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Old May 7, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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I hav e been suspecting the alt was going cuz theres a constant shhhh sound when driving and a low whirring noise when im stopped but when the starter went I was told they cant both go bad at the same time so I figured it was ok
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
What's the free arch of stock XJ springs? I have a set on my parts jeep that may be better than what's on my 99. But there's a lot of parts and body missing and no wheels on it. I think the only way I could measure them is to take them off and check free arch. Any insights?
There 3 different iirc. Stock stock may be 6.5 the up country had 7.5
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Give the iac a cleaning too with deep creep.
Im sorry english plz? Lol
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Give the iac a cleaning too with deep creep.
I need to do that.
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

There 3 different iirc. Stock stock may be 6.5 the up country had 7.5
I was thinking 7" I haven't googled yet I'm sure its out there.

A better question does proper free arch measurement, if I measure it and its spot on, does that even mean it wont be saggy? Or is the only way to tell with weight on it?
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

Im sorry english plz? Lol
Idle air control sensor. It's on the TB. On firewall side top sensor. 2 t20 bolts iirc. May or may not be issue but its free
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery
Im sorry english plz? Lol
Stop texting, please.
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Idle air control sensor. It's on the TB. On firewall side top sensor. 2 t20 bolts iirc. May or may not be issue but its free
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Stop texting, please.
My apologies for my text spelling sir.
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselD

I was thinking 7" I haven't googled yet I'm sure its out there.

A better question does proper free arch measurement, if I measure it and its spot on, does that even mean it wont be saggy? Or is the only way to tell with weight on it?
This I'm not sure. good question
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
I was thinking 7" I haven't googled yet I'm sure its out there.

A better question does proper free arch measurement, if I measure it and its spot on, does that even mean it wont be saggy? Or is the only way to tell with weight on it?
I think stock springs are around 5.5-6". HD replacement ones sit at about 7" and provide a bit of lift.

The only way to tell is to get some weight on it or find some part number (fat chance, I know).
Old May 7, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by salad

I think stock springs are around 5.5-6". HD replacement ones sit at about 7" and provide a bit of lift.

The only way to tell is to get some weight on it or find some part number (fat chance, I know).
Yea the more I've been reading free arch doesn't really tell the whole story.

I can put some parts for the weight lost back in. Isn't there a way to measure from axle to frame rails? Then compare it to stock?
Old May 7, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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How easy would it be to swap turn signal lens? Mine are cracked and filled with dirt and I can't tell that there on lol. Sure I need new bulbs to. And can I go to a brighter bulb? If so what kind?
Old May 7, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
How easy would it be to swap turn signal lens? Mine are cracked and filled with dirt and I can't tell that there on lol. Sure I need new bulbs to. And can I go to a brighter bulb? If so what kind?
You can get some clear corners for cheap on ebay. Thats what i did about 4 years ago.
Old May 7, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

You can get some clear corners for cheap on ebay. Thats what i did about 4 years ago.
For the parking light?? Or the actual turn signal. That'd be sweet ill look them up.
Old May 7, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

For the parking light?? Or the actual turn signal. That'd be sweet ill look them up.
Both.



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