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InterceptorV8 posted:What's the best way to mount a CB whip on a Cherokee? And then I have to find a place to put the CB. I'd like to remove the center console as well.... I hate how the seatbelt is mounted way down in there, I like really easy access to the release button. I don't know what features you are looking for, but the Cobra 75 is nice and easy to hide behind the dash, with all the controls built into the mic. 
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Boomerjinks posted:Newer Jeep wheels look pretty amazing on that. I love the way that pic turned out though.
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weekend. Drove to Granby to visit the folks for an early Father's Day, they went to a charity thing in another town on Saturday morning, leaving me to tool around the mountain. I promptly get roadblocked by a melt-off marsh that is too slick to power out of. While turning around I get my front end hooked on a goddamn log. I'm by myself, I left my winch solenoid at home, and the folks are gone so the chance of rescue by tractor is nil, so I hike down the mountain in my tevas in search of the household chainsaw. I can't find the chainsaw in the house, garage, wood shed, or machine shed. 
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In an LJ, the big boy mounts should allow the seat to be moved back farther than in a TJ, as the seat will hit the wheel arches before it reaches its end of travel in the TJ. (I haven't confirmed this, just heard it somewhere, so YMMV) A '93 Wrangler (YJ) is leaf sprung versus the TJ's coils. The TJ will ride better, especially with a soft suspension like from OME. However, its still a Jeep, so don't set your expectations all that high. The longer wheelbase of the LJ does make a difference as well, making the vehicle feel slightly less like it is actively trying to kill you. This is especially true once you start lifting and modifying the jeep. Honestly, you should really take a long test drive before you consider another Wrangler. You did sell your last one for a reason. Or perhaps consider a newer 07+ JK. It is another step more refined than the TJ, although arguably, less of what makes a jeep a "jeep".
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BoostCreep posted:I've been chasing down a short in my '01 XJ for two weeks and it's starting to drive me crazy. I'm really not great at electrical gremlins and would love some advice from people who have more experience than me. Best bet is the multifunction switch. If the XJ was wired anything like the TJ, Chrysler decided "Who needs relays?", ran the headlight power directly through the switch using materials barely meeting minimum spec, and acted surprised when the whole poo poo melted. Some times the contacts inside the switch also like to become corroded - which can be resolved with a disassembly and cleaning rather than a complete switch replacement as in the melted mess scenario.
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Oct 2, 2010 13:55
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TheManWithNoName posted:Kind of a dumb question, but what size gas tank is on the 2001 Cherokee? A friend says 20 but I could only fill up 15.8 gallons when the line was on E. Getting conflicting answers online too. 2005 TJ and with the the needle on E and the low fuel light on, it takes ~15 1/2 gallons to fill the 20 gallon tank. I don't think Jeep has ever made an accurate gas gauge.
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dongsweep posted:After many years of wanting a wrangler I finally pulled the trigger. I bought a dark green 2011 base model and the only options on it were the AC and the +5 gallon tank. I cannot wait to take this thing out in the summer and take the top down and doors off. I had a question regarding that, what kind of side mirrors can I get to put on when I take the doors off? The mirrors are attached to the door and I know I need at least two rear-view mirrors to drive legally so I need to have something mounted on the door. Can I use the one on the door? I use a little baby mirror mounted to the side of the dash. A few companies make mirror relocation brackets, though I'm not particularly fond of how they look.
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Feb 13, 2011 14:34
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Scrubed posted:What was the type code on the long TJ? LJ.
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Mar 16, 2011 23:28
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Bucephalus posted:The "multi" in "multimeter" refers to the ability to measure resistance (ohms), AC and DC voltage, current, and frequency (Hz). So, yes. Pretty sure it is, however, it is pretty well adopted, with parts specific to the model typically using the designation.
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Mar 18, 2011 03:10
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commissargribb posted:Now your Cherokee can breathe long after you no longer can! Now he needs a scuba tank for tire inflation and
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Apr 13, 2011 21:35
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commissargribb posted:I meme'd my YJ 
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Jun 1, 2011 16:31
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I don't? A cover runs about $100 and takes less than a minute to put on / take off. That's assuming you don't have a soft top. Most people you see tend to, at least around here.
