Little help please

[grantxx]

Hi guys, have been searching around for a while, I have the auto groan and rattle in reverse, I am assuming is trans mounts, I have searched through here and can see it is not a big job, but really not sure where to buy and exactly what I need. Is this something most likely Repco will supply or is it a bit more specialised. any help appreciated.

Thanks Grant

[Easy Rollins 1]

Cheap at Wooders.

[kj69]

wooders is a jeep parts vendor on here in case you are wondering what a wooders is :) what part of oz are you from ?

[grantxx]

Thanks, yep found wooders site and sent enquiry through, I am up in QLD, Ipswich to be exact,

[rodxj]

Welcome to the site Grant, keep an eye out around Ippy, there's a few jeepers around here.;)

[grantxx]

Hi Rodx thanks for welcome, west of brissy guess that puts you somewhere around ippy, still working out where to finds things on here, suspension on mine is ready for upgrade anywhre local that you know of any good, had the pedders $14 check and all underneath needs replacing

[grantxx]

Not wanting to step on forum sponsor toes at all but is this the bit I need,

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0560.htm

[Antiferret]

um, not that its the best engineering solution, but washers work wonders.

(even a spacer made from an old nylon chopping board)

had them on since about 4 months after i got the xj

[rodxj]

Not wanting to step on forum sponsor toes at all but is this the bit I need,

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0560.htm

Shouldn't be a problem posting that link as that mob is on the portal page. As for 4x4 mechanics around Ipswich, I can't help you on that one but I will say, be wary of the alleged experts around Brisbane. Eg: spoke to an "expert" some time ago about regearing a TJ. I explained that I wanted to change to 4.10 ratio's but didn't wish to fit lockers at the time. Well, this know it all, told me that to change the front gears, you needed to fit a locker as there wasn't a carrier to suit the gears that I wanted fitted.:blah: ( these are available for around a hundred bucks btw)

So I ask for a quote off this dude, 4.10 regear with air leakers fitted, try $5500-6000 drive in -drive out.:)-(:...........
It pays to do your home work.......

This forum has an absolute wealth of info on modding Jeeps, happy reading lol.

[rodxj]

If your looking for a mechanic that does the general wrenching, try D&L auto. You'll find him in the little complex opposite the cemetery in Ipswich.

[rastus2571]

grantxx,

You can do at home and will only take half an hour with basic handtools. MY XJ was rattling and vibrating at idle and shaking and banging in reverse and when I started it.

I just on this Tuesday replaced the same mount on my 96 xj. $24:00 retail Repco. They have them on the shelf.

Tools needed. 1/2 drive socket set. 1/2 drive breaker bar.
Jack either trolley or bottle.
A lump of wood. 4 x 2 will do.

Now let Mr Rastus save you money and get you to enjoy working on your Jeep.

They are easy enough to get under without having to use ramps or anything.

Put some yucky clothes on.

Grab those tools and put them within easy reach when your under your toy.

My XJ rear mount had sagged to the point where the transfer case was vibrating on the bashguard for it and driving me nuts with the vibration and rattling.

Grab the jack and that trusty block of wood and cut it down to size, about 6" length will be fine, make sure when your jacking it does not get caught on the chassis or the exhaust. If it does just cut it to size so it sits nice and proper on the pan and not hitting or lifting anything else (you never ever, ever just jack the transmission without spreading the load as your going to end up with a punched in pan or worst case a holed auto pan).

Ok jack up under the auto pan to relieve the load and take slack off the mount.

My XJ mount was so sagged that the transfer case was sitting on its bash plate if this is the case jack the auto up to get it off the bashplate. Just enough, now let's not go over doing things.

Jack it up until you can see the rear mount that you are replacing starting to rise up.

Start off by removing the 4 nuts that hold the mount to the gearbox. I do not remember the sizes but you will need your ratchet and extension. These nuts are in the 4 holes at the centre of the crossmember. Put them aside in a tin or something so you will not lose them.

Ok now lets undo the crossmember on the chassis rail. Grab that breaker bar.

The whole lot now should drop down. Don't worry nothing is heavy. If the mount is caught on the gearbox just wigggle a bit and it's off.

Take the old mount and introduce it to the wheely bin.

Installation is reverse of removal.

