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Random death wobble at 35 mph
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I hit a pothole and had death wobble when ever I hit 35 and then I drove too work with hazards on in the left hand turn lane lol and then checked my tire rods sway bar steering stabilizers I basically looked at everything then I went out for break and drove it around its perfectly fine. wth? anybody have a clu...
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Kingsleyxj
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Stock Leafsprings?
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My leaf springs are tired and saggy. I'd like to go with a lift, but money right now wouldn't allow that. So the question is, where (besides the stealership) can a guy get a set of stock leaf springs?
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Yodwinder
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Alternator Amps
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How do I know how many amps my alternator is rated for? 1995 4.0L
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Yodwinder
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Acceptable fix for my window lock issue?
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Wanting to know if this is an "acceptable" fix for my power window lock issue. I found in the connector the yellow with a green tracer is the power to the connector. A larger gauge yellow wire is apparently feeds power to the passengerside, and both rear windows. There seems to be a problem in...
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firehawk
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tstat housing leak...
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not sure what to do... snake oil (works sometimes) remove, scrape off gasket stuff, put new make a gasket on same as above but add new gasket and goop on each side of gasket. see pics. -- Edited by ChevelleSSLS6 on Thursday 2nd of July 2009 02:27:28 PM -- Edited by ChevelleSSLS6 on Thursday 2nd of July 200...
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ChevelleSSLS6
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worst stuck xj
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Im a member on jeep forum also and the have a worst stuck xj thread stickied. So I couldnt find one on here so feel free to post.
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Kingsleyxj
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Are all the radios this horrible?
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Well I've had my Jeep for a bit over a year now. Came with an aftermarket stereo but I wanted to install the one that I'd had. Well, until now I couldn't find an install kit that would fit. I got it installed yesterday and WOW! Are all of the stereo systems in the 95ish XJ's this bad? It's almost unbearable to...
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Yodwinder
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rear tow hook brackets
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Im looking for a store online that sells rear tow hook brackets because i can find front brackets but not rear
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Kingsleyxj
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4.0 Headers
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So I was trying to get the XJ back in tip top shape and running good. I ripped the whole exhaust off up to the stock headers because they were all full of junk. I have Flowmaster muffler to put back up there. I was thinking that since I have everything already ripped off it might be worth while to put new he...
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SYE installed...my thoughts.
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SO I took a few hours on Friday and installed my new SYE I got from a 4x4 parts house in Kenosha (WI). I chose them because they had the part, it was relatively in- expensive and they could ship in a day. I ordered on Wed got it Thurs AM. So as I start to take apart my case halves ect I was surprised that with all th...
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Jeep "quick disconnect' tranny line
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Putting in a new radiator today... maybe efan as well if I can find that relay kit I purchased a year ago... What is supposed to be a quick disconnect line is taking, oh, a lot longer than the regular fitting for the tranny line/radiator.. I am not happy... anyone have any ideas how to get it disconnected w...
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Water Pump Hell!
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Lower rad hose leaked from connection at water pump... redid it 3 times with new hose and clamp. I'm thinking its the water pump. How the **** do you remove the pulley? I tried a puller, heat, swearing, you name it. Stupid clutch fan likes to get in the way a lot also. Once I find a 'new style' electric fan o...
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Thermostat temps & closed/open loop fuel settings.
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Am wanting to lower the engine operating temp by fitting a lower temp thermostat ... without causing computer hassles with fuel mixes. Has anyone had any success getting factory computer settings changed ... and who by ??? Vehicle is a 98 4.0l XJ Thanks .....
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Got the SYE now what???
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I am going to install this one Friday. I haven't done one but I have taken NP 242 and 231's apart to replace chains/gears ect. I really don't know what to expect. Any pointers or helpful advise? I also heard that you can put in an unmodified XJ front shaft on an SYE rear and it not only fits but pretty much loo...
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My new SS brake lines.
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So when I got my Rubi kit I was shocked at the price they wanted for the SS braided brake lines. It was $80 for the set! I went to a local race shop and got all the fittings and 24 inch lines for $43 and some change. I shortened up the steel line a few inches as steel lines tend to brake when they flex unlike the SS b...
