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Squealing Belt
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When the AC is on, or the heat on the vent setting it squeals really loud. I tightened the belt pretty much as tight as I could get it without overtightening it, but it still squeals. What else could it be?
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Yodwinder
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The Backspacing Thread
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I had a tire/wheel thread that was a poll at one time, and I kept finding wheel designs I liked a lot and it sort of evolved into me going postwhore with pictures of wheels. So, I thought I'd make a useful thread on the subject of backspacing. I don't know a whole lot about it, besides looking at the wheel fr...
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Getting better MPG's...
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Well it's no news that gas prices are up. We've talked about in another topic the price of gas affecting our lives. But I figured since this is a Jeep forum that it's time to talk about getting better MPG's out of our Jeeps... So, I'd like to discuss things that you have (or would like to) do to increase the M...
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Help ID this...
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We took the wife's XJ wheeling last weekend and about mid-day it started to "clunk" on left turns every once in awhile. I verified that I didn't bust a shaft and we wheeled the rest of the day without issues. It's now been a week and the clunk has somewhat gone away. It did however happen again t...
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Chrysler 8.25" Carrier Bearing Replacement
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Anyone ever replaced the carrier bearing on the Chrysler 8.25"? I think we've got a bad bearing and I'm 90% sure it's one of the carrier bearings. Anyone know what's involved to change one out? I think it's got some pre-load on it; is this true? Do I have to change the races out on the axle tubes as wel...
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Power Steering Pump
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So this past spring, I thought that my power steering pump was making a lot of noise so I replaced it with a new one. Turns out it was the airconditioning.... . Got a pump from AutoZone.... You all know where this is going. So now the pump only works when it wants to. It also leaks like crazy from the wher...
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aci4369
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Rusted out water pump?
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Well, took my XJ to a mechanic today (also happens to be my dad's friend) to have him look at it and see why it might be getting hot. He said it's running fine and they just run hot, my father doesn't seem to think so because his friend's wife's XJ had the same problem and the fins, if you will, on the water pump...
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Going to look at another...
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Well, since the last XJ I went and looked at wasn't that great, I'm going to look at another today. Now, the price tag is set 1750 higher than the last one, but I guess it's true when they say you get what you pay for (I hope the 2x price tag means at least 2x quality over the last one ) So, this one is a 1995 and it'...
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What would you do? 90 xj 4.0 Junk Yard fine
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Back ground. Talked to tow trk driver picked up 2 lane road. Must of had cooling problem, found 4 mike jugs water, froze and empty in vehicle. Engine rolled over slow, Water in engine froze, brought into shop to unfreeze motor. Water in oil, dip stick. Tryed to start, back fire through throttle body. P...
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choppergar
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help me decide on a bumper
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I am looking into bumpers now and i was looking for some opinions. Tell me what you think 1. AJs Offroad Armor - PhatXJ Winch Bumper - but having AJ do diamond plate on the top face ~$500 2. Custom 4x4 Fabrication - tapered b...
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I knew it would happen
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Well i think my xj has it out for me when i get ready to take it offroad. Drove it into work tonight and it was running a little over 210'. It wouldn't even really cool down going down the road. What are some things that i should change on it to help it to stay where it needs to be? I have even got the electric fan o...
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Jeepguy91
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Factory Service Manuals?
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Well, I got my Jeep but it didn't come with a service manual. Anyone know where I can download one for free?
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Yodwinder
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To buy, or not to buy.
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Tomorrow I'm going to look at a 1997 XJ. It's bone stock, and it's forrest green (which is probably my favorite color for XJ's.) It's got 170k miles (I know these machines can do upwards of 300k) with an auto tranny. The guy says that "mechanically it's at 110%, it doesn't burn oil, there are no leak...
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Blower motor resister / switch / melted wires fix
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Heater motor Fix. The problem: Blown heater motor resister, melted speed switch, melted wires in steering column The Fix: Adding relays in the heater circuit. You will also need to replace your blower motor resistor, and selector switch if you have not already done so. Parts Needed: 4 relays...
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What tooth speedo gear do i need?
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I lost the formula to figure out what tooth speedo gear i need. I have the maxxis bighorns (35s) with 4.88s. is that back to a stock gear? if so does anyone have one that they could possibly get to me before saturday? thanks a ton Brendan
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bmyohn
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intro and question
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Hi guys, Wanted to say hi and ask a question. I'm new here, and new to Jeeps. I just bought a 1997 Cherokee. I love that thing! I'm trying to get it ready for moving to Texas and for some DD and trail driving. Nothing real extreme. I am eyeing JCRoffroad front and rear bumpers and was wondering if you guys kno...
