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12-28-2012, 12:04 AM
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For street driving in the snow, is there any real reason to use 4L? It seems like 4L can't be used on the road, since yoiu need to stop and go into N before you can shift to 4H. Since that is dangerous on roads, is it safe to say that 4L is really only for off-roading? 4H obviously has to be able to handle 0-55mph since you need to stop to get into 4H. Is 4L only needed for extreme situations where you need even more torque than 4H provides?
12-28-2012, 12:15 AM
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4L has a 2.72:1 reduction. Maximum speed is either 30 MPH or 30 KM/H. Offroad only, unless I guess you need to move something very very slowly
12-28-2012, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by salad
4L has a 2.72:1 reduction. Maximum speed is either 30 MPH or 30 KM/H. Offroad only, unless I guess you need to move something very very slowly
12-28-2012, 07:10 AM
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Looking at a 99 Cherokee I6 126k miles. It has a 3.5" lift with 33's, will that size tire put a lot of strain on the engine or should it able to perform just fine?
12-28-2012, 07:15 AM
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http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/mec...e-RTV-Blue.htm
Its says you can use it for either!
It will put more strain on your engine which is why its drops your mpg with larger tires, however 33s shouldnt cause to many issues. Lay off the skinny pedal and you wont break parts.
Its says you can use it for either!
It will put more strain on your engine which is why its drops your mpg with larger tires, however 33s shouldnt cause to many issues. Lay off the skinny pedal and you wont break parts.
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12-28-2012, 07:50 AM
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12-28-2012, 08:48 AM
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12-28-2012, 08:50 AM
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12-28-2012, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Its still a good idea to use a dab of rtv at certain edges and corners on gaskets. RTV ultra black would be a better choice however.
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What's wrong with a gasket and RTV? Just let it cure before you add oil.
12-28-2012, 09:38 AM
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Is there a right way and a wrong way to replace a smashed part of unibody? From the hole with the welded nut that holds the factory bumper on all the way up to the two stock bumper holes is smashed in and all messed up. J just wanted to cut it out and weld a new piece in.
12-28-2012, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Is there a right way and a wrong way to replace a smashed part of unibody? From the hole with the welded nut that holds the factory bumper on all the way up to the two stock bumper holes is smashed in and all messed up. J just wanted to cut it out and weld a new piece in.
12-28-2012, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
I would suggest welding in some sort of support before you cut out the old piece of the unibody, so that it doesn't move when you take the old piece out.
12-28-2012, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Alright, but its as simple as welding in and grinding down
12-28-2012, 11:40 AM
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