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Welding spiders
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What do you all think of welding the spider gears in the rear? Since my xj is just a trail rig and don't really want to drop a whole lot into it was thinking of doing this. Just something cheap that will work for what my rig is made for. Tell me what you all think of this idea. Thanks, Ben
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2 electrical problems???
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first right rear tail light is out but no power to it, is there a fuse that i need to check and which one is it,? second my fan for heat only works on the high speed any ideas for this one?
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Rock Sliders
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Looking to get some Rock Sliders. The thing is that they need to have a step on them. The reason is that Jeanette has trouble getting into the new XJ because of how tall it is. I can't find any that really have a step on them that is really capable of being used as a step. Didn't know if anyone on here would...
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Additional Leaf Springs
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I got 6 inch coil spring lift at the front. However i did not get the full suspension lift kit. I guess the easiest option would be to place spacers at the rear suspension. Been wondering.... What would be the effect of installing additional leafs to the rear leaf springs to get rear height equal to the f...
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Stripped block: Need help in Indy
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Well, while torqueing my oil pan bolts, I stripped the bolt where it bolts in to. I've never tapped a new thread before, so I'm really hesitant (and PISSED) about doing this. Anyone have experience and willing to help me out here in Indy (preferrably before Haspin)? Also, I think part of the culprit m...
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Rear main seal help
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I've searched everywhere and can't find anyone else with this problem. I can't get the upper seal out of the housing. I tried a punch and a few different types of screwdrivers but even whacking on it with a mini-sledge only dent the crap out of the seal. I'm tearing it up when I whack on it. I'm trying t...
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NEWS FLASH-Dana 30 axle is good for about 30,000 miles
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Yep, that's what the Jeep Dealer said.... so it MUST be true. His statement was "30,000 miles is really good for a Dana 30 in a Jeep". What a load of crap! I replied " there are hundreds of thousands of vehicles on the road with the Dana 30 axle with hundreds of thousands of miles on the...
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Are lockers friendly to D/D ?
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Hello all, I was concerned with running lockers on a rig that will see more DD than trail use. How friendly are lockers to run on the street ? I think this will determine the level of parts I put on mine and prompt me to buy a trail only project. I thought I had learned my lesson with the Bimmers,[youtube=...
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cruise control
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My 2001 does does not have cruise control...any advice installing a factory cruise control?
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Swimming in a car!!!
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Wll I don't think that it has been discussed on here so I think that I will start it. My little sister last night decided to try and wade a 89 olds. cutlass (or some car like that) through 20 inches of water . Did not make it. So tomarrow my mom wants me to come over and tow it home (only about a mile) and get it t...
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Name that part
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Update: Real photos added While attempting to drop my oil pan the directions instructed me to remove the steering damper to make room for the drop. I believe that the damper is connected to the tie rod? It's a long shock that connects to whatever the heck turns the wheels. Whatever part it is connected t...
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Dealer Connection ?
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Hi all, do we have a dealer connection in the group ? I was sort of spoiled by the HoosierBMW club contacts with the dealer for pricing,promotions, and hospitality sort of stuff. It would be nice to see if we could solicit some love from an Indiana Jeep Dealer for the same?? Most would give 10 to 20 % off on s...
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Rightside tierod/draglink question
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I noticed a very slight up and down movement in the rightside TRE. I guess it could be called the draglink too. It has no replacable TRE. I'm thinking about going ahead and replacing this before Feburary. Question I have is, I'm sure the TRE comes up from the bottom of the steering knuckle, but every...
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Wheel spacers. Yes or No?
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Is it safe to run spacers, to correct offset of wheels? I have a set of spidertrax, but dont like the idea of them on my DD.
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MPG with stock XJ?
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Well we have a baby coming in a few months and the topic of vehical's has once again come up. Rebecca has her XJ, which will be fine. However my DD is a 2 door BMW with a rollcage in it .... So plan is to sell it, and sell her old car and try to get me into something else. Yes I do have my XJ, but it really is not the bes...
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Leaf spring question
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Ok i just noticed today when i was looking at the ole' xj that my rear springs are starting to have an s- shape to them. Now i just put on a 3" rough country lift with rear aal and am wanting to lift it a little more here soon. If i get another set of xj leafs to make a bastard pack, will that help out my s-shap...
