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Old 11-30-2012, 11:48 AM
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Alright so I'm moving my vacuum ball into the engine bay, I want have any problems if I shorten the vacuum lines, correct?
Correct
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Correct
alright thanks
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Alright so I'm moving my vacuum ball into the engine bay, I wont have any problems if I shorten the vacuum lines, correct?
it'll break like a taco.. then explode. lol
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

it'll break like a taco.. then explode. lol
Funny lol. Next question tire ratchet straped to the stock rails until I make my new rack

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what's the question..?
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Originally Posted by mitchlikesbikes
what's the question..?
Oh my bad, is it safe?
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Old 11-30-2012, 12:35 PM
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Oh my bad, is it safe?
I had no problem with mine, but it will pop the roof in and out when I hit bumps. Makes noise, and I guess it could weaken it over time.
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Oh my bad, is it safe?
Mine flew off.... Lol
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I had no problem with mine, but it will pop the roof in and out when I hit bumps. Makes noise, and I guess it could weaken it over time.
Just has to last a few weeks
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Just has to last a few weeks
Should be fine just use straps through the center or the spokes.

You could move the cross members really close together and throw the tire on those to save your roof as well.
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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

Should be fine just use straps through the center or the spokes.

You could move the cross members really close together and throw the tire on those to save your roof as well.
Its on the cross members
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Its on the cross members
Should be fine. I had mine directly on the roof with the straps run through the outter holes (Outlaw II wheel) and the center hole. Use two in an 'X'.

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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

If it randomly just started.
Question did you hit a puddle?
If yes you could of warped the **** out of your rotor.
I don't recall hitting a puddle, it hasn't rained here in a while. But if I take my wheels off should I see obvious deformities to the rotors if so?
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I don't recall hitting a puddle, it hasn't rained here in a while. But if I take my wheels off should I see obvious deformities to the rotors if so?
Rotors can be badly warped without being visible. It doesn't take much to acres them up. I would at least take off the wheel and check for debris.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Should be fine. I had mine directly on the roof with the straps run through the letter holes (Outlaw II wheel) and the center hole. Use two in an 'X'.
Exactly what I did
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