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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CrawlerXJ
Drilled & slotted rotors. I had had 2 sets before. One with good luck, the other not. Any good ones out there?

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What so you mean the other not good luck? What happened with the other set?
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Fuel line......
i checked fuel line and it didnt get me anything. I Thought it would have a different name than that
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cf1k1
What so you mean the other not good luck? What happened with the other set?
Warped, rusted. On my small pick up truck. Some metal is made in China and other in USA. Same with regular rotors.

Did you have some you recommend?

How do you like your powertrax? Corners? Snow?
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockytop

I didn't have this problem until i disconnected it from the throttle. I read that sometimes this happens. Wouldn't a cable from a junk yard possibly have the same problem?
Negative. I doubt it stretched. Never seen one do it.
Somewhere you broke something.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Billy Madison
i checked fuel line and it didnt get me anything. I Thought it would have a different name than that
Dealer only part. Not going to find new online.
Either have to go to the junk yard or dealer.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Dealer only part. Not going to find new online.
Either have to go to the junk yard or dealer.
Dealers are online now. I have found they are cheaper online. My local dealer has a web site and it is 20% cheaper if I buy online and pick up. Worth a shot. 20% is $60!
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
I did this to my 2000 sport about 3 weeks ago. last few days the pedal seems to stick and engine randomly idles fast. Cable end actually popped off pedal yesterday.
I think I'm going to make a call to some jy's after I first try reseting as posted in the link again.
I'm looking into upgrading injectors. found lots of conflicting opinions on which are best. Think I'll stay clear of jy injectors. Leaning towards the neon 2.0 95-96 or the Ford XR3's. Any opinions welcomed and appreciated.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by IRONMIKE
I did this to my 2000 sport about 3 weeks ago. last few days the pedal seems to stick and engine randomly idles fast. Cable end actually popped off pedal yesterday.
I think I'm going to make a call to some jy's after I first try reseting as posted in the link again.
I'm looking into upgrading injectors. found lots of conflicting opinions on which are best. Think I'll stay clear of jy injectors. Leaning towards the neon 2.0 95-96 or the Ford XR3's. Any opinions welcomed and appreciated.
I had the neon injectors for years in my YJ. That's how I first found CherokeeForum.com. Ill do the same to the XJ when I get the intake from seller on here.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CrawlerXJ
I had the neon injectors for years in my YJ. That's how I first found CherokeeForum.com. Ill do the same to the XJ when I get the intake from seller on here.
Thanks Crawler. Did you go with new, rebuilt or jy.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by IRONMIKE
Thanks Crawler. Did you go with new, rebuilt or jy.
I bought them used on ebay for $40. Then I bought the rebuild kit online. A must IMHO. The filter/screen was dirty. I honestly don't see how the companies say they can clean them after seeing the design and how dirty it was. Anyway, well worth the $30 or whatever the kit was. So, that puts you at $70. New is $190 iirc. Tough call. I might go new this time around. Plan on keeping for my boy to drive. Ill weight it out. I hope this helps.

Don't expect a cherokee with a hemi. You will notice the highway speed, its much smoother, little more horse power. The idle is as well. Worth doing? Yes.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CrawlerXJ

I bought them used on ebay for $40. Then I bought the rebuild kit online. A must IMHO. The filter/screen was dirty. I honestly don't see how the companies say they can clean them after seeing the design and how dirty it was. Anyway, well worth the $30 or whatever the kit was. So, that puts you at $70. New is $190 iirc. Tough call. I might go new this time around. Plan on keeping for my boy to drive. Ill weight it out. I hope this helps.

Don't expect a cherokee with a hemi. You will notice the highway speed, its much smoother, little more horse power. The idle is as well. Worth doing? Yes.
Heck, it helps a lot, thanks! great price but if they come like you said... gives me a little to think about. But it sounds like they did the trick for you.

I don't expect anything as far as power or mpg. Looking for a smoother, more stable idle.

Put double platinum spark plugs in which seemed to help a month ago.
Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by IRONMIKE
Heck, it helps a lot, thanks! great price but if they come like you said... gives me a little to think about. But it sounds like they did the trick for you.

I don't expect anything as far as power or mpg. Looking for a smoother, more stable idle.

Put double platinum spark plugs in which seemed to help a month ago.
It does all that "idle, and smoother on higher rpm". You will know you did it. Not like a k&n drop-in. Follow?

Yes, i'd do it again, and will once I get my intake. Ill have to weight it out also (new or rebuild another kit).
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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This may sound stupid, but what is the point of bigger/wider tires?
For SNOW, I read that you are better off with narrow tires (less interference)
Also, bigger tires reduce mpg.
So, are bigger tires just for higher clearance in the trails?
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
This may sound stupid, but what is the point of bigger/wider tires?
For SNOW, I read that you are better off with narrow tires (less interference)
Also, bigger tires reduce mpg.
So, are bigger tires just for higher clearance in the trails?
wider = better floatation on sand
bigger = more clearance to axles and better approach to obstacles.

generally bigger = wider also to keep the sidewall ratio reasonable, with some variations
Old Oct 31, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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And you want narrow tires in the snow (ice, actually) to focus more weight per square inch. Think of it as wearing ice skates vs shoes. On pavement, wider tires offer more traction but reduce gas mileage. Offroad, as dukie said, wider is usually a byproduct of bigger.

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