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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Has anybody ever made there own headlight harness to upgrade the wiring? If so could you post a pic of how you did it and what wires need to be spliced
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
Has anybody ever made there own headlight harness to upgrade the wiring? If so could you post a pic of how you did it and what wires need to be spliced
here you go

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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If my 98 has been sitting for more then a few hours it will crank for about 2-3 seconds then start. Now if I turn the ignition on and leave it for about 5 seconds then start it, it will fire up immediately. This makes me believe it's the fuel regulator not keeping pressure in the fuel lines. I know It's part of the fuel pump so that all has to be replaced. I also believe it could be CPS. Which do you think?
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
If my 98 has been sitting for more then a few hours it will crank for about 2-3 seconds then start. Now if I turn the ignition on and leave it for about 5 seconds then start it, it will fire up immediately. This makes me believe it's the fuel regulator not keeping pressure in the fuel lines. I know It's part of the fuel pump so that all has to be replaced. I also believe it could be CPS. Which do you think?
It is supposed to only hold pressure for a certain amount of time then release i think.
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Could someone please inform me if Zone is doing a black Friday thing? Like free shipping? And some one please give me a discount code lol
hmmm try lookin for the vendor rep for Zone on here. he should beable to tell u. and give u way more discount on the already black friday discounted stuff. lol maaaajor money saving that way
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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anybody know who makes this track bar? found it on CL, but the owner doesnt know who makes it.






Supposedly for up to a 4" lift, but who knows.
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
anybody know who makes this track bar? found it on CL, but the owner doesnt know who makes it.

Supposedly for up to a 4" lift, but who knows.
Maybe RE?
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Trying to figure out a squeak on the 98'. Installed an AAL in the Crown HD leafs about a month ago, starting just a few days ago Iv developed a nasty squeak coming from the driver side rear. At first I though it was the shock or its bushing but after crawling under and having someone rock the jeep back and forth I believe its coming from the leaf pack, the section betweem the axle and the front leaf bolt. When I took the leaf pack apart all it had between the leafs were pieces of sheet metal which I reused but was 1 short after adding the AAL. Also, I reused the leaf clamps however with the extra leaf I didnt have room to use the rubber isolator pads that were originally sitting under the ends of the leaf clamps that you hammer down. Should I take the leaf packs apart and put some rubber between them and also get aftermarket leaf spring clamps? Every bump I go over I hear the squak and even every time I come to a stop the jeep rocks forward and back slightly I hear the "Ueeeerrrrkkkk eeeeee." Any help appreciated
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Maybe RE?
I was thinking the same, I'm just afraid its the same track bar i seen a month or so ago that was "modified" for some reason or another.
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

I was thinking the same, I'm just afraid its the same track bar i seen a month or so ago that was "modified" for some reason or another.
X2 I think it is that one... I watch CL lol
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Regarding my last post I think I just need some friction pads for the add a leaf. Is there any negative effects of coating each leaf with bedliner?
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 02:34 AM
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Hey there, I've got a '99 Grand Cherokee Limited with the 4.7 and 140k miles that had a big electrical issue come up today. I've been looking on here for help and found a lot of posts on electrical issues but not quite what I'm dealing with. I understand this may be addressed somewhere already but I'm having trouble finding it if it is. Hopefully y'all will be able to point me in the right direction.

In short, the Jeep is in great condition and I've had no real issues with it until today. Then, while idling at a red light, everything died like suddenly. Nothing electric works at all, lights ignition locks etc. The battery is in good shape and the terminals are well-connected. I had a multi-meter and confirmed the battery is putting out 12.8 volts and the terminals are connected to the posts. Positive terminal to ground (frame) is also at 12.8. I understand there may be an in-line fuse in the positive cable somewhere, or that there may be a fuse failed in the PDC, though I looked at the list of them and I didn't think it would make sense that any of them could cause such a total electrical failure. I wiggled the connections from the positive terminal and still nothing anywhere.

So it still sits in a parking lot I pushed it into when it died. Tomorrow I'll either tow it home or to a shop, depending on what I can find on here for help. Thanks so much!
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Margahm
Hey there, I've got a '99 Grand Cherokee Limited with the 4.7 and 140k miles that had a big electrical issue come up today. I've been looking on here for help and found a lot of posts on electrical issues but not quite what I'm dealing with. I understand this may be addressed somewhere already but I'm having trouble finding it if it is. Hopefully y'all will be able to point me in the right direction.

In short, the Jeep is in great condition and I've had no real issues with it until today. Then, while idling at a red light, everything died like suddenly. Nothing electric works at all, lights ignition locks etc. The battery is in good shape and the terminals are well-connected. I had a multi-meter and confirmed the battery is putting out 12.8 volts and the terminals are connected to the posts. Positive terminal to ground (frame) is also at 12.8. I understand there may be an in-line fuse in the positive cable somewhere, or that there may be a fuse failed in the PDC, though I looked at the list of them and I didn't think it would make sense that any of them could cause such a total electrical failure. I wiggled the connections from the positive terminal and still nothing anywhere.

So it still sits in a parking lot I pushed it into when it died. Tomorrow I'll either tow it home or to a shop, depending on what I can find on here for help. Thanks so much!
alternater failure
that would be my first bet.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Default how do you change the fuel pump it self on a 96 cherokee classic

i went to auto zone and they only had the fuel pump it self wasnt a complete set how hard is it to just change the pump it self ?
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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i went to auto zone and they only had the fuel pump it self wasnt a complete set how hard is it to just change the pump it self ?



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