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07-25-2013, 12:41 PM
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07-25-2013, 12:58 PM
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Cons: C-clips (They make c-clip eliminator kits), kinda bulky, slightly narrower than stock, tubes need to be welded to housing to prevent spinning the tubes, you'll need to move the spring perches and shock mounts (but that's going to be the same with any axle).
I've run 35's/locked on mine for a long while and never had a single issue.
IMO, it's a good choice for a mild rig.
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07-25-2013, 01:30 PM
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I have a 95 jeep Cherokee the the turn signals, hazards, and brake lights don't work on. I have replaced the Multi-function switch on all the fuses look good I am stumped on what to do.
07-25-2013, 02:04 PM
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Could be something else but that relay is a quick and cheap fix.
07-25-2013, 04:49 PM
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Never owned a Jeep. However I was looking into buying a $600 '87 Cherokee that had a coolant issue. I went to look at it and after it ran for about 10 minutes the coolant bottle began to fill up and then coolant started erupting from around the cap. What I want to know is, apart from the leak, is this is a normal-behaving system (the complete filling of the bottle and the high pressure) or would I have a bigger problem than a cracked cap to worry about, such as a blown head gasket or something else?
07-25-2013, 05:06 PM
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Never owned a Jeep. However I was looking into buying a $600 '87 Cherokee that had a coolant issue. I went to look at it and after it ran for about 10 minutes the coolant bottle began to fill up and then coolant started erupting from around the cap. What I want to know is, apart from the leak, is this is a normal-behaving system (the complete filling of the bottle and the high pressure) or would I have a bigger problem than a cracked cap to worry about, such as a blown head gasket or something else?
As for the likeliness of a head gasket blown, I doubt it. The majority of XJs out there on the used market have ridiculously neglected cooling systems.
Someone else may chime in with better information
07-25-2013, 05:07 PM
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1988 Jeep XJ 4.0L
Does anyone know what size fittings and thread pitch these brake lines are?
I can't get the master cylinder lines to break loose and previous owner tore up the nuts so they are just rounding using any tool. I was going to see if I can get the lines or the proportional valve and replace them with new.
Does anyone know what size fittings and thread pitch these brake lines are?
I can't get the master cylinder lines to break loose and previous owner tore up the nuts so they are just rounding using any tool. I was going to see if I can get the lines or the proportional valve and replace them with new.
07-25-2013, 05:35 PM
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my wifes 03 GC a/c works on settings 1 through 3, won't work on high, don't think it's
the blower motor resistor thats suppose to bypass hi settings, no fuses blown, any relays
or something else
the blower motor resistor thats suppose to bypass hi settings, no fuses blown, any relays
or something else
07-25-2013, 06:19 PM
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Unlike most cars, the Renix ('87-'90) system is "closed". The perssure bottle is sealed and is indeed supposed to expand. The cap on it is functionally similar to a rad cap.
As for the likeliness of a head gasket blown, I doubt it. The majority of XJs out there on the used market have ridiculously neglected cooling systems.
Someone else may chime in with better information
As for the likeliness of a head gasket blown, I doubt it. The majority of XJs out there on the used market have ridiculously neglected cooling systems.
Someone else may chime in with better information
07-25-2013, 06:39 PM
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Never owned a Jeep. However I was looking into buying a $600 '87 Cherokee that had a coolant issue. I went to look at it and after it ran for about 10 minutes the coolant bottle began to fill up and then coolant started erupting from around the cap. What I want to know is, apart from the leak, is this is a normal-behaving system (the complete filling of the bottle and the high pressure) or would I have a bigger problem than a cracked cap to worry about, such as a blown head gasket or something else?
07-25-2013, 07:46 PM
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Looking to swap the lip under the bumper that's between the two bumper caps from one of my XJs to the other, just took a look under there and Im not sure what I have to do to get that thing off of there. Can anyone tell me or point me towards a write up of how to get all that trim off?