New member checking in. 99 TJ

[dzimbric]

My son has a 99 4.0 TJ with a manual transmission that has locked up. To try and help him save some cash I suggested we rebuild it ourselves.

i have owned several 4WD vehicles but never a jeep and I have questions.

Does this model have automatic hubs? I expected to be able to turn the front driveshaft after it was disconnected from the transfer case. If not, are the hubs locked in all of the time?

 

[JPNinPA]

The hubs are locked and it's disengaged at the transfer case. So if you place the transfer case in 2x or neutral jack the front up and spin a wheel by hand the full front drivetrain will wil spin.

If you are interested there are kits to convert to manual locking hubs.

JPNinPA
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[k-2]

the trans OR front diff is locked up?
I think you need this trans manual attached-

 

[dzimbric]

The transmission is definitely locked. I wanted to know if the front hubs were always locked or automatic locking hubs and my question was answered.

 

[TerryMason]

Welcome to jeepz.com. Looks like you're jumping right into the Jeep stuff!