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Jan 13, 2013 | 09:56 AM

#20146

hick92

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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01

Probably yeah, but I don't have one so I suggested the Sawzall.

Sawzall will be kinda tough

Jan 13, 2013 | 09:57 AM

#20147

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.

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Originally Posted by hick92

Dont they have a speed selective dremel

Yep. Every one of them i've used are speed selective.

I'd use a big knife and a propane torch. Heat the knife up and i'll cut the spacer like butter if its rubber or poly or whatever.

Jan 13, 2013 | 09:59 AM

#20148

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

Yep. Every one of them i've used are speed selective.

I'd use a big knife and a propane torch. Heat the knife up and i'll cut the spacer like butter if its rubber or poly or whatever.

Jan 13, 2013 | 10:06 AM

#20149

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

The ideal method would be a band saw... but that's only if you want it to be straight.

Jan 13, 2013 | 10:24 AM

#20150

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by lowrange2

The ideal method would be a band saw... but that's only if you want it to be straight.

And if you have a ban saw, I feel like its not that common if a household tool.

Jan 13, 2013 | 10:59 AM

#20151

Lowrange2

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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

And if you have a ban saw, I feel like its not that common if a household tool.

I have a band saw.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:00 AM

#20152

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by lowrange2

I have a band saw.

Me too, but most people i know don't.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:00 AM

#20153

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

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Me too, but most people i know don't.

They should.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:10 AM

#20154

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Well i dont have a band saw. I guess ill just buy the size i want since theyre pretty cheap.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:11 AM

#20155

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

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Well i dont have a band saw. I guess ill just buy the size i want since theyre pretty cheap.

Or choose one of the other options.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:11 AM

#20156

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

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Well i dont have a band saw. I guess ill just buy the size i want since theyre pretty cheap.

Sounds like a plan!

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:14 AM

#20157

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

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One quart of gear oil should be enough to fill an 8.25 right?

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:15 AM

#20158

onlyinajeep726

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From: Clayton, NC

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB

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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

One quart of gear oil should be enough to fill an 8.25 right?

1.5-closer to 2 quarts is what the service manual calls for IIRC.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:16 AM

#20159

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

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One quart of gear oil should be enough to fill an 8.25 right?

Spec says 2.4 quarts.

Jan 13, 2013 | 11:17 AM

#20160

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

Or choose one of the other options.

But if they arent straight is it a issue? If i measure .75" about every 1/2" on the spacer and mark a line around it, wont it be almost straight?