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I'm really just replacing it for the wheel stud. I believe they are fine. I was planning on doing a bunch of work on it in the spring when I'm planning on doing a long arm lift. I'm short on time until after Christmas and just have to have it up and running as it's my DD.
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I think you had the right suggestion the first time, should always do brake parts in paired sets Every time I have tried to just do one side I got a pull to one side or the other when the brakes were applied and ended up having to match it up on the other side to eliminate the pull.
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I think you had the right suggestion the first time, should always do brake parts in paired sets Every time I have tried to just do one side I got a pull to one side or the other when the brakes were applied and ended up having to match it up on the other side to eliminate the pull.
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I confess that I haven't done one of these yet, but have done countless of other vehicles and had this issue most of the time, it tends to be especially noticeable when they get wet.
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Yeah one bearing at a time is fine, worse that will happen is that the other one will wear out!
Brakes, yeah, entire axle should be done.
Brakes, yeah, entire axle should be done.
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Tailgate tents?
I have been kind of looking into one of those rear hatch tents for the XJ. Has anyone done this and are there any tips you could share? It would kind of be nice to keep bugs out and have a place to stand up and dress instead of having to do yoga in the back of the XJ to pull my pants on.
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They may work well out there but here in Michigan the mosquito is or state bird and they don't seal well around the rear of Jeep. Your money ahead to just buy a good tent with all the extra money you'll save will pay for camping.
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Thank you! not sealing well was indeed one of my main concerns about these.
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Year: 1995
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hey everyone finally got my block at the machine shop I am doing a 30 over bore on it. Anything i need to know? performance effects etc? also is there anything special about putting the engine back together? excited to get it back on the road.
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Just a reminder to make sure the pistons are put onto the rods so that the oil squirt holes are on the correct side and aim your ring gaps correctly before pushing them in the holes.
I think you have the knowledge to do all the rest.
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thanks any links on the right ways to do that or should i refer to like a hanes?
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The book should have the proper images for you. Most important thing is the squirt holes. They have to correspond with the direction of engine rotation or they will not work like they are supposed to and the pistons will overheat and maybe even fry later on. It is important that they squirt oil into the underneath of the pistons at the right timing while it is running to help cool them.
To be honest, I can't remember if these piston pins just slide through or if they have to be pressed into the rods. If you need to have these pressed on by someone else double check them for sure before putting it together.