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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ORourkester
I dont know if anyone will know what im talking about but the cut out pattern in stock wheels has a small gap between itself and the rim and when it rains water pools up in there im assuming this will eventually rust the whole rim out should I get new wheels or is this not as big a problem as im making it out to be
Paint it. Problem solved.
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
So it moves when I twist it adout a 1/2 but,its,not the u joint,moving its the pinion end ..... But when I move it up down the u joint is moving,? Dose that make sense?
Not really. Just replace the ujoints. Its super easy
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
So it moves when I twist it adout a 1/2 but,its,not the u joint,moving its the pinion end ..... But when I move it up down the u joint is moving,? Dose that make sense?
A little motion from the pinion is normal. Your U-joint should have ZERO play in it. Time to replace!
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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Hello all, I have been reading up lately on gears and I am still not quite sure about it. My question is I will be going to 30x9.5r15 or maybe 31x10.5r15 if the price is right, I have an 8.25 3.55 gears sitting in my garage ready to be cleaned up and replace my current howling 8.25 which according to the tag has 3.07 gears, will this be a good setup? I don't plan on lifting any more than it already is(2wd), I definitely feel like I have to push it in 5th to get up extended hills with my current 235x75r15 tires. It never goes past say 2200rpm in 5th flooring it.
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by avision
Hello all, I have been reading up lately on gears and I am still not quite sure about it. My question is I will be going to 30x9.5r15 or maybe 31x10.5r15 if the price is right, I have an 8.25 3.55 gears sitting in my garage ready to be cleaned up and replace my current howling 8.25 which according to the tag has 3.07 gears, will this be a good setup? I don't plan on lifting any more than it already is(2wd), I definitely feel like I have to push it in 5th to get up extended hills with my current 235x75r15 tires. It never goes past say 2200rpm in 5th flooring it.
3.55's will be fine for what you want.
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
3.55's will be fine for what you want.
+1, I have the same setup waiting for me. If you fill out both sides of this page, one for stock setup and one for planned, you can see you come out geared sliiiightly deeper: http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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I'm trying to locate a hose on top part of my radiator that I am pretty sure is leaking. I can't find a diagram to find out what that hose is called so i can find a replacement hose to install? Any help would be great?
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cconrad302
I'm trying to locate a hose on top part of my radiator that I am pretty sure is leaking. I can't find a diagram to find out what that hose is called so i can find a replacement hose to install? Any help would be great?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Upper radiator hose (goes to the therm housing)? Or the overflow hose (goes to the plastic bottle)?
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Who has the correct part numbers for zj tie rod. I need them for a friend
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Who has the correct part numbers for zj tie rod. I need them for a friend
Ask Dukie. He posted it a while back somewhere.
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Had the ac fluid professionaly removed. Replacing some parts and flushong with solvent snd compressor
How do I remove the "squate clips" thay connect several of the aluminum tubes. Rented a tool kit from advance auto for the ac.
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by IRONMIKE
Had the ac fluid professionaly removed. Replacing some parts and flushong with solvent snd compressor
How do I remove the "squate clips" thay connect several of the aluminum tubes. Rented a tool kit from advance auto for the ac.
They just push n clip on.
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Planning on rebuilding my engine, What would be some recommended things to replace besides all gaskets(anyone know a good kit?)? Not stroking it, I just want it to last as long as possible.
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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Is the higher the number the wider the offset. or vice versa?

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