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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996sportXJ
How many leafs are in the stock leaf springs?

96 4dr sport
I think 4
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
Why does my Jeep sometimes start up with a high idle? Sometimes when i start it the fan kicks on hard.Any thoughts?
Lots! Though likely a sticky IAC. Many posts here on how to clean TB and iAC
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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48" or 60" hi-lift jack?? what does everyone prefer?? i got a 3.5 lift w/33's--probably sits around 4.5 until it sags i guess??
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I think 4
x2, Four leaves.
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
x2, Four leaves.
-yer ignorant, leaves? where ya goin, i thought it was summer,not fall!!
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by gone4x4
48" or 60" hi-lift jack?? what does everyone prefer?? i got a 3.5 lift w/33's--probably sits around 4.5 until it sags i guess??
--bumpology?
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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will an exhaust manifold from a 1999 xj sport fit my 1996 xj classic?
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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also my leafs are completely flat, does this mean its time for a new lift?
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rustty96
also my leafs are completely flat, does this mean its time for a new lift?
Yup
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rustty96
also my leafs are completely flat, does this mean its time for a new lift?
If you have stock leafs then it is time for a new lift.
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Can anyone explain to me how the electronic disco's work on JK's?
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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thanks guys! yea the lift i currently have now is 2in blocks i think( was on the jee when purchased) so when i upgrade to 3in of lift i'll just get some newleafs!

did anyone know the answer to my exhaust manifold question? will a manifold from a 99 sport fit my 96 country?
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rustty96
thanks guys! yea the lift i currently have now is 2in blocks i think( was on the jee when purchased) so when i upgrade to 3in of lift i'll just get some newleafs!

did anyone know the answer to my exhaust manifold question? will a manifold from a 99 sport fit my 96 country?
No......
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
No......
thanks anyway though!
Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Can anyone explain to me how the electronic disco's work on JK's?
Idk but they are expensive as hell and are for fat lazy people who don't want to step outside and get their shoes a little dirty.



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