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Old 02-20-2011, 01:09 PM
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My heat in my 2000 xj blows cold at idle but hot while driving. Any ideas where to start? Thank you in advance.
You have a vacuum leak somewhere. When you idle the vacuum isn't sufficient to open the heater valve.
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So I saw it somewhere on here but can't find it anywhere again...but I have the RC 3" aal kit right now...if I throw the teraflex 2" shackle and spacer kit on what would I be looking at for total lift...thanks a lot..
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what spark plugs do you guys run?
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what spark plugs do you guys run?

Champion Copper Plus
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^^^^^ this
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Originally Posted by XJmotard
So I saw it somewhere on here but can't find it anywhere again...but I have the RC 3" aal kit right now...if I throw the teraflex 2" shackle and spacer kit on what would I be looking at for total lift...thanks a lot..

im not a mathematician but i believe 3+2=5
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im not a mathematician but i believe 3+2=5
No s***.....but I was have always seen where someone did a setup like that and it came out bein a lil shorter or in some cases a lil more than what it would what u say equal...so if someone has done this setup or close to it and has an answer that would help out rather than take up space in the thread I would appreciate the info....
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Sorry to come off like an a$$..but I thought I read at the start of the thread that theres no stupid question...I know what 3+2=....I'm just tryin to see like I said from someone who's done it or close to it...again my apoligizes for the snappy response...
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Now what wires to get..
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What would be required to put an H.O. ('94) engine from a 2WD manual transmission XJ into a 4WD '90 XJ auto transmission? Is this a feasible project?
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the other day I had to get on it pretty hard (in 2wd) and after doing so it seemed i had binding in my steering. Also, upon acceleration I felt/heard a thumping that appeared to be on the floor...

so far i've replaced all TRE's, drag link, steering stabilizer, steering box and after theft was attempted i had to replace the steering column as well.

any ideas?
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Now what wires to get..

Get anything but the cheapest ones. Unless you are running high performance you will be fine with mid grade wires. IMO they are the least of your worries in the spark trail. Get a good cap with brass tips and champion copper plugs.
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Originally Posted by XJmotard
No s***.....but I was have always seen where someone did a setup like that and it came out bein a lil shorter or in some cases a lil more than what it would what u say equal...so if someone has done this setup or close to it and has an answer that would help out rather than take up space in the thread I would appreciate the info....
a spacer and shackle will always net what it says. A aal will vary based on the leaf pack you put it into. You will be at 5 inches when done if your front and rear are at 3 inches now
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Originally Posted by XJmotard
Sorry to come off like an a$$..but I thought I read at the start of the thread that theres no stupid question...I know what 3+2=....I'm just tryin to see like I said from someone who's done it or close to it...again my apoligizes for the snappy response...
youll be looking at 5" maybe a hair more or hair less. but, this will sag over time. ive had this exact setup and i would strongly advise against it. the shackles will beat the hell out of your aal and if you lift the front to 4.5-5" soon enough your rear end will be way lower than your front. also if you lift the front and rear to 5" you will probably need an sye, (or tcase drop at least) a new trac bar and more than likely longer control arms. these are just some things to think about. i regret lifting my last jeep the cheap way. this time around i stayed at 3" the right way on 33's and now i have plenty of wiggle room to make all kinds of adjustments.
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Originally Posted by Gatchmo5710

a spacer and shackle will always net what it says. A aal will vary based on the leaf pack you put it into. You will be at 5 inches when done if your front and rear are at 3 inches now
Cool thanks...now i know the shackles n spacer kit is decently priced is it a decent setup or would it be better off to do a full like 5.5" kit?
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