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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by shooter5635
Is a steering box really that bad to replace...?
By yourself on the floor, it sucks out loud. With an extra set of hands it's not too bad.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by shooter5635

Is a steering box really that bad to replace...?
No, if you do an aftermarket bumper you already have to pull all the bolts, its cake
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000

No, if you do an aftermarket bumper you already have to pull all the bolts, its cake
I installed a prerunner bumper at work with 1/4 inch plate steel tie in brackets and had to remove the steering box bolts.... Just a word of advice, your steering wheel won't be straight when you put the steering box back on. Make sure you mess around with the drag link after you're done.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Xj4lyfe
Well I didn't technically "do" this today, but It will be done in the next couple weeks!!!!

I'm finally getting my axles(3.07's) regeared to 4.10s!!! And gonna buy a new 37 tooth speedo gear to go with the new gears!! after this I will officially be able to run 33's no problem!!!!

All I can say is that I HATE 3.07s....
Most XJ's that don't have the tow package came with 3.55 gearing, the tow package 4.0L XJs (like mine) came with 3.73 gears, and the 4 banger XJs came stock with 4.10s. Does your XJ have the 2.8L or something? I've never heard of 3.07s being factory equipment.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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installed my false floor/makeshift bed. it turned out great! lots of room, and rather comfortable. maybe a little bit more cushioning to make it perfect. just need to get some bug netting hooked to the windows and tailgate-to-bumper, so that the wife and I don't get eaten alive by the little bastards
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996XJSport

Most XJ's that don't have the tow package came with 3.55 gearing, the tow package 4.0L XJs (like mine) came with 3.73 gears, and the 4 banger XJs came stock with 4.10s. Does your XJ have the 2.8L or something? I've never heard of 3.07s being factory equipment.
Mine def has 3.07s from jeep. Its a 95 sport. Just sayin. D30/D35..
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996XJSport
Most XJ's that don't have the tow package came with 3.55 gearing, the tow package 4.0L XJs (like mine) came with 3.73 gears, and the 4 banger XJs came stock with 4.10s. Does your XJ have the 2.8L or something? I've never heard of 3.07s being factory equipment.
3.07 is the factory gear ratio for the 5 speed trans. not 3.55 like the auto trans
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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I pulled an all nighter to work on my jeep. Started at 3am now its 8am... sanding and taping it off...
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by shooter5635
Is a steering box really that bad to replace...?
also Includes
Pitman arm
New rear brake adjusters
New steering stabilizer

Lets just hope the cel is on for something easy and cheap.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by JerseyJeeper

3.07 is the factory gear ratio for the 5 speed trans. not 3.55 like the auto trans
That's why lol.
Isn't the AX15/4.0L combo kind of rare?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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No its actually pretty common any manual from like 87-01 had that combo
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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putting in my long arms today.... and replacing my water pump.
nooooo more birdy under my hood!
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Tried to work on getting rid of the awful Cherokee squeak from the dash... have tried everything from tighting all screws/bolts, double sided tape, foam, spray foam, new dash, and glove box, giving the dash a good smack and so on... Going to try tighting the bolts on the engine bay side next, but if that doesn't work, any one else have ANY ideas?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996XJSport
That's why lol.
Isn't the AX15/4.0L combo kind of rare?
That not really all that rare, but the autos are definitely more common
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