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Old 06-11-2016, 01:49 PM
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Default If you could do it all over again how would you do it?
Probably not the right place for this question but, I'm trying to prioritize, the way I want to build my xj, and am interested to see what opinions any of the experienced guys on the thread here would have.

Does anyone have a particular order you would go in for starting your build?


i.e. brakes> body> interior> engine> exhaust> drive train> axles > tires> electrical.


For example one of my co-workers has said keep it running as long as you can before doing anything that will make it be a giant paperweight in your garage.

Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by jackace
Probably not the right place for this question but, I'm trying to prioritize, the way I want to build my xj, and am interested to see what opinions any of the experienced guys on the thread here would have.

Does anyone have a particular order you would go in for starting your build?


i.e. brakes> body> interior> engine> exhaust> drive train> axles > tires> electrical.


For example one of my co-workers has said keep it running as long as you can before doing anything that will make it be a giant paperweight in your garage.

Thoughts?
The typical method is to lift it, then install bigger tires, then make it safe with better brakes and proper handling.

The reality is better brakes and steering should be done before or with everything else
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I changed my oil for the first time since I owned my xj. I put in vqlvoline high mileage 10W-30 and my oil pressure is about 10 psi higher on startup, is that a problem?
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I changed my oil for the first time since I owned my xj. I put in vqlvoline high mileage 10W-30 and my oil pressure is about 10 psi higher on startup, is that a problem?
How many miles on the old oil?
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How many miles on the old oil?
No clue just got it
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if you still have fender flares there's a measurement from middle of wheel to flare, but also top of axle tube to frame can be measured but that distance depends on which axle you have. I believe you have a Dana 35 but not 100% sure.
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I believe that with stock fender flares the center of axle to bottom of flare is 17 inches stock.
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Okay . . . . Measures 22.5" from bottom of flare to middle of tire on the front end.
If "KaMore" is correct , that would be a 5.5" lift, or more like a 6" with a half inch sag due to time. . . Hmmm.
What does it measure at the rear end?
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I changed my oil for the first time since I owned my xj. I put in vqlvoline high mileage 10W-30 and my oil pressure is about 10 psi higher on startup, is that a problem?
10psi jump is common when replacing a clogged filter. What kind was on there before, and what now?
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10psi jump is common when replacing a clogged filter. What kind was on there before, and what now?
It had a pretty crappy compact "mile guard" filter before from when the previous owner took it to jiffy lube, I replaced it with a fairly beefy wix filter so that probably explains it.
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What's the difference between these two cruise control servos? They look slightly Different. I went to the JY to get one for my 1993 jeep and found both of these on pre 97 XJs so I not sure which one I need. Are they the same? Or different?
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Is $550 for Yukon gears and USA install kits a good for both front and rear axles?
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What's the difference between these two cruise control servos? They look slightly Different. I went to the JY to get one for my 1993 jeep and found both of these on pre 97 XJs so I not sure which one I need. Are they the same? Or different?
Bottom one looks like the ones in the 97 and up cherokees
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Bottom one looks like the ones in the 97 and up cherokees
which one is the bottom one? I'm on the app so they are side by side. lol
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Originally Posted by nardey11
It had a pretty crappy compact "mile guard" filter before from when the previous owner took it to jiffy lube, I replaced it with a fairly beefy wix filter so that probably explains it.
Yuup. Good call!
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which one is the bottom one? I'm on the app so they are side by side. lol
on the diamond plate
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on the diamond plate
ok,,while at the JY, I saw that type on both 97 up and pre97 jeeps. But the electrical connectors where different. Anybody else?
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