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05-06-2011, 08:05 AM

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So... Dukie. 1990 aw4 does not work in the 1993. Now I need a transfer case too.

???? They are exactly the same transmission. Why would you now need a new TC too? I'm confused...

05-06-2011, 08:09 AM

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2000 Cherokee, I-6 4.0L, AW-4

I went to the blessing of the Jeeps this past weekend in Mesick, MI. On the ride home (highway) my jeep started the dreaded "death wobble". I had to drive the rest of the way home on secondary roads as the speeds on those roads were lower and my jeep didn't wobble at lower speeds.

Once I got home and was able to check out the jeep I noticed that my control arm bushings are pretty much shot. They seem to be the original bushing's. I know I have to replace them but I was planning on getting adjustable control arm's as the ones I have are the original and I have a 4.5 lift now.

My question is, the cost is a bit prohibitive to get all new at once. If I was to choose between the upper or lower which should I get? My axle needs to be kicked forward some and I was just wondering whether the upper or lower were the most important?

Lower CAs are most important. Just get adjustable LCAs while you are at it - they'll come with the bushings and will be about the same price, and you won't have to worry about pressing the old bushings out / new bushings in

05-06-2011, 08:11 AM

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I searched and can't find the answer... Will an exhaust from a 2dr XJ fit on a 4dr XJ?

As long as it has the same engine, yes. Year also matters a bit, but not as much

05-06-2011, 08:15 AM

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ty dukie

05-06-2011, 10:10 AM

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As long as it has the same engine, yes. Year also matters a bit, but not as much

Thanks... The 2dr is a '90 and the 4dr is an '88, both have 4.0

05-06-2011, 10:18 AM

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I bought a '90 XJ just for the 3" lift... the price was low enough that if I pull the motor and tranny I can scrap it and get my money back

The 2.5" exhaust with 2chamber flowmaster was a bonus.

The motor is 4.0 with 175,000k on it and sounds and runs great
The tranny has no 4WD or reverse but it is a select-trac... is it worth fixing to replace the command trac in my '88 XJ?

05-06-2011, 10:27 AM

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I bought a '90 XJ just for the 3" lift... the price was low enough that if I pull the motor and tranny I can scrap it and get my money back

personally i would scrap/sell the select-trac. Command trac is more useful IMO, unless you really have a desire for the 4x4 full time option.

05-06-2011, 12:10 PM

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???? They are exactly the same transmission. Why would you now need a new TC too? I'm confused...

21 spline output on renix, 23 on HO

05-06-2011, 12:18 PM

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21 spline output on renix, 23 on HO

Everything I have points to a 1990+ (including 1990) AW4 having a 23-spline output. Thus it should work if the tranny actually came out of a 1990 XJ. Is the info incorrect?

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05-06-2011, 12:28 PM

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What order are the Cylinders in?

Is it front(head lights) to back(firewall) 123456?

05-06-2011, 12:31 PM

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What order are the Cylinders in?

Is it front(head lights) to back(firewall) 123456?

yes. and firing order is 1 5 3 6 2 4

05-06-2011, 12:37 PM

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personally i would scrap/sell the select-trac. Command trac is more useful IMO, unless you really have a desire for the 4x4 full time option.

Just curious... Why do you say it's more useful? The select trac does everything the command trac does.

05-06-2011, 12:44 PM

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Everything I have points to a 1990+ (including 1990) AW4 having a 23-spline output. Thus it should work if the tranny actually came out of a 1990 XJ. Is the info incorrect?

Idk either way.

05-06-2011, 03:48 PM

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My glove box cover came off. Much to my wifes surprise! This happen to anyone else? How can I reattach it?

05-06-2011, 04:56 PM

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Just curious... Why do you say it's more useful? The select trac does everything the command trac does.

IMHO I prefer the strength of my part time 4wd. When all 4 wheels lock in it'll get you anywhere and everywhere. Now full time is useful however I've seen the select trac perform less since the tires can spin at different speeds. Then again this is IMHO cause ppl will swear by both