I just picked up a repair kit for the Chrysler 8.25 rear axle (what we have on our KJ's) in the USA
for $50...
All bearings etc. Maybe someone can send you one of these kits?
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
well after 175k,my kj rear axle wining ,i couldnt beleive it,,a new rear axle at stealership 2 thousand euros too buy,a rebuild kit is 900 hundred euros too buy,getting a friend too se if he can rebuild this is probly why jeeps like cherokee and grand cherokee and wranglers ,never too off aswell as they should as because parts as so bloody expensive compared too nissan,toyota,ford etc in 4x4 pity |
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| Author: | Lancer [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
What's gone - the diff or the whole thing? |
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
wining noise from centre so looks like seal bearing ,where the main shaft going too rear axles,the seal kit where there is 2 kits according too dealer is 900 euros,a whole axle is over 2 thousand euros,a friend know someone who rebuilds and he said he could rebuild for 500 euros,with 175 k miles on old kj,starting too get big fixes now,ill fix this but after that,we see,i got a used axle for it in uk for 450 sterling but would cost 250 sterling to courior it over here,makes it almost the same when in euros |
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
wining noise from centre so looks like seal bearing ,where the main shaft going too rear axles,the seal kit where there is 2 kits according too dealer is 900 euros,a whole axle is over 2 thousand euros,a friend know someone who rebuilds and he said he could rebuild for 500 euros,with 175 k miles on old kj,starting too get big fixes now,ill fix this but after that,we see,i got a used axle for it in uk for 450 sterling but would cost 250 sterling to courior it over here,makes it almost the same when in euros |
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
was wondering would this work http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-cherokee-KJ- ... 500wt_1156 |
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| Author: | tonycrd [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
I just picked up a repair kit for the Chrysler 8.25 rear axle (what we have on our KJ's) in the USA for $50... All bearings etc. Maybe someone can send you one of these kits?
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Tue May 03, 2011 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
kit wouldnt be any use as teeth in hub where worn and missing,so either a new axle at 2k euros or used,went used,its going ok,have a virbrate in rear of jeep,hoping it might be shocks ,my tyres need too be changed so hoping its tyres and balancing needed |
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| Author: | GBKJ2003 [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
Hello The vibration bay be the upper ball joint about to fail. Mine sheared off at the axle mounting.Then the upper arm hit the wiring harness for the tank and speed sensor. It isnt too expensive and not to difficult to do as long as you can access a bearing press. The mopar joint was £70 all in from the dealer. A complete new arm with joint and bushes was near £200. Hope this helps |
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
its a combo of 2 things i found out,the bf wore unevenly so change tyres too lassa tyres ,which are made by bridgestone,super grip on road , specialy in wet conditions,and the ball joint was worn but fully gone,so changed it all ok again,i have different problem now,if i pick up speed hard going through the gears or pick up speed when passing out traffic hard,the jeep would cut out,after 10 seconds,i can start it again,its not fuel related,or water or dirt in lines ,changed everything twice,still there,its electronic,or electrical ,only thing im wondering,i had my ecu chipped about 4 years ago,too get better performance which i did,wondering with my kj having higher mileage ,is having it chipped causing it, i noticed you have a 6 speed gearbox,did you have a 5 speed before,was it a straight swap or did you have too alter few things too get the 6 speed too fit,are you getting better mileage with 6 speed over 5 speed |
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| Author: | GBKJ2003 [ Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
Hi. Sorry for the delay.My original five speed gearbox was filled with non mopar gear oil at a service and developed a loud whine so needed repairing. With all the problems with dealers closing down. I Located a gearbox on ebay for £450. When i was delivered it turned out to be a six speeder. As I couldn't locate a five speed with transferbox. I thought I would see if it would fit, as the floorpans couldn't be all that different.And it does without too much hassle. To make it fit you will need to keep your original gearbox crossmember and mounting as the 05 model is mounted in a different place on the chassis rail and exhaust mounts are also different. You will need a front and a rear propshaft/ driveshaft from the six speed model and a wiring plug to fit the reverse switch as they are different. You will have to use the old bracket from the original transfer box as the cable has a slightly different retaining clip. You will need the gear lever and six speed gear knob. The clutch slave cylinder, clutch plate, release bearing and arm are all the same between five and six speed. All you need to do is bolt it back up to the adaptor plate and away you go. As you say the fuel economy has gone up by two to three miles to the gallon. The gear change is a lot smoother and a lot less noise. Also it it makes for a more flexible engine as you have a better spaced set of gear ratios. I will get the part numbers off the shafts when I get a moment as I am swapping the 2.5 for a 2.8 from a 05 fitted with an auto box. And I am going to covert it to manual using the six speed manual. |
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Sat Sep 17, 2011 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
thanks for getting back to me,have changed my clutch and flywheel,now have too change or rebuild the gearbox,too rebuild have got quote between €650 too €1500,so was looking at second-hand [ used ] gearbox,can get a 5 speed box but saw a few 6 speed,hence was wondering if there was much too changing between 5 or 6 speed, |
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| Author: | GBKJ2003 [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
Go for the six speed its no more difficult than putting in a five speed. Makes the 2.5 work less. A better box by a long way. Just make sure you get the shafts and gear lever and you are away. |
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| Author: | kelticknight [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
so all i need is the front and rear shafts,gear leaver an knob and reverse adapter and bolts in easy enough cool |
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| Author: | GBKJ2003 [ Thu Sep 29, 2011 7:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rear axle finaly going after 175k miles |
Thats all you need. Just make sure you check the transfer box output shaft oil seal isnt split and away you go. If you have any problems send a message and i will see if i can help. Good luck finding a gearbox though. |
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