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Old 01-22-2013, 09:10 PM
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The age old question. Cragar Soft 8's or Cragar D Windows?
I got ds, soft 8 is a cleaner look IMO if I had your rig I'd go 8s but the ds look good on my hacked up jeep.
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:11 PM
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Replaced stock injectors with the ford upgrades, now the jeeps running rough. Messed up the clip that holds the metal fuel line to the fuel pressure regulator, but fixed that. It's idling REALLY low, and spittin an sputtering at like 25 to 35, but rides smooth at 45 to 50. Ran the tank empty, then when I went to put $25 (which is about half a tank depending on gas prices) the gas gauge barely moved. What's goin on guys I need to find this prob ASAP my best guess so far is that when I ran the tank empty something got sucked up into the fuel filter now it's clogged? :/ it's the DD and I need her back on the road ASAP all help is appreciated thank you guys so much
Did you clean the injectors? What happens when you put the stock ones back? Also what year do you have? Stupid phone app doesnt show profiles. IIRC Renix models need the FPR changed as the Ford injectors a different operating pressure.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I would say your guess is possible. I see in your avatar it's pre-97. Is it 91-97? If so, you may need to reset your ECU and force it to relearn your system. If it's Renix (pre-91), there's nothing to reset, and it means something changed.
My 96 didnt need to be reset, just let it run for about 10 minutes at idle and then drove it for 15 minutes.
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My steering column squeals when i turn either left or right. It very annoying! Mainly happens when its very cold. Anybody know why or how to fix it?
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Originally Posted by bheath
My steering column squeals when i turn either left or right. It very annoying! Mainly happens when its very cold. Anybody know why or how to fix it?
Same here but was too lazy to post lol
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My steering pops sometimes. I just pretend its the breaking bones of my enemies.
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

Same here but was too lazy to post lol
Yea took me all day.

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My steering pops sometimes. I just pretend its the breaking bones of my enemies.
Lol i guess it could be the screams of mine?
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:49 PM
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Get one of these installed in your dash and drive by it.
Anyone know of a write up on how to install the auto meter gauge pod on the A pillar?

I have been thinking about installing one, but I am interested in what is involved at the A pillar and getting down to the firewall. Past the firewall is the easy part as no one sees it.

Or does someone have install pictures in their build documentation?
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Anyone know of a write up on how to install the auto meter gauge pod on the A pillar?

I have been thinking about installing one, but I am interested in what is involved at the A pillar and getting down to the firewall. Past the firewall is the easy part as no one sees it.

Or does someone have install pictures in their build documentation?
Drill a few holes in your A-pillar trim piece, and run the wires through it.
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Originally Posted by salad

Did you clean the injectors? What happens when you put the stock ones back? Also what year do you have? Stupid phone app doesnt show profiles. IIRC Renix models need the FPR changed as the Ford injectors a different operating pressure.
You may have just answered my question I have an 88
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Originally Posted by aJeepNamedGail

You may have just answered my question I have an 88
Renix! Make sure you specify that when you ask questions. If you don't, people generally give advice for 91+ motors.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Renix! Make sure you specify that when you ask questions. If you don't, people generally give advice for 91+ motors.
My bad lol sorry about that guys, I have an 88' Cherokee with the renix. She started actin up after I changed the injectors and it would make sense that it needs a different FPR because it's rumbling like it has a BB V8 in it lol seems like it struggles for fuel till I give it to here through the pedal. And it idles really low so what FPR am I supposed to get? :/
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Originally Posted by bheath
Yea took me all day.



Lol i guess it could be the screams of mine?
Put them together, and we might have some pending murder charges..
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Originally Posted by bheath
My steering column squeals when i turn either left or right. It very annoying! Mainly happens when its very cold. Anybody know why or how to fix it?
Originally Posted by salad

Same here but was too lazy to post lol
That just happened to me this morning. It was 1 degree.

It stopped mid day. I suppose it will happen tomorrow.

But why? Plastic shrinkage. Like cold water on a...
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Lmao ^^
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