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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Brennidon
yeah really lol ive had it for about a year now its still running good but i have the coolant leak and my starter recently died. but new starter and its good to go. but still confused about the piece thats leaking. heres a pic

the dark red arrow is where the coolant is coming out of it. any ideas as to what it is or if something is supposed to go there?
It's your heater control valve, you can get one at your local parts store, I have an '88 and my just snapped on me
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Yup got it all fixed... Well started on the LED's didn't have enough to finish but it's turning out good.. Once I get more it won't look spotty
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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well while i wait for my LED's to come in i decided to add some old fogs that i had on my wagovan.



the left side of the bumper is bent so that light sits at a angle but its decent for some junk lights i had laying around
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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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nice jeep i have an 89 and i love the older models, where in va are you?
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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In the Louisa area
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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still waiting on my LED's to get here so i can finish up my gauges...got a better picture of the LED i put in the console so i can see at night. thinking of wiring it up to a switch so its not always on when the lights are on.
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on the inside of the console i have a flashlight mounted on the side. a cheapy light that has a magnet on the back so it can be mounted anywhere that has metal. took it apart and put LED's in it(if you didnt notice i like LED's lol) and some other random stuff in there.
Edit: sorry for the crappy pic.. iphone camera kinda sucks

also got a new set of fogs for under my bumper..didnt like the yellow fogs under there.. im thinking of putting the yellow ones on the back somewhere for reverse lights

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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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ok guys if any of you check out my thread I need some help! I want to do a lift but being broke and knowing nothing about doing a lift I have no idea where to start. Really I only want like 2 inches of lift for right now..id like a tad bigger tire under it but dont want to go any higher atm since I DD this. Any input would be appreciated since i'm still learning jeeps.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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So it seems I have the dreaded death wobble...front passenger side wheel seems to go crazy around 45-55 mph.. At first when I noticed it the wobble wasn't to bad but over the past few weeks it has gotten worse... Not sure what to check first :/
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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So i have been going through and fixing up all the wiring in the jeep and i came across all these plugs on the passenger side.. anyone know what they are for?

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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Got my build sheet


Dear Drake:

Thank you for contacting the Jeep Customer Assistance Center, your emails are important to us!

We are more than pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory with the following:

Sales Code Description
*X8 Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats
APA Monotone Paint
BCQ 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
CAC Low Back Bucket Seats
CGW Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKA Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CSA Spare Tire Cover
DDQ 5-Speed Manual Transmission
GAC Tinted Glass Windows
GFA Rear Window Defroster
HAA Air Conditioning
JHB Rear Window Wiper/Washer
LAP Shift Indicator Warning Lamp
LMA Halogen Headlamps
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
NAA Federal Emissions
NFA 22 Gallon Midship Fuel Tank
SBA Power Steering
TBG Compact Spare Tire
TBL Inside Mounted Spare Tire

Our records indicate that the following recall campaign(s) have not been performed by an authorized dealer:

Recall # Description 561 OXYGEN SENSOR

We suggest that you contact your local authorized Jeep® dealer to make arrangements for an inspection and, if necessary, corrective action at no charge to you.


so it seems the mirror looking tint thats on the back windows came from the factory, and it says that it has cloth seats yet i have the vinyl front and back seats. it also says i have air bags..but i didnt think this year came with them?

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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So when i bought the 2001 cherokee i noticed when you open the door lights come on under the dash. I had some led strips so i made the same thing on my 87

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Saw this nice tj for sale in town... bumper, winch, snorkle and some other things on it

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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Well my LED's came in today..got em all in. Will post up pics tonight
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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So got my LED's in and put them in looks pretty good

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And here's a pic of the floor board lights.

Sorry for the crappy pics my phone doesn't take the best pics

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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Put a LED where the 4wd light is...the white paint on the letters was falling off so i scraped it all off looks a lot better esp with the LED

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