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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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what size/kind of u joints does a xj rear drive shaft use?
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by haggard88xj
hey i am new to 4x4's still learning a few things....drove to work this afternoon and i swore it felt like the front wheels were gonna shake right off the jeep so for the 10 mile commute i drove 35mph i'm thinkin tie rods...any thoughts or suggestions?? PS: HELP
check the trac bar for looseness too
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by haggard88xj
hey i am new to 4x4's still learning a few things....drove to work this afternoon and i swore it felt like the front wheels were gonna shake right off the jeep so for the 10 mile commute i drove 35mph i'm thinkin tie rods...any thoughts or suggestions?? PS: HELP
Originally Posted by Scotty16
check the trac bar for looseness too
x2

My death wobble was caused by a loose track bar bolt on the axle side. If I tightened that once a week, it was no problem, but mine wouldn't stay on for some reason. Oh well, I haven't had DW since I rolled it
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

x2

My death wobble was caused by a loose track bar bolt on the axle side. If I tightened that once a week, it was no problem, but mine wouldn't stay on for some reason. Oh well, I haven't had DW since I rolled it
Lmao sorry but that's funny
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Hi New to the thread Im very familliar to Jepp since I sell them, I am looking for a 95 to 2001. I did find one for 3gs its lifted w 150k. It doesent look like hes been off roading in it but can someone let me know what I should look for since I am not a mechanic. I heard they all leak but its not neccesarally bad any help would be appreciated. thanks chris
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Hi Im looking for a cherokee I know the 4.0 is bulletproof I found 1 its lifted so a litttle leary. Can someone tell me what to look for when I go to look at it. I have access to a lift but Im concerned this truck may be beat. any helpful hints would be great thanks Chris
Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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how the hell are these rc drop brackets supposed to go in?
i mean i got the arms all squared away its the gussets that are being a pita...
also i think my uni-body is a little caved in where they are supposed to bold up?
any tips or tricks from guys who run them would be great...
3-4 hours my ***.. maybe per side?
thanks sorry bout the rant
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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Hey guys, My friend and I are trying to troubleshoot a problem on his Jeep. It starts fine when cold, but once it warms up it runs rough and dies. It isn't overheating though. So far we have ruled out the air filter, the distributor has been replaced, and fuel is reaching the injectors. I did find a hose in the engine bay thatt appears to hhave possibly dry rotted and torn apart. We can't find where it originally went though. I followed it the other way and it connects to a hard line that runs back to the tank. In my opinion it appears to be a vent line. Once it gets back to the tank it goes into a section of rubber tubing that T's off and goes up on top of the fuel tank.
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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I have a 98 XJ..I know the 99+ intake manifold is an upgrade. I was wondering would work If snag one from a WJ? Someone beat me to the manifold in all the XJs in the yard by me. Thanks
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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My 99 XJ Sport 4dr has developed a serious crack in the side of the drivers seat. Looking at seat covers. Considering the Cover King Neoprene.

Is anyone here using these? How do they fit? Do they stay in position?

I would really like a nice set of replacement upholstery. I have been browsing the net but haven't found actual replacements, only covers. Does anyone have a supplier they know of?

Thanks for the help.

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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
what size/kind of u joints does a xj rear drive shaft use?
Spicer 1310
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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I Have the 4.5 inch coils, the add a leaf, trac bar relocation bracket and already have extended sway bar links. Shocks are good for 4.5 inches of lift. Should I worry about anything more?
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
I Have the 4.5 inch coils, the add a leaf, trac bar relocation bracket and already have extended sway bar links. Shocks are good for 4.5 inches of lift. Should I worry about anything more?
Brake lines
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep

Brake lines
Forgot I have braided lines already. There extended lol
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Gavriel
Hey guys, My friend and I are trying to troubleshoot a problem on his Jeep. It starts fine when cold, but once it warms up it runs rough and dies. It isn't overheating though. So far we have ruled out the air filter, the distributor has been replaced, and fuel is reaching the injectors. I did find a hose in the engine bay thatt appears to hhave possibly dry rotted and torn apart. We can't find where it originally went though. I followed it the other way and it connects to a hard line that runs back to the tank. In my opinion it appears to be a vent line. Once it gets back to the tank it goes into a section of rubber tubing that T's off and goes up on top of the fuel tank.
I think that line is one of the lines that should be connected to the evaporator cannister. It has 3 (or 4) lines on it. The fuel tank vent line, a line to the air cleaner, and one to a vacuum source or the evap (purge) solenoid.



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