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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
75w90 API GL-5. Either a Lube Locker gasket or just use Ultra Black or The Right Stuff RTV
how much 75w90 should I use
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ghosburgh
i have changed the ball joints and garage aligned it. I was wondering how to adjust the play in the steering wheel or tell if the box is going out. I am new to this.
wait so you have stock control arms and a sroxk trac bar. **** the alignment please don't tell me youre just lifting and not properly changing parts

And this is meant to be all CAPS. Im yelling
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

wait so you have stock control arms and a sroxk trac bar. **** the alignment please don't tell me youre just lifting and not properly changing parts

And this is meant to be all CAPS. Im yelling
Told him in the other thread..
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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Apparently the ring and pinion in my 8.25 are not aligned properly, therefore wearing incorrectly. Could that cause bad mpg? Getting like 10 mpg on 31's with steel rims and 3" lift
I know I should change plugs, wires, Cap and Rotor for now. Anything else I should be aware of?
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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^
Post up a pic of the wear pattern.
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Told him in the other thread..
I saw. I didn't feel like posting twice lol.
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tuff99
how much 75w90 should I use
I don't remember which axle you mentioned but front axle buy two quarts, rear buy three. Fluid capacity charts all over the interwebs.

Originally Posted by Bacchus
Apparently the ring and pinion in my 8.25 are not aligned properly, therefore wearing incorrectly. Could that cause bad mpg? Getting like 10 mpg on 31's with steel rims and 3" lift
I know I should change plugs, wires, Cap and Rotor for now. Anything else I should be aware of?
Doubtful. Lots of maintenance to be done regarding mileage... which transmission and gears do you have with your 31s, and how are you calculating mileage?

Year is very important to know. 1999 like in your profile?
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
This?
Not that, the stuff next to the firewall passenger side, three or so color coded plastic vacuum lines, blue, red, yellow, etc. One goes down to the t-case, one to some sort of selenoid down by the blower motor along with the black w/ red wire, I'm 90% that turns the light on in the cab PART TIME. I'm just going to reverse engineer it, shouldn't be too hard, and put in flexible line.
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by n91chriss
Not that, the stuff next to the firewall passenger side, three or so color coded plastic vacuum lines, blue, red, yellow, etc. One goes down to the t-case, one to some sort of selenoid down by the blower motor along with the black w/ red wire, I'm 90% that turns the light on in the cab PART TIME. I'm just going to reverse engineer it, shouldn't be too hard, and put in flexible line.
I just eliminate the vacuum source and all the lines and do this:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
I just eliminate the vacuum source and all the lines and do this:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
Does it affect milage? I don't mind the vacuum situation, 2x4 gets me pretty well wherever I want, I need to regear anyway, I'd like a 3.08-2.42 gear situation, and I may have to swap the front out anyway, the dana isn't going to like what I plan for it.

Anyone know what breaks when you throw to much at the axle?
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Oh that junk. Yes, get rid of the vacuum disco. In theory it affects mileage but nobody who's eliminated notices any difference. The factory stopped adding that unreliable crap partway through 1991 model year.

Why do you want 2.42:1 gears in there? Do you have a monster diesel or is everywhere downhill? 3.07:1 came stock for 4.0L gas and 2.5L diesel XJs with manual transmissions.
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Oh that junk. Yes, get rid of the vacuum disco. In theory it affects mileage but nobody who's eliminated notices any difference. The factory stopped adding that unreliable crap partway through 1991 model year.

Why do you want 2.42:1 gears in there? Do you have a monster diesel or is everywhere downhill? 3.07:1 came stock for 4.0L gas and 2.5L diesel XJs with manual transmissions.
I loved my axle vacuun disco so much that I ripped it out and cuddled it all the way to the dumpster during the snow/freezing rain it decided to fail me on!

Confirmed no mpg loss with the disco eliminated. My 91 was lucky enough to at least have a balanced driveshaft with the disco so no vibes. Its nice to be able to throw into 4x4 and go with no worries.

As far as 2.xx gears, Hell I have a 1.25 gears! Traded my 4.0 and trans for some bike pedals. I have solid 'buns an ties'! Gets me everywhere!
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Oh that junk. Yes, get rid of the vacuum disco. In theory it affects mileage but nobody who's eliminated notices any difference. The factory stopped adding that unreliable crap partway through 1991 model year.

Why do you want 2.42:1 gears in there? Do you have a monster diesel or is everywhere downhill? 3.07:1 came stock for 4.0L gas and 2.5L diesel XJs with manual transmissions.
You boys are hilarious, do you not ever use lowrange? I want decent highway gears, no I don't have a diesel, I'm going to run 16-18 psi supercharged and I would like to get 25 mpg, I already have more torque than I'll ever use in 4 low, I'm bumping up to the '99 manifold and comp's most agressive cam. I don't think I need a 5.15 rearend like you 2.5L guys. I have a 3.55 rearend currently because I had the aw4, and I redline it at 35 mph in fifth in lowrange.
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by n91chriss

You boys are hilarious, do you not ever use lowrange? I want decent highway gears, no I don't have a diesel, I'm going to run 16-18 psi supercharged and I would like to get 25 mpg, I already have more torque than I'll ever use in 4 low, I'm bumping up to the '99 manifold and comp's most agressive cam. I don't think I need a 5.15 rearend like you 2.5L guys. I have a 3.55 rearend currently because I had the aw4, and I redline it at 35 mph in fifth in lowrange.
Can't tell if serious...

Edit: I'm going to expand on this post... why are you running in 4low at 35?
Old Dec 7, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man

Can't tell if serious...

Edit: I'm going to expand on this post... why are you running in 4low at 35?
I second this question.



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