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Old 07-24-2012 | 01:27 AM
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Now all you need is some backspacing.
Old 07-24-2012 | 01:31 AM
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Why is that?
I can turn lock to lock without any rubbing.
Old 07-24-2012 | 01:37 AM
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Why is that?
I can turn lock to lock without any rubbing.
Because it looks more aggressive, I think.
Old 07-24-2012 | 01:40 AM
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I personally enjoy the simple look of the Rugged Ridge wheels, sold on Serious Offroad. 3.75" backspacing.

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=88350
Old 07-24-2012 | 01:47 AM
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Hey Bbasso and Amos, not trying to hijack your thread, but...

Since you guys are detailing gurus, perhaps you could contribute some advice to the thread below. Another member and I are having some issues with paint contamination and our white XJs. We could keep pissing away money trying products that don't work, or just get info straight form the experts. Any advice would be appreciated.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/any...-marks-143165/
Old 07-24-2012 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by KJamesJR
Because it looks more aggressive, I think.
Function over fashion... for me.
this works at minimum cost too.
Old 07-24-2012 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bbasso
On the scanguage she runs 205 to 220 water temps, I know they run on the hot side.
BUT what is too hot and when should I pull over and cool it off?

Stupid question.... Whats a scangauge?
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Originally Posted by Bbasso
It's the Chrysler 8.25 (flat bottom), this much I know. But since there is a factory tow package(I was told) I hear somewhere that the rear would have the LSD and 3.55.
Just trying to find out without opening it up. that will be next week lol (for a fluid change).



I use chalk to mark one side of the driveshaft yoke on the diff then make another mark on the passenger tire. Jack up the back end so that both tires are off the ground. Make sure to use proper safety precautions.
Put the XJ in N and rotate the tire 1 revolution, clockwise and count how many times the yoke make passes around. 3 1/2 times would be close to 3.55. 3 3/4 =3.73 ect.
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Originally Posted by Bbasso
Exactly what mine is doing. New cap hasn't helped either.
Old 07-24-2012 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by blown455sd
Stupid question.... Whats a scangauge?

http://www.scangauge.com/products/scangaugeii/
Old 07-25-2012 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bbasso
Function over fashion... for me.
this works at minimum cost too.
True, but when you lift it, it's not a bad idea to increase the track width for more stability

Originally Posted by blown455sd
Stupid question.... Whats a scangauge?
lol..... scan|gauge
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more stability...
Hell it feels like a race car now compared to the 13 year old suspension. lol!!
But honestly there is no need to widen the track, I'll be taking it easy in all situations.

I appreciate the concern, but these days I hardly go 5 over the limit.
Old 07-25-2012 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Bbasso
more stability...
Hell it feels like a race car now compared to the 13 year old suspension. lol!!
But honestly there is no need to widen the track, I'll be taking it easy in all situations.

I appreciate the concern, but these days I hardly go 5 over the limit.
lol... I hear ya man... I don't drive anything like I used to. I'm amazed I didn't kill myself when I was younger.
Old 07-25-2012 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blown455sd
I use chalk to mark one side of the driveshaft yoke on the diff then make another mark on the passenger tire. Jack up the back end so that both tires are off the ground. Make sure to use proper safety precautions.
Put the XJ in N and rotate the tire 1 revolution, clockwise and count how many times the yoke make passes around. 3 1/2 times would be close to 3.55. 3 3/4 =3.73 ect.
thanks, But last night while doing a brake fluid flush I found the label on the rear end that said 3.55
Old 07-25-2012 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Bbasso
Function over fashion... for me.
this works at minimum cost too.
x2! plus, wider steel wheel is more weight, and more wear/tear on steering components. i love the moab wheels i put on my xj.


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