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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 01:36 PM
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Hey guys so I did some research but still have a few questions.
Last night while driving my headlights went out. The dashboard lights, signal lights, rear end lights, and interior lights were all still on or working. I've checked the fuses and did not find any issue there. My highbeams were not staying on but they were working. I read that it's probably the headlight switch or the signal switch or both. So my question is, is it both or could it just be one of the switches? Or is it even a switch at all? (Sorry for the newb terms) I also read that the interior lights will usually go out with the headlight switch (which mine didn't) so maybe it is just the signal switch and maybe it's interfering with the headlight switch??? Anyway! Any help to save this little ladies butt and her babyblue would be much appreciated. Thanks
Old Sep 12, 2017 | 04:08 PM
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uptopwnbill,
Don't forget new u-bolts. They are axle specific.

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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 06:58 AM
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Ive done the H4 conversion and harness upgrade for my XJ. While the new bulbs are nice, I think they're still 55w. Now that the system can handle it, what are you all running for your H4 conversions? Not wanting blue lights, prefer white. Thanks!

Also these are the Autopal housing units if it matters.
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Ive done the H4 conversion and harness upgrade for my XJ. While the new bulbs are nice, I think they're still 55w. Now that the system can handle it, what are you all running for your H4 conversions? Not wanting blue lights, prefer white. Thanks!

Also these are the Autopal housing units if it matters.
90/100s in mine with Autopal and harness.
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 07:12 AM
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can I run 33s on a 29 spline 8.25 and a dana 30?
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by nardey11
can I run 33s on a 29 spline 8.25 and a dana 30?
sure can. You gonna regear?
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 08:04 AM
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328000 mile later the heater core needs to change oh the joy. So I'm replacing the HC and the AC evaporator. My question is there anything else I should replace wile I have the dash out?
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Ive done the H4 conversion and harness upgrade for my XJ. While the new bulbs are nice, I think they're still 55w. Now that the system can handle it, what are you all running for your H4 conversions? Not wanting blue lights, prefer white. Thanks!

Also these are the Autopal housing units if it matters.
I'm running the Euro Autopals as well, with 55/100 bulbs.
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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can I run 33s on a 29 spline 8.25 and a dana 30?
Yes you can. Although you will feel a loss of power due to the difference in correlation between tire size and gear ratio. That's why people would recommend to regear the axles with a ratio that is ideal for the tire size.
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Robotkiller
328000 mile later the heater core needs to change oh the joy. So I'm replacing the HC and the AC evaporator. My question is there anything else I should replace wile I have the dash out?

do the dash light LED conversion while you have the dash down that's a worthwhile upgrade
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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97 XJ 4.0. Once in a while it won't start. As in once every few months. Today was one of those days. Turns over great, tries to fire once then just turns and turns. When I floor the gas pedal it starts but shuts off immediately when I let off the gas. Fuel pump is working as it should, its getting spark. Unplugged the TPS and wiggled it some then it finally started. Could I have a bad TPS?
Old Sep 13, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
90/100s in mine with Autopal and harness.
Sweet! What bulbs? I must suck at searching Amazon because I cant find good h4 bulbs in that wattage. Are your lights still yellow or white?
Old Sep 14, 2017 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
sure can. You gonna regear?
Probably, I was thinking 4.56s?
Old Sep 14, 2017 | 07:34 PM
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Hey guys. Just put in a Delphi steering box in my Jeep (#19321270 and supposed to be a direct replacement). It seems like the nut that holds the pitman arm is different then the factory box. It looks like the factory nut is a 7/8 x 14. Is there any chance that my new box has metric threads instead? If so, do you know what size the nut is? From everything I can tell its a 1.75 thread pitch (with is almost identical to the SAE 14 thread pitch) but dont know if its a 23mm or 24mm. Or do you guys think its the same thread as the old box and I just have some messed up threads on the new box? The nut only goes on a 1/4 turn right now.
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
Sweet! What bulbs? I must suck at searching Amazon because I cant find good h4 bulbs in that wattage. Are your lights still yellow or white?
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