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10-22-2015, 07:28 AM
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10-22-2015, 05:15 PM
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So we bought our son a high mileage 99XJ 170,000, has good heads (no coil pack) runs really well and strong. My mechanic, says it's real solid aside from some surface rust and advised it will eventually need:
-Tires
-Shocks
-Front ball joints (slight moment with a pry bar)
-Tranny cooling lines
He has saved up some money and I've swayed him to Rusty's 3" full leaf lift and tire package. (such a great deal, wish they offered more for JKs for me.)
Our shop quoted $800 for the install, but said that's all pending the belly pan and if the bolts are stuck or rusted in.
Could we prepare his XJ prior by hosing all the bolts with Break Free for a few weeks prior, and would that make a difference? Or is it just not worth it with modding it in that capacity?
Thanks guys, great forum!
-Tires
-Shocks
-Front ball joints (slight moment with a pry bar)
-Tranny cooling lines
He has saved up some money and I've swayed him to Rusty's 3" full leaf lift and tire package. (such a great deal, wish they offered more for JKs for me.)
Our shop quoted $800 for the install, but said that's all pending the belly pan and if the bolts are stuck or rusted in.
Could we prepare his XJ prior by hosing all the bolts with Break Free for a few weeks prior, and would that make a difference? Or is it just not worth it with modding it in that capacity?
Thanks guys, great forum!
10-22-2015, 05:30 PM
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Year: 1998
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Engine: 4.0L I6 Power Tech
Is the axle-side track bar bolt being held securely, or is the hole wallowed out? That's the most common cause of death wobble on the Quadra-Link suspension system.
Another free check is to rotate your tires. An unbalanced tire can cause DW in certain circumstances
Another free check is to rotate your tires. An unbalanced tire can cause DW in certain circumstances
The other half is still in the tabbed nut and still in half the track bar so i cant remove it. Any ideas for my genious move?
10-22-2015, 06:01 PM
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Year: 1998
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So we bought our son a high mileage 99XJ 170,000, has good heads (no coil pack) runs really well and strong. My mechanic, says it's real solid aside from some surface rust and advised it will eventually need:
-Tires
-Shocks
-Front ball joints (slight moment with a pry bar)
-Tranny cooling lines
He has saved up some money and I've swayed him to Rusty's 3" full leaf lift and tire package. (such a great deal, wish they offered more for JKs for me.)
Our shop quoted $800 for the install, but said that's all pending the belly pan and if the bolts are stuck or rusted in.
Could we prepare his XJ prior by hosing all the bolts with Break Free for a few weeks prior, and would that make a difference? Or is it just not worth it with modding it in that capacity?
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Thanks guys, great forum!
-Tires
-Shocks
-Front ball joints (slight moment with a pry bar)
-Tranny cooling lines
He has saved up some money and I've swayed him to Rusty's 3" full leaf lift and tire package. (such a great deal, wish they offered more for JKs for me.)
Our shop quoted $800 for the install, but said that's all pending the belly pan and if the bolts are stuck or rusted in.
Could we prepare his XJ prior by hosing all the bolts with Break Free for a few weeks prior, and would that make a difference? Or is it just not worth it with modding it in that capacity?
Attachment 277898
Thanks guys, great forum!
I can remember helping my father work on cars and it was a good bonding moment.
If you don't feel like you can or don't have the time to do it yourself, start soaking those bolts and nuts now
10-22-2015, 06:04 PM
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The only sure way to know if a bolt is tight enough is a torque wrench and torque specs
10-22-2015, 06:08 PM
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It would make a difference, but why not do it yourself? If you have modest mechanical skills and a few tool, a lift install is not that hard. I did mine by myself in a day and a half, then brought it in for an alignment. I can remember helping my father work on cars and it was a good bonding moment. If you don't feel like you can or don't have the time to do it yourself, start soaking those bolts and nuts now
10-22-2015, 06:29 PM
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"Could we prepare his XJ prior by hosing all the bolts with Break Free for a few weeks prior, and would that make a difference? Or is it just not worth it with modding it in that capacity? "
Just answering your question.
Just answering your question.
10-22-2015, 07:11 PM
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I have a real quick question, I hope this is the right thread. ive been looking into new tires for the jeep and came across kenda klever tires. the only thing I really know about them is that they used to make bicycle tires. anybody have any good or bad reviews about these tires? the reason they caught my eye was they seemed to be a fairly in-expensive mud tire. thanks!
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