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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

That... makes no sense lol
It does. The friction created on dry road and the loss o possibility of slippage cause the driveline parts to heat up. When my tires were bald I would drive in 4h and net have binding since they always wanted to slip out. Now I have new tires I tried using 4h in some rain and the extra strain can be felt and she wouldn't drive as fast or wanna go as smoothly. The pumpkin were warm afterwards too. Never had that with bald tires or in snow
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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I have a 90 model Cherokee that I am replacing the adj Trac bar and installing a 1 ton tie rod and ext pitman arm. Now my prob is I put the pitman ARM on I put the adj Trac bar on but when I go to put the tie rod on it will not fit it is hitting the stabalizer bolt and will not allow it to slide into the whole anyone have any suggestions
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Low Profile
Has anybody on this forum tried anything like a propane or butane conversion? We got propane coming out of our ears here in the U.S., and it's plenty legal to use as a motor fuel, and since rural areas use propane and butane gas to cook and heat their homes, it ought to be pretty readily available. Anybody?
I know that Got Propane makes a conversion kit for around $900. But, I've never tried it. Its supposed to have everything you need, though
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Blue xj
I have a 90 model Cherokee that I am replacing the adj Trac bar and installing a 1 ton tie rod and ext pitman arm. Now my prob is I put the pitman ARM on I put the adj Trac bar on but when I go to put the tie rod on it will not fit it is hitting the stabalizer bolt and will not allow it to slide into the whole anyone have any suggestions
did you drop the frame side trackbar mount as well? You need to drop both the trackbar mount and the pitman arm at the same time.

Post a photo or 2 of the issue
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Can I reuse my hand/e-brake cables when I swap in my C8.25 rear? I plan on doing a disc brake conversion too. If not, can I use the cables from a ZJ with rear discs?
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Same cables for the 8.25... Tricky to get ebrake on disc swap... U gotta find a writeup... To much to write in here...
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726
Can I reuse my hand/e-brake cables when I swap in my C8.25 rear? I plan on doing a disc brake conversion too. If not, can I use the cables from a ZJ with rear discs?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/re...-8-25-a-57807/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/z...-truth-607435/
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Yes I did and everything bolts up fine with the exception of the tie rod and I will post pics as soon as I get home thanks for the help
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by huntingman2706217
ebay has the OEM bent downpipes for like $50 shipped... may save ya some if you decide not to...
I found it at autozone by walker for $40 and the picture doesn't show the factory kinks so i ordered it and we'll see lol
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
I found it at autozone by walker for $40 and the picture doesn't show the factory kinks so i ordered it and we'll see lol
PM me if you find out it does - been thinking about getting one
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Will do. Should be in Saturday
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
I found it at autozone by walker for $40 and the picture doesn't show the factory kinks so i ordered it and we'll see lol
walker is the same brand that i posted on ebay... so you should be good... i dont think they are mandrel bent but honestly were not building drag cars here... youll never FEEL a difference... lol
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Well i have been with this problem for awhile now it is really beginning to **** me off. described as popping mostly during take off and strong swooping left turns. well today i went under my jeep in the parking lot at school and shook every last thing i could here is what i got to say please respond if it could be the culprit

Right lower control arm wiggles back and forth slightly (turning motion)

Exhaust kind of close to underbody side rail

bearings at entrance of front differential bad causing slight wiggle

small squeak when pushing up on transfer case
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Ok in light of ny quest to do my front pipe replacement....i bought the gasket for where the down pipe connects to the cat but does it use a gasket to connect to the manifold? Haven't even looked what type of connection it is....
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Hey, I'm about to get a remanufactured engine from a local shop. Was just wondering, what kind of questions should I be asking this guy about a remaned 4.0L? I want to get a good idea of what I need to know so I can tell if he's knows what to know, if that makes any sense.



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