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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

Did this same thing. Soak good overnight, then the next day go soak it again, come back in 5mins and do it again. Do this one
More time and with a breaker bar and some elbow grease it WILL come loose!
Cool thanks. I'm going to spray the heck out of it the next couple days and try again this weekend.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by hytek

Cool thanks. I'm going to spray the heck out of it the next couple days and try again this weekend.
You could also throw on your spare and the center should be open enough so you can put the jeep on the ground and get some more elbow grease into it
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Japple650

You could also throw on your spare and the center should be open enough so you can put the jeep on the ground and get some more elbow grease into it
That's a great idea! I didn't even think of that. Thanks!
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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what fat wire connects to the axle on the driver side? i broke mine and have no idea what it does. i will post pics tomorrow but ide like to figure it out before then thanks in advance guys!!
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bruni86xj
what fat wire connects to the axle on the driver side? i broke mine and have no idea what it does. i will post pics tomorrow but ide like to figure it out before then thanks in advance guys!!
Diff vent hose?
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bsmith97xj
Diff vent hose?

it doesnt look like a hose it looks like a quarter inck maybe half inch thick wire that connects to the axle about a foot in from the hub/drum assembly on the front side of the axle (sorry for saying axle so much just wana be as specific as possible) is the ebrake a cable or a wire? i think it might be that??
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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found this online and circled what broke, what are those 2 things? i believe the one on the right is the e-brake but im not certain. thankss!!
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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One is diff vent on left, right one is brake hose to distribution block.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bsmith97xj
My 97 rides like a tank in the rear. And my driver seat foam is beyond worn out. Makes my back hurt after driving it back and forth a couple miles a day to work. Need some direction here ....spend money on good suspension style seats or try and get the jeep riding softer? Also anyone know of a place to get NEW seat foam? 97 5.5 " lift. Bought this way. Appears to have aftermarket leaf shackles not sure bout springs. Fox emulsion2.0 shocks
what's your rear shackle angle look like?
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:03 AM
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I can get 4 bf Goodrich at's with less than 500 miles in 31" for 400$, is that a good deal? I'm worried about not having a warranty on them.
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

what's your rear shackle angle look like?
Vertical to a couple degrees angled to rear
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bsmith97xj
Vertical to a couple degrees angled to rear
that's why it rides like crap. 45 degrees is optimal.

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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Quick question on rear brakes.

The thicker brake show goes towards the rear of my jeep right? (I think so, but the PO messed up and each side is different)

Thanks
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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I've seen the chart of all The different rear ends to determine what axles I have can some one send that to me I'd love any help in figuring it out I have 89 Cherokee auto trans
Old Dec 16, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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I've seen the chart of all The different rear ends to determine what axles I have can some one send that to me I'd love any help in figuring it out I have 89 Cherokee auto trans
being an 89 you either have a Dana35 (very likely) or a Dana44 (i doubt it)

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