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Old May 1, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by EliS
The rebound time on my rear suspension is painfully slow. Sometimes this causes the whole jeep to rock side to side very violently at highway speeds on bumpy roads. Is this my shocks? i am guessing it is. The jeep also sits a little low in the back so that makes me think its the shocks. If so, what are some good OEM shocks that dont break the bank? Thanks!!
It sits low in the back because your springs are worn out. It's typical of these. Your shocks likely are causing the problems with being unstable. There are basically two classes. Pretty much all cheap white-body shocks come from the same factory. If you want nicer ones, you're gonna pay more.
Old May 2, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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I need to replace the axle seals on my Dana 30 front axle. It's from a '97 that I will be installing on my '98. What seals should I buy for them? Are some brands better/more reliable than others or does it not really matter so long as it is the right size?
Old May 2, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Can someone measure from the center of the shock mount post, to the center of the tube on a Dana 35 for me?

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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BubbaWilcox
I need to replace the axle seals on my Dana 30 front axle. It's from a '97 that I will be installing on my '98. What seals should I buy for them? Are some brands better/more reliable than others or does it not really matter so long as it is the right size?
97 and 98 use same seals. I would go with National brand
Old May 2, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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Alright guys,

I am doing a OM617(5cyl Mercedes Diesel) engine swap on my 97 XJ and the biggest hurdle will be the gauges since all of them except the speedometer work via the PCM. I was going to take my time and trace wires and build a harness that would opperate the OEM gauge cluster 100% but i dont believe i will be able to accomplish that. So i got to searching google for aftermarket gauge setups for an XJ(97-01) and this popped up.

Amazon.com: Auto Meter (5381) Direct Fit Gauge Panel: Automotive Amazon.com: Auto Meter (5381) Direct Fit Gauge Panel: Automotive

It's for a TJ, but my question is, will it work in the XJ?
Old May 2, 2016 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Pink
Alright guys,

I am doing a OM617(5cyl Mercedes Diesel) engine swap on my 97 XJ and the biggest hurdle will be the gauges since all of them except the speedometer work via the PCM. I was going to take my time and trace wires and build a harness that would opperate the OEM gauge cluster 100% but i dont believe i will be able to accomplish that. So i got to searching google for aftermarket gauge setups for an XJ(97-01) and this popped up.

Amazon.com: Auto Meter (5381) Direct Fit Gauge Panel: Automotive Amazon.com: Auto Meter (5381) Direct Fit Gauge Panel: Automotive

It's for a TJ, but my question is, will it work in the XJ?
Their website says '99-01

http://www.autometer.com/jeep-tj-dir...uge-panel.html
Old May 2, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
so in other words they fubard their year range on both the TJ and the XJ and it will fit lol.
Old May 2, 2016 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Pink
so in other words they fubard their year range on both the TJ and the XJ and it will fit lol.
I suspect so, but I have no experience with the product.
Old May 2, 2016 | 01:10 PM
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me either, i have used their stuff in the past and it worked out good, but that was in muscle cars.
Old May 2, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by indeepwithajeep
Can someone measure from the center of the shock mount post, to the center of the tube on a Dana 35 for me?
Got the answer from some where else 4".
Old May 2, 2016 | 03:28 PM
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I've got 3 sloppy rockers with side to side movement. Anything to be real concerned with? Almost 215k miles on I believe the original engine. '99.
Old May 2, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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Did you verify the torque on the bolts holding them on??
Old May 2, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by indeepwithajeep
Did you verify the torque on the bolts holding them on??
Yep, I retorqued them to 21 ft/lbs per the FSM, only a couple tightened any.
Old May 2, 2016 | 04:56 PM
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My wiper switch started smoking today. Wipers were on and I was actually fiddling around with the interval wiper switch. It only works on high, I put it on low to see if it would work and it started smoking from around the steering column. Any ideas?
Old May 2, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
My wiper switch started smoking today. Wipers were on and I was actually fiddling around with the interval wiper switch. It only works on high, I put it on low to see if it would work and it started smoking from around the steering column. Any ideas?
A short. Might need a new multifunction switch. Might have bare wires in the column.

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