Recent content by Bobs_Dog

Thanks for the recommendations guys, all and any info is greatly appreciated. Jeep City are still selling on ebay, and Hammond (Qld) is handy at times too. I’ve ordered the parts above along with a few others, so I’ll update the post once they arrive... and see what fits and what doesn’t. I’ll...

Hi BigWalton, We have something in common – your Alaskan Postal and my Overlander - Howdy Cuz! It’s a shame about Timken then. Dad (rip) was a mechanic and always swore by them. Seems like the quality of everything is going downhill these days – no political references implied. The locals here...

Thanks FLCJ8, I’d done a search on here before joining, but the additional info you given for an advanced search has turned up a heap more hits. Looks like there’s plenty of posts with good info to scroll through – better make a coffee and settle in for a read!

Hi Dave, Thanks for the Rock Auto recommendation, now saved in my bookmarks. I've found that J and W Jeep in the US are pretty good for secondhand OEM parts, because likewise, I’d prefer not to use Omix or Crown either. I’m able to get the Timken bearings locally and pretty sure that they’re the...

Hi Helimd and Chamba, Thanks for the welcome and replies guys. I think the divorce comes after the bankruptcy… of course, I could be wrong. But if you have a Jeep, do you really need anything else? ;) The body is still in pretty good condition and has hardly any rust, just a few dings and...

Hi All, I’ve recently bought a Jeep Bankruptcy Starter Kit (1984 CJ8) and starting on its restoration. It’s in original condition, but definitely needs some work. I want to replace the wheel bearings and seals in the front diff (Dana 30) and wondering if anyone who’s been through it might be...