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06-08-2011, 05:03 AM

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Is that on stock gearing?

Yea. And a very light foot.

06-08-2011, 02:34 PM

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Are rc wheel spacers any good? They're made out of aluminum.

06-08-2011, 02:44 PM

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Are rc wheel spacers any good? They're made out of aluminum.

They use the correct grade of aluminum. As long as you're talking about the ones that have the wheel studs built in, then yes. The thin wheel "shims" without the separate studs are NOT recommended.

06-08-2011, 02:45 PM

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Are rc wheel spacers any good? They're made out of aluminum.

I've been using them for months now and haven't had any issues. I'm actually thinking of getting new wheels so I won't need the spacers anymore, if you're interested in them, PM me.

06-08-2011, 02:48 PM

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Do I havr to get a track bar with a 4.5" lift. Ill rarely wheel it offroad.

06-08-2011, 02:52 PM

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at 4.5" you really need to, especially on the road. The axle will be too far off center and you'll have steering issues

06-08-2011, 02:57 PM

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at 4.5" you really need to, especially on the road. The axle will be too far off center and you'll have steering issues

Can I just do the mod where I redrill and relocate it?

06-08-2011, 03:01 PM

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it'll probably still be too close to the original hole to be safe. You need an adjustable.

the trackbar is NOT something to skimp on...your life depends on it.

06-08-2011, 07:52 PM

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Is it worth it?

So I cleaned off the bottom and rear of my engine today.I don't think it was my RMS leaking. So is it worth it to spend the 20 or 30 bucks for a new valve cover gasket to make sure that was the problem? Second, to anyone has done this, is it tough? Any tips??

06-08-2011, 08:15 PM

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Xjs, are known to leak at the valve cover, its rlly easy to replace theres a few write up on here I believe

06-08-2011, 08:50 PM

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Hey guys, i just bought a 1992 jeep cherokee and it doesn't always go into 4x4 full time, most of the time it will only go into 4x4 part time. Any ideas on what the problem could be? Thanks!

06-08-2011, 09:34 PM

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Hey guys, i just bought a 1992 jeep cherokee and it doesn't always go into 4x4 full time, most of the time it will only go into 4x4 part time. Any ideas on what the problem could be? Thanks!

They are tempermental

06-08-2011, 09:50 PM

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I replaced mine this weekend, not hard to do at all. There are several good posts with great pictures that really helped and answered my questions.

I recommend paying for a quality gasket, I was pleased with the Fel Pro set I used.

06-08-2011, 11:19 PM

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CUPHOLDERS!!!

I want some. I saw some that sit with the center consol over the E-brake sortof and i want to know where to get them because my crotch gets cold every time im at a drivethrough!

06-08-2011, 11:35 PM

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hi guys im new to the jeeps iv just brought a jeep cherokee sport 1994 model.
its holding gears first to second wont shift till 3500rpm. iv changed the fluid and filtter in the auto box put a new TPS. and iv also had a look at the kick down cabel and re adjusted it and it made things worse.any ideas would be great.