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My 91 buildup questions
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Well once again i am going bigger with my xj. Now i just need some of your advise and expertise on what else i need to finish it off. I am going to add spacers and shackles to my rough country 4.5" kit to make it around 6-6.5" lift total. I just picked up a long arm kit that i know i will have to modify i...
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Jeepguy91
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Thud coming from rear end
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Well i have a thud coming from the rear of the xj that sounds like something is banging into something else. I don't have to be moving to get the thud. If i bounce up and down on the rear bumper i can get it to do it. With that being said it makes me think that it is something in the rear suspension. I now that this...
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Trimming Fenders
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I was hoping to get some tips on trimming my fenders. I got my 35s today and theyre getting put on tommorrow, i was hoping for some tips and pics. Especially about what to use to trim, where to trim, etc. I was told to make a line above the stock flare line on the front and use a grinder to cut the line. Im assumi...
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Balljoint replacement
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Well after my trip to haspin i believe that my ball joints are about shot. I have got a lot of thumping coming from the front end when i hit a bump or something. Does anybody know how hard it is to put in new ball joints? Is this something that i can do or should i take it in somewhere? Just trying to get it riding...
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Jeepguy91
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2.5L Carb
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Does anyone here have a 84 or 85 2.5L XJ or MJ? I need some info on the carb and intake manifold off of one. Pictures would help a ton!!!
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Click from front D-side tire
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Like the title states I have picked up a nice click from the front driver's side tire. I have replaced the U-joints recently and checked the U-joint yesterday and don't think that is my problem. It makes a click with every rotation of the tire. Adam if you remember the hub was taken off with a BFH. So is...
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aci4369
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POR15
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Rebecca's XJ has a spot of rust that has started on her front lower door. I've attempted in the past to put a stop to it but it seems to keep coming back. I'd like to put a final stop to it before it eats the perfectly good door all the way threw. I've heard about POR15 and talked to many who have used it. I howeve...
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Lift Advice - RE 3.5 Superflex
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I have a guy willing to sell his RE 3.5 superflex kit, but I wanted to see if anyone sees drawbacks to the kit, and if it's a decent deal. Everything is new in box. He's asking $800. Includes: Control armscoilsshocksAALbump stopsadjustable trac bartcase dropspring pins/clampsfront discosI'm no...
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jdelamater
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driveshaft ?
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hey it seems to me that my front driveshaft has a lot of slop in it does anyone no how to check this and or how much play is okay its moving about 1/4 to 5/16 of an inch in park thanks
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Jeepguy
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Spring Time On The XJ
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Gave the rear bumper a fresh coat of Paint Orderd some Cargo Rack Gutter Mounts from Motion Off Road, Built some bar's so my Cargo Rack is all nice and snug on the roof now. So i then painted my cargo rack so it look's be...
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Chris99XJ
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xj chopped flares
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https://s248.photobucket.com/albums/gg191/JeepcoMJ/scorpio...
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Wax
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Have inspections coming up and have to get the Crown Vic looking good. I wax it regularly and wash it by hand at least once a week even in cold weather (thank god for indoor wash bays). The wax that I have been using is the "Ice" wax seen here. http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,1...
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aci4369
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Rear output seal
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My rear output seal on the tcase was slowly leaking. I finally got around to replacing it and then it started gushing! I read on NAXJA that it has taken some people 3-4 seals before the leak stops. I put another one in (another $16 from the stealership) and this was not as bad but there is still a 10 inch p...
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jdelamater
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Doors off?
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I've wanted to do this since I got my XJ. Its one of the things I miss most about my YJ. I know people have done this ,but with what hardware changes, and what electrical mods. I'm mostly intrested in front doors only, but I'm sure others may want to take off rears also. So lets hear your ideas. ...
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TRAILER HITCH WIRING
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Hello everyone. I recently purchased the Mopar weight distribution trailer hitch for my 96 XJ. The item came with all the mounting parts. However, the wiring harness was limited to just the 7 pin vehicle side connector and 2 meter cables. I was expecting the harness to include all the components in...
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Brakes
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Rebecca's XJ is going to need new front brakes in the very near future. I'm just curious what you guys are running in the form or pads and rotors and if anyone has any feedback (preferably nagative so I know what to stay away from). I replaced mine on my XJ; however my XJ does not see the street like her's doe...