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Jun 1, 2011 16:39
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I haven't seen a YJ soft top up close in a while, the zippers for the windows, right? I can't imagine snaps working nearly as well as zippers. Plenty of people swear by graphite for lubing zippers. Perhaps give that a try instead?
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Jun 3, 2011 16:42
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Iron Squid posted:Are there any websites that have drawings or clearly labelled photos of the inner workings of Jeeps? commissargribb posted:my zippers broke because they are some kind of cheap aluminum and have plastic teeth. They lose teeth all the time and one of them fell apart. I can't imagine snaps failing nearly as bad as that.
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Jun 3, 2011 19:11
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Boomerjinks posted:1) The top I have for the jeep is the factory top, not a supertop, which is MUCH more frustrating to put up. The supertop isn't accurate to the jeep, so I can't have it! I'm assuming that the light bar and windshield frame have a gap between them the majority of the way down. A besttop all weather trail cover will fit if you can pass it between the light bar and windshield down to the height of the wiper blades. Goes on/off in less than a minute. Order from Amazon if you can, they're very accommodating with returns.
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Jun 17, 2011 14:39
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:Flopped the jeep on the drivers side at uwharrie. Lesson learned. I'm surprised you still have a mirror. Were you doorless at the time? Will the window still seal?
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Jun 21, 2011 00:33
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 An older one, but it still looks the same. Topless since April.
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Personally, I cover it. Who wants a wet rear end in the morning? In a TJ, you can generally get away with pulling the carpet + drain plugs and covering the steering wheel. In a JK, I would expect electrical issues in short order if you left it topless in the rain more than once or twice.
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Jul 15, 2011 17:42
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Haha, that's great. Now I need to get a hammock to keep in the back of the jeep.
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Jul 22, 2011 15:51
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I think most people, myself included, were really hoping for a real jeep pickup, not a conversion kit.
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Jul 28, 2011 16:00
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commissargribb posted:In fairness, I used the old harness from the YJ to complete the wiring so I had something to start from. The only thing I can say is trace one component from pos to neg and you may find the reason that all of them are not working. I don't mind the way Jeep did it at all with the package, but it shouldn't be a kit, it should have been a factory configuration. As it stands, installing the kit is pretty involved. Unlike the TJ unlimited, the JK requires eliminating the rear doors. I suppose you could run half doors and call it good, but it is hardly "factory". Doesn't the JK have that under floor storage compartment in the rear as well? That would have to be eliminated, or I would imagine rust would do it for you. I think the kits look awesome and I'd love to do one some day, but it is hardly a proper solution from Jeep.
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Jul 28, 2011 18:34
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Easily. A body lift isn't all that involved. Might want to hit any bolts you will be removing with a healthy amount of PB blaster a few days before you start. Presoaking is the key to jeep maintenance. 
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Aug 9, 2011 17:27
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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:Got pics sent to me from the shop doing my cage in my LJ. I became immediately erect. The sound bar will be modified to go where the overhead hoop is. There will also be a harness bar behind the seats, there are sliders to the frame and the cage is through the dash, through the floor to the sliders.
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Aug 18, 2011 16:42
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Boomerjinks posted:Yup. Wound up going with the bestop trail cover? How do you like it?
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Boomerjinks posted:Haven't really used it. I bought it, and then it stopped raining in Colorado. I need to come up with a solution to it not going all the way over the windshield due to the lightbar. Also, for it to fit, the whip antenna has to be disconnected from the windshield, which is a pain. Might have to break out the sewing needle. Make a slice in the cover for the light bar brackets and maybe add a pulltab to clip the antenna whip to. Or move the whip's attachment point to the lightbar? I have the issue of it bunching up around the mirrors when I run with doors. 
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Biggest problem is undersized wiring. Either pick up a premade harness, or grab some relays and make your own. From the factory, the headlight wiring is both too thin and routed directly through the control stalk. Pick up some decent bulbs to go with it and you're good to go. Do you still have sealed beams or did you already convert it to H4 housings? A set of Hella bulbs & housings is probably the best way to go. A lot of people like the IPF fatboys as well. HIDs are expensive to do correctly. A piece of soda can and some MAD-TYTE $50 HIDs is not something even remotely resembling correct.
