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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf427
This connecter is located under the dash and not plugged into anything. There are 6 wires going too it:
Two "white w/black stripe"
One "tan w/black stripe"
Two "black"
One "grey w/orange stripe"

Anyone know what its for?
I have a 94 XJ so it I can't guarantee it's the same but if it is hanging under the passenger side of the dash, I think it connects to the blower resistors.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by photo4x5
I have a 94 XJ so it I can't guarantee it's the same but if it is hanging under the passenger side of the dash, I think it connects to the blower resistors.
The thing is, I can't see any female connector that this would fit into.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf427
The thing is, I can't see any female connector that this would fit into.
Look for a male 4) spade connector. It should be aprox. under the glove box.
BTW, does the heater/air blower fan work?



94 XJ Blower motor resistor
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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how hard is ball joints and tie rods to fix
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by zeecherokeeman
how hard is ball joints and tie rods to fix
Tie rods: Easy http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/zjtie/tierod-1.htm

Ball joints: How much rust do you have? http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/ball...alljoint-1.htm
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Looked on the ZJ forum here but couldn't figure it out. What is the backspacing of ZJ stock wheels typically, the same as XJ? 5.25" ? Picking up a set possibly.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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Same. I'm not sure if Canyons use the same backspacing or not. Regardless, they're 8" wide instead of the standard 7". If they are the same backspacing you get 1/2" or so less tire inside.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Cool thanks. All the ZJ stuff is 8" wide or just the canyons? That would also put about 1/2" closer to the inside too yeah? Though I guess it wouldn't puff out as much but just barely. I'm mainly worried about rubbing my control arms and redoing my steering more so than looking bad a totally sw33t d00d at the mall. I need something better than my half baldies for going into the snowy mountains this ski season, and dragging this ******* dirt bike I just bought around. Ha ha.

Going to be getting a new track bar & tie rod for this soon too to help handle any extra tire size.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Looks like I'll be swapping my factory shackles for some MJs soonish. Should I worry about seized bolts like when I installed my lift 2 years ago or should everything come out easy(ier)?
Help?
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Help?
I've always been a huge advocate of worrying. It's such a productive process.

I would begin worrying immediately and not stop until the bolts are loose.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kgm
Cool thanks. All the ZJ stuff is 8" wide or just the canyons? That would also put about 1/2" closer to the inside too yeah? Though I guess it wouldn't puff out as much but just barely. I'm mainly worried about rubbing my control arms and redoing my steering more so than looking bad a totally sw33t d00d at the mall. I need something better than my half baldies for going into the snowy mountains this ski season, and dragging this ******* dirt bike I just bought around. Ha ha.

Going to be getting a new track bar & tie rod for this soon too to help handle any extra tire size.
Just the Canyon rims are 8" wide. Given the same back-spacing, 1" wide rim means 1/2" less tire protrouding over the inside edge.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Just the Canyon rims are 8" wide. Given the same back-spacing, 1" wide rim means 1/2" less tire protrouding over the inside edge.
Got 'em on my 90 MJ and 88 XJ. Nice............
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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Thanks guys. Picture he sent looks like the slanted ZJ ones.



Alloy wheels tend to be a hair lighter than steel ya? Figure that might help everything drive a little smoother in the end.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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Ah the good ol' sawtooth wheels.
Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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I've seen some trickling info that those might have been 5.5 backspacing? I saw this chart: http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowled...ifications.htm

That shows it as "M/H" offset and the CHerokee stockers as "M". Putting my wheels in farther sounds crappy! ha ha.

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