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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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i'm sorry if i bring up a already asked question.
my father-in-law has a dead 97 gmc 1500 burban, since it's going to crap : would i be able to use the fuel pump or any parts off it? if not, would a 97 cherokee fuel pump work on mine?
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tornprince
i'm sorry if i bring up a already asked question.
my father-in-law has a dead 97 gmc 1500 burban, since it's going to crap : would i be able to use the fuel pump or any parts off it? if not, would a 97 cherokee fuel pump work on mine?
The majority of our sensors and parts are GM. I have an 85 and my fuel pump is a GM style pump. Just take the pump and compare it to yours.
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tornprince
i'm sorry if i bring up a already asked question.
my father-in-law has a dead 97 gmc 1500 burban, since it's going to crap : would i be able to use the fuel pump or any parts off it? if not, would a 97 cherokee fuel pump work on mine?
What year is yours?
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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What's the best transmission fluid to use?
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
Rockauto.com .... it is a pretty easy swap. Just take note of how the regulator fits in there before you take it out.
I already took it out and put it back in once, so hopefully it wont give me too much trouble.

Thank you everyone for your help, this is a very useful forum!
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Hey everybody, just acquired a parts jeep for my 01 sport, been rolled but in good shape otherwise, has100k less miles than mine.. So needless to say swapping out a hand full of things.. Wondering if I can just swap the computers, mine has had torrets since radiator exploded last year.. Do they need programed?? Oh yea, parts rig is an 01 2wd, 4.0.. Appreciate yas!!


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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammiebo
Hey everybody, just acquired a parts jeep for my 01 sport, been rolled but in good shape otherwise, has100k less miles than mine.. So needless to say swapping out a hand full of things.. Wondering if I can just swap the computers, mine has had torrets since radiator exploded last year.. Do they need programed?? Oh yea, parts rig is an 01 2wd, 4.0.. Appreciate yas!!

Sam
The ECUs should interchange.
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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I bought al this stuff





What else do I need for a safe lift that isnt pictured?
I have the other three shocks... but what else?
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ivantheigor
I bought al this stuff

What else do I need for a safe lift that isnt pictured?
I have the other three shocks... but what else?
What siZe lift you doing? That's what's gonna answer that question
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Can someone explain to me what back spacing is? And how can I tell what my rims are?
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
What siZe lift you doing? That's what's gonna answer that question
3... and I also have a TC drop... even if id rather not do it
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by eeppower58
Can someone explain to me what back spacing is? And how can I tell what my rims are?
Back of rim to mounting surface

Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Could someone answer my question?
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by spiral_energy
How do I get the distributor rotor off? I pull on it and it won't come out..
1991 xj limited IL6
Pull harder. They get stuck some times
Old Sep 22, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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See I did and I was pulling the whole jeep...

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