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Old 05-02-2012, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
Lol id box the ends in.
I am it's jus gettin the stuff I want hopefully the bumper will be done tomorow
Old 05-02-2012, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RescueGreenXJ
How much was the electric cooling fan and where did you get it?
It was like $25 on Ebay with mounting hardware. A 10" aftermarket fan fits right in there without having to make room. Its about 2 - 3 inches away from the old clutch fan mounting bolts.
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So I got my shocks from UPS today.

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Was hoping I could get em in today but my friend was installing a backup camera in his truck at his shop so I'm stuck waiting til Saturday morning. Finally something else I'll soon be able to scratch from list
Old 05-02-2012, 10:08 PM
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Installed 96 cherokee dual diaphram vac. booster and M/C.Best $50 investment so far!Highly recommend this upgrade on pre 96 cheros.Junk yard unit,new couplings,2hrs labor.Tires yell now under hard braking!Cant wait to put some decent pads and shoes on her.Idle dropped 100 RPM and smoothed out.Must of had internal booster vac. leak..


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Direct swap?
Old 05-02-2012, 10:36 PM
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Yes sir,Ground flat spot on end of pedal rod for brake light switch.Bought coulplings from carQuest.Tweeked brake lines to align,bolted right in,no mods to firewall.This bendix unit came off a 96 cherokee.Not sure if later years are same.
Old 05-03-2012, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by stew
Yes sir,Ground flat spot on end of pedal rod for brake light switch.Bought coulplings from carQuest.Tweeked brake lines to align,bolted right in,no mods to firewall.This bendix unit came off a 96 cherokee.Not sure if later years are same.
Me likeey I have a '96 but I am starting to think that the Australian models are a few years late (a lot of parts are '94 ! ) gonna do this as soon as I can find one
Old 05-03-2012, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Z.paul17

I am it's jus gettin the stuff I want hopefully the bumper will be done tomorow
Sweet post pics
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Just finished up my 8.8 swap in the rear and new front axle just gotta figure out some brakes for the rear...anyone who has done the 8.8 swap any advice on brakes for the rear? How did u rig em up?
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Old 05-03-2012, 10:52 AM
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New rear breaks new header new throttle body new cup holders new seats front and rear new seat covers new steering column new steering wheel cover new oil new oil filter new tires new shifter *** new wiring new transfer case shifter linkage new rims new air filters new doors lol!!!! What I did over the weekend lol
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Originally Posted by Phat jeep

Me likeey I have a '96 but I am starting to think that the Australian models are a few years late (a lot of parts are '94 ! ) gonna do this as soon as I can find one
if your gonna do anything id go zj booster. its the next step up. i can lock up all four 35's now. huge improvement
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Thought about what next
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Front brake job (new pads & rotors) yesterday. Hoping to get to the LCAs and adjustable track bar today, if I can tear away from the damn laptop!
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000

Sweet post pics
Alright I will
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relocated my horns and measured for cutting the front bumper shorter.


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