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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Forwheeling
I'm running 33x13.5r15 tires with the Dana 30 front and 35 rear. What gears are better 4.56 or 4.88? Also thinking about a Spartan locker in the front. Any suggestions?
I'd swap our that D35 and at least get a 8.25 from JY. I have 4:56 in mine and love it. Also, depending on how much money you want to spend but I'm using E-Eaton locker in my D30. Definitely worth it, it's there new 4 pinion e locker. No cables and no air required.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by fonzerella
my air vents will only work for front window defrost. I was told maybe a fuse??? any ideas
Originally Posted by dukie564

vacuum leak, or missing vacuum ball behind the front bumper
Ask and Dukie shall awnser! Lol and Welcome to the forum!
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by waffalz22
I've got a pretty weird problem I have head lights but no tail/gauge lights I had an ase tech "fix" it once it worked for like two months then stopped I opened my hs and there was a burnt up paper clip he used I need help ASAP !¡
Mine did the same thing and ended up being the headlight switch was bad.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star

Ask and Dukie shall awnser! Lol and Welcome to the forum!
We should have a thread to thank Dukie for always answering the questions. Lol
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

We should have a thread to thank Dukie for always answering the questions. Lol
We do it's called Cherokee forum
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Where would my oil pressure sending unit be located? 2000, 4.0
Shop wants $230 to do it.. part is like $40. Heh
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Where would my oil pressure sending unit be located? 2000, 4.0
Shop wants $230 to do it.. part is like $40. Heh
Right next to oil filter super simple.
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Where would my oil pressure sending unit be located? 2000, 4.0
Shop wants $230 to do it.. part is like $40. Heh
It will take you no more than 10 minutes to change. Don't pay $230!!!
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bohnett

It will take you no more than 10 minutes to change. Don't pay $230!!!
Dissolve, I believe it just unscrews and replaces
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk

Dissolve, I believe it just unscrews and replaces
Yep its kinda a weird socket I think
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bsmith97xj

Yep its kinda a weird socket I think
Probably metric... pffft
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Is it worth an extra 8$ to get a Bosch upstream O2 sensor over a standard motor products o2 sensor?
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bsmith97xj

Right next to oil filter super simple.
Thank you!
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bohnett

It will take you no more than 10 minutes to change. Don't pay $230!!!
Thank you
Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk

Dissolve, I believe it just unscrews and replaces
Thank you



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