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Old 01-30-2013, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 87laredoxj
anybody know what the check antilock light means in my 1990 laredo and how do i fix it? any help is great
It means that something in your anti lock brake system isn't happy. Could be worn brakes or a bad abs sensor. When was the last time you serviced your brakes?
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Old 01-30-2013, 04:11 PM
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i havent checked them yet gonna do that on next check as well as new tires got the jeep about month and half ago trying to fix everything. is there a way i can check the sensor?
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Originally Posted by lowrange2

Worried you got overlooked?

Lower control arm bolts are 120mm long, M14x2.0mm, ISO Property Class 10.9. The stock ones are roughly equivalent to grade 8.

Uppers are 120mm M10x1.25mm. ISO Property Class 10.9
So the axle and frame bolts for the upper control arm are the same?
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Old 01-30-2013, 04:28 PM
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Last question until I finish up the rust repair and move on to the next project. What gauge thickness is the sheet metal for our xj's? Like previously posted, Im patching my rear 1/4 panel (will cut and fold soon) and need to know what size metal to weld in place. Thank you
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Last question until I finish up the rust repair and move on to the next project. What gauge thickness is the sheet metal for our xj's? Like previously posted, Im patching my rear 1/4 panel (will cut and fold soon) and need to know what size metal to weld in place. Thank you
I believe it's either 20ga or 22ga. I would use at least 18 gauge for the patch steel though - welding it is gonna be a *****
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Originally Posted by dukie564
I believe it's either 20ga or 22ga. I would use at least 18 gauge for the patch steel though - welding it is gonna be a *****
Going to give it a try this weekend, if it doesnt fail horribly Il post up pics. Thanks Dukie
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Going to give it a try this weekend, if it doesnt fail horribly Il post up pics. Thanks Dukie
Just make small tacks around until you have it welded all around
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Originally Posted by NewJerseyXJ609
Anyone have a write up handy for cutting and folding the lower part of the rear quarter panels? Not the fender I've already got that all cut and folded but I want to do that bottom portion too. The bottom portion with the bracket for the flare.
I dont know why but im digging the color and set up of your jeep. Look pretty cool.
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I've had rc uppers and lowers for awhile (well over a year) and have had zero bushing problems $180 a set, uppers or lowers from 0-5 lift I think..
Do I need uppers and lowers, or just lowers?
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Do I need uppers and lowers, or just lowers?
At 3 inches you will be fine with just the lowers, but the uppers are super flimsy, and love to bend in half. Get both if you have the money.
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What thread is the transfer case linkage adjusting rod screw? Misplaced it when i did my transmission swap.
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Ok. Thanks everyone for all the help. I'm a tractor/trailer mechanic by trade but this 4wd stuff is all new to me. Plus, I know how it can be answering the same questions over and over. I run the largest forum on the net for the Yamaha Vstar 650 and sometimes it can get old. The attitude here is great.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
I believe it's either 20ga or 22ga. I would use at least 18 gauge for the patch steel though - welding it is gonna be a *****
19 I thought. 22 is waaay too thin (have done some repairs with 22 already)
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Replace with 11 ga. Jeep might sit sideways but you won't dent it...
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Replace with 11 ga. Jeep might side sideways but you won't dent it...
overkill.





I love it.
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