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cecyt1300
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Evaporative Emissions leak (gross leak)
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I got a code pulled from my jeep and it said that there was an emissions leak. I was told that my evaporative canister could be bad. (which i believe is the black box forward of the gas tank) i was told that if i replace the box my leak will go away. where do i get one of the boxes from, and am i looking in the right...
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bmyohn
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Death Wobble from mud???
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So I got a chance to go off-roading this weekend, unschedualed otherwise I would have notified some people on here. Anyways there was a mud pit, and while doing donuts I noticed that my stearing started to get sloppy. I one time turned the wheel all the way around twice. We then moved to a creek. The g...
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aci4369
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Mr.Gasket tstat on 96 XJ
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1. I have a 1996 XJ. 2. The coolant looks like "brown goo" as my girlfriend says. I think it looks like the contents of a porta potty, but not as stinky. 3. I'm going to do a coolant flush and fill. 4. While I'm at it, the tstat housing is leaking so I figure I'll get a Hesco high flow unit for it and a...
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ChevelleSSLS6
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Roof Rack questions
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I go camping at least 3 times each summer and last summer the jeep was full of stuff when it was just my fiance and I. Now this summer we will have more things and I wont be able to fold the rear seat down seeing how there will be a kid sitting there. So I figured the logical answer would be to get a roof rack, bu...
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1993, no spark!!! help!
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my xj has been taking a little longer to start recently, sometimes it goes right away, sometimes it takes a while. i was parked at a friends house saturday night, went to get in and leave, and it wouldnt start. i ended up figuring out there's no spark. i replaced the coil and still nothing. there's de...
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Rear ABS Toothed Sensor Ring
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The current project for my 96 XJ is to install oem ABS braking system. I got most of the components from a similar XJ. However i missed out on the rear shafts that have the toothed sensor ring (also known as the ABS Tone Wheel). I need to purchase the tone wheel to press unto my rear shafts. However the guy i...
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xj Brush guard / Floor Rot
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Hi, I have a few questions, first off i have a 98 xj with some floor rot on the drivers side floor pan, i'm thinking about having it fixed but i also need to fix the water leak that i think is coming through the door. has anyone had this type of repair done and how long did it last for you?. Also, i think the wa...
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AC Pump Questions
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The wife's been begging me to fix the AC in her XJ for several weeks now. I finally had some time to look at in and have some questions. For reference it is a 1193 XJ with the 4.0L HO motor. It seems that the PO had the hoses off the back of the AC pump. Upon further looking at it I have noticed why. The hoses won't...
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My 99 buildup questions
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I need help finding a good front bumper and a good lift kit. i have done lifts in the past to trucks with full frames but not a Unibody and dont know where to start or what to get. thanks
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Jeep XJ/MJ Concepts
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Thought it would be interesting to discuss some of the concept Jeep's built off the XJ/MJ platform that never made it into production. 1986 Jeep Cherokee Targa 1987 Jeep Comanche Thundercheif 1990 Jeep Cherokee Freedom 1997 Jeep Cherokee Casablanca IF anyone has any additional info or additional...
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More xj problems
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Well i am getting the xj ready to be on the road as a dd. Went and took it for a drive yesterday around the block and everything was fine until i got back home. When i got out i noticed that the driver front wheel was smoking. Think that the caliper is holding the brake pads against the rotor. Do you guys think i...
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Front Swaybar removal
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I was trying to make a write up on front sway bar disconnects. I have got all the materials and have everything planned out but I have run into a problem. I cannot get the bolt, that is pressed into where the swaybar mounts to the frame, out. I have not tried to much to get it out. I have sprayed it with li...
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Suspension Lift Components
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I recently did a lift to my 96 XJ. I did this with the very minimum replacement components. I used longer coil springs donated from another jeep and i dont even know the exact lift height the coils are supposed to gain. For the rear i did it the cheap way. I added 2 stock leaf springs and tension was applie...
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Mostly Street/Towing w/31's
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I've been using/abusing my stock '98 XJ sport since new... After 10-years, it's time to renew the love affair with some upgrades. I'm not looking to build a rock-crawler here... In fact, I'll be surprised if it sees more than dirt-road duty during it's life with me. What I WOULD like to do is make it LOO...
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olddirtbikeguy
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