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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Dammit, that means we all miss out lol. They'll probably put thick plastic or styrofoam or something
Tow hitch on libertys n gc but no xj...they r designed the same right?

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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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How hard is it to fix the gas tank filler neck in a WJ? My cousin took it to a mechanic and they said the filler neck seal was bad.
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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How hard is it to fix the gas tank filler neck in a WJ? My cousin took it to a mechanic and they said the filler neck seal was bad.
Probly easy
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PoorManXj

Probly easy
She's blond
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Anyone ever use a RC transfer skid plate like this one?
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Yep
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by XJNVA
Maybe because if they added XJ's, they'd have to recall like 5 million vehicles, instead of just the 2.7 million ZJ's and liberties.
But it makes no difference as ntsa r the reason its being done not Chrysler....its all thesame design.
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Should I be worried about the block rusting from not having coolant in it? When I drained my coolant yesterday it was brown.
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PoorManXj

But it makes no difference as ntsa r the reason its being done not Chrysler....its all thesame design.
That doesn't matter. It never went to court, so it isn't enforced by the NHTSA. They recommended the recall, and ChryCo said no. Then ChryCo voluntarily enacted the recall to the vehicles listed. XJs were not put on the list for whatever reason they decided, and my guess is that it was due to the cost of retrofitting tow hitches to 2mil XJs in addition to all the other vehicles. Unless it goes to court, it doesn't matter what the NHTSA says.

By the way, the recall is because a study found that having the gas tank behind the rear axle in vehicles at our height was deemed to be a hazard as it increases the risk of explosion in rear-end collisions. The study was conducted on other vehicles, and ChryCo has no data that suggests it applies to ours in particular.

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Should I be worried about the block rusting from not having coolant in it? When I drained my coolant yesterday it was brown.
If it's dry, no.

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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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While offroading, my transmission/transfer case started acting kinda weird, making grinding and knocking noises (I was switching from 2wd / 4hi most of the time, I can recall a couple weeks ago when trying to go in 4lo I got grinding noises aswell). I didn't really do anything out of the ordinary and when I was back on the road, I didn't have any issues (and while still offroading after that, no real issues).

I was simply wondering if I should expect stuff like that while mudding/offroading or if I should worry and check that?
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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well, my gas cap sticks real bad and i cant get it on easy, i have to use alot of force to put it back on, can i grease it or something?
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cane
While offroading, my transmission/transfer case started acting kinda weird, making grinding and knocking noises (I was switching from 2wd / 4hi most of the time, I can recall a couple weeks ago when trying to go in 4lo I got grinding noises aswell). I didn't really do anything out of the ordinary and when I was back on the road, I didn't have any issues (and while still offroading after that, no real issues).

I was simply wondering if I should expect stuff like that while mudding/offroading or if I should worry and check that?
How are you shift? 4H can be entered at any time but you have to be at a very very slight crawl to enter 4L, I'm not sure if automatic transmissions need to be in neutral.
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

How are you shift? 4H can be entered at any time but you have to be at a very very slight crawl to enter 4L, I'm not sure if automatic transmissions need to be in neutral.
They do.
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dwilly
well, my gas cap sticks real bad and i cant get it on easy, i have to use alot of force to put it back on, can i grease it or something?
I'd replace it. They should be replaced once in a while anyway.
Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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They do.
For 4l? Yes they do.



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