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Old May 21, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
It pisses me off cause it got 17mpg earlier last year.
Ya im with you on that. Id suggest O2 sensors, check em or just replace em. And vaccuum leaks, i think MAP sensor, lowrange i believe told me to check that stuff. But it all checked out good for me. An exhaust leak can do it too. Heck tire pressure and a regular tune up are supposed to help too.
Old May 21, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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OK I'll check the map sensor tomorrow. How do I check the o2 sensors?
Old May 21, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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What is the bulb size for the done light and courtesy lights I would like to get LEDs to replace these.
Old May 21, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Is the transmission breather hose the one on the driver side of the transmission in the middle of it.
Old May 21, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
OK I'll check the map sensor tomorrow. How do I check the o2 sensors?
Not sure how youd check O2s normally, i have an obd2 scanner and an app on my phone that shows the volts. Rapid transitions above .45 and below .45 are what you want if i remember correctly. Google has some info on checkin em.
Old May 21, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564

Not sure how youd check O2s normally, i have an obd2 scanner and an app on my phone that shows the volts. Rapid transitions above .45 and below .45 are what you want if i remember correctly. Google has some info on checkin em.
What app? Is it Torque pro?
Old May 21, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Anyone installed the Ruffstuff 7/8" heim kit? I've started digging into it and it looks like I'll have clearance issues between the tie rod and the diff cover. Any suggestions?
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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any tricks on geting a pitman arm off?
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by i-07
any tricks on geting a pitman arm off?
Yeah, use a pitman arm puller.
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Anyone installed the Ruffstuff 7/8" heim kit? I've started digging into it and it looks like I'll have clearance issues between the tie rod and the diff cover. Any suggestions?
Kinda curious too.
I've decided I may just go wj knuckles with offset tres
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Yeah, use a pitman arm puller.
yeah i was trying to use the 3 arm pulleler but it did not work but i found the right one just got to get it friday
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Xj88

Kinda curious too.
I've decided I may just go wj knuckles with offset tres
Well, I've already bought it lol. Beefy kit for sure! But in moving the knuckles back and forth I'm positive it'll contact the diff cover. It's the G2 cover that comes with the housing so I'm wondering if it's just cause that particular cover sticks out farther.
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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I'm interested in running control arm drop brackets, but can't seem to find a general consensus as to whether or not my current arms would work. I have stock uppers, with RC tubular lowers (the ones that are curved). I know that stock length arms should work fine, but would the tubular lowers work at all?
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
What app? Is it Torque pro?
Yes torque pro. Very useful imo. I just never seem to get consistent O2 readings. So theres a chance theyre lazy and need to be replaced.
Old May 21, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by XJNVA
I'm interested in running control arm drop brackets, but can't seem to find a general consensus as to whether or not my current arms would work. I have stock uppers, with RC tubular lowers (the ones that are curved). I know that stock length arms should work fine, but would the tubular lowers work at all?
That's the point of drop brackets. They enable you to use short arms and have a better control arm angle. If you're at the point where you want a better angle be patient and save up to get some long arms.



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