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Old 06-02-2012, 08:41 AM
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Wow i take that back... i thought od was a mod...
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Lmfao......sell your jeep and get a ford ranger.
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Wow i take that back... i thought od was a mod...
Nope lol just smart.
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And just to prove my point... Look a throttle cable out of a 2000!


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And wouldn't you know...... No springs!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
And just to prove my point... Look a throttle cable out of a 2000!


Attachment 121622

And wouldn't you know...... No springs!!!!!!
I know that there isn't a spring on the cherokee. I looked lasted night. That's why I posted this, to see if it was possible to do it without a spring on there. What does that spring do on the ford Ranger? Why doesn't the cherokee have one?
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Old 06-02-2012, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 01JeepCherokee

I know that there isn't a spring on the cherokee. I looked lasted night. That's why I posted this, to see if it was possible to do it without a spring on there. What does that spring do on the ford Ranger? Why doesn't the cherokee have one?
Because jeep built there parts right.
Ford half asses **** to make it work.
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Tried it today and there was a noticeable difference when accelerating.

Here's what I did:
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looks like a satellite antenna
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Originally Posted by 01JeepCherokee
Tried it today and there was a noticeable difference when accelerating.

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Attachment 121669
Lol. A better picture would have involved the pedal being duct taped to the floor.
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Lol. A better picture would have involved the pedal being duct taped to the floor.
Good idea, i will go and do that. Its just such a cramped area its hard to get a good pic.
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The only thing that is does is raise the pedal up.
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Originally Posted by 01JeepCherokee
Odgreen, found your Unicorn.
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How much horsepower and torque would you say this totally sweet modification to your race jeep give you?
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More than a fist full of NOS stickers.
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That looks retarded.... I hope your Trollin.
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