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Shim Material
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Before I go out and do an ixquick search I thought I'd ask which is a better shim material.... as the steel shims are on backorder. alumanum is lighter in weight, but a softer metal than steel... My XJ will be used mostly for towing, camping, Jeeping, and occasional commuting. Assuming I get my mitts on...
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How to Operate Hi-Lift Jack
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I have been using the bottle jack on the road when changing tyres. At home I have the floor jack. However I recently lifted the XJ and moved to Size 31 tires. I am now finding it increasingly difficult to use the bottle jack to lift the vehicle to change a tire. I am thus considering buying the Hi-Lift jack t...
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shims in the rear
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Ok so i just put a set of 4 degree shims inbetween my rear axle and the leafs. i did it in hopes of tilting the front of my rear end up to make the vibration from the driveshaft less. however im not sure if i put them in the right way haha. I put the fat side to the back and the skinny side towards the front of my je...
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How To: Rubber Fuel Line and Fuel Pump Replacement
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So, my XJ has been suffering from a fuel leak where the rubber tank-to-filter line meets the fuel pump on the tank. First, get some tools and parts together. A couple screwdrivers, some zip ties...
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ujoint issue... rear driveshaft
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oddly I just ate a fortune cookie that says "Don't give up. The best is yet to come." Anyway, to the point... I removed the retaining clips on the ujoints, and used a c-clamp to get the removal started... once the 'other end' was flush with the yokecoming off the transfer case, I used an old 1/...
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Speedometer reading high
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I have a 91 comanche 4.0 AX15. I put a 6.5 in lift on it and SOA in the rear. My speedometer is reading really fast. i think about 20 mph off. i would expect this with bigger tires, but i still have stocks on right now. Not sure if it was off before i put the lift on. where should i start?
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got the RE lift installed- my thoughts.
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So I finally got time to do the 3.5 RE kit I just purchased. Here are some things I ran across for those looking to do the same. My Jeep-93 XJ sport, 4.0 with automatic. The kit- RE 3.5 inch lift w/new leafs My first impression was that this kit was reasonably priced. The directions were at best lack luster....
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American Made XJ Parts/PN list...
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I thought I'd try and start an American made list of different parts for our Jeeps made in the USA for the 'keeping America working' buyer like I do my best to be... This will likely be an ongoing thread, not unlike the Tech article/Install directions sticky. -Matt Here's what I found... Wheel Hub Beari...
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Heater/ fan Fuse
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I have problem with the fan fuse for the heater fan. Changed the motor because it made noice at low speed but was not the reason for the fuse to blow. Disconected the resistor so the fan only runs at full speed but same problem. Could it be the switch ? Anyway my car is a -95. How many amps is the fuse ? Olav
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Re - Tread's
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It has been talked about again. The only thing i know about them is not much at all A few people i know have gotten some from Treadwright. So far so good. At work we got a set for a work truck. So far so good. And my Supervisor got a set, And he like's them. The set i was looking at getting or wanting to get to try ou...
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Serious issue.
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Not really sure what's causing this, but it's not getting any better to say the least. When taking off, when you hit the gas it stutters and acts like it wants to stall out. When you get going, it acts like the transmission is disengaging. It sort of loses it's power and the engine revs up in the 2-3k range v...
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Not possible to adjust the TPS?
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I was just told by a guy on JeepsUnlimited that it wasn't possible to adjust the TPS on 91+ XJ's? What?
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Yodwinder
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Gas-usage on XJ-models?
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Can anyone point me in the right direction? I can`t find any data on how much gas xj-models use in a mile/km on higway/city driving The best would be something official fabric-facts-site, but everything goes as long as i can link to it. Thanks
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steering wheel wobbles when turning (city speeds)
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i'm not sure what the problem is, so some help would be nice.. i noticed this about a week ago, and found out that one of my u joints was bad up front, so i replaced that tonight, got everything put back together, and i still have this wobble.. the steering wheel moves a good 2" left and right, at a stead...
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A shimmy or shake
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I just put on my 1 ton cross over set up a few week's ago Everything went good. I had it aligned. They said everything looked good. About 55 MPH my front passanger seat shakes back & forth. I had tire's checked, They said they are good and ballanced. I checked everything, All look's tight. I'm lost o...
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