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Old May 11, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Call-_me-Jordan

These... I like em but ain't found tires for 16" yet.
You crazy. Keep em. I'm happy with my icons. Was gonna get 15" rims but rather stay with those and save for a set of 265/75/16 km2s or similar. Icons are nice with large tires on em. Keep your eyes open. People do sell 16" tires
Old May 11, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Greenwire6
Also I found a book a couple years back when I first got my xj. Its some sort of HUGE manual that explains how to diagnose, repair, replace, remove etc. every part basically. It says its only for the 94-96 jeep, would anyone be interested in this?

I believe its the original repair book dealers used or something. Blows a Haynes manual out of the water.
I would love to ck that out
Old May 11, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Greenwire6
Yeah I guess thats what it is, I downloaded it online its all PDF. Would anyone like the link? 94-96 cherokee

Yes I would how do you let me know needed it yesterday

Thanks Roxanne
Old May 11, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Call-_me-Jordan

These... I like em but ain't found tires for 16" yet.
I always find 16" tires can't find 15" ones for mine
Old May 11, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Replace the crush washer every time, the plug only if you overtighten it and strip it.
I dont understand how theres a plug. I swear its just a bolt. I didnt see a washer or any sort of plug.
Old May 11, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564

I dont understand how theres a plug. I swear its just a bolt. I didnt see a washer or any sort of plug.
The plug is what you're calling the bolt. Interesting enough. Today I went to drain my trans, I was using a stupid ratcheting wrench and got confused and was tightening instead of loosening it. Now its stripped and stuck in there. Luckily I have a parts jeep. Lol


Question: what's the advantage of eliminating the u-bolts ? Besides having to use more u-bolts.

I'm going to make my mounts for my 8.8 when I do it and I figured why not get rid of the u bolts.
Old May 11, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

How uneven. Not sure if it will cause an unbalanced wobble or have good grip because of it.
Enough for it to be clearly noticeable from a few feet away, cause its the first thing I noticed when I saw them. Maybe ill ask if I can swap them on and see how they feel. Do a burnout to even them out haha.
Old May 11, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99

Enough for it to be clearly noticeable from a few feet away, cause its the first thing I noticed when I saw them. Maybe ill ask if I can swap them on and see how they feel. Do a burnout to even them out haha.
Also a legitimate inspection station will fail you for that. Round my way at least they will. Take pics and show us
Old May 11, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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I have a 1999 cherokee sport that has a vibration at 2500 rpm and up while in park or neutral. I have replaced the motor mounts and the tranny mount and the exhaust does not seem to be hitting anywhere. The guy I bought it off of just put a lower mileage motor in so I have narrowed it down to torque converter bolts maybe but when I pulled the inspection plate they were all tight..any ideas people
Old May 11, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Yes. Make sure all of the engine to trans bolts are present and accounted for, and if so, they are tight.
Old May 11, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Still have a front end vibe/hum at 55mph. Its lasts between 55mph and 60mph and only while accelerating. The harder Im accelerating, the louder the hum/rattle. The vibe isn't a wobble, just a slight vibe. Did this before my new tires and also did it when the jeep was stock without a lift. Could it be either the front axle pinion bearing or the carrier bearings? No up and down play in the yoke and no shavings in the fluid.
Old May 11, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Still have a front end vibe/hum at 55mph. Its lasts between 55mph and 60mph and only while accelerating. The harder Im accelerating, the louder the hum/rattle. The vibe isn't a wobble, just a slight vibe. Did this before my new tires and also did it when the jeep was stock without a lift. Could it be either the front axle pinion bearing or the carrier bearings? No up and down play in the yoke and no shavings in the fluid.
Get your tires balanced.

Mine was doing the same around 55-60, it rides smooth as butter now, well not really but you get the point.
Old May 11, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Still have a front end vibe/hum at 55mph. Its lasts between 55mph and 60mph and only while accelerating. The harder Im accelerating, the louder the hum/rattle. The vibe isn't a wobble, just a slight vibe. Did this before my new tires and also did it when the jeep was stock without a lift. Could it be either the front axle pinion bearing or the carrier bearings? No up and down play in the yoke and no shavings in the fluid.
My does same thing. Between 45-60. No, its not tires! I haven't found problem yet, but I think it may be a ujoint problem on front axle. Gonna change it soon and see if it changes it.
Old May 12, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bulrid8
My does same thing. Between 45-60. No, its not tires! I haven't found problem yet, but I think it may be a ujoint problem on front axle. Gonna change it soon and see if it changes it.
Originally Posted by Greenwire6
Get your tires balanced.

Mine was doing the same around 55-60, it rides smooth as butter now, well not really but you get the point.
Tires have been balanced 3 times, and it did the exact same noise with the old tires. New u-joints in the rear driveshaft, new u-joints in the front driveshaft + a new centering ball assembly, new u-joints in the front axle shafts, new front hub bearing assemblies, good alignment.... 99% sure its coming from the front end, the only thing I can think of is the front driveshaft being out of balance or a bad bearing in the front axle. At this point in time Im going to drive it until something breaks, however It would be nice to have an idea.
Old May 12, 2013 | 02:10 AM
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Few muffler questions.

Looking at the flowmaster 40 and 44. I dont want too much drone in cab. I will be replacing my raptor muffler l thats dumped before the axle with a solid pipe after the muffler to the back of the jeep.

I want the pipeing back to stock but a bew muffler installed.

Would i need offset inlet, ce ter outlet? Any links to the cheapest muffler online?



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