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Old Nov 16, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

Nope
Thanks.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
Does rockauto.com have a vendor here on CF or have a discound code for us? Jw.
Go to retailmenot.com and search Rock auto. It will give you a code for 5% off. That's all they offer.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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This is a dumb question, but what is the difference between regular steering setup and over the knuckle ? Advantages, disadvantages? Thanks
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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you don't want OTK unless your lift height is 6"+ IMO. You'll also need to raise the mount for the trackbar (axle side)
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
you don't want OTK unless your lift height is 6"+ IMO. You'll also need to raise the mount for the trackbar (axle side)
What is over the knuckle?
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
you don't want OTK unless your lift height is 6"+ IMO. You'll also need to raise the mount for the trackbar (axle side)
So if I was planning 6.5 lift OTK would be better? Trying to plan things out so I don't have to buy doubles of things now while I fix things and save up for the lift.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sam.bellet

What is over the knuckle?
When your steering is mounted over instead of under the knuckle.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FixFalcon
I did a search, but nothing came up that matched my problem so here goes...

My '94 XJ cranks and starts just fine, but the voltmeter sits all the way to the left like the alt is dead. When I start driving it, the lights dim way down and the tach and speedo start bouncing around and the radio dies like it's getting no electrical power. After 5 or 10 minutes of driving and praying the car doesn't die, the voltmeter jumps up to normal and everything is fine. It's just started doing this since the temps are getting colder, almost like the alternator has to "warm-up". I checked and the alt is spinning so I know it's not a belt slipping issue or anything like that. Thanks for any help!
Could be alt, could be bad battery or battery cables our bad harness wiring
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I have a 95 xj.can anyone tell me what seats are directly interchangeable Frm xjs/zjs?
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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girlfriend was driving our 95 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 and it just suddenly died as if the key was turned off. After dying it would crank but not start . had the jeep towed 120 miles home.

Replaced: coil, wires, plugs, crank sensor, ASD relay, timing chain (was time anyhow).

DTC codes: 43 Spark/ignition control circuit problem
42 Automatic shutdown (ASD) relay circuit problem
47 Battery voltage sensing circuit problem (volts too low)
21 Oxygen sensor (this has been disconnected for over a year)

when I try to clear codes with innova 3120 CanOBD 2&1 diagnostic tool it just thinks forever without clearing codes, yes Im sure im doing it right. Disconnecting battery did not clear codes either which really confuses me.

I am at a total loss, no fuel or spark, which I assume is a result of the auto shutdown. Tried jumping terminals 87 and 30 of ASD relay and still no start. Tried jumping terminals 87 and 30 of fuel pump relay and cant hear the fuel pump run. Wondering if there is a shut off switch somewhere that needs to be reset (like after an accident) or if this vehicle even has one. Its somewhat unclear based on what I've read so far. Current thoughts are either the fuel pump, fuel filter, or the brain. I have put a lot of money into this already and dont want to just keep replacing stuff untill it works (which is what I normally do) any help would be greatly appreciated.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ja9333
girlfriend was driving our 95 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 and it just suddenly died as if the key was turned off. After dying it would crank but not start . had the jeep towed 120 miles home.

Replaced: coil, wires, plugs, crank sensor, ASD relay, timing chain (was time anyhow).

DTC codes: 43 Spark/ignition control circuit problem
42 Automatic shutdown (ASD) relay circuit problem
47 Battery voltage sensing circuit problem (volts too low)
21 Oxygen sensor (this has been disconnected for over a year)

when I try to clear codes with innova 3120 CanOBD 2&1 diagnostic tool it just thinks forever without clearing codes, yes Im sure im doing it right. Disconnecting battery did not clear codes either which really confuses me.

I am at a total loss, no fuel or spark, which I assume is a result of the auto shutdown. Tried jumping terminals 87 and 30 of ASD relay and still no start. Tried jumping terminals 87 and 30 of fuel pump relay and cant hear the fuel pump run. Wondering if there is a shut off switch somewhere that needs to be reset (like after an accident) or if this vehicle even has one. Its somewhat unclear based on what I've read so far. Current thoughts are either the fuel pump, fuel filter, or the brain. I have put a lot of money into this already and dont want to just keep replacing stuff untill it works (which is what I normally do) any help would be greatly appreciated.
I think you can turn the key to the 2nd or 3rd position and listen to see if the fuel pump primes.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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So I'm starting to lose faith in myself with a tool in hand. Am I just looking over something or should I never touch a ratchet again? I'm replacing my fuel tank and am for some reason struggling to get the lock ring off the old tank! I have my punch and hammer but this thing is not budging. I don't want to hit to hard and damage it but it is bending some of the tabs before it is moving. There are two tabs near the lock ring that look like they could be locks or something? Any advice? I have it soaking right meow in some penetrating oil. Should I just go buy the removal tool and pray it works?
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by xj guy
So I'm starting to lose faith in myself with a tool in hand. Am I just looking over something or should I never touch a ratchet again? I'm replacing my fuel tank and am for some reason struggling to get the lock ring off the old tank! I have my punch and hammer but this thing is not budging. I don't want to hit to hard and damage it but it is bending some of the tabs before it is moving. There are two tabs near the lock ring that look like they could be locks or something? Any advice? I have it soaking right meow in some penetrating oil. Should I just go buy the removal tool and pray it works?
Well I'm glad I didn't waste anybodies key strokes responding to this last message. Once I realized that some of the parts were never going to see another xj I had to pry it apart. Its ridiculous how these chicago winters and the salt beat on these things.

The pump is going on a new tank, any tips on how maybe I can clean it out? there is quite a bit of sediment on the inside of the tank and on the filter of the pump. Any help appreciated.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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I want to do a proper flush on my cooling system, since the coolant in my overflow tank looks nasty, and i have no idea when this system was last flushed. I was going to use Prestone's Flush N Fill kit, but the instructions look like they were written by a 5 year old.

So i decided **** them, and I'm just gonna do a chemical flush. Any recommendations on brands? And how much would a non-Renix system hold?
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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I'm also gonna install a 195 t/stat



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