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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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Bumps on the new axle
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Took unit bearings off the 2wd
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Cleaned up the front trimming flush with man bumper
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Bumps on the new axle
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Took unit bearings off the 2wd
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Cleaned up the front trimming flush with man bumper
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Got some new (to me) meats for the rear and switched to a set of 15x8 black D-Windows... I like the look much better than the AR Baja's...

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MUDRUNNER AZ
One thing to keep in mind is with the drop brackets over time you are putting a ton of stress and pressure they will eventually start to rip off where they mount to the unibody. Ask me how I know this. I have run this setup for many years but it has taken a toll on them so I have decided to go long arm. In either case they not can get hung on stuff just depends on line and size of tire and lift.
Did yours have the bracing behind it? It dont wheel it nearly as much as Id like and I do plan to do Long arms eventually, just wasnt in the budget right now. Didnt know Id have an issue when I put the spacers in to get 4.5".
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by salad

Yeah, aside from costing a fortune in fuel you'll have problems with emissions testing and destroying your spark plugs and bits of your exhaust.
I passed emissions already so I don't feel like that'll be a problem.. But what do you mean about my spark plugs and bits of my exhaust?
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Emissions, emissions.. what are those LOL don't gotta worrie bout those where I live
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bmikes

I passed emissions already so I don't feel like that'll be a problem.. But what do you mean about my spark plugs and bits of my exhaust?
If the engine runs to much colder than suppose to then things may not burn off properly is my guess. Maybe sludge buildup to
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bmikes

I passed emissions already so I don't feel like that'll be a problem.. But what do you mean about my spark plugs and bits of my exhaust?
When the engine is cold it runs richer because of various reasons, but if your engine runs rich all the time you burn more fuel and you begin to leave more deposits on the plugs than usual and they could eventually prematurely foul them out.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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Replaced my water pump, thermostat, fan clutch, spark plugs and oil sending unit.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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At last I found some mud to let the Jeep play in close by. Got back on the road and all I can hear is metal on metal squealing in the front right wheel. Checked it out and dust shield got bent against the rotor. But it was fun while it lasted.

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bretts2000XJ
At last I found some mud to let the Jeep play in close by. Got back on the road and all I can hear is metal on metal squealing in the front right wheel. Checked it out and dust shield got bent against the rotor. But it was fun while it lasted.
That's a really easy fix just take them off
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jtm01xj

That's a really easy fix just take them off
Exactly what I'm going to do. All rusted and crap they are just going to keep falling apart anyhow
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bretts2000XJ

Exactly what I'm going to do. All rusted and crap they are just going to keep falling apart anyhow
That's the same thing that happened to mine You don't need them anyway your brakes will run a lot cooler without them Can you don't have to worry about rocks wedding in between the rotor and the dust shield
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Replaced the centering ball in my front ds. Getting the old one out was a bit of a pita but no match for my plasma cutter. Now no more angry birds noise
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Sway bar rear bpe's and took a trip to the store for on board air supplies.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrelmaker
Sway bar rear bpe's and took a trip to the store for on board air supplies.
Jeepin outfitters has a great kit that comes with all.the wiring, pressure switch, fittings remote gauge and switch, etc...pretty cheap
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