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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by daverepair
Hey all,Newbie here. I have some jeep rims that came off a cherokee sport i was told. no year just that info. They are 15" rims 5 lug with about 5.25" back space. I measured from the center of one lug hole to the space opposite between two other holes and got aboutr 4.5" If I can figure out how to post picture I will
What do they fit? All XJs, all YJs, and I believe all TJs. 15" rim with 5x4.5" bolt pattern is correct. Might wanna freshen them up a bit, though
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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guys with cut fenders... What did you do with the little bracket thats about tds in the front fenders? One of the bolts for the flair bracket was holding it up no its not held by anything.
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways99
guys with cut fenders... What did you do with the little bracket thats about tds in the front fenders? One of the bolts for the flair bracket was holding it up no its not held by anything.
Ditched it. Once you cut past that point or even close, The bracket doesn't support much. Or you can bend it up and relocate it even higher, for awhile I had it wedged next to my windshield washer resivoire, but my tires kept snagging it and cutting them... Generally you cut your fenders to clear bigger tires, removing the bracket is part of that process...
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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i didn't think that far ahead..
duh on my part
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by daverepair
Hey all,Newbie here. I have some jeep rims that came off a cherokee sport i was told. no year just that info. They are 15" rims 5 lug with about 5.25" back space. I measured from the center of one lug hole to the space opposite between two other holes and got aboutr 4.5" If I can figure out how to post picture I will
Originally Posted by salad
What do they fit? All XJs, all YJs, and I believe all TJs. 15" rim with 5x4.5" bolt pattern is correct. Might wanna freshen them up a bit, though
XJ, YJ, TJ, LJ, MJ, ZJ, KJ, and KK are all 5x4.5. Those wheels (and most stock wheels from those vehicles) are 15x7, 5.25" BS. Those are probably off a late model XJ or a TJ.

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Ah of course... derp. Funny that I skipped LJ, though there's one sitting at the dealership next door that I see every other day.

What about the KJs? I think I've seen some of them with the steelies
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Ah of course... derp. Funny that I skipped LJ, though there's one sitting at the dealership next door that I see every other day.

What about the KJs? I think I've seen some of them with the steelies
You're right. I forget about those silly little Chrysler Libertys. I edited my post to reflect the change, though.
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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What order do I bleed my brakes?
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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What order do I bleed my brakes?
The farthest from the master cylinder, being the 1. passenger rear, then 2. driver rear,3. passenger front,4. driver front.
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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I tried to search the answer to this but I'm not sure I get it.I have an 88 xj with dana 30 vacuum disconnect I want to replace it If I find a non disconnect with the same gearing is it just a matter of swapping the axles? I'm replacing it not only cuz I've heard they have their issues but the lca bracket on mine is bent and broken after a run in with a rock wall. Any help would be appreciated THKS
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rockyxj1
I tried to search the answer to this but I'm not sure I get it.I have an 88 xj with dana 30 vacuum disconnect I want to replace it If I find a non disconnect with the same gearing is it just a matter of swapping the axles? I'm replacing it not only cuz I've heard they have their issues but the lca bracket on mine is bent and broken after a run in with a rock wall. Any help would be appreciated THKS
Yea, it will be a direct swap
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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If the front diff is in good shape, you can get a block of plate to cover the hole for the vacuum solenoid and replace the two piece "of crap" axle with a solid one piece axle from the J-yard. It probably would be easier than getting a whole new/used axle and swapping it out your the old one. I have also heard that you can put the old vacuum cover back on after you install the solid axle then just seal it up and plug the old vacuum lines to it so if you do a water crossing or drive in heavy rain it will keep out the water.


Originally Posted by rockyxj1
I tried to search the answer to this but I'm not sure I get it.I have an 88 xj with dana 30 vacuum disconnect I want to replace it If I find a non disconnect with the same gearing is it just a matter of swapping the axles? I'm replacing it not only cuz I've heard they have their issues but the lca bracket on mine is bent and broken after a run in with a rock wall. Any help would be appreciated THKS
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:15 AM
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Most carriers are reinforced under the sheet metal. And the factory/stock XJ one is only good for a 30 inch tire. Anything bigger and it will tear up the sheet metal. I have seen people build a bumper with a trailer axle as a hinge/pivot for a tire carrier. I thought about buying a regular after market heavy duty bumper without the tire carrier and installing the axle hinge and latch to the new bumper. Bumper without tire carrier $250 to $300, one with tire carrier, $800.



Originally Posted by Nperryman
Would the rear quarter panel/body panel be strong enough to support one of those swing out tire carriers, similar to one found on a 2000 Chevy blazer? I believe they have 2 bolted down brackets that attached to the body. I know I would have to rig something up for the right bolt pattern so my wheel would fit on. I would have a 31 10.5 15 on it by the way.
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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If i have a 94 motor in my 88 with the original renix intake (i know po did it) can i skip a step when swapping to the correct intake and go to the 99+?
Edit: also is there anyway of pin pointing the exact year on the motor so i know if he was lying? I know its not renix because of the valve cover and oil filter adapter

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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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96 xj, stock grears in front and back. wondering what a good gear ratio would be for 33 inch tires so i can keep a good speed on the highway but stil be able to tow.



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