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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Stomp on it. If it meows or hisses, it's alive.
Your on a roll.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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I loled so hard
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Stomp on it. If it meows or hisses, it's alive.
hahaha good one!

but for real how would i make sure its ok, im not getting that funky egg small but i there is some sort of rattling coming from it
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by daveduran
how would i go about testing my cat?
A kitty cat? --->
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Stomp on it. If it meows or hisses, it's alive.


Or a catalytic converter? If you have a heat detecting gun you can check to make sure the intake of the cat is a lower temp than the outtake side.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by daveduran

hahaha good one!

but for real how would i make sure its ok, im not getting that funky egg small but i there is some sort of rattling coming from it
Rattling is usually a bad sign.. much like a lightbulb. Totally different reasons, though, so I'm not sure why I made the comparison.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Do you need the rubber blocks above your rear axle?
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Ummmm. Yes. Those are bumpstops
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Originally Posted by luckyunblock
Do you need the rubber blocks above your rear axle?
Bumpstops? They limit your axle's uptravel to save your shocks from bottoming out and to stop your tires from hitting the fenders.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Thanks.....I just got this jeep the other day and I noticed this afternoon I'm missing one. Where would be the cheapest place to purchase one?
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Thanks.....I just got this jeep the other day and I noticed this afternoon I'm missing one. Where would be the cheapest place to purchase one?
Quadratec or 4wd.com

If you plan on lifting it, get the 4" long ones
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Quadratec or 4wd.com

If you plan on lifting it, get the 4" long ones
Thanks for the info
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Just get them at a u-pull-it, If you're lucky they'll give it to you for free.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Most at the yard are gonna be rotten.. Just by some new ones that are gonna last if you can.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
Most at the yard are gonna be rotten.. Just by some new ones that are gonna last if you can.
This. If you care a lot about ride quality, look up progressive bumpstops.
Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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http://www.quadratec.com/products/52422_01.htm

Is this what I'm looking for?



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