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Old 04-03-2013, 11:00 PM
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Ok cool and thanks for the info guys. I mean I can't say I disagree I want a reliable winch up front also. But if the HF one really is what people make it up to be I'm Ok with not needing to always buy name brand.

Even though I'll probably end up buying name brand haha. I'll just wait to see if my buddy's blows up soon. I still haven't gotten the bumper in yet so..
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Oh you already ordered a bumper? Well that kinda negates that link I posted.
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So is having the sway bar off supposed to be quite noticeable? Mines disconnected sincebi didnt have time for my quick discos and it honestly doesnt feel any different than when it was stock. I mean the ride itself isnt great since tbe alignments bad and om gettin good vibes since im at around 5-5.5"s but other than that its ok. I take turns at mach 3 all day long lol.
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Old 04-04-2013, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Eagle564
So is having the sway bar off supposed to be quite noticeable? Mines disconnected sincebi didnt have time for my quick discos and it honestly doesnt feel any different than when it was stock. I mean the ride itself isnt great since tbe alignments bad and om gettin good vibes since im at around 5-5.5"s but other than that its ok. I take turns at mach 3 all day long lol.
Nope. I havent noticed mine out until i hit a hard curve going about 85 on the interstate. I've only noticed the sway bar missing in one jeep when you drive it, but it was Flexxxxxyyyy. At 5" i've had no problems with mine with no sways.
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Nope. I havent noticed mine out until i hit a hard curve going about 85 on the interstate. I've only noticed the sway bar missing in one jeep when you drive it, but it was Flexxxxxyyyy. At 5" i've had no problems with mine with no sways.
Ya its weird. Everyone said itd be realy sketchy but i havent noticed. Guess i wont need my quick discos lol.
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Originally Posted by Eagle564

Ya its weird. Everyone said itd be realy sketchy but i havent noticed. Guess i wont need my quick discos lol.
Has a lot to do with how stiff your coils and shocks are. Could end up being sway-ier after the coils get broken in a bit. Or your shocks go out... lol
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Cruise on post '97s has a few systems but is indeed vacuum actuated. If it looks like it SHOULD be working (light comes on in the dash) then go looking for vacuum leaks. It hangs off of that pesky reservoir that hides in the bumper
The light doesnt even come on. And im almost positive the light would because my part time and full time 4 wheel drive lights works(i know a lot of them dont).

Any orther ideas? I really wanted my cruise to work.
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The light doesnt even come on. And im almost positive the light would because my part time and full time 4 wheel drive lights works(i know a lot of them dont).

Any orther ideas? I really wanted my cruise to work.
Didnt see you asked about a 98, I know on my buddies 00 the light never worked.

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Didnt see you asked about a 98, I know on my buddies 00 the light never worked.
Ill hit the buttons, no lights come on, and nothing happens when i let off the gas.
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Ill hit the buttons, no lights come on, and nothing happens when i let off the gas.
Have you ever used it before? Check the cable at the throttle body and make sure its connected. As salad said vacuum lines should definitely be checked.. 90% of cruise control problems on these jeeps is vacuum related. Just start checking the easy things first.
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

Have you ever used it before? Check the cable at the throttle body and make sure its connected. As salad said vacuum lines should definitely be checked.. 90% of cruise control problems on these jeeps is vacuum related. Just start checking the easy things first.
I have never used it before. Just bought this jeep a week and a half ago.

Ok. Thats gonna be for tomorrow list.

Ill let you guys know what i find out or dont find out.

Thanks.
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Does it have a separate fuse? Does your horn work well?
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How would you know if your ujoints or the ball joint in a front shaft are bad? I have one for my rear when i get my sye done and the joints are dirty and greasy but they all moved fluidly and theyre spicer so most likely stock joints. But i figure why replace if theyre good right?
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Originally Posted by salad
Does it have a separate fuse? Does your horn work well?
If youre talking to me; idk about the fuse and my horn works well now. New clock spring was needed.
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