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02-27-2015, 10:30 AM

#48721

ehall

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Year: 1991

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Engine: 1999 4.0L

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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man

Anywhere a fellow can get new door weather stripping? I need new stuff for the bottom of the window as well as the bit that sits behind the door.

Team Cherokee used to have those bits

02-27-2015, 11:52 AM

#48722

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Will i need any sort of special tools to do my ball joints and tie rod end?

02-27-2015, 11:55 AM

#48723

drhoward1988

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Originally Posted by Themrjsmitty

Will i need any sort of special tools to do my ball joints and tie rod end?

Technically no. I would recommend you rent a ball joint press from autozone or advanced auto. Will make life much easier.

02-27-2015, 11:57 AM

#48724

ehall

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You'll need a balljoint press, you'll want the Dodge 4WD adapter set, you can rent both from Advance at the same time

For the TREs, you might need a puller or picklefork

02-27-2015, 08:27 PM

#48725

Basslicks

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Originally Posted by LanesRide

Going to look at a few Overlands this weekend. Ive been going over the WJ buyers guide again and again but was wondering if theres anything else you guys could add that may not be mentioned there

WJJeeps.com is a great resource for LOADS of info on the WJ as well. You'd be doing yourself a great disservice by not checking it out. Seriously.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Gotcha. Sorry, but I don't have experience with weather stripping on these

What is this fabled weatherstripping of which ye speak?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehall

You'll need a balljoint press, you'll want the Dodge 4WD adapter set, you can rent both from Advance at the same time

For the TREs, you might need a puller or picklefork

One like this works the best:

02-27-2015, 10:07 PM

#48726

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So I have a question, what is the big deal with ANGRY eyes?

02-27-2015, 10:17 PM

#48727

sycoglitch

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Originally Posted by Bishop75

So I have a question, what is the big deal with ANGRY eyes?

Its a fad and doesnt serve no real purpose but looks. Some people like em some people dont. To each his own. I did angry eyes, still have em on cause im lazy to peel the vinyl off. But once i go TL, no way im ruining them with angry eyes

02-27-2015, 10:23 PM

#48728

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So I have a question, what is the big deal with ANGRY eyes?

They are purely for looks and take away from the already terrible light output of xj headlights.

02-27-2015, 11:17 PM

#48729

Basslicks

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Originally Posted by DenimDean

They are purely for looks and take away from the already terrible light output of xj headlights.

Yup... if you want functional headlight lense modifications, go with stone guards:

02-27-2015, 11:50 PM

#48730

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Year: 1994

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I've been all over the 'net looking for door hinge pins & bushings for my '94. I did come up with Dorman part numbers once, but nobody had any. Some Mopar dealers on line didn't have any either.

Anyone have a source ??

If none are available, I'll just have to make some on the lathe I suppose....

By the way...J C Whitney has Jeep weatherstrip. Look on their site....

Last edited by steelybill; 02-28-2015 at 12:02 AM.

02-28-2015, 12:24 AM

#48731

Basslicks

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Well.... I checked Mopar Parts overstock, but they don't have them either...

http://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/s...driveLine=9359

Summit has some for a GRAND Cherokee, but I'm not sure they're gonna work...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rn...grand-cherokee

Found some pins on Factorymopar.com but they say they're for a 2door... don't know why they'd be any different though.
http://www.factorymopar.com/?i=2&mak...34003&fl_id=39

I'll be honest with you though, I've never heard of the older style XJ hinges using bushings. It's just a pin that goes through the hinge - and a very small one at that. Not much room for a bushing in there. I don't know about the newer style hinges though.

Last edited by Basslicks; 02-28-2015 at 12:28 AM.

02-28-2015, 02:31 AM

#48732

Dumajones

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sycoglitch

(Im assuming TL is for Truck Lites)
Also since only the top half of the truck-L lights up on low beams, angry eyes would just make them almost useless.

02-28-2015, 03:57 AM

#48733

Basslicks

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Originally Posted by Dumajones

(Im assuming TL is for Truck Lites)
Also since only the top half of the truck-L lights up on low beams, angry eyes would just make them almost useless.

Agreed.... funny part though is that it actually makes it look cooler than the angry eyes on the regular lights.

02-28-2015, 05:32 AM

#48734

HappyPappy

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Originally Posted by steelybill

Rock Auto has it too, weatherstripping that is!

02-28-2015, 07:44 AM

#48735

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steelybill

I've been all over the 'net looking for door hinge pins & bushings for my '94. I did come up with Dorman part numbers once, but nobody had any. Some Mopar dealers on line didn't have any either. Anyone have a source ?? If none are available, I'll just have to make some on the lathe I suppose.... By the way...J C Whitney has Jeep weatherstrip. Look on their site....

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