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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Guitar Dude 33
So i recently picked up a 99 XJ, and i think there was a decent amount of weird stuff the PO did. I noticed the light under the transmission shifter was out, so i popped off the plate, and noticed that the ground wire to the bulb was cut. Also noticed there is what appears to be an antena mount in the center of the roof. My question is this, is this hole in the transmission shifter plate (the yellow arrow) supposed to be there? If not, i can't imagine what it was used for. it's too small for any type of switch - the hole is a little smaller than a dime.

Just curious, but any thoughts about why this hole is here?
It shouldn't be there and that is plenty big for a switch.
Old May 21, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Guitar Dude 33
So i recently picked up a 99 XJ, and i think there was a decent amount of weird stuff the PO did. I noticed the light under the transmission shifter was out, so i popped off the plate, and noticed that the ground wire to the bulb was cut. Also noticed there is what appears to be an antena mount in the center of the roof. My question is this, is this hole in the transmission shifter plate (the yellow arrow) supposed to be there? If not, i can't imagine what it was used for. it's too small for any type of switch - the hole is a little smaller than a dime.

Just curious, but any thoughts about why this hole is here?
That should not be there... But yes a toggle switch would probably fit that or be close to fitting
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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yeah, i guess a toggle switch would work! I was picturing a more heavy duty switch, but a toggle looks like it would fit perfectly.

Is there any reason to use a toggle switch with a CB? i'm just guessing that's what it was used for with the aftermarket antena mount on the roof.
Old May 21, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Unfortunately I do not know much about vehicles. 1331 head? am new to all of this but am trying to learn.
Google 0331 head. You will find all the info you can ever need
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Guitar Dude 33
yeah, i guess a toggle switch would work! I was picturing a more heavy duty switch, but a toggle looks like it would fit perfectly.

Is there any reason to use a toggle switch with a CB? i'm just guessing that's what it was used for with the aftermarket antena mount on the roof.
They probably had lights some where that they took off. Got any extra holes in your bumper where lights may have been mounted?
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Well I've been having a low idle recently and it almost stalls. I know everyone wants to scream iac and tps at me and I will get those checked/cleaned/replaced soon. But the weird thing is is that when it happens ill start to go and it won't respond to the throttle very well. I'll have the throttle to where i should be going 40 but am going about 15. Then after a few seconds ill hear and feel a clank/click coming from either the engine or tranny and it will rev extremely high because it is going to where it should have been with the throttle in that position. I will then let off the gas and everything will be fine. Is this problem still fixable by replacing the tps and cleaning the iac or do I have a bigger problem on my hands? If it is a problem with the tranny I'm not that worried cause I got one in the garage that is going in in a few weeks. Thanks!
So far people have told me to check tcu and fuel pressure which I will do. Any other ideas?
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Any of you other guys run rear air shocks on your rigs? My rear is mono leaf with only one spring. If I put even 100 lbs back there it squats. Ive been looking at the firestone air bags but would rather have a shock. I'm just having trouble finding one long enuf.
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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How much are jeep canyon wheels going for? I have 235 Laredo tires on them with maybe 40% tread left. Tread is worn a little more on the outsides. There is a plug in 2 tires, but all tires hold air very well. Lot of miles left I'm sure.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman
How much are jeep canyon wheels going for? I have 235 Laredo tires on them with maybe 40% tread left. Tread is worn a little more on the outsides. There is a plug in 2 tires, but all tires hold air very well. Lot of miles left I'm sure.
Just saw a set in the craigslist section for a hundred bucks....but ive also seen em on there for 400.
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Trev1006

Just saw a set in the craigslist section for a hundred bucks....but ive also seen em on there for 400.
Alright thanks
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Quick question what is the regular rpms for idle on a 99 with the 4.0l I6. My norm is a little under 700 and that's when its not ****ting on me
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott0821
Quick question what is the regular rpms for idle on a 99 with the 4.0l I6. My norm is a little under 700 and that's when its not ****ting on me
My 98 is right around 1k.
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Originally Posted by Nperryman

My 98 is right around 1k.
Ok thanks
Old May 21, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Actually more like 900
Old May 21, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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I have two questions.
1: I have a 4" lift now, thought about getting a spacer to get a little higher. As far as I know if I go any higher I will have to get longer arms and what not, am I correct???

And 2: who got the XJ picture game closed :/



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