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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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What to y'all think about removing the fenders, but not trimming them. Like, putting bolts in the holes and painting. Plus it's stock no lift. Think it'll look stupid??
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
What to y'all think about removing the fenders, but not trimming them. Like, putting bolts in the holes and painting. Plus it's stock no lift. Think it'll look stupid??
Removing the fenders or the fender flares? IMO I think no fenders would look stupid.. However my jeep has no fender flares and I Think it looks rather good (sorry this is the best pic I have at the moment)
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
What to y'all think about removing the fenders, but not trimming them. Like, putting bolts in the holes and painting. Plus it's stock no lift. Think it'll look stupid??
what do you think?

Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
What to y'all think about removing the fenders, but not trimming them. Like, putting bolts in the holes and painting. Plus it's stock no lift. Think it'll look stupid??
Ppl have run xj's without fenders ans it looks sweet but they are complete off roader. my honest opinion tho if it's your dd don't do it. Also I think on stock it'd look funny unless you decide to run big tires.
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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nnnoooo......... the white one does not look good like that (sorry if its whoevers on here... lol)... it cracks me up how all other vehicles come without fender flares... cherokees come with and for some dang reason everyone wants to take them off... lol... if your gonna take them off then trim that sheetmetal... lol
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Az87xj

HAHAHAHAHAAAA i know how to google i just want a step by step and a good parts list everything i found was one person says blah blah blah blah and someone else say no blah blah blah blah so i was trying to find one that is just a straight foward.plus im on my lunch break so i was trying to find it quickly.
I found one awhile back that was pretty comprehensive. I'm at work so i'll find it again and post it later
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
If you have rear sound, but not front, I almost guarantee it's your speaker wires. They get pinched/rub in the rubber boot when you open/close the doors. Eventually, the friction wears through and they short or break. I replaced my front speaker wires when i was prepping to install my new speakers, and I was amazed how much difference it made with the stock door speakers working. It's a PITA, but it's probably a simple cut-and-splice job.

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I've been trying to determine which speedo gear I'll need for a 2001 with NP231, 3.55, 33s.
I know I need a shortshaft 30 or 31 tooth gear, but different charts are conflicting. Does anyone have input, or does it not really matter?
Check with randys ring and pinion. Www.ringpinion.com they have a Speedo gear chart.
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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I ment the flares! Taking the flares off and not trimming the metal, just putting bolts in the holes the plastic flares used to be attached. Comment??

This is the jeep btw...
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bsmith97xj
Check with randys ring and pinion. Www.ringpinion.com they have a Speedo gear chart.
Thanks. I started checking more, and most seem to say 30 tooth. Then I searched and found someone selling a 30 tooth on eBay for $20 compared to $70 new. Now I'm waiting on delivery.
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gone4x4
thanks
Almost guarantee its the wires. For example, if I open my driver's door, and squeeze the boot, my speaker comes on.. sometimes lasts a few days, too!
Hmmm.. YKYDAXJ thread, here it comes!
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
I ment the flares! Taking the flares off and not trimming the metal, just putting bolts in the holes the plastic flares used to be attached. Comment??

This is the jeep btw...

yeah... thats what we meant too? look at the pic above... its doesnt have flares either? lol
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Az87xj

HAHAHAHAHAAAA i know how to google i just want a step by step and a good parts list everything i found was one person says blah blah blah blah and someone else say no blah blah blah blah so i was trying to find one that is just a straight foward.plus im on my lunch break so i was trying to find it quickly.
http://www.jeeptech.com/convtrans/ax15swap.html

Try that
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by XJ JoeyD

Removing the fenders or the fender flares? IMO I think no fenders would look stupid.. However my jeep has no fender flares and I Think it looks rather good (sorry this is the best pic I have at the moment)
^^^^^
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
what do you think?

I can't see these...
Old Jan 26, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1plunk
I can't see these...
They're showing up. It's a white 2-door.
My opinion? the XJ looks fantastic, but the rear bumper caps should be reattached, and the fenders should be trimmed. If the owner is patient and does the cutting right, it's gonna look great.



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