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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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[QUOTE=Rob97JCSport4x4;1273225]Sycoglitch - Thank you! Learning more every moment. Now I know the difference between V, I,
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Hey guys anyone have these lights? If so wants the wire gauge size to the switches? I'm process of redoing my headliner right now and going to install the switches into my overhead console for them since these lights will be my roof lights but I don't have the money for the lights yet but I can get wire cheap and I want to run the wire for the switches while the headliner is out. Thanks
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Is the vacuum ball supposed to have a liquid in it? Mine does.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Is the vacuum ball supposed to have a liquid in it? Mine does.
No sir just air
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

No sir just air
So if mine has a liquid in it what do I do? My vents haven't been working.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman

So if mine has a liquid in it what do I do? My vents haven't been working.
Hmmm I actually don't know you might have to go to a JY they should be to expensive.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Finally got the brake disc off. Made quick work disassembling everything else. The u joint didn't want to budge so I just picked up a new axle from the parts store. Swapped that on and put everything back together. Now the wheel doesn't want to turn and I have no brakes. The wheel bind I think might be due the the cv set up that the axle shaft now has or the abs ring. The brakes have me stumped though. I didn't break any line seals and it is full of fluid but the pedal now just goes to the floor. Also what is the thread pitch/size of the caliper mounting bolts? My one has fubared threads.

So much for getting this thing back together for work tonight.

About ready to just unload the money pit.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ike1
Finally got the brake disc off. Made quick work disassembling everything else. The u joint didn't want to budge so I just picked up a new axle from the parts store. Swapped that on and put everything back together. Now the wheel doesn't want to turn and I have no brakes. The wheel bind I think might be due the the cv set up that the axle shaft now has or the abs ring. The brakes have me stumped though. I didn't break any line seals and it is full of fluid but the pedal now just goes to the floor. Also what is the thread pitch/size of the caliper mounting bolts? My one has fubared threads.

So much for getting this thing back together for work tonight.

About ready to just unload the money pit.
Question, did you bleed the brakes after you put it all together?
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Well before everyone here goes crazy, our xjs are an inline, or I, 6 not a v-block 6. and as for a tranny cooler yes def get one If you're looking to tow. As for prices off hand I can't answer that but probably a few hundred close to a grand possibly. Oh and If you ever overheating just open windows and turn your heat all the way up to the floor setting. Our jeeps can handle some overheating situations as long as the heat is on and your fans are going strong
Re: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0L I6 -
For those who may be interested, the local (San Diego region) Jeep dealership quoted $602.80 to install the transmission cooler. They claimed the hitch (a genuine Jeep hitch, that is) was not showing in their system as available anywhere. Because of that they couldn't quote it. Based on the prices I've seen for 'plain vanilla' hitches, and factoring labor, my guess at cost would be near a grand out-the-door.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Question, did you bleed the brakes after you put it all together?
Not yet but as I stated I didn't break any of the lines during the work so they shouldn't need to be bled. That is next on the list when I am off work.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob97JCSport4x4

Re: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 4.0L I6 -
For those who may be interested, the local (San Diego region) Jeep dealership quoted $602.80 to install the transmission cooler. They claimed the hitch (a genuine Jeep hitch, that is) was not showing in their system as available anywhere. Because of that they couldn't quote it. Based on the prices I've seen for 'plain vanilla' hitches, and factoring labor, my guess at cost would be near a grand out-the-door.
I tired responding to your post earlier but my phone was acting up. I was trying to say that dukie is right a universal one does the job. Did they break down why it's 602. It's true I never dealt with a tranny cooler but search the net and see what you can find
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ike1
Not yet but as I stated I didn't break any of the lines during the work so they shouldn't need to be bled. That is next on the list when I am off work.
Dumb question. Is your brake fluid level full?
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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It is. That was the first thing I checked after my fun ride out of the garage.
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Question for anyone that's modded their bumper, does not having the air dam affect your driving? I'm debating if I'm gonna put mine back on my new bumper, I'd rather not



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