Did all sports come with "sport" logos???
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Can any suggest sweet rims for when I upgrade to new tires in a month or two? Just going to keep this cherokee stock, its to clean to wheel and I need a DD. I have new shocks, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, ... to go in tomorrow morning. Il have to get a video of the inside next.
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I think these are pretty cool http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-15-Jeep-Wr...ht_2433wt_1163
Or the bullet hole rims http://www.ebay.com/itm/96-97-98-JEE...ht_3238wt_1163
If I can find a good deal on the ravines Il take them. I was thinking about starting a build thread, however it would really just be general maintenance with the exception of a 4.5in lift and 31s but that wont be for a while. Its kind of nice having a stock, reliable jeep for the time being.
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Dems wheels are nice. Personally I have a soft spot for steel D-windows or rims like the Cragar Soft 8s. I think Mickey Thompson has aluminum ones that look similar. Also the older style steels like you see on Ford and GM 8 and 10 bolt axles, and the steel rims you'd find on a mid-90s Land Rover Defender
Also the TJ MOAB wheels that came on the Rubicons are 16" diameter
Also the TJ MOAB wheels that came on the Rubicons are 16" diameter
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It looks like you got a nice one!
Hey, You said that your oil pressure went a little low. You might want to see what brand of oil filter you have and if it's not a Wix, Mopar. Or any other top quality filter. Change it out. Especially if it's a Fram filter, You definitely want to get rid of it. Changing out that filter should bring up the pressure a bit. I know when I first bought my 98 XJ it had a Fram on it. I changed it out and it gave me an extra 10psi. You may also want to verify your pressure with a mechanical pressure gauge.
Hey, You said that your oil pressure went a little low. You might want to see what brand of oil filter you have and if it's not a Wix, Mopar. Or any other top quality filter. Change it out. Especially if it's a Fram filter, You definitely want to get rid of it. Changing out that filter should bring up the pressure a bit. I know when I first bought my 98 XJ it had a Fram on it. I changed it out and it gave me an extra 10psi. You may also want to verify your pressure with a mechanical pressure gauge.
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I noticed I had a fram on mine last week, swapped it out for a k&n and I also got an extra 10 psi back. those frams must be terrible.
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Very good point guys, il run down and check what filter it has. Iv been reading every article I can find on the best oil for our 4.0's, I picked up 6 qts of castrol gtx HM but Im reading it has a pretty low zinc content. Im going to exchange it for either rotella 10-30 or mobil 1 of the same grade. I picked up a pureone filter as well.
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Very good point guys, il run down and check what filter it has. Iv been reading every article I can find on the best oil for our 4.0's, I picked up 6 qts of castrol gtx HM but Im reading it has a pretty low zinc content. Im going to exchange it for either rotella 10-30 or mobil 1 of the same grade. I picked up a pureone filter as well.
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It was time for an oil change for my XJ and just did it yesterday. I used the Shell Rotella 15-40. It was the first time I ever used rotella and to be perfectly honest with you I was very surprised and pleased with it. It was the smoothest and quietest it has run in a long time.
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Your brake shoes look pretty glazed. If it were me I would change them out. Have them glazed over like that you won't get the braking power that you should have. I really can't tell about the brake drums. If you change out the brake you can take the drums in and have them turn. I the are worn to much you would have to replace them too. Also, If you are going to replace the brake you might as well do it right and buy the complete spring kit for the brakes. That is what I would do. Do it right the first time you won't have to replace little parts later.
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Your brake shoes look pretty glazed. If it were me I would change them out. Have them glazed over like that you won't get the braking power that you should have. I really can't tell about the brake drums. If you change out the brake you can take the drums in and have them turn. I the are worn to much you would have to replace them too. Also, If you are going to replace the brake you might as well do it right and buy the complete spring kit for the brakes. That is what I would do. Do it right the first time you won't have to replace little parts later.