Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Looks like you need to disconnect that front sway bar to get more articulation from the front end. Will definitely help out on the trail. Should look a little more like this when flexed:

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^^This. My 2011 JK Unlimited Rubicon has metal drain (w/ magnets) & fill plugs, too.

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Cherokees and CJS are my favorite, both were great rigs for me.

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Tommy's correct, only the D35's came with a rubber plug...

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

That is one reason that we changed the D35 for a 44. My 35 filled with water, but when we got the 44, it had the plug too, so we got a new diff cover for it. As far as the swaybar, that picture was taken literally right after I finished putting the lift on. I didn't have discos then. I didn't get them at the time to try and keep costs down

It's a worse addiction than RC's

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Those Grand D44s sometimes come with aluminum center sections and parts of the housing so be careful.

The main reason to get rid of the D35 was the weak housing.....it will flex and snap the tip of the shaft off and since that is a c-clip axle, the shaft will just walk out (unless you have disc breaks).

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Could still take off the one nut & bolt to disco the links from the axle. More of a pain in the ass, but well worth it. Have a buddy that has yet to get quick discos yet, but disconnected his stockers this past weekend. Good thing he did, too, because the added articulation helped him get up the final climb we did before heading home. His 2012 JKU is open front & rear, though, so he was already at somewhat of a disadvantage.

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

never thought of just unbolting it :oops: . It does pretty good even when connected though. Obviously it can't do the same stuff it can when it is connected, but it still is a fun time "thumbsup"

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

awesome post, never saw this thread.
ive got a 00 WJ with the 4.7L V8 and tow package with 3.73s. its my DD and tow truck.
would love to find some trails to take it on.
its got ATs on it now.
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3161/jeeptrail1.jpg
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9797/jeeptrail2.jpg

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Not sure about the tj, we never saw too many of them believe it or not, but i do stand corrected on your ram, but i do now recall 3/4 and 1 tons not having the rubbers.

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Look at Iron Rock Offroad. That is where I got my lift kit from. GREAT product at a not to bad price. Everything in that kit is pure beef. Nice WJ BTW! Good to see a fellow Grander haha "thumbsup"

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

what ive ALWAYS wanted is a set of cut-a-fender flares from bushwaker. but they only make them for the 99 and older grand cherokees :(
have you looked into lockers at all yet?

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

It has a posi in the rear right now, but I am interested in some lockers. As far as fenders go:
WJ Cut Out Fender Flares

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

o hell yeah. nice find!

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Get yourself a set of disconnects soon. When you first get them, it will feel like your driving on clouds. I use the jks ones on my tj.

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Cory, if you ever want to run out to Hidden Falls sometime, let me know. "thumbsup"

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

It shouldnt feel any different when connected.

I drive my TJ around on the freeways in Houston and it has an Anti-Rock installed in the front at a fairly soft setting and it feels perfectly fine...

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

Really, Jeremy? Mine drives quite differently with the sway bar on/off. I've driven it on the street disconnected and at low speeds it's fine, but I wouldn't want to have to do an evasive maneuver at highway speeds like that! :) I'm also running no rear bar so that's certainly not helping.

But offroad, there's nonetheless a big difference/improvement running no bar. I'd like to get an Anti-Rock one day, but just can't justify the cost....yet. ;-)

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

im letting you know.:mrgreen:
all these years ive still never been "wheelin" in my life.
i was at the machine shop last night and the guy was telling me about some offroad park in marble falls.

Re: LR3 Builds a 1:1 - 2003 Grand Cherokee
 

The anti-rock stays connected the entire time....you do nothing to it to go wheeling. Yeah, I tried no rear sway bar....I didnt like that on the street and didnt notice any difference when wheeling, so I put it back on. The rear bar is so thin it doesn't do much anyway...

I was asking if Johnnie was saying it should ride differently with discos and connected.....which it shouldnt.