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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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If I were to put a auto locker in the Dana 30 would it be inoperable in 2wd and only lock in 4wd?
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
If I were to put a auto locker in the Dana 30 would it be inoperable in 2wd and only lock in 4wd?
Yep
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
imma start looking for a good basket, just wanted to know if i had to hire a guy named "Tiny" to lift it for me...
I just act like I am power cleaning the rim and tire then toss it up over my head and onto the roof. But I am a brute of a man like that and 6'2" tall with long monkey arms.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
How long is a piece of string?
Thief!! LOL.
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Thief!! LOL.
All the important people know it's yours
Old Apr 22, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
All the important people know it's yours
I suppose....... LOL.
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
how the hell do you guys get a tire on your roof on a lifted jeep?
Workin on a design patent for just that issue. Ran into that problem when some sorry sac-o-turd knifed one of my tires. And I mounted the spare up top in the cage that morning!!!
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Houston Kid
I just act like I am power cleaning the rim and tire then toss it up over my head and onto the roof. But I am a brute of a man like that and 6'2" tall with long monkey arms.
you're hired.
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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quick question, when you install a new wiring harness (Putco 230004HW Premium), what do you do with the old headlight wiring? leave it or rip it out?
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
quick question, when you install a new wiring harness (Putco 230004HW Premium), what do you do with the old headlight wiring? leave it or rip it out?
leave it. U ll need to plug a wire into one of the old headlight socket.
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
If I were to put a auto locker in the Dana 30 would it be inoperable in 2wd and only lock in 4wd?
Guess you have the 231 transfer case?
I cannot use an auto locker up front with the 242.
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
Guess you have the 231 transfer case? I cannot use an auto locker up front with the 242.
why is that?
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
why is that?
The 4 'Full-Time' function would become obsolete for what it was designed for. A selectable would be a better choice.
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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98 Cherokee at idle, wants to almost die. Never does. Seems that something needs attention. What can I check? Thank u
Old Apr 23, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by coreyhoward88
98 Cherokee at idle, wants to almost die. Never does. Seems that something needs attention. What can I check? Thank u
Ever clean the throttle body?

Last tuneup including NGK plugs, wires, cap and rotor?

Courtesy of TJWalker:
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The Idle Air Control (IAC) is mounted on the back of the throttle body. (front for 87-90) The valve controls the idle speed of the engine by controlling the amount of air flowing through the air control passage. It consists of a stepper motor that moves a pintle shaped plunger in and out of the air control passage. When the valve plunger is moved in, the air control passage flows more air which raises the idle speed. When the valve plunger is moved out, the air control passage flows less air which lowers the idle speed. Over time and miles, the IAC can get carboned up which can have an adverse affect on idle quality. Cleaning the IAC may restore proper function and is an easy procedure to perform and good preventive maintenance so it is never a bad idea.

CLEANING THE JEEP 4.0 IDLE AIR CONTROL

Remove the air filter cover, associated hoses and the rubber boot that goes from the air filter cover to the throttle body. Remove the IAC with a torx driver (2 bolts; one can be kind of hard to get to)

“Gently” wiggle out the IAC from the throttle body. Gasket on the IAC can be re-used if it is not damaged

Clean the IAC with a spray can of throttle body cleaner; inexpensive and available at any place that sells auto parts. Throttle body cleaner is recommended rather than carburetor cleaner as it is less harsh, safe for throttle body coatings and is best for this task. Use cleaner, a rag and a toothbrush and or Q-Tips. Be gentle; don’t twist or pull on the pintle that protrudes from the IAC as it is fragile and you could damage it.

Thoroughly spray clean and flush where the IAC seats in the throttle body with the same spray cleaner

It is also a good idea to clean the entire throttle body itself, the butterfly valve inside of the throttle body and all associated linkage as long as you have things disassembled



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