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Old 07-20-2014, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryno 82
Yea that's how my last one was. So do I have the wrong tie rod set up then? I took it off of another Cherokee
I have no idea what tie rod you have. This is what the stock steering looks like:



Your drag link certainly isn't stock either.


Originally Posted by soundsmith89
Finished wiring in the light bar... All sealed up and Weather-pack connectors crimped on... Also got started on the trailer... Light boxes are ready to weld on...
Looks awesome! How much do those Weather-Pak connectors go for and what's the gauge they accept? Curious if they can handle enough current for halogen lights.

Now after reading your signature I'm curious if you have any XLR connectors in your Jeep! (I am used to work at a couple nightclubs in town)

Originally Posted by ccooper1234
This is just temporary till I get a new hood. With be installing 2 12" fans and hood scoops.
What on earth is wrong with your Jeep that you need that much heat removal? Do you crawl in Death Valley with stock gears on 42s and a blown head gasket?

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Old 07-20-2014, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by salad

What on earth is wrong with your Jeep that you need that much heat removal? Do you crawl in Death Valley with stock gears on 42s and a blown head gasket?
Hahahaha!
Old 07-20-2014, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Looks awesome! How much do those Weather-Pak connectors go for and what's the gauge they accept? Curious if they can handle enough current for halogen lights.

Now after reading your signature I'm curious if you have any XLR connectors in your Jeep! (I am used to work at a couple nightclubs in town)
Those are the Summit brand of Weather-pack connectors... It was a starter kit with a bunch of different sizes... Think it was $50... I already had a crimping tool I found in a bunch of other stuff... The box has 14ga as the biggest, but I used 12ga wire for my runs to the LED bars, so I know for sure that you can use that in the crimps...

No XLRs, (yet)... The wire is used is 4-conductor speaker cable... There is also some CAT-5e wire in the Jeep too... I'm known to use NL-4 & NL-8 connectors for other stuff too...
Old 07-20-2014, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
What on earth is wrong with your Jeep that you need that much heat removal? Do you crawl in Death Valley with stock gears on 42s and a blown head gasket?
Haha I like overkill
Old 07-20-2014, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Haha I like overkill
Damn, I'll say lol

Salad, is it possible to run a 4.0 Too Cold? Lol
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Originally Posted by soundsmith89
Those are the Summit brand of Weather-pack connectors... It was a starter kit with a bunch of different sizes... Think it was $50... I already had a crimping tool I found in a bunch of other stuff... The box has 14ga as the biggest, but I used 12ga wire for my runs to the LED bars, so I know for sure that you can use that in the crimps...

No XLRs, (yet)... The wire is used is 4-conductor speaker cable... There is also some CAT-5e wire in the Jeep too... I'm known to use NL-4 & NL-8 connectors for other stuff too...
Nice!

Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Haha I like overkill
Man I wish I had as much money as you lol

Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
Damn, I'll say lol

Salad, is it possible to run a 4.0 Too Cold? Lol
Actually yes it is, but it takes some effort to do so. No thermostat in the winter would do it.
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Originally Posted by salad
Actually yes it is, but it takes some effort to do so. No thermostat in the winter would do it.
Lol what about 2 12" fans through hood vents?
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Originally Posted by salad
I have no idea what tie rod you have. This is what the stock steering looks like: Your drag link certainly isn't stock either.
Yea it was on a friends that he parted out. He never ran a stabilizer so I never gave it much thought. Suppose I'll add a new steering setup to the list. Now if these leaf bolts would break free...
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Worked on installing the gas tank skid today. Pulled the tire carrier, bumper, and mocked up the skid plate. Need to drill some holes tomorrow and install some new hardware for the bumper and tire carrier. Hoping to have the skid on tomorrow as well as the receiver.

Teaser photo without tire carrier on...

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Old 07-21-2014, 02:58 AM
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Think I tracked down the source of the ominous knocking from my '99. Suspected case of flex-bolt-itis. Guess I'm breaking out the jack stands and de-greaser one of these evenings.
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Replacement of rotted rockers with 2 2x4 Steel tubes on each side completed by SVE Performance. Just needs a little paint now.


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Originally Posted by salad
Man I wish I had as much money as you lol
I got the fan for free so there's no reason not too.
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Scrounged up a couple spare L brackets to make disco mounts.
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Scrounged up a couple spare L brackets to make disco mounts.
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Tried messing with my leaf bolts again. Still won't budge. I've been spraying with pb and have been heating it with a torch to no avail. My roommate took the angle grinder to school so I can't cut on it. Guess I'm on standby


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