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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I think anything from '84-96 would work, but I haven't swapped one myself

Thought let you know you were right on the years, in '97 they changed the hinges on the lift gate. To report, hit the JY today and had 5 Jeeps as options from '91-'96. I pulled from a '96, it was in the best shape. No cracks, clean as a whistle. So I took it and ran, came with the rear wiper motor, glass (defrost) which mine never had(knew mine was equipped with the proper wiring and spaces for the defrost and rear wiper switch, so grabbed them as well) out the door spent 100.00. More than happy and thanks for the reply.
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Hopalong

Thought let you know you were right on the years, in '97 they changed the hinges on the lift gate. To report, hit the JY today and had 5 Jeeps as options from '91-'96. I pulled from a '96, it was in the best shape. No cracks, clean as a whistle. So I took it and ran, came with the rear wiper motor, glass (defrost) which mine never had(knew mine was equipped with the proper wiring and spaces for the defrost and rear wiper switch, so grabbed them as well) out the door spent 100.00. More than happy and thanks for the reply.
Glad it went well for you, buddy
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:54 PM
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is it safe to say that being lifted 4"s will allow me to use my stock D35 driveshaft when swapping in a 8.25? I've heard mixed things but most that I have read in discussion were around or under 3"s and it was still hit/miss.
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
is it safe to say that being lifted 4"s will allow me to use my stock D35 driveshaft when swapping in a 8.25? I've heard mixed things but most that I have read in discussion were around or under 3"s and it was still hit/miss.
I went from a dana 35 to a Chrysler 8.25 at 2" and my stock driveshaft fit 100% perfectly.
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 08:13 PM
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Will 3 1/8th inch u bolts be ok to run on an 8.25? I know the axle is 3'' was wondering if that 1/8th inch would ruin it.
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
Will 3 1/8th inch u bolts be ok to run on an 8.25? I know the axle is 3'' was wondering if that 1/8th inch would ruin it.
I highly doubt it but I don't know
Old Apr 6, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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I purchased the Moog's. went on really smooth. The thermoplastic is part rubber.

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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
No. It's done because what they did in the manufacturing of the distributors was wrong!!! It caused so many issues that they put out a TSB on it. paying the dealers to index the distributors correctly.

.Distributor indexing explained

Tip 13 gets the thing right. Use Tip 12 first to guarantee you're on #1 TDC.
Makes sense to me. Easy enough to do as well.

But to clarify a little more... I had a guy tell me the other day the truck would still run if the Dist. gear was off by one tooth. (we were talking about the upcoming dist. switch from old to new.

My response was I didn't think it would still run, because of how far off one gear tooth would place the timing, hence the original question.

And, for what it's worth, the truck has always "felt" like the timing wasn't quite right. I'm betting it will after I do the switch.
Old Apr 7, 2015 | 10:41 AM
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Can anyone help me with options to replace the front bench seat in a 1977 Cherokee. Either something available to purchase that could be installed with little or no modifications or some place that could make something custom. I'm in Delaware.

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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jdjonesdr
Makes sense to me. Easy enough to do as well.

But to clarify a little more... I had a guy tell me the other day the truck would still run if the Dist. gear was off by one tooth. (we were talking about the upcoming dist. switch from old to new.

My response was I didn't think it would still run, because of how far off one gear tooth would place the timing, hence the original question.

And, for what it's worth, the truck has always "felt" like the timing wasn't quite right. I'm betting it will after I do the switch.
He's thinking old school I bet. Just do it right.
Old Apr 7, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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can anyone please help by explaining what this is, what it does and where it is supposed to be fastened to? thanks




Old Apr 7, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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can anyone please help by explaining what this is, what it does and where it is supposed to be fastened to? thanks





Judging by the size, location, and where it is heading: It is a power wire for an amplifier. Right where the inline fuse should be.
Old Apr 7, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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and what is going on here??







Old Apr 7, 2015 | 06:25 PM
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and what is going on here??
vac line for cruise control and vac ball. Needs to be connected
Old Apr 7, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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thanks. haven't had this one long and just noticed these today. cruise was setting , now is not. so, thanks for the help.



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