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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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What is the equivalent grade 8 size bolt for the factory leaf spring bolts?
Dealership has them for 6 each
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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What is the replacement size bolts for the steering box?
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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What is the replacement size bolts for the steering box?
Go look at Dukie's write up for durango boxes.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Go look at Dukie's write up for durango boxes.
Thanks!! I have some but i didnt know if they were the right size because of the holes in my new bumper lol
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Anybody run this: http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XST
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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I have it waiting to be installed.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Plug #3 out of a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L. The engine stopped running last night while towing a trailer. Check engine light came on blinking, sputtering started, ran very rough for about a mile, then died. Now I can't get it to turn over, even with the plugs removed. I have not tried to turn the crank manually, or back it up.
Plug looks like there is something loose in number 3, valve broke off or something. Anyway:
Worth trying to fix? What Do I do next?
Thanks for the help...
UPDATE: here are pictures of what's under the valve cover.. I can't see anything too alarming, but I don't look under here often. Nothing is loose or appears to be broken, missing, etc. the ONLY alarming thing is that there appears to be coolant mixed in the oil.
What do I do next? I plan to pull the oil pan as mentioned before, but what else?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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heres the plug and one more picture
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Have it installed. Bad *** set up. Highly recommended. I also a Durango box with it which makes it better.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Have a 1988 jeep Cherokee 6 cyl 4.0 4 wheel drive
I have a rear main seal leaking and need to replace it
i have been told that you can pull oil pan and go through there and change out seal without having to pull tranny
because the seal is a 2 piece
Was wondering if anyone had done this and could
share any info or suggest ens or warnings.

thanks in advance

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Originally Posted by a_shirey

Have it installed. Bad *** set up. Highly recommended. I also a Durango box with it which makes it better.
Did you do the 5/8th bolt upgrade? I'm wondering how much of a pain it'll be.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ericsvb

UPDATE: here are pictures of what's under the valve cover.. I can't see anything too alarming, but I don't look under here often. Nothing is loose or appears to be broken, missing, etc. the ONLY alarming thing is that there appears to be coolant mixed in the oil.
What do I do next? I plan to pull the oil pan as mentioned before, but what else?
Look between cylinders 3 and 4 right below the oil fill and see if there is a crack, you might be able to see coolant residue. Just to clarify, your starter is working, but the engine is in a bind right?
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

Have it installed. Bad *** set up. Highly recommended. I also a Durango box with it which makes it better.
As do I. And yes its a really strong set up
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Did you do the 5/8th bolt upgrade? I'm wondering how much of a pain it'll be.
Nope. Didnt see the point. Otherwise its 100% bolt on.
Old Jan 18, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Look between cylinders 3 and 4 right below the oil fill and see if there is a crack, you might be able to see coolant residue. Just to clarify, your starter is working, but the engine is in a bind right?
Yes, engine was in a bind- I managed to get a socket on the crank and manually back it up (counterclock wise) about half a turn or so, then it stops again- at which point I can turn it clockwise about the same amount.
Since I have the valve cover off, i have not tried to crank the starter- for fear of causing more/possible damage.
There is some coolant in the oil-- one local shop thought possibly a torque bolt got loose somehow or something-
Or if coolant got into engine maybe there was some hydrolock of some kind...
I think there is something broken or bent - there has to be something to cause number #3 sparkplug tip to bend over like that..
So the engine isn't siezed technically, but it doesn't exactly "turn over"



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