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Chrysler admitting there is a problem with the Dana 30 axle???
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Well finally I know what is wrong with my Jeep. The noise and vibration I've been having in 4WD is the front differential. At least that is what the dealer is telling me. The front diff was rebuilt right after I bought it 2.5 years and 30,000 miles ago. At that time the bearings were total junk, why they cou...
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Dirty Radiator Fluid
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So I changed the thermastat in my Xj today. I noticed that the fluid was really dark. So I drained as much as I could and filled with fresh. I got almost a gallon of fluid in it. The fluid was horrible looking. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I change it after a while again and lea...
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how hard? rear axle bearings
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how hard would it be for me to replace my rear axle bearings? i'm plenty capable of 90% of the work that needs to be done on my jeep, i'm just wondering if anyone's had the pleasure and if it's gonna be a pain in the ass or not.. i'm almost 100% positive those suckers are where most of my rear axle noise is comi...
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drive line vibration
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Cherokee-XJ-1987-1996-Driveline-Vibration-Reducer_W0QQitemZ230215915627QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33585QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Edi...
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Jeep Libertys have traction control ??
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Some of you know what i do for a living, If you dont, Im a plow jockey for the state of Michigan, Anyways, Yesterday while plowing and salting the road which seemed like it never was going to stop snowing. I see a JEEP Liberty ahead of me in the right lane, maybe doing about 50 to 60 MPH, Going nice & str...
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Seat Interchange
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Hello everyone, I want to replace my seats, at least in the front. What models will fit our XJ's ? Will a Grand Cherokee fit ? Will the passenger seat swap out with the drivers side? I find my drivers seat killing my back after a short drive. A longer ride would put me in traction. I'm sure some out there have...
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Heater Issues
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Okay before I go and start tearin into things I have a question. Actually here's the issue first: Heater use to work, lol - that I recall, and this fall / winter when I was messing around I noticed nothing - no fan. Is it a safe assumption the fan switch took a crap? Or something in the blower motor? Gue...
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The dealer says it's not the TC, but most likely the front differential
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I've posted here about a possible TC problem...vibration, roaring noise, etc... Well the Jeep dealer is telling me it is most likely the front diff. The front diff was totally rebuilt by them about 2 years ago under warranty from where I bought it, and I've had no problems until about 4-5 months ago. I t...
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Control arm bushings
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Ok, i just picked up a set of adjustable control arms and i think that the bushings might be wore out in them. The sleeve that goes inside of them is able to slide completely out. This isn't good is it? They are tomken control arms. Can i just get some new bushings for them from like napa or some other auto par...
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2.5 compression ratio? non-xj
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My brother-in-law just recieved a FREE 94 yj, 4cyl, 5-speed. Number one problem on a long list is, previous onwer says it needs rings. It runs and drives like any other 2.5 except any hill, overpass, exit ramp, ect. You have to down shift and pray you make it to the top. Its quite amusing. Now the previo...
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xj cb question...
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i recently hooked up a cb to my xj, i put the mount on top of the rear bumper, on the drivers side (i removed the plastic end caps so the mount is hanging off the side of the bumper.) i have been trying to tune my antenna, and cannot for the life of me get the SWR to a decent level it always reads high... i'm thinki...
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Control Arm Lengths
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As it seems that this has come up a lot in the past few weeks, I figured I'd make a post on it for future reference. This is a list of the desired control arm lengths for the lift height you have. Measurments are taken from hole to hole on the control arm. This is the same for both XJ and MJ over all years. LCA = Lo...
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Headliner repair
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Just wondering if anybody has ever redone their headliner. Mine is only being held up by the interior lights right now and i think i better redo it. Anybody have any tips or places i should get new fabric for it?
Thanks,
Ben
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XJ/MJ Front Tow Hooks
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This came up recently so I figured once again I'd make a post about it. The factory did offer a set of tow hooks found standard on all "Up-Country" packages and some other models found in the older years. Here is a photo of the stock (factory) setup. If your junk yard hunting you need ALL the par...
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