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What did you do to your XJ today??

Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Lowered it 1.5 inches in the rear...seriously...lol

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Installed the FST low profile shackle relocation kit, the lowering is a by product of going from a crappy 90* shackle angle to a much Mo-betta 30-40*. Rides alot better, Didn't have a chance to test flex but its easily better just by the mechanics of the shackle angle.

Might look at getting some longer shackles and a 1" coil spacer in the front. Its a lot easier to go up the correct way now.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Try a different T fitting with 3/8" compression fittings on the ends. The one you're using looks like it will restrict the flow.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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B...but this is a t-fitting with 3/8" compression fittings....
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Prototype4342
B...but this is a t-fitting with 3/8" compression fittings....
does the sending unit have threads? Sandwich a ring terminal between a nut and then use your clamps to clamp it down. That will ground out the T-fitting if you run a wire from the ring terminal out to a self tapper.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Prototype4342
B...but this is a t-fitting with 3/8" compression fittings....
I mean compression fitting to go on the trans lines, not rubber hoses.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Changed out my wheel joint
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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This is the manifold I made with 3/8" stainless compression fittings.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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I mean here it is haha
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimgoaty
does the sending unit have threads? Sandwich a ring terminal between a nut and then use your clamps to clamp it down. That will ground out the T-fitting if you run a wire from the ring terminal out to a self tapper.
Hmm that should work. I wonder if I have a nut that'll fit.

Originally Posted by askingxforxit
I mean compression fitting to go on the trans lines, not rubber hoses.
It is for metal lines, that rubber line is actually clamped onto an old trans line that is fitted in the compression fitting.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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The fittings I'm using is for metal lines.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Installed new ball joints on my dana 30. I was able to salvage one of the old sets for a spare.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Slimgoaty

That's about a 4 hour drive for me.. Lol, she's ready but I'll have to figure out. I'm doing one big trip a month. Elbe next month, then either Evans or Walker after that.
Send me a message whatever month you hit Evans. I spend most of my time in that general area
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by livin2xs
Send me a message whatever month you hit Evans. I spend most of my time in that general area
Will do man!
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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I fixed my free cherokee took it around the block and flexed it out. Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1367208590.886595.jpg
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:15 PM
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What did you end up having to do to it?
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