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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Any tips for pre-filtering a gas can that has plenty of gas but also some leaf bits?

I would think maybe a coffee filter and pour feom one can to another...but that seems too easy.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by WeatherWarrior
Any tips for pre-filtering a gas can that has plenty of gas but also some leaf bits?

I would think maybe a coffee filter and pour feom one can to another...but that seems too easy.
I posted a recommendation on the other thread.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by WeatherWarrior
Any tips for pre-filtering a gas can that has plenty of gas but also some leaf bits?

I would think maybe a coffee filter and pour feom one can to another...but that seems too easy.
Cheese Cloth. You can pick it up in the paint section of Wal-Mart.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Cheese Cloth. You can pick it up in the paint section of Wal-Mart.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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Ah, perfect, I actually have some. Will try that.

I also found out has makes rubber bands break really fast ;-) Luckily no mess. Probably try a hose clamp.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
4 3/8x1 inch grade 8 bolts, 4 3/8 grade 8 nuts, 8 each of grade 8 small 3/8 flat washers and lock washers and some steel tie wire. Do yourself a favor an buy the hardware at the hardware store not the autoparts store. It will be much cheaper.

Same list in 5/16 would work too. Actually I did use 5/16 now that I think about it.
This makes no sense. How can 4 shocks need a total of 4 bolts only? Each shock is held on by 1 bolt?? Can you please verify what 4 shocks all around would need?

4 3/8x1 inch bolts,
4 3/8 nuts,
8 small 3/8 flat washers
8 lock washers
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Front Sway Bar bushings on a stock 1998 XJ. How do I know which size I have? 7/8" bar? 5/8" bar? 23mm v. 16mm I also see 24mm & 26mm.
Tape measure.
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Tape measure.

No way I can measure that precisely. I need to know what is stock on an XJ.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Front Sway Bar bushings on a stock 1998 XJ. How do I know which size I have? 7/8" bar? 5/8" bar? 23mm v. 16mm I also see 24mm & 26mm.
Tape measure.
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Use a wrench to see Wat fits snug
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Front Sway Bar bushings on a stock 1998 XJ. How do I know which size I have? 7/8" bar? 5/8" bar? 23mm v. 16mm I also see 24mm & 26mm.
Tape measure.
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No way I can measure that precisely. I need to know what is stock on an XJ.
There are several sizes. Your gonna have to find a way to measure.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

This makes no sense. How can 4 shocks need a total of 4 bolts only? Each shock is held on by 1 bolt?? Can you please verify what 4 shocks all around would need?

4 3/8x1 inch bolts,
4 3/8 nuts,
8 small 3/8 flat washers
8 lock washers
I have done it before. The fronts never break, neither do the bottom rears, it's always the top rears. And use 5/16
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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I'm hearing a rattle at idle when I'm in gear but not moving. The sound's coming from the transmission tunnel and after inspecting it, I'm almost certain it's the transmission mounts. So now I'm looking to buy a replacement Mount. 1996 Automatic 4-Speed 4wd. Can anyone direct me to a link to buy one? I've been searching for well over an hour now but can't seem to find one. I'm new to the whole Jeep world, so a hand finding this would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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I'm hearing a rattle at idle when I'm in gear but not moving. The sound's coming from the transmission tunnel and after inspecting it, I'm almost certain it's the transmission mounts. So now I'm looking to buy a replacement Mount. 1996 Automatic 4-Speed 4wd. Can anyone direct me to a link to buy one? I've been searching for well over an hour now but can't seem to find one. I'm new to the whole Jeep world, so a hand finding this would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.
Check the exhaust above the cross member
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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I'm hearing a rattle at idle when I'm in gear but not moving. The sound's coming from the transmission tunnel and after inspecting it, I'm almost certain it's the transmission mounts. So now I'm looking to buy a replacement Mount. 1996 Automatic 4-Speed 4wd. Can anyone direct me to a link to buy one? I've been searching for well over an hour now but can't seem to find one. I'm new to the whole Jeep world, so a hand finding this would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.
sounds like a dead cat. run the jeep and listen to the catalytic converter dont touch it though, its hot.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

sounds like a dead cat. run the jeep and listen to the catalytic converter dont touch it though, its hot.
Really I never knew they got hot
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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any idea why when i shift from 4low back to 4x2 my jeeps 4wd lights stay on? its not that big of a deal, the part-time light just stays on sometimes....



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