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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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I took off my doors and disconnected the sensor/button whatever you wanna call it to keep it from buzzing and so my dome light wouldn't stay on, but when I disconnected it the buzzing stopped and the dome light still stays on. Any ideas on why that might be? Is there another sensor I'm missing?
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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I bought second hand fenders because my current ones are bent. I went with second hand because they were a lot cheaper (money speaking, but I'm guessing the metal has to be cheap too). So I was wondering how long do you think those are gonna last me? Are they like super easy to bend, like let's say if someone would lean on my fender?
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cane
I bought second hand fenders because my current ones are bent. I went with second hand because they were a lot cheaper (money speaking, but I'm guessing the metal has to be cheap too). So I was wondering how long do you think those are gonna last me? Are they like super easy to bend, like let's say if someone would lean on my fender?
All front fenders are flimsy if your trimmed
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DenimDean
I took off my doors and disconnected the sensor/button whatever you wanna call it to keep it from buzzing and so my dome light wouldn't stay on, but when I disconnected it the buzzing stopped and the dome light still stays on. Any ideas on why that might be? Is there another sensor I'm missing?
You have to have the wires connected.. like the button would have to be pushed down (as in your door being closed)
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DenimDean
I took off my doors and disconnected the sensor/button whatever you wanna call it to keep it from buzzing and so my dome light wouldn't stay on, but when I disconnected it the buzzing stopped and the dome light still stays on. Any ideas on why that might be? Is there another sensor I'm missing?
Did you pull the passenger side switch?

Originally Posted by XJ607
You have to have the wires connected.. like the button would have to be pushed down (as in your door being closed)
Other way around. When you push the button in it opens the circuit.
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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What is the difficulty installing a 6.5 inch lift kit?? What tools do I need?
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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What is the difficulty installing a 6.5 inch lift kit?? What tools do I need?
That depends on about 100 different things.

No rust? You'll need a standard socket set and a handful of wrenches.
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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[QUOTE="Lowrange2;2607313"]

Did you pull the passenger side switch?

Wow I cant believe I didn't realize that was my problem haha. Nope, I was so irritated by the time I got to the passenger side that I didn't even think of one being there. I will pull it when I get off of work. Thanks a lot!
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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i have a 1991 cherokee laredo 2 door that *has* been converted to R134a but a 110 year old woman who smoked all her life can blow out more air than this thing is doing. i want to update the compressor to one used in say a 2000 cherokee, are they the same except R134 compliant? i'll eventually replace much of the system cause i'm a big dude that needs my AC so thought i'd find out if i can get one native to R134 cause this looks like it was just the cheap conversion kit put on it.

thanks!
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by iceberg
i have a 1991 cherokee laredo 2 door that *has* been converted to R134a but a 110 year old woman who smoked all her life can blow out more air than this thing is doing. i want to update the compressor to one used in say a 2000 cherokee, are they the same except R134 compliant? i'll eventually replace much of the system cause i'm a big dude that needs my AC so thought i'd find out if i can get one native to R134 cause this looks like it was just the cheap conversion kit put on it.

thanks!
Compressor has NOTHING to do with the amount of air coming out the vents. Only the temp of said air.
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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What cruiser said.

It's most likely that your evaporator coil inside the air box is clogged with crap, maybe your blower motor is shot.
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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So I got a 85 Cherokee with 2.5 and 40k miles right before I moved from Kansas to Illinois for school and I love it. I saw a video on YouTube of Cherokee that had a windshield sun visor or whatever the proper name is and I decided I need one. I have had zero luck finding one online, any ideas from anyone? Any links or places to check would be great!
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rogerm
So I got a 85 Cherokee with 2.5 and 40k miles right before I moved from Kansas to Illinois for school and I love it. I saw a video on YouTube of Cherokee that had a windshield sun visor or whatever the proper name is and I decided I need one. I have had zero luck finding one online, any ideas from anyone? Any links or places to check would be great!
Lund visor. They stopped making them a decade ago, and some people hunt for a year or two to find one at a reasonable price.
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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hey guys. im doing a 4.6l stoker engine build. I have the 4.2 crank and connecting rods and was wondering if i would be able to use the 4.2 head on he 4.0 block. i know the combustion chamber sizes are the same but im just not sure if everything would bolt up correctly, or if i would loose potential power by using the old head. has anyone heard of using the 4.2 head on a 4.0 block? thanks for any help!
Old Sep 11, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dvd_fuller
hey guys. im doing a 4.6l stoker engine build. I have the 4.2 crank and connecting rods and was wondering if i would be able to use the 4.2 head on he 4.0 block. i know the combustion chamber sizes are the same but im just not sure if everything would bolt up correctly, or if i would loose potential power by using the old head. has anyone heard of using the 4.2 head on a 4.0 block? thanks for any help!

Use the 4.0 head. It flows much better.



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