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11-23-2011, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Noob answer, lol, to trim the fender and bend them inwards. Some people fold them upwards and press them into the fender wells and there has been some that folded them flat, parallel to floor, and clean up and use as extra protection from water. Never done it but this is from what I've heard. Oh and no question is to noobish we've all been there before
11-23-2011, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Change your bel before the alt. it's cheaper and easier. Of you haven't had a problem starting your jeep and you have no issue running multiple electrical items don't throw money away right away.
But that belt, check for cracks and it's easy to change, a 15mm open wrench for the idler pulley than a socket for the adjuster bolt loosen those drop the belt off and reroute a new one the and tighten the bolt then the idler pulley. Rinse and repeat of needed till it snug
Edit: I meant to say squeaking alternator before. The bearing is probably going bad, that's why I was going to replace it. I checked the belt, it looks ok as far as I can see. No cracks.
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11-24-2011, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by hytek
Gotcha thanks!
Edit: I meant to say squeaking alternator before. The bearing is probably going bad, that's why I was going to replace it. I checked the belt, it looks ok as far as I can see. No cracks.
11-24-2011, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Change your bel before the alt. it's cheaper and easier. Of you haven't had a problem starting your jeep and you have no issue running multiple electrical items don't throw money away right away.
But that belt, check for cracks and it's easy to change, a 15mm open wrench for the idler pulley than a socket for the adjuster bolt loosen those drop the belt off and reroute a new one the and tighten the bolt then the idler pulley. Rinse and repeat of needed till it snug
11-24-2011, 11:27 AM
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Can a track bar be changed without lifting the vehicle? The instructions say to lift and support it but can it just be done with all 4 paws on the ground?
11-24-2011, 11:29 AM
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Right on thanks guys! I was going to use Advance Auto Parts with their coupon codes(final price after core is about $99) but I'll check out rockauto too.
11-24-2011, 12:41 PM
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Question which is better for o2 sensors. Oe NTK, I'd rather have this but advanced doesn't have pre cat front, or denso. Worst case I'll get the NTK from rockauto but curious
11-24-2011, 02:14 PM
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Have a 3 inch lift. Rough country adjustable track bar. Where the track bar bolts to the driver side, when ever I turn the steering wheel to the left the bar makes a loud bang. I've tightened the bolt down pretty good. Any suggestions? It's really annoying. Bar is only maybe 5 months old. Didn't do it at first
11-24-2011, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
Have a 3 inch lift. Rough country adjustable track bar. Where the track bar bolts to the driver side, when ever I turn the steering wheel to the left the bar makes a loud bang. I've tightened the bolt down pretty good. Any suggestions? It's really annoying. Bar is only maybe 5 months old. Didn't do it at first
11-24-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
The rubber bushings? They look fine
11-24-2011, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
It will be the tie rod side if it's the driver side. Who made the bar.
11-24-2011, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
Rough country. Its an adjustable bar
11-24-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Hate to tell you this but. RC tb are known for lasting about 4-6 months before the end craps out. Try calling them tomorrow or Monday. I've heard of people getting new ends shipped to them for free.
11-24-2011, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
And I always thought it was rusty's off road TB that were horrible