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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
Just put better fog lights on the front of my 1990 xj the po already put aftermarket ones on I just put better ones on. They don't like to turn on with the factory switch? Any ideas? They will turn in every now and then
run a simple circuit to a custom switch. drill a hole where u want a switch and just put the toggle there. i think all u would need is power and ground and maybe a 10A fuse right?
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperscreepers92

ahah my jeep makes that noise. my steerin also become tough as **** when im lettin it creep. i just turn up the volume on the boombox i have in my backseat(i have no stereo installed.. dont find it worthwhile cuz i am buildin a mud bogger and pond sinker. why bother install a highend stereo thats just gonna get water soaked time and time again?

not to be off topic. but i seen a youtube vid of someone sinkin a H1 COMPLETELY. thought it was pretty cool. wish they made hummers like that again. those are the ONLY hummers i respect as a highend offroader. once saw an original Desert storm humvee while at safeway parking lot
HMMWVs are tons of fun offroad. I did a lot to damage German-American relations with ours
Freakin' sucked to drive on the Autobahn, though, governed at 80.
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

HMMWVs are tons of fun offroad. I did a lot to damage German-American relations with ours
Freakin' sucked to drive on the Autobahn, though, governed at 80.
I'd love to beat the **** out of one for a day
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Quick question. Since im gonna be doing my 3" lift soon, Im gonna upgrade some steering while im at it. Im gonna get an IRO DS TB but as for the tie rod an drag link, you guys think the ZJ upgrade would be good for light to moderate offroading. I read alot of mixed reviews but at least doing this saves a few hundred dollars that can go towards my future winch. thanks in advance
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Does the steering column have shims in it?
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Quick question. Since im gonna be doing my 3" lift soon, Im gonna upgrade some steering while im at it. Im gonna get an IRO DS TB but as for the tie rod an drag link, you guys think the ZJ upgrade would be good for light to moderate offroading. I read alot of mixed reviews but at least doing this saves a few hundred dollars that can go towards my future winch. thanks in advance
V8 ZJ tie rod. Your drag link is fine.
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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if i get the durango steering box is that a direct bolt in? and what will it do for my steerin? simply make it easier or what?
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperscreepers92
if i get the durango steering box is that a direct bolt in? and what will it do for my steerin? simply make it easier or what?
98/99 V8 Durango without Plow option. I haven't done it yet, but it makes it easier to turn the wheel. I drive my Comanche with one thumb, and I expect after the swap to be able to steer with my little finger.
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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How tf do y'all know all this stuff??
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
How tf do y'all know all this stuff??
A lot of reading and research

And a little experience
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
How tf do y'all know all this stuff??
We pay attention. We are sponges.
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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Iv been on this Forum over a year pretty much every day reading and soaking in tons of info. Also always work on my jeep and I feel like iv barley scratched the surface lol
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Iv been on this Forum over a year pretty much every day reading and soaking in tons of info. Also always work on my jeep and I feel like iv barley scratched the surface lol
Hell, I've barely scratched the surface. I know a bit about suspension and some random facts about various models and Jeep history. I need to start learning engines so I can work on the Camaro.

Helps that I'm on my second Jeep, 13 model years apart, and I was a walking encyclopedia of TJs/LJs before I bought an XJ.
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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I'm on my 3rd XJ, 10 years apart
Old Nov 24, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
V8 ZJ tie rod. Your drag link is fine.
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