Guzzy Build

Ghost · Jan 20, 2021

So during the swap I botched my steering shaft to tub seal, it was crumbling. I figured it wouldn't be hard to find one, but I havent been able to find a new one. The local jeep part outs dont have any or sell them with the steering shaft. Anyone know of a universal seal that would work for this application?

its this part, but i think its two piece, and this is only half of it that comes with a new upper steering shaft.
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Have you tried to get a part number for that seal from a dealer?

97TJGUZZY · Jan 20, 2021

what what I can tell the part changes from 97-02 and 03-06. But I'm not sure what that means for me with a 97 steering column and an 06 tub... :grinpimp:

97TJGUZZY · Jan 20, 2021

Ghost said:

I found the part number its been discontinued from mopar.

Ghost · Jan 20, 2021

97TJGUZZY said:

I have a friend in Atlanta that can do a nation wide part search. Have you tried that?

97TJGUZZY · Jan 20, 2021

Ghost said:

I haven't, but here is the part number.

https://www.factorychryslerparts.co...ediate-Shaft-Dash-Panel/4378595/55314949.html

97TJGUZZY · Jan 21, 2021

these seem to be way overpriced, but i think these could work for me also.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...4aYu_oKEkUGih4baAOhu8MsABNiTjxwRoCCk8QAvD_BwE

DanStew · Jan 21, 2021

Even cheaper.

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97TJGUZZY · Jan 21, 2021

DanStew said:

all jokes aside, it would work, but it would hold water and eventually rust out the metal there i think.

Ghost · Jan 21, 2021

I sent the info to my friend but havent heard back. He teaches at Gwittet Tech and runs their Mopar training program. I'll post up what I find out when he gets a chance to look and reports back.

97TJGUZZY · Jan 22, 2021

Thanks man, i'm thinking i'll probably make one of those seals work if i have to.

97TJGUZZY · Jan 26, 2021

got my new heims for my steering ram in from PSC, i can't wait to get rid of that clunk. Hopefully i can get in there this weekend to replace.

ALTRDTJ · Feb 6, 2021

97TJGUZZY said:

I plan to use something like this to enclose where my rear coilovers come through the tub. Good find

97TJGUZZY · Mar 2, 2021

Weather has been a little warmer, its nice to throw the top back and cruise for a bit again. Its been a while. Its time for me to put a rubber mat on the floor of the TJ again, I had one that I cut for the old tub, but i need to do it again for the extra length. I had used the rubber from a roll they have at tractor supply before, but I'm debating using a shop door rug from lowes or somethign this time. gotta check what they have and do some measuring.

LBarr2002 · Mar 2, 2021

https://www.amazon.com/Dee-Zee-DZ85005-Universal-Heavyweight/dp/B000VU8YO8

I've bought similar from HF in the past, but don't see it now.

97TJGUZZY · Mar 2, 2021

LBarr2002 said:

i was looking at something like that at HF a few years ago also.

97TJGUZZY · Mar 2, 2021

I'm thinking somethign like this: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-Doormats-Black-Rectangular-Indoor-Door-Mat/5001562847

97TJGUZZY · Apr 27, 2021

Wheelbase mod has been a success, never had the confidence to pull up on the waterfall before, I didnt make it up the main climb, but I was able to climb up the side of it this year.

Also, the drive up was more enjoyable than its ever been. this thing just cruises down the road with no vibes or wandering and its actually a pleasure to drive now.

97TJGUZZY · Jun 3, 2021

I've been driving this thing all the time lately and it is just a joy to drive now. After rebuilding most everything and having more wheelbase, it just rides good and drives awesome. I need to fix the exhaust leak still and rerun the exhaust, but I'm loving it.

jimbo92 · Jun 3, 2021

Driver rigs are the bomb

97TJGUZZY · Jun 3, 2021

ended up buying one of these for the steering column seal, we shall see how it turns out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IVEJME?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp