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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
if your spring is broken, a bastard pack with dakota leafs will do you no good. How are you lifted 4" in the back? Shackles and blocks? that would explain why your leaf pack broke.

You need to either grab two sets of springs from the JY (stock and dakota) and make a bastard pack, or just buy some new lifting springs.
Add a leaf and extended shackles from Ironrock offroad. The stock spring broke.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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dakota springs won't work by themselves - too long and wrong center pin location. You need either a new full lift pack, or new stock springs for the AAL. I would recommend a full leaf pack. Ride and performance will be MUCH better.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
dakota springs won't work by themselves - too long and wrong center pin location. You need either a new full lift pack, or new stock springs for the AAL. I would recommend a full leaf pack. Ride and performance will be MUCH better.
Ok, i understand now, thank you very much. After this i think my Jeep will be all good to go, its frustrating not being able to drive my baby.
Again, thanks.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Sooo if I cut holes in my hood. And add a hood vent for better ventilation would there be a problem with water at all?
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Heres the problem. I took my radio out. Noticed there was an after market addapter. I took the adapter off. Now i have wires hangin out. I noticed after i did this my dash lights dont work. Or my shifter lights. Did i disconnect something ? What do i do to get my light back on?!

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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The oil presasure unit is on the side of the motor next to the filter and the distributor cap & rotor but lower rite?
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Neapco 1-0174 is the part # if you don't have ABS. I recommend the "Brute Force" line.
Yeah, got that one, measured them with my Micrometer. Ended up getting the Brute Force too. Thanks!

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The oil presasure unit is on the side of the motor next to the filter and the distributor cap & rotor but lower rite?
Yes, unplug it and swap it out if need be.
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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HEY DUKIE, 87 xj 4.0l auto laredo... when i engage cruise control it accelerates me about 10mph then levels out and after a few seconds will accelerate again... i know its a vacuum leak most likely but im not sure where to start... any info will b helpful thx
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Will headers from a tj 4.0 fit on my 87 xj
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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Are the oem badges held on strictly by adhesive? Considering going completely badgless if so.
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 98 brutus
Sooo if I cut holes in my hood. And add a hood vent for better ventilation would there be a problem with water at all?
Some people put rain pans under them. As long as it's not right over the coil/distributor should be fine. Any pix?

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Are the oem badges held on strictly by adhesive? Considering going completely badgless if so.
I believe they are. Get them off in one piece with floss, it works great.

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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I just bought a 98 jeep cherokee the truck doesn't start though ... when you turn the key all the dash lights come on and but when you turn the key the starter does not engage ... i know its not the starter because if you jump the starter with a screw driver the truck turns right on and runs great.

So i was told its possibly an inline fuse that goes from the fuse box down to the starter just wanted to see if there was any other possibilities?

Sorry if this is the wrong place for this post
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Cnwxj

Some people put rain pans under them. As long as it's not right over the coil/distributor should be fine. Any pix?

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Im thinkin about doin them so no pics at the moment but does anyone else have some pics of the job and where should I put em up by my windshield or closer to my radiator? Thanks
Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dasbugin
I just bought a 98 jeep cherokee the truck doesn't start though ... when you turn the key all the dash lights come on and but when you turn the key the starter does not engage ... i know its not the starter because if you jump the starter with a screw driver the truck turns right on and runs great.

So i was told its possibly an inline fuse that goes from the fuse box down to the starter just wanted to see if there was any other possibilities?

Sorry if this is the wrong place for this post
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