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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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It's just a 1/4" bolt....
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:21 PM
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It's just a 1/4" bolt....
Lol i kinda freaked a little cause i wasnt sure how i was gonna get it out. Will drive to lowes tomorrow
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Lol i kinda freaked a little cause i wasnt sure how i was gonna get it out. Will drive to lowes tomorrow
How much torque are you applying? They take a minimal amount to seat properly.
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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How much torque are you applying? They take a minimal amount to seat properly.
I've never torqued a valve cover bolt in my life.

"wrist tight" is plenty.
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How much torque are you applying? They take a minimal amount to seat properly.
After this one i used snug lbs to put the in. Had my torque wrench set to 17 lbs for the one that snapped
Old Dec 19, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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After this one i used snug lbs to put the in. Had my torque wrench set to 17 lbs for the one that snapped
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much.

Try Cruiser's "wrist tight" torque spec.
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WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much. Try Cruiser's "wrist tight" torque spec.
the problem is, u never did a write up on that, people aren't aware of that.
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WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much.

Try Cruiser's "wrist tight" torque spec.



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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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I suppose this goes here... I couldn't get a search to return anything...

Top 10 Add-Ons for your XJ? Like, new storage space mod, or outlet in the back mod..

What would you recommend? I have a fire extinguisher, little 3.5" speakers in my rear cupholders (yes, they fit perfect), marine speakers on my lift gate,

Just looking for some more useful things I could add that I haven't thought of yet. Y'all know more about these Jeeps than I do and probably use them more! I love hearing stories and tips from Veteran XJ owners.

Thanks!!!
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Fire estuisgher
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Brown paper bag for hyperventilating into while working on XJ
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A helmet that says "im special" on it
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Thoughts on how long this zip tie job will last on my split rear pcv tube?

Had to split the fatter end to get it off the old elbow and onto the new one

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Brown paper bag for hyperventilating into while working on XJ
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Old Dec 19, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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A helmet that says "im special" on it
I have one of those! My wife got it for me.



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