Re: FW: Jeep 4.0 in an American?

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: The fuel economy difference is minimal. Maybe 2mpg. The D30 hub kit i$ 
expen$ive and a much easier way is pull the guts and axleshafts from the 
front and undo the ujoint at each wheel and put the stub shafts back in. The 
housing weight difference will be @25lbs (We weighed the 2WD one I have 
against a bare housing) You can use the front housing to store "stuff" in, 
but I wouldn't cross any borders!


From: farna@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: FW: Jeep 4.0 in an American?
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Well, if you're keeping it in the Jeep (thought you were looking for a 
donor), why worry about 2 or 4 wheel drive if the price is right? I imagine 
the same reason I wanted a 2WD -- a little better mileage and reliability. 
But there were plenty 2WD models in GA, no problem finding one! If I were in 
your shoes and not ready to fly down to GA (or somewhere in the vicinity) 
and drive back I'd look for a deal on a 4x4 locally. You can always pull the 
front driveshaft out and call it a 2WD... ;>
I'd wire the shift motor in place and put some locking hubs on myself. I'm 
assuming they make locking hubs that will fit the Dana 30 front axle in XJs, 

of course!