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I learn something new every day
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I put on my WARN TC SKID today But when i was tighting it all up, I noticed it was pushing up on the Transfer case realy good, So when i was done i started it up to go park it, Man was it viberating bad. So i took it all of, No more vibe. I guess due to the fact i put on a nother TC lowering kit i got from SKYJACKER Lo...
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Chris99XJ
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Electrical issue (s)
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Okay was getting ready for some spring wheeling so I am checking over the XJ. Decided to pull the cable out a few wraps on the winch and respool for one, haven't used it in awhile, and two it wasn't wrapped good from the last trip. Okay got about 50' or so out and was winching back in. I had a little section tha...
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Hello All - and rear suspension question
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Hello all, recently purchased a 1998 Cherokee Limited 4x4 4.0L Auto. Its great to find communities such as this. My problem is the jeep is sagging in the rear so I bought some Heavy Dudy Leaf springs from Quadratec. My question is, should I bother buying new shackles to go along with this, or would you...
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spud
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Transfer case leaking a little ?
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OK, How hard is it to change that seal that the red arrow is pointing to. I think it is leaking, Yesterday after work i smelled something, So i looked under the XJ and i saw the Cat smoking, Looks like what is going on is t...
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Chris99XJ
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Filling Tires w/Water for Trail Use
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I had a pretty long discussion with a guy today about filling tires with water for the trail. He swears by it and says it makes his rig handle a ton better. Point is that he filles them 1/4 full of water (about upto the valve stem) and than puts air in the rest of the way to get the desired PSI he wants. He says wi...
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LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW
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4.88 gears with 31's?
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Well i can get a good deal on a set of 4.88 gears with the limited slip carrier for my rear dana 35. Do you think these would be good with the 31" tires i am running? Eventually i would like to upgrade to 33's but that is down the road. I know that i will have to get a set for the front but will these help or hur...
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Jeepguy91
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MEASURING LIFT HEIGHT AFTER INSTALLATION OF KIT
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I received a set of front coil springs as a donation by a friend who grounded his jeep. I have since installed the springs which have lifted the 96 XJ. Since the springs had previously been installed in another vehicle i cannot tell the exact lift height they were intended to gain. I have the following...
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PlayStation
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steering column question
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i'm trying to replace my directional switch, and have run into a problem... i dont know how to get the plastic cover off of the steering column (the one that goes from about the end of the dash up to the key release switch) so that i can run the wires through... anyone have any advice on getting it off?
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HuNtS
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LIFT VS. TYRE/RIM QUESTIONS
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In my own understanding the main reason for lifting vehicles is to enable larger tyres to be used by the truck. otherwise it would make no sense to lift the vehicle yet the axle remains at the same height. The whole tyre question though is not very clear to me. Plz shed some light in respect of the followi...
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PlayStation
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TC serial number...any way to trace the number?
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I'm wanting to know if the TC has a serial number that might be listed in the vehicle build sheet... anywhere? Here's my dilema, I removed the front DS the other day to see if it might be the cause of my vibration/noise. It wasn't, the u-joints are fine, and it hasn't thrown any weights. What I DID see was...
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firehawk
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Need advice
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Im going to go look at a 94 Grand Cherokee. The only thing the guy says is wrong is some type of brack that is on the front axle broke off he mentioned it had something to do with a spring not sure if he meant the suspension spring or not. He said it is still driveable but the one side of the car moves around when t...
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subliminal
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Hole in the floor
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My XJ has a small (nickel size) rust hole in the back of the floor (I can feel carpet up in the hole). What should I do about it? I was thinking cut away rusty part and weld in a patch... and pulling the carpet and putting down truck bedliner stuff. My questions... 1. has anyone done this with the DIY truck b...
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V8 Swap?
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Ok looking for info for a freind of mine. Does anyone know of some write ups for putting a V8 in a XJ?
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nick_n_ii
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NP242 swap?
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Is it pretty straight forward to swap in a 242 into a 231? What all needs to be changed Transfer case and the Transfer case shifter? Thanks.
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subliminal
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Is the HP Dana 30 a direct replacement for a LP Dana 30?
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I've posted in the "wanted" section about a HP Dana 30 axle. A few questions, will a HP axle bolt right up to my 2000 Cherokee that currently has a LP axle? IF I find one, I DON'T want any suprises with fitment issues. I've played around with the UCA's on mine Friday, and found my wandering pro...
