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Old 11-05-2012, 08:24 PM
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Go buy the v8 zj tie rods new with the adjusting sleeve.

New "bushings" for tie rod ends are just dust boots.

If you need a new drag link, I'd get a new one unless you find a really nice one at the jy, same for zj tre
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Originally Posted by DieselD
Go buy the v8 zj tie rods new with the adjusting sleeve.

New "bushings" for tie rod ends are just dust boots.

If you need a new drag link, I'd get a new one unless you find a really nice one at the jy, same for zj tre
so use new V8 ZJ tie rods ends with adjusting sleeves and new boots. and a new draglink...got it.
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No boots new ones will have them.
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Originally Posted by DieselD
No boots new ones will have them.
ok. get them at a parts store or order online for better quality?
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Old 11-05-2012, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

ok. get them at a parts store or order online for better quality?
Get Moog.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Get Moog.
ok. thanks.
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8.25?

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8.25?
I think so, looks like mine. 8.25 has that flat bottom on the front side.
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Originally Posted by SoCalxJ4.0

I think so, looks like mine. 8.25 has that flat bottom on the front side.
Yea, I just couldn't tell from the pic
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Originally Posted by my89xj
8.25?
Yup
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Yup
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So the front pasenger side sits 1.5" lower than the driver side. Thought suspension was shot. So I installed some new coil springs and shocks today. Didn't make a difference still sits 1.5" off

Anyone have any ideas what it could be
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So the front pasenger side sits 1.5" lower than the driver side. Thought suspension was shot. So I installed some new coil springs and shocks today. Didn't make a difference still sits 1.5" off

Anyone have any ideas what it could be
How are the coil mounts top and bottom?
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Originally Posted by 94xjohio
So the front pasenger side sits 1.5" lower than the driver side. Thought suspension was shot. So I installed some new coil springs and shocks today. Didn't make a difference still sits 1.5" off

Anyone have any ideas what it could be
Have your chubby girlfriend ride in the back seat on the driver side. Over time it will even out the sag she caused. jk :-)
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When replacing a renix exhaust manifold for a OE style replacement what is better Stainless steel or Cast iron? Iv seen both for around the same price.
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