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12-20-2014, 10:09 PM

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235/75s. Soon to be 31s. Calculating by dividing my miles driven by gallons used from full tank to full tank. Average is usually 14.5 - 15 highway

How fast are you driving on the highway?

12-20-2014, 10:12 PM

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How fast are you driving on the highway?

70 usually

12-20-2014, 10:13 PM

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70 usually

What altitude?

What brand spark plugs did you use?

Ever verified the accuracy of your speedo?

12-20-2014, 10:16 PM

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What altitude?

What brand spark plugs did you use?

Ever verified the accuracy of your speedo?

Illinois so right around sea level. AC Delco plugs I believe? Copper. Yes, speedo is gps verified. Any suggestions on plugs?

12-20-2014, 10:18 PM

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Illinois so right around sea level. AC Delco plugs I believe? Copper. Yes, speedo is gps verified. Any suggestions on plugs?

I prefer NGKs but I wouldn't change them right away.

No CELs?

12-20-2014, 10:20 PM

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I prefer NGKs but I wouldn't change them right away.

No CELs?

Nope, no CELs. I suppose I could be searching in the dark for an answer but the low mileage is frustrating

12-20-2014, 10:36 PM

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235/75s. Soon to be 31s. Calculating by dividing my miles driven by gallons used from full tank to full tank. Average is usually 14.5 - 15 highway

Yeah that's 10mm larger than stock... you gots problems.

2001 eh. You replaced all FOUR O2 sensors with NTKs right?

12-21-2014, 01:02 AM

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That ain't just gear oil, that's water emulsified in gear oil. Change it before your bearings give up and/or your diff freezes one of these mornings...

U joint/ball joint press works a mint. Hit it with some PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil a day prior.

one job done!

next job

anybody know what size line wrench i need?

12-21-2014, 06:23 AM

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What is the best looking rim for this Cherokee? That will also be sturdy enuff for off road and daily driving. My XJ is white. Here's a pic. I sold these rims and tires. I'm about to purchase a new set of rims just wondering yalls opinion about what would look the sexiest on this XJ.

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Here is a crappy picture of mine with newer OEM rims. I like this look.

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And a friends with similar rims:

12-21-2014, 07:32 AM

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Here is a crappy picture of mine with newer OEM rims. I like this look.

And a friends with similar rims:

Top are Ravine wheels from a TJ Wrangler Unlimited

Bottom are Moab wheels from a TJ Rubicon

12-21-2014, 07:33 AM

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It's a 23 year old vehicle in an area with real winters. Replace the hard and soft lines together before rust or soft line deterioration becomes a problem. I can tell you from experience, it isn't fun when a hard line blows in traffic

This is rational, and what I have done. Like I said, I had an irrational and irritating moment where a fuse blew. In all reality, it would take an act of God to wrestle my XJ from my hands. She's old, time takes effect, parts break, we have "fights" every so often lol.

The new soft line is on order and should be here Tuesday. Until then, a couple more questions:

1) anyone have a recommendation on how to route the soft brake lines on a disc conversion? I have done this, and am second guessing my approach. Right now, they've been pointed towards the front of the rig with the hard line coming up and around the leaf spring ubolts and whatnot. Just wanting to keep this as good as it can be.

2) does AC Delco make good brake lines?

Thanks yall.

12-21-2014, 08:18 AM

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Top are Ravine wheels from a TJ Wrangler Unlimited

Bottom are Moab wheels from a TJ Rubicon

Actually, I think those are the 17's from the JK. The 16' TJ Rubies seemed to have a little more "dish" to them. Had the same ones on my WJ:

12-21-2014, 08:38 AM

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Nope, no CELs. I suppose I could be searching in the dark for an answer but the low mileage is frustrating

I get 8mpg all stock. Quit worrying so much. Lol

12-21-2014, 09:07 AM

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Will a 99 xj manifold/intake mate to a 96-98 4.0 motor? I'm going to the junkyard tomorrow to get an engine. I'm going to get gaskets to re-seal everything. I'm going to be using my 99 manifold and intake on older engine.