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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Year: 1998
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Originally Posted by kgm
Brake still squealing. Anything else I can look at? Maybe my piston needs to be pushed back in and cycled? Not sure if they ever stick over time. The PO had both front hub bearings replaced, and they still feel great (only 20k ago anyway), pads have good life, no smoosh on the rotor. Maybe I can clean the rotor off, any way to clean the pads off? It has gotten worse over the past 6 months.
Put some good quality ceramic pads on and have your rotors turned. An uneven surface been the pads and rotor can cause a squeal. Also cheap semi metallic pad will squeal. Just another idea.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Yeah that may be it. They look like cheap junk, and there is some pitting on the brake pad. I may push the piston in tomorrow to try that quick, and then go about replacing the rotor & pads. Woof, more money! I hate that damn squeal though.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Year: 2001
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Originally Posted by Blaine

The ride is comparable to stock, so much better
Sweet, on the wish list.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Finally installed my new bumper I'm so excited! Lol
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by nick_xj01
Finally installed my new bumper I'm so excited! Lol
Looks good. I like the stinger look
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Year: 2001
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I hit a low spot and the water went 6" up my windshield
Nice
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wwxj

Looks good. I like the stinger look
Thanks man I picked the whole set up for only $100!
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by nick_xj01

Thanks man I picked the whole set up for only $100!
Sounds like a smoking deal
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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cleaned out the back and organized it. installed a small led bar from harbor freight in the cargo pocket. rear dome works fine but nice thing about the light is it came with Velcro so I can take it out if I need it somewhere else. put a nice little tool set back there too for trail repairs. tightened the console cover hinge screws. sometimes moves a little when I'm resting my arm on it. hitting the yards tomorrow for odds/ends. hope to find a new drivers seat.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:04 PM
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Replaced my leaky front pinion seal. Seems I screwed it up though, went for a 5 mile test drive, looked underneath and its leaking, or hopefully just residual oil dripping off...
I hate it when stupid **** like this happens.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cleenrob
Mounted the winch and bumper I got off the built xj I bought for 1000$
I was considering that bumper, any input on it?
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Replaced my trashed factory mounts with Energy Suspension mounts.

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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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How do those feel and install? Not sure if I'm better off going OEM style, those or Brown Dog when I replace mine...
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Puddin'
I was considering that bumper, any input on it?
i think its damn sexy for one. i dont really care for the way it mounts. i wish it incoraprated the steering box bolts, and used grade 8 hard ware. but other than that its great. it held up in a rollover very well with some scratches and a slightly bent head light gard, i bent it back so its good as new.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kgm
How do those feel and install? Not sure if I'm better off going OEM style, those or Brown Dog when I replace mine...
ill go brown dogs with the block side mounts eventualy. probly once i staart my stroker
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