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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
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zimbobwye was right though - it shouldn't be drawing power all the time. Double check you're wiring.
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 95Cherokee
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What's the coolest a 1995 4.0 can run, mine runs at 182 since I put in a 180 thermostat, is this too cool?
i wouldn't say it's too cool, but it's certainly not optimal. I don't understand why people change to a lower temp thermostat. It doesn't keep your jeep from overheating, it only changes the point that it opens.

OEM is 195 degree - this gives a good balance of fuel economy, good emissions, and performance. If your truck is running lower than that, all three will suffer. Modern FI engines are designed to run hotter.
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

why do you need adapters? The 16" TJ ones are the same bolt pattern as the XJ.
Actually the 16 Rubicon wheels I am looking at are 5X5".
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RSWiser
Actually the 16 Rubicon wheels I am looking at are 5X5".
something is listed wrong then

TJ Rubicon wheels are 16", 5x4.5 pattern
JK Rubicon wheels are 17", 5x5 pattern

there are no 16" JK Rubicon wheels
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cranesrule
Describe the knocking sound.... Is it cranking over or are you just getting clicks? Why was the starter replaced? Test with a known good battery.
I'm just getting clicks. The sound is coming from the drivers side near the air box but as I'm doing this by myself it's hard to tell where.

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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by EnduroScout
I'm just getting clicks. The sound is coming from the drivers side near the air box but as I'm doing this by myself it's hard to tell where.

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the clicks are the starter relay telling you it doesn't have enough juice to start the motor.

Get the battery LOAD TESTED at your local auto parts store. If it tests out ok, clean up the grounding points and battery terminals, and check the condition of the thick cable running to the starter
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

the clicks are the starter relay telling you it doesn't have enough juice to start the motor.

Get the battery LOAD TESTED at your local auto parts store. If it tests out ok, clean up the grounding points and battery terminals, and check the condition of the thick cable running to the starter
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Well I guess I have been misinformed. I will go look at them again. I know they are 16". I'll have to check the spacing. Thanks.

So with all that will the backspacing be a problem.

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Well I guess I have been misinformed. I will go look at them again. I know they are 16". I'll have to check the spacing. Thanks.

So with all that will the backspacing be a problem.

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depends on the tire width you plan on running
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Okay so you remember how the jeep would run but would shut off when stopped? and sometimes it would have trouble starting? well it wouldn't start at all now. The battery got drained from me constantly trying to start it so i changed the battery. It was turning over great now but then it wouldn't start still... so i did what you said and changed the fuel filter... still won't start... any suggestions?
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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and whats this and wheres it go
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and i forgot to mention it doesn't even turn over in park anymore.... only in neutral
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why are you asking me in PM and also here...
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I have tried everything and clicked on everything how do i start a new thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 this is really ticking me off
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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