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Dec 22, 2012 | 05:37 PM

#18721

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Im replacing my manifold right now and I got the manifold on but when I try to put the intake back on the dowel or pin in the back of the motor doesn't line up with the hole on the intake. I've tried grinding the hole a slight bit and having someone under guide me in. No luck. Any tips or something that worked for you? By the way it's a 98 with an APN header.

Anything? Not to push but I'm trying to figure it out as we speak

Dec 22, 2012 | 05:39 PM

#18722

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

If it was fine before and not after the header I would say your header is the issue.

Dec 22, 2012 | 05:41 PM

#18723

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

If it was fine before and not after the header I would say your header is the issue.

Havnt apn headers need to be grounded down on some part to work correctly? I feel like iv read something on google about that.

Dec 22, 2012 | 06:11 PM

#18724

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

Havnt apn headers need to be grounded down on some part to work correctly? I feel like iv read something on google about that.

I've ground down the bridge on the intake between the 4th and 5th and it hasn't helped yet. I think I need to grind theb6th runner on the manifold next..

Dec 22, 2012 | 06:38 PM

#18725

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

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I've ground down the bridge on the intake between the 4th and 5th and it hasn't helped yet. I think I need to grind theb6th runner on the manifold next..

Try googleing apn header install issues or something and you should find someone that had the similar problem. Maybe a mirror and a flashlight will show you something your missing.

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:04 PM

#18726

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Try googleing apn header install issues or something and you should find someone that had the similar problem. Maybe a mirror and a flashlight will show you something your missing.

It's the 6th runners flange. It's hitting the intake.. I'm gonna go grind some more..

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:13 PM

#18727

straightsixjeep

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From: ks

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Can you run fixed lower control arms with stock uppers at 3in of lift. Any alignment issues?

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:14 PM

#18728

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Can you run fixed lower control arms with stock uppers at 3in of lift. Any alignment issues?

It'll work if your fixed lowers are the right length.

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:14 PM

#18729

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Can you run fixed lower control arms with stock uppers at 3in of lift. Any alignment issues?

You can run stock uppers and aftermarket lowers up to 4.5" (what zach and i have)

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:18 PM

#18730

straightsixjeep

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From: ks

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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You can run stock uppers and aftermarket lowers up to 4.5" (what zach and i have)

Thanks for the quick reply Logan, Im thinking about getting these http://www.ebay.com/itm/221146793211...84.m1423.l2648

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It'll work if your fixed lowers are the right length.

Thanks for the help. They are good for 3-4.5in of lift. The bushings in my stock lowers need replaced so I feel its time to upgrade anyhow. If anything, will it increase my caster angle?

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:20 PM

#18731

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Thanks for the quick reply Logan, Im thinking about getting these http://www.ebay.com/itm/221146793211...84.m1423.l2648

Thanks for the help. They are good for 3-4.5in of lift. The bushings in my stock lowers need replaced so I feel its time to upgrade anyhow. If anything, will it increase my caster angle?

Those look like rc arms (what we have) so they should be fine

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:22 PM

#18732

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Those look like rc arms (what we have) so they should be fine

They are RC according to the item description.

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:22 PM

#18733

straightsixjeep

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From: ks

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Those look like rc arms (what we have) so they should be fine

Wow good call, I scrolled down and under the part info it turns out they are RC.

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:23 PM

#18734

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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They are RC according to the item description.

Oh haha i looked at the pic and title

Dec 22, 2012 | 07:27 PM

#18735

straightsixjeep

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From: ks

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Oh haha i looked at the pic and title

I was thrown off by the 4 wheel parts and service sticker. I should have some spare $ next week so Il order them up. Appreciate it guys