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GENERIC OBDII SCAN TOOLS
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I am looking for info as to whether the generic on-board diagnostics scan tools work with obdII compliant xjs. Mine is a 96. Would the generic scan tools available in the market be a proper substitute for the factory Diagnostics Readout Box (DRB). I am thinking of purchasing the Elm Scan USB scan tool...
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Which wheels should I mount on my XJ?
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I'd like to get some 31" BFG A/T KOs for my Jeep (I have a 2" lift and supposedly most articulation is downward so I should be 95% ok) Just wondering which wheel would look best. I kind of like the vintage look, similar to the old 1980s XJ-ish 'vector' wheel also found on a certain orange Charger...
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DIY Adjustable Front Bumpstops
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Bumpstops are a very important, and often over looked, part of a properly tuned suspension setup. Bumpstops allow you to maintain control of where the upward travel of your suspension stops and prevents over compression and premature wear to your springs. As you add more lift to your jeep, you nee...
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Dana 30 driver side bearing issues - 01 XJ
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I'm having problems with my 2001 Cherokee dana 30 front axle. It's got an ECTED Electric Locker, 4.10 gears and Warn locking hubs. After my last three wheeling trips the driver's side wheel bearings were VERY loose. With the hubs locked when I make a turn in either direction there is a popping noise...
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no overdrive
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well, yesterday was the MJs first day on the road in 5 months. It drove great and felt very good. BUT, my AW4 isnt shifting into overdrive. Anyone ever experience this before, or have any answers to my problem. thanks in advance
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how much would i make off a part out?
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just a general guestimate... i'm throwing up the idea of either selling the xj as a whole (nothing wrong, runs great, body's in bad shape) or just parting it out... everything works and runs great except the rear ds is pretty much junk. other than that, it's got a 2.5, ax5, d30hp, chry 8.25, np231, and...
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FINALLY!!! It's fixed
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Well I took the front driveshaft to Pattersons Driveshafts here in Indy yesterday afternoon. Turns out one of the u-joints in the cardan joint was going out, and the balance was off slightly. I never could feel anything in it, but it showed up when he went to check the balance. They rebuilt the cardan...
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need advice on build up
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hey everyone, so i finally have some $ to spend on the xj but could use some advice here is what i have 95 sport 4.5 inch rough country lift and 31 inch swampers everything else is pretty much stock. I now i want to run 35 to 37 inch tires and i want a better quality lift preferably a long arm kit (i will be drivi...
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4.0L Oil Pressure
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I know that the XJ oil pressure gauges are funky and 90% of the time not correct. That being said about where are you guys running while driving with your stock 4.0L motors? Also does your fluctuate (sp?) between when your driving and when your at idel. If so how much? Also would like to know what viscosit...
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hydrogen generator cell
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has anyone heard about these?? or is anyone already using one?? they seem to be getting very popular and supposedly actually work. i know someone personally that is running them on 3 different cars right now. looking for input!
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Fuse block layout
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Any have, or know where to get a layout of the fusblock under the driver side dash? I know most slots are labelled for the fuses, but I am interested in knowing where the ones that aren't labelled get there power from. There are probably 5 or so that have no labels were you can insert a male connector in to...
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simple brake question?
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Since I've onwed my jeep I've changed everything on brake sys except lines and master/booster. Recently I had to change wheel cyl. on pass/driver. Last week I had to slam on the brakes to avoid accident and pass rear tire locked up. so I adjusted rear drums again. Now pass rear squeeks at low speed stop a...
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threeEs99
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IT'S XJ BUGGY TIME NEED SOME HELP!
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wasup guy's i just recently blew my 4.0 in my 88 daily driver. So now i have decided to turn it into my buggy. First i am going to turn another 4.0 into a 4.7 stroker, then install. I have a AX-15 5 speed backed by a 23 spline Np 231. Also d30 d35 both with lockrights I am planning on a "CHOP UP XJ BUILD"...
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How do you like your lift?
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Just like my tire thread from a few months back, this is a 'GLXJ Reports' kind of thread. Think Consumer's Reports, but minus labcoats and better things to do than test washing machines. Inches of lift (advertised): 2" Type of lift: BB (BB= budget boost, springs= all new springs, homeade=duh)...
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