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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BobF
The parts I get are usually from people moving on or going higher. I'm happy I've went this route on the XJ.
This is the best part about Jeeps!
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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O ok. I got it lol. Another question? Besides the shocks and the brake lines in the front why can't I dropped my front end down further? When I lift the front up itself it only drops about 2 to 2 half inches. What is holding me back?
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Brake lines and shocks are the physical stops you will hit. But control arms should really be longer when you get to 4.5+ the increased angle essentially shortens them.
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Old Jan 11, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by firefighter937
O ok. I got it lol. Another question? Besides the shocks and the brake lines in the front why can't I dropped my front end down further? When I lift the front up itself it only drops about 2 to 2 half inches. What is holding me back?
Control arm bushings are preloaded and worn in to a set height. You'll have to put some muscle into it
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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what am I missing ? I got the tee/fill cap out of a 4.7 dakota. It wont fit into my top radiator hose(too big)
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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what am I missing ? I got the tee/fill cap out of a 4.7 dakota. It wont fit into my top radiator hose(too big)
Buy new upper radiator hose (more flexible). Its a tight fit but roughly in the middle is where mine went in
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rockyxj1
what am I missing ? I got the tee/fill cap out of a 4.7 dakota. It wont fit into my top radiator hose(too big)
I soaked my top radiator hose in very hot water to make it more flexible. And just a dab of grease smoothed around the Tee connections to make things as slippery as possible.

(EDIT: It was extremely difficult for me to get the hose on, no doubt.)

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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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I'm putting a 95 brake master cylinder in my 92. I already have the master cylinder and booster. Do I use the 95 proportioning valve or will my 92 valve work? It sounds like a direct swap otherwise, am I right?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Any body know which year steering columns are gm/ will fit in my 87? Also will gm columns from any other vehicles fit? I currently have cruise control and tilt if that matters any. Thanks in advance guys
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Any body know which year steering columns are gm/ will fit in my 87? Also will gm columns from any other vehicles fit? I currently have cruise control and tilt if that matters any. Thanks in advance guys
I have a column from an 88 $30+ shipping.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 01:18 AM
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I have a column from an 88 $30+ shipping.
That will work lol. PMed
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Will a 96 exhaust fit on 01 no problem?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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from the cat back yes. However exhaust manifold and downpipe is different
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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I know this going to be a stupid question but what other shocks can I use a different vehicle on a 95 Cherokee there has to be something cheaper than what the parts houses are asking for mine regular stock shocks are $80 for ones that are for a 3 to 6 inch. Lift are $200 plus a pice
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by firefighter937
I know this going to be a stupid question but what other shocks can I use a different vehicle on a 95 Cherokee there has to be something cheaper than what the parts houses are asking for mine regular stock shocks are $80 for ones that are for a 3 to 6 inch. Lift are $200 plus a pice
S-10 rears will work for a 3-4 inch.
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