Welcome to the JT4x4 Club Forums........

[Mr Rock]

Welcome aboard neighbor! I live just up the hill from the covered bridge!

Nice Car!

[Harryhood]

Are you in East Hampton or Colchester?

[skibum]

Welcom to the fourm. Love both the toys. I also live very close to you. Right down the road from Westchester market. What Yr is the Dart. Looks 68 or 69

[Harryhood]

it's a 72 scamp. Plymouths dart cousin.

[skibum]

What motor?

[Harryhood]

What motor?

360 magnum block, bored .040 over, 4.0 crank = 410.

4 wheel disk brakes
904 torqueflight trans
8 3/4 rear 3.23 or 3.91 gears depending.

[Rubi-rocker03]

Hey guys...New member here! Can't wait go get out with u all on the trail. I have an 03 Rubicon that's mostly stock (for now). Looking to gain some knowledge here and hook up my jeep. I'm a stay at home dad who is dying to take my son out with me. He's still a little young but loves riding in the jeep. I was planning to go to the topless rally in mass but my u-joints r clackin'. Does anyone know how to replace them without the fancy joint press? I don't have too many tools and can't do it myself. I am a pretty handy guy but sometimes I get a little overwhelmed and it's too much for just one person with minimal knowledge. Also looking for a lift kit once I get my tax returns! Any suggestions?
Thanks guys!

Loves these pics...one is my son in his car seat in the back of the jeep! He loves it!

[skibum]

Welcom to the forum. Whats your name stranger

[Mr Rock]

Welcome aboard Jim!

[Rubi-rocker03]

Sorry...my name is Jim. And I am located in Marlborough, CT.

[DirtyJeep92]

Welcome aboard! Ujoints can be easy if your good with a 3lb sledge

[calvynandhobbs]

Welcome to the board. Look forward to meeting you. Ujoints aren't difficult. Do a youtube video search for ujoint replacement and you'll see lots of little tips and tricks.

[Rubi-rocker03]

Hey guys,
I'm pretty clueless when it comes to taking stuff like that apart. Looked at u-tube but can't find a good video that shows how to change u-joints step by step. And I don't have many tools or workspace.  I'm afraid if I take it apart it won't go back together...I am physically capable just lacking in the knowledge department.
If someone wants to help me I would b glad to buy u a 6/or 12 pk of your choice.
I don't have a garage so at ur place or on the dirt will have to do!

[calvynandhobbs]

Hey Jim,
I'm in over my head with house projects right now and haven't even had a chance to work on my Jeep in way too long, but there may be others here that could give you a hand. Have you come across Stu's page of Jeep repairs yet? Here is the link to ujoint replacement. I would suggest going to home on his page and bookmarking it. There are a lot of good write ups on his website.

http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-1.htm

[98xj]

Another new member!  Hey JT, my names Jacob.  I'm from New Britain and drive an XJ.  I work as a line cook in West Hartford and have slowly been getting into the 4wheel community.  I have a 4.5 inch BDS short arm lift and 33's. Most recently I installed the Detours Tailbone rear tire carrier (which is an amazing system).  4.0 I6, sye and cv driveshaft, stock 29 spline 8 1/4 rear, d30 front, and a bunch of stickers haha.  Look forward to participating and meeting up!