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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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I looked but did'nt find any useful info.

Will a '99 XJ, or a 95/98 Neon clock spring fit a '98 XJ ? May sound dumb but I don't want to get it & waste my $ 'cause it don't fit.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Don't quote me but i believe it will, multifunction switch is the same...makes sense to me
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Thanks I'll try it.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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ok what is a Clock spring
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by extremesol
ok what is a Clock spring
look it up on google... Seriously!

what i wanna know is what's the advantage to using a dodge neon clock spring? Is it a matter of running a different steering wheel or is it just cheaper for some reason??
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by That Jeep Guy XJMJ
look it up on google... Seriously!

what i wanna know is what's the advantage to using a dodge neon clock spring? Is it a matter of running a different steering wheel or is it just cheaper for some reason??
x2
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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maybe thats whats available at his junk yard?
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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I HEARD with a little mod. it will work.I shall see. They are plentiful & cheaper.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Please report back I'm interested to hear if it woks.

The action on my 94 feels like its 100 years old.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunder & Lightning
x2
can you guess what 2 words I am thinking of?
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by extremesol
can you guess what 2 words I am thinking of?
don't be so defensive, its just constructive criticism. So ya don't need to pm people calling them an A$$. You can appreciate learning more about a vehicle or anything for that matter by spending your time searching for the answer rather than having it fed to you.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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Back on topic:

Does ANYONE know what the benefit of the Neon clock spring in an XJ would be?
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Look @ post # 8.
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