Budget Builds: XJ Upgrades

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05-06-2011, 09:08 PM

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ok installing my rc 3" lift front coils wanted to know how what rear coils can i use and would it affect anything

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05-09-2011, 09:34 PM

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ok installing my rc 3" lift front coils wanted to know how what rear coils can i use and would it affect anything

what kinda jeep do you have? XJ's have rear leaf springs not coils.....

if you have a ZJ,WJ etc i couldn't tell ya, all 4 of my jeeps have been XJ's

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06-01-2011, 09:56 AM

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how about jy fuel pumps for external pump conversions anyone?

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06-01-2011, 04:31 PM

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i do have a driveshaft question if anyone can help???... My driveshaft needs to be extended or something with the rest of the lift put in it wont touch to the transfer case,...how do fix this????

My local DL shop up here in WA can do this sorta thing. I would try to find a shop in your area that can do it. Yes it is possible. Good luck

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06-01-2011, 10:19 PM

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my junks built on the cheap. a welder and some time

build page below

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06-02-2011, 07:06 PM

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i have an 01 xj just wanted to know if i can use sum kind of coils i have my add a leafs that came with my kit so was just wondering

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06-03-2011, 09:11 PM

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Awesome thread

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06-03-2011, 09:24 PM

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a ford 5.0/5.8 idler pulley is a direct replacement for the one on a 4.0 i found this out when i was in a bind and needed one to go wheelen and besides who doesn't have a junk ford motor layin around

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08-20-2011, 08:46 AM

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bump

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09-07-2011, 11:53 PM

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I know I'm new to this forum (but I'm not new to jeep forums), so forgive me for asking, but why is this not a sticky? Seems like a lot of great info that would be really nice to have at the top of the forum.

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09-08-2011, 12:19 AM

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try reading the first post. your answer will be found there.

Just a word on pulling skids from 84-96 XJ's to go on a 97-01 XJ: The rear of the gas tank skid needs to be trimmed in order to fit. Also, ZJ t-case skids are much larger than the XJ ones and protect the t-case much better.