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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Makoa89XJ
I was trying to install a LED strip in my jeep and i was wondering if I will need a seperate power source? If not what do I connect them to?

They're 12v LEDs and about 12' long
They use so little power you can tap them in just about anywhere.
Old May 20, 2014 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
When do you want them to be on? With doors open or while driving?
I want them to be on at night when I can't see **** because I don't have any other lights in my car lol.
With the doors closed obviously
Old May 20, 2014 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by etihwla
did you use a chemical radiator flush or just run water through your radiator?

I had the same problem with my 89 Cherokee 4.0 automatic. It would get hot at highway speeds I changed my fan clutch and water pump and flushed my radiator out with water several times but it was not until I used Prestone Super Flush. if you read the back it has a ten minute option and a three day option I used the three day option and all of my overheating problems are gone.
I did not believe the crud that came out of my radiator even after flushing it unt il the water came out clear several times before the super flush now I can drive my jeep at any speed and any terrain with no overheating..
I used Prestone coolant flush, CLR, cascade dish washing soap. I then flushed it about 20 times with fresh water after using all the chemicals.



Originally Posted by stitch702
So jeep overheated once today to 240 Coolant started overflowing from the overflow tank. Stopped it for a bit till temps cooled down. Now I have a winch bumper with no winch but for the trip we places a cooler in the spot where the winch was. I suspected it was blocking the radiator which caused the jeep to over heat. I removed I and it did not overheat again....was wondering if blocking the grill area would cause it to overheat...also should I worry about any permanent damage to my 98
As I have read on here about our XJ's the coolant system used is not sufficient to cool our 4.0's as good as they should. When working at 100% they work great but even minor changes/deterioration can cause overheating problems. I would not be surprised if the grill blockage caused over heating, I would also see that as a sign to keep a close eye on the temperature gauge and coolant level. I've taken mine to 240 degrees a few times and shes still holding together, but it comes down to luck. Over heating can cause head gaskets to crack, heads to warp or crack.

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easy way to determine if you have damaged anything major.

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Old May 20, 2014 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
What size is the nut/shaft on the renix oil filter housing to do the passenger side motor mount bolt? Is there a way around taking it off to do the mount?
Yours should be 5/8".
Old May 20, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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What amount of fuel pressure does the 703 injectors push out at maximum spray? What's the most I can push through them using an inline pump? I have a 91 HO 4.0 motor using the bored tb, 99 model intake and tb spacer. I know there's an injector professional on here but I can't remember his user name to pm him.
Old May 20, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LawDog9
What amount of fuel pressure does the 703 injectors push out at maximum spray? What's the most I can push through them using an inline pump? I have a 91 HO 4.0 motor using the bored tb, 99 model intake and tb spacer. I know there's an injector professional on here but I can't remember his user name to pm him.
programbo is the injector guy
Old May 20, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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And the spacer is a waste.
Old May 20, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
And the spacer is a waste.
I know it. It's on now and I am to lazy to remove it. Haha.
Old May 20, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
programbo is the injector guy
Thanx pal.
Old May 20, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Should i be able to rotate the drag link or tie rod with my hands? 87 cherokee. If not im thinking thats why i have death wobble
Old May 20, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Brennidon
Should i be able to rotate the drag link or tie rod with my hands? 87 cherokee. If not im thinking thats why i have death wobble
Yes, it is normal for the drag link and tie rod to rotate freely a few degrees. Otherwise the TREs would be seized.

Lateral movement is abnormal.
Old May 20, 2014 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
Yes, it is normal for the drag link and tie rod to rotate freely a few degrees. Otherwise the TREs would be seized.

Lateral movement is abnormal.
so it rolling front to back is normal..hmm i was really hoping that was the problem.
Old May 20, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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If there is an O'reillys Auto parts store close to you they rent the exact same kit to you for $32 and you have 48hrs to use it or you keep it for $32. Which is the cheapest iv found. You do also have to buy a bottle of the fluid for the tester which they also sell for $7 and the bottle could probably do 15 vehicles atleast.

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Old May 20, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Yours should be 5/8".
So the job can be done without removing the OFA but just remove tube on the adapter? Every write up I see it says take the OFA off but ain't nobody got time for that. Figured I'd be less work the other way And not so dirty!
Old May 20, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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I have a 1999 jeep cherokee with that shakes. I have gone through balancing by tires and that fixed a lot of the problem but it is still there partly, so I continued in looking at all my ball joints. I found I have a bad joint at the top of my track bar, at the connection of the tie rod and drag link, and at the end of the tie rod.

I have been looking around for new joints and found uppers and lowers. Which ones are the correct ones for the bad joints I have, and does anybody have suggestions on a good brand.



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