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Old May 20, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrock(fos)
Went wheeling today, hit a good dip got some air and hit pretty hard. Blew out a pro comp mono tube driver side shock and the back windshield is busted. As far as I know I don't see anything obviously messed up. I know I need to check the axels and the unibody and make sure they are straight, I just don't understand how I am to do so.

I know I need to get parked level and get a level but what do I measure? From where? And with the shock being out wont it make it unlevel when I try to measure it?
the blown shock shouldnt effect how its sits, if you're worried about it take both the fronts off
Old May 21, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Will sitting outside exposed to uv rays be detrimental to the function of my synthetice winch rope? Should i get a cover for it? Unspool it when not in use? Thx in advance!
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepheep1
Finally got my jeep on the road, it's a 91 4x4 sport with the AW4. I was on my way home and gave a little more gas than I thought and the tires just spun like I was on sand. They have good tread. I was doing 25 or so through my neighborhood and stomped the pedal and the tires spun and chirped. So my question is, how do I tell if the tow package is after market or if it's regeared?
Anybody!?
Old May 21, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepheep1

Anybody!?
Does it have a power option switch on the dash for the tranny?
Old May 21, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Yeah, it has the power/comfort toggle.
Old May 21, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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What are the downsides to driving on the street w/ no front sway bar? 00 2 door Cherokee 3" lift
Old May 21, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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uhh...total loss of control and a fiery death?

if your springs aren't stiff enough the body roll will be immense and possibly catastrophic.
Old May 21, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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I know some people don't do it........I drive my Comanche on the street 6" lift roughly without one. Sometimes passengers freak out. Lol
Old May 21, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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You can also buy/fab quick disconnect ends for your sway bar if you want it on the road.
Old May 21, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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^^ much safer route
Old May 21, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Any answers to my question?
Old May 21, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepheep1
Any answers to my question?
You just wanna know what gears you have? Rotate the pinion and see how many times the tire spins.
Old May 21, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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what does your question have to do with the statement you made before it? I'm confused what your question is and why you're asking it...

your "tow package" is likely just a trailer hitch the previous owner installed, and I seriously doubt it's been re-geared.
Old May 21, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Trev1006

You just wanna know what gears you have? Rotate the pinion and see how many times the tire spins.
so for every one rotation of the pinion there will be x amount of tire spins and that's how I figure it out?
Old May 21, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepheep1
Any answers to my question?
Do research. Pull the covers off the diffs and read some numbers. Willing to bet there 3.55's

And if your hitch says u-haul or some other crap brand it's not factory.
A factory one will have Mopar stamped into it on the bottom



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