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firehawk
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What do you think of these
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I am about to order up some wheels, and cant decide. I was going to get the cragar D-window or the soft 8, haven't decided. Then I saw these and I think I might get 'em. What do ya think? should I take a risk on these or run the same wheels everyone else has?
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Carrier ring gear question
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Will the stock carrier in an 8.25 axle with 3.55 gears work with an 4.11 gear or will it require me to buy a new carrier? I thought I read some where that it is good up to 4:56, but I could have miss read. Thanks
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Water in the floorboards
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Everytime that it has rained in the last month I have been getting puddles in the driver's side floorboard. I thought that it might have been my seal on the driver's side door. I could see that the water was coming in on the B-pillar(pillar right behind the driver's seat) from the water spots and the se...
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aci4369
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Lift & Tire Questions/Opinions
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OK just starting the my cheap lift on the Comanche Devil. Put in the T-Bird springs upfront. Netted 4" lift, today I made sway bar disco's from 2000 Grand links , this weekend I will be lifting the rear, so here is the Question. Do I re-arch the spring pack to achieve the 4" needed or make up lo...
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gearing questions
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I just got a great deal on a set of five 33's, I plan on mounting them on some soft 8's and most likely balance them with BB's. Now I'm going to need to do something about gears. I'm thinking if I switch out to my rear end to a 8.8 so that I get 4.10's. Also then I could get 4.10 gears out of a yj hp30 front axle....
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Pre wired ???
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My 96 XJ did not come with the factory fog lights, it is a "Country" model tho. Does anyone know if the wiring harness is in place or would you have to add it to the existing harness when adding the lights. I found the factory switch set up at the junk yard but haven't started the install yet. T...
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HiRoller
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Need some help
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Was just wondering if anyone on here that can weld would be able help me out. I just picked up a 94 Jeep Grand cherokee and the bracket for the LCA broke off if someone could help me weld this one back on or if thats not possible I have found replacements that weld on. I dont have much to spend but I could provid...
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subliminal
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Royal Purple Synchromax in the TC
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Anyone running this in their TC? I am currently running Mobil1 ATF in it. Is there any real advantage with Royal Purple over the Mobil 1? Royal Purple recommends it for transfer cases. I'm having to have the TC rebuilt...long story... and I want to make sure I have the best fluid in it. BTW, the reason f...
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Whole list of problems...
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I am at work so i can't search jeep forums. Don't have time to search here right now either but I figured while I have a moment I coudl ask. - I'm fat. Stock seat sucks. Need something stronger to hold a big man. - Center console broke. Also flimsy. - Power windows/door locks suck. Seem to not be getting enou...
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yennerXJ
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No spark from Coil
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1991 xj 4.0 auto NO SPARK OUT OF COIL? put new coil on, no spark to dist and checked to ground. NONE cps looks brand new- unplug and replug- none Am I missing a fuse check? checked what wires i no of. have power to coil when turned on-but no spark cranking. And of course I don't want to pay, to have put on machi...
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Sloppy Windsheild Wiper Fix & Wiper Motor Replacement
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The wife's XJ over the last few months has developed a bad case of "sloppy wipers". You never know how they are going to work; sometimes the wipers go completely off the windsheild, sometimes they only go about 6" back and forth. It has gotten worse over the past 3 months and I had been me...
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Welding or bolting rock sliders
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Well i am getting ready to put on my rock sliders and just had one little question to ask. How do you guys prefer to mount them onto your xj? Do you weld them or bolt them on? I think welding them on would make them a bit stronger but didn't know what you all think. Give me some of your opinions on this.
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Jeepguy91
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2wd to 4x4 ?
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how hard is it to convert 2wd to 4x4 on MJ. I may be able to get unfinished project wit clean stort bed body for under a grand. current onwer has all parts d30 axel ,auto trans, t-case,and lift all not installed. Guess he lost intrest. Looking to get into a trail only project and dont care if it takes me ye...
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threeEs99
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stuck in 4wd....
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i need some help... recently, my transfer case has been sticking in 4 wheel, and stays there even when i put the lever back to the 2 hi position... it'll stick for a while in 2wd, and then all of a sudden, it'll hammer out of 4 wheel (it kind of feells like hitting a huge snow chunk or something.. it moves the w...
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HuNtS
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COMPUTER CODE READER FOR 1990-XJ & DOWN
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Looking for information to purchase and prices. Cann't find infor for 1990 and down years. Just want something for garage at home. Something simple so I can understand it.
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