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07-02-2014, 09:02 PM
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07-02-2014, 09:08 PM
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Hate to say it but I might have to put the XJ under a cover for about 2 years. No fear, it will be born again, just going to be away for a bit and I want to work on it myself since my mental stability can't take another ripoff.
What precautions should I take? empty gas and unhook battery?
What precautions should I take? empty gas and unhook battery?
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07-02-2014, 10:47 PM
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07-03-2014, 10:54 AM
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07-03-2014, 11:01 AM
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Ok guys I'm stuck.
I'm getting a code for my "Battery Temp Sensor" and it's keeping my check engine light on.
I didn't even know it existed til I pulled the battery out. I can't find one anywhere new, there are 2 on ebay that look like mine but are for 97+ (mine is a 96) not sure if they would work or not. Is there a way to bypass it? Or would the 97+ work?
It seems to only be on the obd2 jeeps.
I'm getting a code for my "Battery Temp Sensor" and it's keeping my check engine light on.
I didn't even know it existed til I pulled the battery out. I can't find one anywhere new, there are 2 on ebay that look like mine but are for 97+ (mine is a 96) not sure if they would work or not. Is there a way to bypass it? Or would the 97+ work?
It seems to only be on the obd2 jeeps.
Rockauto has them.
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalog.php
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=320366
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07-03-2014, 12:38 PM
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You still didn't answer the other questions. What kind of sander? A little 1/4 sheet palm sander isn't going to get you anything but a sore wrist, neither is a little wire wheel on a drill. Use an angle grinder with a wire cup for the rust and a flap disc for the paint.
07-03-2014, 03:21 PM
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I am trying to put in an aftermarket sway bar in my 95 XJ. When I bought it, everything that had anything to do with the sway bar was removed, i.e. no original hardware in the vehicle. When I ordered the swaybar kit, they sent everything, EXCEPT the bolts that mount the bushing to the upper frame. Nobody I can find, has been able to answer me, about the bolts. Can anyone tell me what bolts I need, and where I can get them other than off another XJ? What is the length, threads, pitch, etc. of the bolts? If I can find them out, I can make a trip to home depot and get some new ones.
07-03-2014, 05:11 PM
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I was being facetious. Neither are suited to both tasks.
You still didn't answer the other questions. What kind of sander? A little 1/4 sheet palm sander isn't going to get you anything but a sore wrist, neither is a little wire wheel on a drill. Use an angle grinder with a wire cup for the rust and a flap disc for the paint.
You still didn't answer the other questions. What kind of sander? A little 1/4 sheet palm sander isn't going to get you anything but a sore wrist, neither is a little wire wheel on a drill. Use an angle grinder with a wire cup for the rust and a flap disc for the paint.
07-03-2014, 06:13 PM
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Ok, I found some bolts, they work. Now, the problem is, the swaybar I have is too long lol.
When I am installing it, JUST the bar is attached to the frame. I have not put the end links on it yet. But when trying to rotate the bar up and down, the ends where the links would be attached are hitting the coil suspension. Anyone familiar with that problem?
It is an Addco 516 front sway bar.
When I am installing it, JUST the bar is attached to the frame. I have not put the end links on it yet. But when trying to rotate the bar up and down, the ends where the links would be attached are hitting the coil suspension. Anyone familiar with that problem?
It is an Addco 516 front sway bar.
07-03-2014, 08:24 PM
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Bare metal and scuffed paint are totally fine, you need to deal with the rust if it's bad enough. Small surface corrosion I wouldn't worry about but anywhere it got pitted you risk holding moisture, and rust spreading underneath the bedliner.
07-03-2014, 09:30 PM
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