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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit

I'm only 2wd :/ for now! Yeah I guess I will have ro search, was just hoping for quick clarity...and well I'm using the app so the search feature is out of service until its updated.
Thanks for the help dude
Np, but def a locker would help you big time, you can get a decent locker in the rear, you jus gotta get use to it. Some people say is you take corners to fast she get out from under you.

And a quick note, many 2wd jeeps with a locked rear have done well with dirt, sand, rocks etc.
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Np, but def a locker would help you big time, you can get a decent locker in the rear, you jus gotta get use to it. Some people say is you take corners to fast she get out from under you.

And a quick note, many 2wd jeeps with a locked rear have done well with dirt, sand, rocks etc.
Thanks for the tip but haha my other car is a 300zx so I'm accustomed to squirrely rear ends

Hmm maybe I'll just build an axle then slap it in when its ready
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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So it just now crossed my mind.... im doing an auto swap to replace my blown peugot. I have a 3" lift (have to replace the po's front worn out springs though) so im not very worried about the rear driveshaft but will the front driveshaft be able to compensate, because from what i understand the auto is longer
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
So it just now crossed my mind.... im doing an auto swap to replace my blown peugot. I have a 3" lift (have to replace the po's front worn out springs though) so im not very worried about the rear driveshaft but will the front driveshaft be able to compensate, because from what i understand the auto is longer
It might get you by, but I would just get one for an auto.
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Hello. I have an 89 cherokee limited, and my dashlights and tail lights do not work. when i put a new fuse in, as soon as i pull out the headlight switch, the fuse blows. also, my dome lights are staying on, even after i turned the jeep off and pushed in the headlight switch.. another thing, when i replaced my ignition switch, the blue harness that plugs into the switch was melted a little bit. also when i start the jeep, my starter stays on and i need to open the hood and ground out the green wire on coming from the starter to turn it off. i have checked all the wiring around the taillights and under the dash and cannot find a short anywhere, and its DRIVING ME NUTS!!! any ideas??? maybe a bad headlight switch?? thank you!!
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by trentlukas
Hello. I have an 89 cherokee limited, and my dashlights and tail lights do not work. when i put a new fuse in, as soon as i pull out the headlight switch, the fuse blows. also, my dome lights are staying on, even after i turned the jeep off and pushed in the headlight switch.. another thing, when i replaced my ignition switch, the blue harness that plugs into the switch was melted a little bit. also when i start the jeep, my starter stays on and i need to open the hood and ground out the green wire on coming from the starter to turn it off. i have checked all the wiring around the taillights and under the dash and cannot find a short anywhere, and its DRIVING ME NUTS!!! any ideas??? maybe a bad headlight switch?? thank you!!
I'd replace the melted bits for sure.
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I'd replace the melted bits for sure.
its just melted a little bit though, it still connects fine. what would cause it to melt?
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by trentlukas
its just melted a little bit though, it still connects fine. what would cause it to melt?
Im not sure way would cause it to melt, but of there is a short in that melted connector it could be why you are frying fuses.
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
Im not sure way would cause it to melt, but of there is a short in that melted connector it could be why you are frying fuses.
could that be the cause of all the other problems as well? im certainly no electrician, but im assuming that all these things are running on a circuit through the ignition switch and if there is a short right at the switch then that would be my problem?
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by trentlukas
could that be the cause of all the other problems as well? im certainly no electrician, but im assuming that all these things are running on a circuit through the ignition switch and if there is a short right at the switch then that would be my problem?
I have no idea? Replace it and see if it helps
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Okay guys I gotta replace my leaf spring bushings on rough country 6.5 inch leafs. And I really hate to put another Rc bushing in there! Anyone know if they are a universal size??

Thanks a bunch in advance!
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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hi all i need your help please
i have a xj limited 1990 4.0L auto
i need to buy scan tool for my jeep
please if anyone can help me with link ???
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by adiga
hi all i need your help please
i have a xj limited 1990 4.0L auto
i need to buy scan tool for my jeep
please if anyone can help me with link ???
You can't get one I don't think, jeep wasn't obd-1 compliant until 1991 and if I'm not mistaken obd-1 scan tools are more than a thousand dollars, so it wouldn't really be practical to buy one
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by adiga
hi all i need your help please
i have a xj limited 1990 4.0L auto
i need to buy scan tool for my jeep
please if anyone can help me with link ???
Sorry but the scan tool for our renix injected jeeps are a multimeter
Search the tech write ups one is a link to testing renix systems

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Hey so my buddy gave me some coils he had that he never installed cuz,he wreck his jeep but cant remember what size of lift they were for how can I figure out the lift size of these coils ?



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