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Old 12-12-2010, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by X1994J
Not really... Here is a few of the different lengths....

XJ 87/88 2.5 Automatic 27.950" 53003912
XJ 89/93 2.5 Automatic 27.970" 53005540
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89/01 2.5Manual 25.310" 53005541

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89/01 4.0Automatic 30.660" 53005542

I am running a lengthened front in the rear with no issues yet.
Ah.. So thats why the perfect fit in the rear I got the 30" off a 94 with a Auto.
Thanks for the good info
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Old 12-23-2010, 12:36 PM
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Finally got new tires other day. Still waiting on rims but couldint wait so I mounted them up.
Dick Cepek Crushers 33 12.50x15 I love these tires.
Here's the first thing I tested them on.
Next on the list Finnish the rear bumper and build a tire carrier for the spare.
u need to run limiting straps if you plan on going beyond its flex point so you dont bust shocks, i learned the hard way i thought i was cool when i was hangin out with friends i would drive up light poles and ended up bustin two of them before i figured out what was goin on
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i love the camo on EVERYTHING
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Originally Posted by projectmayhem
u need to run limiting straps if you plan on going beyond its flex point so you dont bust shocks, i learned the hard way i thought i was cool when i was hangin out with friends i would drive up light poles and ended up bustin two of them before i figured out what was goin on
well i'm definitely gonna run straps on mine when i have enough flex to worry about busting 18" travel shocks someone thought was a good idea to put on a 8" lift! some shop told my friend they were the right ones. yeah 3" til full compression at ride height.
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Old 01-08-2011, 01:25 PM
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Love the updates, keep on moddin and wheelin..
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love the build so far. what shocks did you use. ik the bilstein 5150s but what size are they front and rear? keep up the gret work. i also like the camo on everything lol
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Old 03-04-2011, 04:27 PM
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Ok my rad and water pump has been getting steamy.
Time to get rid of the renix pressure bottle crap.
So I upgraded to a 94 system.
I got a 3 Row CSF Radiator, A water pump from the dealer (Sick of cheap parts that are made in china) , And new 195 thermostat and housing.. and some hoses with a new heater valve.

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Time to rip it apart!!
I have no A/C condenser so I could just pull the grill off and yank the rad and work through the grill.

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Yup it's been leaking for awhile. And guess what!! This rad is only 2 years old!! Gotta love the quality of aftermarket junk
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Yea I think this may have something to do with running a little warmer than usual lol
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All the old junk going in the trash.
Water bottle still good though.. Anybody need one?
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I'll have more pics of the results tomorrow.

Update: Pics of new cooling system upgrade.

Sorry a pic came out blurrrrrrrrryyy..
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did the same thing to mine the other day, except the water pump crapped out on me, and a 3rd of the radiator fins had rusted out
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Finally upgrading the tranny.
Swapping out the BA10 in favor of the AX15


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Bearing material on the drain plug.
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BA10 tranny. Served about 22 years 185000 miles.
Time to put it to rest.
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New slave I got from Dodge.
Goodbye internal slave cylinder..
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2 piece rear main seal I replaced. What a PITA the upper was getting out lol
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Oil pan down.
Yea it's pretty dirty looking but runs like a top so I'm not worried about it.
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You swapped that bearing or bushing or whatever right? The CJ one? Pilot bushing or whatever...
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Dang your up early.
Yea I've done everything. Just waiting for the parts store to open so I can get a throw out bearing.
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