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Old 11-28-2011, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CBR III
Yeah, I took the fender off first, then loosened the bolts through the holes in the hinges, then opened it, set it on a jackstand, and then I loosened them from there with a torx bit and a 1/4 inch end wrench, it'd be a lot easier with a ratcheting wrench.
oh ok,ill have to check that out for next time.
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I fed her $61.00 worth of gas for 19.7 gallons and replaced a headlight so now i have angry eye lol its too rainy to paint today and tomorrow
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Originally Posted by DortDizzle

Be sure to pick up some extra washers for the bolts. The Durango box has a larger piston and you will need to space it out from the uni-frame rail
Oh I did.. I read the write ups extensively before the swap. I figured if they said to use washers they must've had a good reason and I didn't wanna question something so easy to do
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Lol I am not looking forward to it, those suckers are up there. If anyone has any tips I'm open to them
Only tip I've heard so far is to pre heat your exhaust to ease removal.
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Originally Posted by XJ JoeyD
Oh I did.. I read the write extensively before the swap. I figured if they said to use washers they must've had a good reason and I didn't wanna question something so easy to do
I read where you got them from rock auto, but where is a good place to buy a cheap one? I've only one cause its a 94 and i know Bosch is a no go with the XJ but Autozone has another one but if i spend the money i want a good buy not a overpriced POS.
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redid my angry eyes
Old 11-28-2011, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Only tip I've heard so far is to pre heat your exhaust to ease removal.
I'm hoping I can get it out without the O2 socket. Thought I had one. I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow Morning if I can get to the shop early enough. I'm hoping I can reach both from under the hood. Plus I have some decals to put on too
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

I'm hoping I can get it out without the O2 socket. Thought I had one. I'm gonna give it a shot tomorrow Morning if I can get to the shop early enough. I'm hoping I can reach both from under the hood. Plus I have some decals to put on too
Not that hard, just use an adjustable wrench and lay under your xj. If it fights you spray some pb on it and push harder lol
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Originally Posted by wiggles

Not that hard, just use an adjustable wrench and lay under your xj. If it fights you spray some pb on it and push harder lol
Lol seems lately I'm always on my back with her. Well least I can finally map out my alt protector cover
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came to the realization that the track bar i got on craigslist is going to be too short since it was built for an OTK setup...
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so I went and bought some more stuff to make myself feel better!

Stock gas tank skid for $50, as well as a slightly worn 30" M/T tire/wheel combo and some 3/4" coil spacers for $30
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Originally Posted by dukie564
came to the realization that the track bar i got on craigslist is going to be too short since it was built for an OTK setup...
That sucks, sell it out for another one
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yea... definitely sucks. At least it's not a total loss - still got a double shear mount and a frame cross brace out of the deal. I was so excited about the TB too - it has johnny joints on both ends. Contemplating sleeving and extending it but i think that's too much work...guess i just need to sell it and cut my losses. Maybe I can convince Clayton to sell me just the bar and axle bushing since I already have the JJ end at the frame...
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Nothing looked at her :'(
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Put the new sway bar links that were on the 4x4 (before I replaced them with discos) on the 4x2. Then I suddenly realized it had a C8.25 on it! Because it's a mid-year '96, I'm not sure if it's a 27 or 29 spline. Unless someone can tell me how I can figure out what it is WITHOUT removing the axle or spider gears, that's what I have to do. I hope it's a 29, 'cos then I'm going to swap it with the D35 on the 4x4!


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