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Old Nov 6, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Couple of questions:

91 XJ cruise control doesnt work. The turn signal stalk is a tad loose but works fine, holds signal positions and kicks back after turn, wiper functions work. The stalk is old and paint is worn (doing a tad bit of resto too). How hard is this to swap? I've heard wheel has to come off and column taken apart.

Second, difficult swapping a Grant steering wheel on?
Its easy to put a grant in, just gotta get the adapter plate which is grant number 3196. I haven't even bothered to check and see if my cruise works on my '91, probably wouldnt be hard to change it out though
Old Nov 6, 2014 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Couple of questions:

91 XJ cruise control doesnt work. The turn signal stalk is a tad loose but works fine, holds signal positions and kicks back after turn, wiper functions work. The stalk is old and paint is worn (doing a tad bit of resto too). How hard is this to swap? I've heard wheel has to come off and column taken apart.
Depends what's actually wrong with your cruise control. If your horn doesn't work, you probably have a broken clock spring. That requires removal of the wheel. If your horn works, it's probably a vacuum issue. In that case, you need to find/plug the leak.
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Couple of questions:

91 XJ cruise control doesnt work. The turn signal stalk is a tad loose but works fine, holds signal positions and kicks back after turn, wiper functions work. The stalk is old and paint is worn (doing a tad bit of resto too). How hard is this to swap? I've heard wheel has to come off and column taken apart.

Second, difficult swapping a Grant steering wheel on?
You have to buy the appropriate adapter for the steering wheel. Other than that, it's pretty simple.

I have to change my turn signal switch too. Right turns cancel, but left turn doesn't. I have the new one, but too lazy to change it. I wouldn't be surprised if the release spring inside has popped out.

IIRC, you have to drop the steering column (could be wrong) to pull the harness up and out and insert the new one.

None of this is difficult, just a little time consuming.
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Hey, hey!!

Don't be dissin' ma ride bro!!
Don't tell me my 90 renix lights should look like that... Really???

While we're on it, where is the check engine light supposed to be that should flash when I do the "switch 3 times and count flashes" routine.
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Does the d30 have a bigger carrier than the d35? I have a 27 spline aussie locker that didn't fit my D35 so i'm assuming it's either for a D30 or 8.25, looking to sell it.
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Does the d30 have a bigger carrier than the d35? I have a 27 spline aussie locker that didn't fit my D35 so i'm assuming it's either for a D30 or 8.25, looking to sell it.
They're not exactly interchangeable between axles. They're designed to fit in one axle. Look for part numbers on it.
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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Ok so I had a question, I have a 1999 jeep cherokee sport 4x4 and the i6 engine, I'm hearing a knocking noise not from the engine but from below my feet, It used to only happen when I would first take off, but now when I'm stopped it will do it also, I looked at both driveshafts and no play, I was think engine mounts was the problem and I didn't see any rubber in them, so my question is do you think that is the cause?
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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Check the flexplate bolts
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Check the flexplate bolts
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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
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Salad has some photo comparisons of stock headlamps with, and without, the supplemental harness that he's working on.

Not either of our own photos, but nonetheless excellent documentation, and salad is gonna make it so simple that we can post it in all those hairbrained lighting threads with confidence.

I'm going out to the garage now for an ice cold adult beverage.
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Salad has some photo comparisons of stock headlamps with, and without, the supplemental harness that he's working on.

Not either of our own photos, but nonetheless excellent documentation, and salad is gonna make it so simple that we can post it in all those hairbrained lighting threads with confidence.

I'm going out to the garage now for an ice cold adult beverage.
Gump jeeps makes it frosty...
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Chilled glasses in the freezer. ask Salad.........
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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Despite being a garage, I have been to greasier bars...
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Despite being a garage, I have been to greasier bars...
Must be one of those weird Canadian things....
Old Nov 7, 2014 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jdjonesdr

Don't tell me my 90 renix lights should look like that... Really???

While we're on it, where is the check engine light supposed to be that should flash when I do the "switch 3 times and count flashes" routine.
Here's the one from my '91 Limited

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