DO NOT DO UP THE 4 NUTS ON THE MOUNT TO THE GEARBOX WITH A RATTLE GUN OR BREAKER BAR. THEY WILL SNAP. DOH:(

Do them up very firm with the 1/2 ratchet.

When doing the crossmember bolts,the same thing,just nip up firmly with the breaker bar. Don't over do it.

Don't start me with torque settings anyone.

Now the money you just saved and the fun you had working on your toy, put it in the fuel tank and have fun.

And a safety feature too... Any vehicle you work on....never leave the keys in the ignition. Never know what might happen even when in the garage at home.

Wouldnt like someone starting it and driving over you when your underneath it eh?

Keep em' in your pocket or toolbox.

I hope this has helped you and shown you that you can do this yourself.:cool:


I am only a new member too mate and these guys on here are bloody awesome.

They got a trip going t/m for a play too if you want to come along.
I'm going to meet some of them and get to know them and have fun.

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1236137#post1236137

[rastus2571]

Hi Rodx thanks for welcome, west of brissy guess that puts you somewhere around ippy, still working out where to finds things on here, suspension on mine is ready for upgrade anywhre local that you know of any good, had the pedders $14 check and all underneath needs replacing

I am not slandering Pedders here but I have had many of my customers do this and came back with the same result. And some did need a lot of work and some did not. NO legal action here guys. Get a second opinion mate.

[Billnick]

I am not slandering Pedders .

Hey, what about the "NO BULL";)

[rastus2571]

Yeah Billnick. Um, Not going there for legal mate.

[rastus2571]

Not going there mate. They get cranky when you ring them and question them of what I found and bagged me as I did not know what I was doing.

[rastus2571]

I think the bull has had it's nuts cut out and in the back paddock mate.

[grantxx]

Thanks rastus, appreciate the reply, talked to local repco today about transmission mount, got a nowhere with them which is unusual, but have fixed it for the moment, until I get a new mount, just a little adjust of the mount and spacer as mentioned by antiferret. with the "no bull" guys I think they were pretty close, could listed heaps more, pricing of some items a bit out there, but labour way high, no afraid to have a crack, can swing a spanner ok, main idea was to get them to check it out give me a list of what is urgent etc, I am not under the car very often and dont know much about suspension etc.

So have will be looking at suspension tips next, not wanting anything extreme, about a 2" lift will do, just have to sort through whats out there and find where to buy in Brisbane area.

The run tomorrow would love to join you guys, just cant do it tomorrow, have to change diff oil, top and bottom rad hoses, rear brake shoes, and maybe fronts, and change brake fluid, so will be a bit busy.

Ripley is ten minutes from me, so would have been excellent, will keep my eye out for next one.

[junglejuice]

The sizes should be 15mm for the crossmember to the chassis, 13mm for the mount to the crossmember and 18mm for the mount to the gearbox.

As for Pedders, I have had them tell me that brand new bushes need replacing because they were had it.....

[grantxx]

Thanks guys, would have liked to head out today to ripley, just round the corner from me, but been working on it, trans mount done, yep pretty easy. Bottom radiator hose, what a bitch to do, but done now, just changing diff fluids, auto done, transfer case done.

Suspension question, as I need to replace a fair bit was looking at ironman 40mm lift kit, with the foam cell shocks & HD steering damper, any pros or cons or other suggestions, open to ideas & options, once again

[Easy Rollins 1]

grantxx,

I just on this Tuesday replaced the same mount on my 96 xj. $24:00 retail Repco. They have them on the shelf.




Just rang my local repco,they reckon $113. :confused:

[rastus2571]

Geezuz mate thats a joke. I had 5 wrong mounts sent out to me before my mate Steve got the right one. He told the Repco driver to take it back and use it as a template. I don't get invoices from Steve at the workshop so I don't have a part number.

I'll try to get a part number on Monday.

[Easy Rollins 1]

That would help Rastus.Dropped into a Repco this arvo,now the price is $75. :confused:

I reckon they are common with another vehicle.;)

[junglejuice]

Thanks guys, would have liked to head out today to ripley, just round the corner from me, but been working on it, trans mount done, yep pretty easy. Bottom radiator hose, what a bitch to do, but done now, just changing diff fluids, auto done, transfer case done.

