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Old 11-02-2014, 12:23 PM
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Probably because gasoline is like $5/gallon USD in AUS.
Compared to the expense of replacing the entire driveline from the engine-back with rare parts?

Could just gut the front axle and remove drive shaft...
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Old 11-02-2014, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

I've done it without removing the OFA numerous times.
Did you have to remove the threaded stud the filter slides over?

I did the one side, now my jerry rigged exhaust is slapping the body. From the cross member back it's mounting brackets got fubar'd when I have a little shop weld a new muffler on.
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Did you have to remove the threaded stud the filter slides over?

I did the one side, now my jerry rigged exhaust is slapping the body. From the cross member back it's mounting brackets got fubar'd when I have a little shop weld a new muffler on.
Can't remember on the Renix. Kinda think not.
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Old 11-02-2014, 01:37 PM
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What starter will fit on my xj? Besides ones from other xj's, will any other jeep starters fit it? Xj parts are scarce near me, but other jeep parts are plentiful
First off, what's wrong with yours? If it's just oil soaked from leaking oil filter adapter seals, you can disassemble it and clean it up with brake cleaner.
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Old 11-02-2014, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

Can't remember on the Renix. Kinda think not.
Alright, I just don't see how someone would get it off without removing the stud. I just don't want to deal with the adapter if I don't need to. I know it needs the gasket so I might as well do it anyways.
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Alright, I just don't see how someone would get it off without removing the stud. I just don't want to deal with the adapter if I don't need to. I know it needs the gasket so I might as well do it anyways.
Heck yeah. Easy on a Renix. You can use one of those antique things to get it off----a wrench!!

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1.296 x 0.139 AS568 size -219
2.484 x 0.139 AS568 size -230

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0.859 x 0.139 AS568 size -212
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I'm helping my son replace shocks on his '96 Cherokee Sport 4wd, 4.0L. We ordered a 2" kit from Fat Bob's to gain a little more clearance for his tires, a kit listed to fit '84-'01 Cherokee's. Based on the instructions the kit looks like it is for a XJ with coil springs. Our Cherokee has leaf springs and coil over shocks. Where did I go wrong if the kits are for '84-'01?
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I'm helping my son replace shocks on his '96 Cherokee Sport 4wd, 4.0L. We ordered a 2" kit from Fat Bob's to gain a little more clearance for his tires, a kit listed to fit '84-'01 Cherokee's. Based on the instructions the kit looks like it is for a XJ with coil springs. Our Cherokee has leaf springs and coil over shocks. Where did I go wrong if the kits are for '84-'01?
Should have coils up front and leafs in the rear, unless it's been heavily modified
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T case drain plug swap? Want to get rid of those massive stock ones....
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Guys. Where the wire that tells the jeep the washer fluid is full?
On my 96 I just unplugged it from the bottle, no more light.
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
T case drain plug swap? Want to get rid of those massive stock ones....
There are different stock styles on the 231
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

They're are different stock styles on the 231
So just pull them and match em at home depot?
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Old 11-02-2014, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole

So just pull them and match em at home depot?
You probably could, or you could order some of a different style
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Why on earth do you want to "convert" to 2WD???
my jeep doesnt leave the tarmac. and petrol is more like 10 bucks a gallon in nzd, we get charged by the litre. and its getting converted to liqufied petrolium gas or straight propane (yes bbq fuel) to usa folks. my buddy has his running on propane and it starts and runs fine. it is a dry fuel so i may look at petrol / propane mix havent decided yet
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr

On my 96 I just unplugged it from the bottle, no more light.
It magically went off like most mysteries with an xj lol
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