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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

It's in there somewhere
That's no good
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
I had Dash Rattle. A week later it the entire lower dash (Pre97) split in half.

My face when it happened.

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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang

It was totally my fault though. Didn't drill the hole when i mounted that outlet, so the crack started there. Then the mounts decided they didn't want to stay on one piece anymore.
Haha

That's a little different. At first you made it sound like, your dash started rattling then out of no where BAM dash splits in pieces.
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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anybody built rod holders, that were removable? Ideas?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang

It was totally my fault though. Didn't drill the hole when i mounted that outlet, so the crack started there. Then the mounts decided they didn't want to stay on one piece anymore.
We'll good God no.wonder why it makes noise down the road
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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I seen it some where a guy made then out of suction cup handles.

Fishing rod right?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bloddy mud
We'll good God no.wonder why it makes noise down the road
Yep. Thank god the junk yard had an XJ with the same color interior. It all worked out well, now i have tweeters and foot lights! But the hose for the vent under the steering wheel has no where to hook into anymore.

Since i installed the new one, not a single sound from the dash. Managed to the very end of the dash screwed in with a longer screw.
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Mine don't rattle. I don't have foot lights though. But my switch is screwed up for int. Lights. If I put the bulbs in the light stays on
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

the "nugget" goes inside the engine
Where's newkindofclown when ya need him? Does he still have his MJ? Tho I say ur advice and knowledge is pretty solid and damn useful too kudos to u dukie
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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I need a quick response, I've been reading about control arms and get mixed answer. I'm going to a 4 inch lift, I feel as if I would need all new control arms but I've heard some guys continue to run the stock ones. If I need new ones, what length will work and where could I find some cheap?
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeJon
I need a quick response, I've been reading about control arms and get mixed answer. I'm going to a 4 inch lift, I feel as if I would need all new control arms but I've heard some guys continue to run the stock ones. If I need new ones, what length will work and where could I find some cheap?
You're gonna need new lowers or else your tires will run the bottom of your bottoms all the time. You need lowers for a 4" lift or spend the money and get adjustables. I'm at 6" of lift with stock uppers and lowers that are meant for 6".
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by cf1k1

You're gonna need new lowers or else your tires will run the bottom of your bottoms all the time. You need lowers for a 4" lift or spend the money and get adjustables. I'm at 6" of lift with stock uppers and lowers that are meant for 6".
Even with rims with more back spacing they'll rub? I'm just trying to get the lift together and make it drivable then purchase the more needed, but not necessary items after Christmas
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeJon

Even with rims with more back spacing they'll rub? I'm just trying to get the lift together and make it drivable then purchase the more needed, but not necessary items after Christmas
LCAs go for 130. Just try and do it. I'm in the same boat I'm getting my 3" lift tomorrow and even with that you should get lCA. Your ride quality and everything will that you. Don't forget the track bar soon too and possible either TCD or SYE. Not til scare you
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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1994 jeep cherokee country, the fuse box has melted literally.
It started with the heat not working then the radio then it would not start and stay on...now there was smoke today and low and behold nothing...it still runs bless my jeep but the fuse panel has two melted fuses and wires hanging freely. I have a diagram to rewire it but I am having issues finding the fuse panel replacement. any advice on locating the correct fuse panel?
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CherokeeJon

Even with rims with more back spacing they'll rub? I'm just trying to get the lift together and make it drivable then purchase the more needed, but not necessary items after Christmas
You want less back spacing to fix the rubbing, not more.
Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

You want less back spacing to fix the rubbing, not more.
It just happens to be the rims I got for free have more backspacing, not a personal choice.

I also am getting both a track bar and t case drop from the guy with the lift. So, immediately, all I need to invest in is LCAs? Then maybe uppers and an SYE down the road?



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