Suspension question, as I need to replace a fair bit was looking at ironman 40mm lift kit, with the foam cell shocks & HD steering damper, any pros or cons or other suggestions, open to ideas & options, once again

Before you start you may or may not be aware that there is two different ride heights for Xj's here in Oz depending on what model you have.
Firstly there is the base model sport which was optioned from new with the "upcountry" suspension package which meant a 1" lift with longer bump stops and longer heavier dampers as well as springs, then there was the limited which didn't get this, the classic was the same as a sport and a limited classic was the same as a limited.
So be aware that most lifts are based on the limited's standard height suspension so if you have a sport you may not get as much lift as you're expecting.
I run the OME kit in my sport....

[rastus2571]

That would help Rastus.Dropped into a Repco this arvo,now the price is $75. :confused:

I reckon they are common with another vehicle.;)

My mechanic had to send it back mate as I said. REPCO ( rip every poor c..t off as my son says) they do not have the correct listing. They are pathetic on retail and trade. I just use my contacts in the trade mate. I get anything dirt cheap.

As I said I'll try to get the part number.

I can get anything from my contacts dirt cheap.

[grantxx]

Before you start you may or may not be aware that there is two different ride heights for Xj's here in Oz depending on what model you have.
Firstly there is the base model sport which was optioned from new with the "upcountry" suspension package which meant a 1" lift with longer bump stops and longer heavier dampers as well as springs, then there was the limited which didn't get this, the classic was the same as a sport and a limited classic was the same as a limited.
So be aware that most lifts are based on the limited's standard height suspension so if you have a sport you may not get as much lift as you're expecting.
I run the OME kit in my sport....


Thanks mate, good info, mine is sport, was wondering what difference was in the models, not to worried about amount of lift as long as its no lower than it is now, will price OME as well, just trying to get a few opinions of members, appreciate the help

[rastus2571]

Jungle juice mine is a 96 sport and I am running 235/75/15 Maxxis 751 radials. Mine seems to have about 3 to 4 inches between the guard and top of the tyre. It used to tow a wobbly box (caravan as us truckies called it) It is very stiff in the suspension, Got somw ARB OME shocks on the back (cannot read the part number), front god knows. covered with black boots and no writing whatever. Check my garage on here. It may have been lifted but no contact with prior owner as he is compost. (dead)

[junglejuice]

Jungle juice mine is a 96 sport and I am running 235/75/15 Maxxis 751 radials. Mine seems to have about 3 to 4 inches between the guard and top of the tyre. It used to tow a wobbly box (caravan as us truckies called it) It is very stiff in the suspension, Got somw ARB OME shocks on the back (cannot read the part number), front god knows. covered with black boots and no writing whatever. Check my garage on here. It may have been lifted but no contact with prior owner as he is compost. (dead)

Stock for a sport is 18.5" F and 18" R when measured from centre of the caps to the underside of the flares, limiteds are 1" lower.
Now you can compare yours with stock to know how your sitting....

[rastus2571]

Nah she's standard mate. Got those measurements on it. Not for long though. Thanks for that.

[rastus2571]

I posted the wrong price for this mount on the forum guys.
So sorry.

Part number is MT9045-Kelpro.
Retails at $113.00.
Trade at $78.00.

My mechanic mate told me the wrong price .
Sorry:p

[grantxx]

H again, must say a great site, have been back many times for info, just a question if anyone can assist, mine is the XJ sport with up country kit, based on measrements listed in this thread, expect front driver side is sagged heaps

Am looking at OME lift kit - 2", only part not available is transmission packer kit - is this a must, is it required, can another option be used, as usual any help appreciated.

[dazza96]

tranny lowering kit is not needed for a 2inch lift spend the money on something else

[grantxx]

tranny lowering kit is not needed for a 2inch lift spend the money on something else


Thanks mate, thought that may be the case

[junglejuice]

By the way, the OME kit is only 1" over sport....

[grantxx]

By the way, the OME kit is only 1" over sport....

Hi mate yep figured that, 2" for classic, 1' for sport, just looking forward to better ride, I hope,

[junglejuice]

Hi mate yep figured that, 2" for classic, 1' for sport, just looking forward to better ride, I hope,

Actually it is 1" for Classic and Sport, 2" for Limited.
I run these springs in mine but I have an OME inverted leaf under mine out of another OME pack that stops it from overflexing, it also adds 1/2" to the rear with no change in ride.
I run airbags over mine along with Jk wrangler shocks, extremely happy....