AFFORDABLE integral e-brake calipers that I can mount to my 8.8

ive done a ton of calipers and havent done drums in 10-15yrs. was real happy when I found my wifes oddessy had rear calipers as well... half of my wanting to upgrade to an 8.8 is to avoid the drums on my TJ... that and my dana 35 is doomed.... Hate to say but there's mini drums for the e-brake insi...

A D30 or Rubi D44 would last forever with those tires!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Safety glasses? Where we're going we don't need no safety glasses!"

Eve wrote:
You too Meg - and ANYTIME - would love to help you out!! Something tells me I could learn a lot from you!

Cookie bake-off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris, many different things it could be. If you can get it over to Townsend sometime I can take a look at it with you.

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wasn't seeing a Lock Rite for the D44 with a limited grip.
The NoSlip is a much more refined version of the luchbox hence the higher pricetag.

For the few $$$ extra I'd still go with a Superwinch EP9000 or EPI9000 (Lou stocks them)