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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LawDog9
Has anyone had issues with the 2" wheel spacers? For example ball joints, wheel bearings, etc.? I just put 2" spacers on mine using 16x8" wheels.
Never used em.. For a reason.. Besides the spacer being its own set of issues, 2" added BS is going to wear out your ball joints faster. Looks good though!
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
Never used em.. For a reason.. Besides the spacer being its own set of issues, 2" added BS is going to wear out your ball joints faster. Looks good though!
Guess I'll go easy on it till I get me another set of rims and tires. Lol.
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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No Spark and no error code.

My 99 Cherokee sat outside for a couple of weeks and then refused to start. Pulling a spark plug out I can not see a spark, but I can not get an error code with the usual on-off-on-off -on business. Then for no reason I can identify it started up. That was yesterday. Now today it refuses to start again. I am guessing electrical. Anybody have an idea where to start to check things out? (the motor may be from an earlier model)

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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My 99 Cherokee sat outside for a couple of weeks and then refused to start. Pulling a spark plug out I can not see a spark, but I can not get an error code with the usual on-off-on-off -on business. Then for no reason I can identify it started up. That was yesterday. Now today it refuses to start again. I am guessing electrical. Anybody have an idea where to start to check things out? (the motor may be from an earlier model)

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Key trick doesn't work on a '99, need to use an OBD-II scanner or reader.

You check fuses yet?
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:12 AM
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Checked the battery and cables. Maybe just case of like to get a new battery.

Try priming the fuel pump. Try cycling your gears through 1 then to neutral then turn key. All easy things to rule out stuff
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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I did a visual inspection of the fuse box under the hood, and I do not see any apparent blown fuses, but I am not sure which one runs the ignition. Also, with it working, not working, and now working again, I am suspicious of perhaps a wire harness issue or one of the electrical parts that run the ignition. But alas, I do not really know where to start for checking. (??)

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Jeep will not start...

With regard to the battery, the thing was drained for some reason, even though the key was not left on. It took a long time to recharge and appears to be just fine right now. Lots of cranking power.

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JemStone
Jeep will not start...

With regard to the battery, the thing was drained for some reason, even though the key was not left on. It took a long time to recharge and appears to be just fine right now. Lots of cranking power.

John
Loose connections and corrosion Will cause a battery to not charge right. It May be just above the point to start but any extra usage Will bring it below that threshold. Happen to meet with a loose positive cable
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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I've seen a few posts over the past couple days about similar issues. I'm in that boat myself. FINALLY got it to start today. For no apparent reason, I keep checking over different parts, it cranked the same all day, then it just slowly worked itself to life. Ran well for a bit, then rough idle and no top end with WOT. Got two codes, one for upstream o2 sweeping high and another for multiple cylinder misfire. Joyous.
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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My 96 xj alternator is externally regulated. I want more amperage and will upgrade to thicker grounds.

1. Do I have to upgrade the wires that connect to it when I get a higher amperage alternator?

2. What are the chances that the higher amperage will damage electronics system? (Since the cpu controls it right?)
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5
1. Do I have to upgrade the wires that connect to it when I get a higher amperage alternator?
Connect what to what? The PCM to alt? No. The rest? Yes

Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5
2. What are the chances that the higher amperage will damage electronics system? (Since the cpu controls it right?)
None. Higher voltage will
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Anyone with RC extended brake lines, is this how they mount?

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Old Jun 29, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Anyone with RC extended brake lines, is this how they mount?
I think I have rc brake lines. I'll check when I get home
Old Jun 29, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 884x4

I think I have rc brake lines. I'll check when I get home
Right on. I googled it and only found one thread on jeep forum and one guy was saying that they don't attach normal, that they're different but didn't explain how.



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