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Help me select a lift!!
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As many of you know, I have been trying to decide on a 2" lift for my XJ. I have busted my brain over it for several weeks now. Here is what I have narrowed it down to somewhat.
Rubicon Express 2" budget boost $230.00 (new shocks, spacers, short AAL)
New shocks would be nice. I don't want a short AAL t...
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Better front recovery option...
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I need a front recovery point. Which would be better?
Drawtite front receiver?
C 4X4 tow hooks?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of both?
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Car Seats
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My daughter is on the verge of out growing her current car seat,any recommendations on a new on. She is 2 and does ride with me on some mild offroad stuuf want something safe for her.
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Gauge Pod
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I have an Autometer 2 gauge pod in my XJ with a B&M Trans temp gauge. Any other ideas what i should put in for the other gauge. jeep has a full set of factory gauges. Thinking maybe a oil temp gauge or a amp meter.
Thanks
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AW4 TCU Mod Write-UP
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I wanted a way that would allow me to completely control what gear my transmission will be in on my AW4.
Parts Needed:
3 Pole Switch
Wire
Wire Tap
After taking out the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) and doing a few test, I figured out what wire did what. The TCU is located under...
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FINALLY--getting gears/lockers installed!
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Dropping my junk off at Extreme Performance in Elletsville/B-town and getting 4.56 gears, front Lockrite and a rear Powertrax No-Slip. My first real opportunity to try them out might be in LBL next month.
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Rear Quarter Protection
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Help me decide! Both Chris (PMW) and Mike (THOR) are giving me a good deal on them. The THOR one's have the rear metal boxes for lights. I can get the THOR one's for about $60 more, think it's worth it?!? However I'd have the $$ in the LED lights aswell. Or I can go with the PMW one's and just get a set of metal li...
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Armor Suggestions
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 http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=XJS stage
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TrXus MT's vs. BFG MT's.
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Looking for another set of MT's. I currently have the BFG's, but want something a bit more agressive. Can't say I'm dissapointed with the BFG's, but they have not been the best in some situations.
I looked into the TrXus MT's. Anyone have any personal experience with them?
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Well what do 'ya think
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Here is my version of the "trimmed front bumper.
[IMG]https://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a15...
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Kumho Venture MT vs. Dunlop Mud Rover
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Thought I'd get in the discussion.
I'm looking at these two tires in 31X10.50X15. Prices are close, the Dunlops are a few dollars cheaper, but not enough to sway me one way or the other. I'm leaning towards the Dunlops.
Looking for opinions based on experience with these two tires.
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Bumpstop question
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I've made a set of front bumpstops out of hockey pucks. Three per side. The question I have is this;
I drilled a hole thru them, and plan to use a 4"- 3/8-16 bolt to mount them with. I had no way to counterbore the top to recess the bolt head. Will the bolt head cause any problems...
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Gas Mileage??
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What kind of mileage do you guys get?
I am getting about 16.5 mpg with mostly highway driving.
I am wondering how much mileage my roof rack is going to cost me
I just calculated my last tank. It was 17.3 mpg! Look out Prius! -- Edited by 01XJ at 15:20, 2006-01-26
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safari rack requirements??
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I have decided I am going to fab up a custom steel safari rack. I am looking for opinions.
What length and width would you go?
How tall would you make the sides?
What are some features it must have?
Gutter or factory rail mount?
What type of finish would you put on it?
I am just fis...
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Tie-Rod Kit
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So I bent my tie-rod this past weekend. Looking for a good beefy replacement. Who's got the best one for the $ ??
Currie's got the full steering system (drag link, mounts, and tie-rod) and I get get it for around $360 shipped.
JCR has the 1-ton system for $295+ship but needs to be modified to fit i...
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Homebrew Disco Write-Up
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Did this awhile ago, but seem to get a lot of questions about them. Figured I'd just make a post.
I have about $7 in them total and they work pritty good. My lift kit came with extended links, so that was a plus. Should be able to work on just about any setup I would think.
TOP
Drilled a smal...
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*static* Breaker 5, I need a CB *static*
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What kind of CB are you guys using?
Is one brand better than another?
Where are you mounting them?
I am thinking about adding one. Any general info would be great.
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Joe's Rear Bumper
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Well Joe decided to rip his bumper to shreds, so I'm gonna fab a new one up for him.
Here is the design, what do ya think? D-ring tabs tie-into the mounting points, it also will have a thick peice on each sides at the end for a bit of added rocker protection. The top will be raised about a 1/2 inch so thier i...
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My GPS
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I always get that question, "whats that round thing on your hood Adam?". Well figured I'd just tell ya all what it is... 
It is a Eagle Journey made by Lawrance. I currently have a world map installed; and it's extreamly accurate (pics up 12 sats.). It does everything I'd ever want. Anyway...
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Con Ferr
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Adam
What size is your roof rack? Is it steel? Does it have a floor? How much did it cost you?
I am trying to decide on a rack. I really like the Olympic Top Hat because it is full length. They don't have the best rep for quality though.
I am not planning on putting a spare up there or anything real...
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Mmmm Cage...
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Rear Main Seal??
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So driving home from Indy pulling a trailer with a load on it and the stupid thing started to smoke. This is the 2nd time it's done it, both times now with a trailer and a load. Pulling the trailer empty does nothing. Last time I thought it was my valve cover gasket leaking a bit and dropping down. Replaced t...
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A JEEP THAT WORKS RIGHT
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all i want is for my dam high idle problem to go away ..its so bad right now i cant drive the Heep...it instantly ramps up to 3 grand and stays there..so im gonna go get a new IAC its cheaper then TPS but we will see...... if i cant fix it soon its going to become a fireball..and i will be lea...
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Herculining my Lower Quarters
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So I think I'm going to do it this week, as I lost one of the rubber lower quarter guards lastime I was out wheeling. Question is this, should I go black or gray?
Here is an older pic, but you get the idea of what my rig looks like. I no longer have the flares either. Just looking for opinions, black or gray...
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Rack mounts
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Curious you guys that have roof racks on your XJ's how dod you mout your Hi-lift and spare tire on them.
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It's ALL Adam's fault!
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Well, I've done it now. I ordered my front coils for my lift. Rusty's 3" coils. If I want to go up anymore, I'll use a spacer. Rear leaf packs next month, that's the plan. Got a lead on some tires, and wheels. Or maybe your's Adam, not sure WHAT I'm going to do...
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Rockport Jan. 21st
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Well, assuming my XJ is fixed in time (it should be, since I have another run on the 15th) I'm planning on a run at Rockport on the 21st. My wife has a convention that weekend down in Springfield, so I'm gonna drag my XJ along and hit Rockport that Saturday. Anyways, anyone else interested in going?...
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More Steering Pump Woes
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So I kept blowing the cap on the power steering. After getting my 3rd cap ($15 a pop) I decided I had had enough of it and tried to solve the problem. I ended up putting tape around the resivour section, thus making it "hard" to screw the cap on.
Well prior I did run the vehical awhile without the power st...
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Clamshell spring compressor/XJ coils
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Anyone ever used this type of spring compressor? Would it work on an XJ front end? Looks a whole lot safer than the standard type of compressor.
How about the spring compressor they sell at Quadretec for $44, is it $30 better than the one's they sell at Harbor Freight? I've used on...
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