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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

You should only have to take the end caps off of the rail then push the button on the thingy magigy and slide it off. If you can't take the end cap off, say the screw is hidden, then yes the whole rack comes off. Really simply probably 30 seconds each side
I tried that, but there is another fastener under the rail comming up through the roof.
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

Its just like 6 bolts, torx bits (I think that's what they're called I never get that right)

Why are you taking them off anyways?
I can't really use them with the rack on top of them. Lol
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Is the factory roof rail a good place to ground lights on a rack?
Is the unused plug behind the front bumper in the center of the jeep for the fog lights, and if so, is everything there except for the switch and relay to install a set?
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Is the factory roof rail a good place to ground lights on a rack?
Is the unused plug behind the front bumper in the center of the jeep for the fog lights, and if so, is everything there except for the switch and relay to install a set?
Nah I think the one in the center is for ambient temp sensor, the overhead consoles use them.

Mine had a pigtail on each side for factory fog lights.
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

Nah I think the one in the center is for ambient temp sensor, the overhead consoles use them.

Mine had a pigtail on each side for factory fog lights.
Ok thanks, is the wiring for the dogs there on an xj that didn't come with factory fogs?
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Ok thanks, is the wiring for the dogs there on an xj that didn't come with factory fogs?
Mine didnt have it. And i hope you're not wiring up your dogs to anything..
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Ok thanks, is the wiring for the dogs there on an xj that didn't come with factory fogs?
I'm not sure, both mine (91,99) had them. Lol

I imagine if they're not down by the bumper, there is probably a place they attach to the rest of the harness, further up the line. I haven't looked that much at them.
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Mine didnt have it. And i hope you're not wiring up your dogs to anything..
Damnit i don't know if that one was me or autocorrect.
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
How do i get these damned things off? I got the cross bars out but I can't figure out how to get the sliders off.
Should be able to take the plastic end stops on the front or back ( there is a little tab on the stops so careful when taking them off) then those feet slide ride off
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So lately the XJ has been getting poor fuel mileage and every time I step out of it, no matter the distance, there is a strong odor of raw fuel. Any known issues to the early 90's on this before I try to trace a leak down?
Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Damnit i don't know if that one was me or autocorrect.
It was you.. you FAIL!!! Lol
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So lately the XJ has been getting poor fuel mileage and every time I step out of it, no matter the distance, there is a strong odor of raw fuel. Any known issues to the early 90's on this before I try to trace a leak down?
Exhaust leak or leaking injector O rings would ve my guess. Iv got a bad exhause leak at the manigold and when under hard acceleration i could smell raw gas in the cab.
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No one on the noise I have.

Is this what a torque converter sounds like?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/ask...772/index1412/
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No one on the noise I have.

Is this what a torque converter sounds like?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/ask...772/index1412/
It doesnt sound like a link to this page of this thread thats for damn sure.
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If you look at the photo, the door molding has come a bit loose and is raised off the door.
What do I use to glue it back on? I don't see a fastener that has popped loose.

Since it is raised, it was hitting into the fender.
This pushed the fender in, and made it interfere with the opening of the door.
I took a screwdriver and pried the fender back into place.

What do I use to glue it back on? I don't see a fastener that has popped loose.
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