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fantic238 · 2010-04-26 07:35:54

hows that old one look https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1560619_237044503135904_1176130972_n.jpg

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Jan 1, 2014 | 08:00 PM

#38536

XJGrason

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From: Fountain Inn, SC

Year: 1988

Model: Comanche (MJ)

Engine: I6 4.0L

hows that old one look

Jan 1, 2014 | 08:33 PM

#38537

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man

I am trying to tap a hole in my tstat housing for my electric fan conversion. I have the 1/2" hole drilled, but I cannot get my make shift tap to work. Its M14x1.5. I used a makeshift tap (bolt with grooves cut) since I am tapping soft aluminum. What is the trick here?

Run a nut on it. Grind the tip somewhat pointed. Remove nut, cleaning the threads.

Jan 1, 2014 | 08:46 PM

#38538

Marks2000XJ

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From: Georgia

Year: 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

Only axle that is a direct swap that isn't another D30 is a quasi-D44 from a TJ Rubicon.

Everything else is fabrication to put new everything suspension-related mounts on.

What is a "seemingly but not really" D44? And what years can I find them on?

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Jan 1, 2014 | 08:48 PM

#38539

MirageMobile

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From: MO

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycoglitch

I love my spidertrax spacers but question, what rims you have now.

Eccos

Jan 1, 2014 | 08:49 PM

#38540

N20jeep

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Year: 92

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marks2000XJ

What year TJ's are the quasi-D44 found on and what is a quasi D44?

Any tj Rubicon

And I'm sure he is talking about the fact that it's only a d44 center section, everything else is d30

Jan 1, 2014 | 09:05 PM

#38541

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by N20jeep

Any tj Rubicon

And I'm sure he is talking about the fact that it's only a d44 center section, everything else is d30

Yes

They sell for about $1k up here

Jan 1, 2014 | 09:07 PM

#38542

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by MirageMobile

Eccos

Do you like em enough to keep them. If you love your rims then get spacers. As long as you check the torque and always inspect them, spacers do the job

Jan 1, 2014 | 09:32 PM

#38543

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

Which Purolator Classic oil filter fits onto a '98 XJ? http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/purolato...fn=brand~Mobil

l14670

Jan 2, 2014 | 03:38 PM

#38544

triplets_red_xj

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Model: Cherokee

Do throttle body spacers actually give it more power, if so what brand should I go for? Thanks

Jan 2, 2014 | 03:39 PM

#38545

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by triplets_red_xj

Do throttle body spacers actually give it more power, if so what brand should I go for? Thanks

Waste of money.

Jan 2, 2014 | 03:42 PM

#38546

triplets_red_xj

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Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Waste of money.

Really, do they not work

Jan 2, 2014 | 03:47 PM

#38547

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by triplets_red_xj

Really, do they not work

They don't do anything. Might as well buy new headlight for more power.

Jan 2, 2014 | 03:57 PM

#38548

tssguy123

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From: Canton, GA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

They don't do anything. Might as well buy new headlight for more power.

What are your feelings on a bored TB? I hear they are an actual improvement.

Jan 2, 2014 | 03:59 PM

#38549

lashonda

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From: Atlanta, GA

Model: Cherokee

Is there an estimation of how long the AW4 transmissions last?

I'm getting ready to bolt a 71,000 mile motor to a 243,000 mile transmission. I would swap the trans too but I can barely afford the motor swap.

Anything I can do to check the condition of the trans? I've never done any repairs or inspections on a transmission before.

Jan 2, 2014 | 04:12 PM

#38550

Turbo X_J

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From: ☼ Blackhole Sun

Year: My Jeep is a GMC

Quote:

Originally Posted by lashonda

Is there an estimation of how long the AW4 transmissions last?

A lot longer than the rest of it, don't worry about the transmission. While you have the engine loose did you pop the oil pan off and check any of the bearings? Great time to do the freeze plugs too.