ripper69
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- '91 4x4
Being a new member, I apologize right off the bat for jumping in w/o having first thoroughly studied the site.
I have a '91 four-door with 4.0 V-6 and automatic transmission. I don't need to tell any of you the FMV is rock-bottom...even though there is no rust or other damage. However, my Dad bought the vehicle new and I have fond memories of hunting and fishing trips in the old buggy with my Dad in the Sawtooth Range in Idaho. After Dad died, I sold the truck but bought it back when I realized how much I missed the memories. Anyway, even though living in South Florida I do not need the four-wheel drive, I want it. I saw in older posts that some of you have switched out the in-dash, push-button electric-motor-operated transfer cases (like my truck has) to manual, shift-on-the-floor cases. (I've already switched the auto hubs for Warn manual lockers. I've tried to find a mechanical T-case and the mechanical linkages but have thus-far been unsuccessful despite posting USA-wide with car-part.com. Please advise if anyone has a serviceable system (including T-case, stick, floor plate, boot and knob as I'd like to buy all the parts, either as a whole package or in individual parts.
While I'm inquiring, I've got two other questions:
First, is there a compatible steel rear differential cover for the '91? If so where can I get one? I was part way into changing the differential geal oil only to realize that the stock cover is fiberglass/plastic and I was afraid I'd break it while removing it.
Second, recently the serpentine belt (or at least the pulleys) began squeaking/chirping. I'm sure it's never been changed. Should I buy a Dayco? Do I need to (or should I) change the tensioner pulley? If so, is that a difficult job given I'll be working on jack stands, not a lift?
I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I get into this. Thanks folks.
I have a '91 four-door with 4.0 V-6 and automatic transmission. I don't need to tell any of you the FMV is rock-bottom...even though there is no rust or other damage. However, my Dad bought the vehicle new and I have fond memories of hunting and fishing trips in the old buggy with my Dad in the Sawtooth Range in Idaho. After Dad died, I sold the truck but bought it back when I realized how much I missed the memories. Anyway, even though living in South Florida I do not need the four-wheel drive, I want it. I saw in older posts that some of you have switched out the in-dash, push-button electric-motor-operated transfer cases (like my truck has) to manual, shift-on-the-floor cases. (I've already switched the auto hubs for Warn manual lockers. I've tried to find a mechanical T-case and the mechanical linkages but have thus-far been unsuccessful despite posting USA-wide with car-part.com. Please advise if anyone has a serviceable system (including T-case, stick, floor plate, boot and knob as I'd like to buy all the parts, either as a whole package or in individual parts.
While I'm inquiring, I've got two other questions:
First, is there a compatible steel rear differential cover for the '91? If so where can I get one? I was part way into changing the differential geal oil only to realize that the stock cover is fiberglass/plastic and I was afraid I'd break it while removing it.
Second, recently the serpentine belt (or at least the pulleys) began squeaking/chirping. I'm sure it's never been changed. Should I buy a Dayco? Do I need to (or should I) change the tensioner pulley? If so, is that a difficult job given I'll be working on jack stands, not a lift?
I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I get into this. Thanks folks.
