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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
It's definitely a matter of opinion. As someone said, nobody is making their own coil springs and shocks. I'd consider a lift/tires and several significant mods to be a built Jeep, but I would never describe someone's Jeep that way if I knew that the person paid to have all the work done.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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Model: Cherokee
Yes there is a vacuum hose that runs from the master cylinder to the intake manifold. This is separate from any other vacuum system so a vac problem of that scope would indicate a significant leak around your intake manifold. What year is your XJ?its an 89 like i said the vac for the 4x4 doesnt work so i shimmed it into place with washers good trail fix but crappy on gas mileage. and the brakes are terrible ill check the manifold i was goin to replace it with a 98 anyway i was told its an instant hp gain any thoughts on that
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From: JOCO
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
To me, built is personal opinion... Hooligans rig is built. Lowrange's is built. KTM's is built. To me again, custom arms, custom bumpers, and a cage with 5points. Not self painted choptop on 35's unless they actually built a cage or axles or truly put some effort into it. Mines not built to me. It will get built later in life but its not there yet.
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
To me, that's a compliment. If you don't get your hands dirty, you don't deserve it.
That's the thing I like about the Cherokee crowd. Most of us are doers. (Thumbs up icon)
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Originally Posted by bheath
To me, built is personal opinion... Hooligans rig is built. Lowrange's is built. KTM's is built. To me again, custom arms, custom bumpers, and a cage with 5points. Not self painted choptop on 35's unless they actually built a cage or axles or truly put some effort into it. Mines not built to me. It will get built later in life but its not there yet.
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If this ain't considered built, then I don't think there is a built xj out there http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f1...xi-pics-14598/
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From: Summerville, South Carolina
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by greenxj21
If this ain't considered built, then I don't think there is a built xj out there http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f1...xi-pics-14598/
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Alright, with that out of the way...
I'm liking the Riddler diff cover. It angles all the way to the edges so there's no flat spot to get hung up, it has recessed bolts, and I've read good reviews about their strength. On top of that, the regular price is $109, and I can wait til there's a sale somewhere.
So is there any reason not to get a Riddler D44 cover and a Lube Locker gasket?
I'm liking the Riddler diff cover. It angles all the way to the edges so there's no flat spot to get hung up, it has recessed bolts, and I've read good reviews about their strength. On top of that, the regular price is $109, and I can wait til there's a sale somewhere.
So is there any reason not to get a Riddler D44 cover and a Lube Locker gasket?
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
If this ain't considered built, then I don't think there is a built xj out there http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f1...xi-pics-14598/
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
i want to repair my rust before it gets too cold out. what exactly will i need? i may rivet everything together and silicone it to seal it. i will also paint it. i know im going to buy a DS floor pan, but what gauge sheet metal should I get for the patches?
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