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Aug 22, 2011 17:32
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Probably for the underhood light. IIRC, the lead for that light comes off the harness in the same place on my TJ.
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Aug 24, 2011 13:14
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I'm pretty sure hes thinking a little larger. Tanks from 5lbs and up filled with co2 are a great way to take care of tire fills and even run air tools on the trail. co2 lets you get a lot more out of a tank compared to an equivalent tank filled with air. That plus, few places will fill scuba tanks for you unless you hold a scuba certification. See companies like powertank for ready to run kits, though a cheap bottle from a beverage company and a 150psi reg is a much cheaper way to go about it.
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I think you get something like a minute and a half per lb of co2 with an 1/2" impact. It certainly isn't infinite, but its enough to make trail repairs.
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How do JKs tend to handle a soaking? I've always covered the steering wheel and blinker stalk in the tj if I couldn't avoid a shower, and it's been fine.
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Yeah, that battery is probably shot. You can check the battery terminals and the alternator to be thorough. Go to an autozone or some such and let them test the battery and alternator. Unfortunately, Optima's quality isn't what it used to be. You have a 36 month replacement warranty but nothing after that. Go see if you can dig up a receipt with a date. Might just still be covered. EDITT: Got the warranty info wrong ThinkFear fucked around with this message at 21:16 on Aug 13, 2013 |
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Ox's drive away lock is a pretty cool solution for a quick trail fix.
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Kastein, could you give me a quick run-down on Comanches? I'm starting to keep an eye out for one. Best years (91-92?), potential trouble spots, best rear axle swaps, reasonable pricing, that kind of thing. I have a TJ now and I've done some wrenching on XJs, so I'm not going in totally blind. I'm in the north east as well (NJ).
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kastein posted:Hmmm. Awesome, thanks a lot. That '92 mj was painful. What was the story exactly? I'd love to see pics pre-fire.
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piss boner posted:Installed the 7" flares last night. Really hoping this will keep the 33's from flinging just as much mud inside as outside. I have some skids from Rusty's and have no complaints. Rusty himself took care of me when I was dumb and ordered the wrong engine skid. I think it is solid kit for the price. Not the best out there, but a solid deal for something you aren't beating the poo poo out of.
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IOwnCalculus posted:The only thing I have any concern about is the invoice doesn't clarify what oil was used in the transfer case, just 'gear oil' from an independent. More annoyingly, the last time the dealer did it (about 60k before), the receipt says they used ATF+4 I really wouldn't worry about the ATF. NV247s used to run ATF4 but changed to a special oil to quiet it down a bit. Quite a few tcases spec ATF instead of gear oil, the np231 in TJs included.
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Quite A Tool posted:I don't even know what the PO did with mine. I got a text like 3 days after I bought it and they were like "oh btw if it doesn't start press the red button next to the hood release" and sure as poo poo a few days later it didn't start and there's a little button wired in down near the release. Pressed it and it started right up and no issues since then. Crappy aftermarket alarm, nss bypass? I'd have to find out.
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Godholio posted:Scrambler. Scrambler is obviously what they are going to call the next-gen pickup variant. 
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mattfl posted:Hell he could even use plastidip and when he gets tired of it just peal it off and any overspray will just come right off too. No need to waste the $40 in vinyl for that. This is what I'd do. When you get tired of it / want to sell it, just peel it off, and it's way cheaper than vinyl.
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SouthsideSaint posted:So on Monday my wife is trading her escape for her mothers 2000 WJ. First thing it needs is new tires because the ones on it are dryrotted and worn funny. While its getting new tires im going to have a chance to look at the suspension. Could someone recommend a decent set of tires in this size? Money is not the issue its there are so many mediocre brands for the size it has. 245/70r16 Firestone Destination ATs or Goodyear Wrangler Adventures would get my vote.
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That was an interesting read. Can't say I'm particularly surprised. Industrial controls are no better. Security through obscurity is the name of the game. Add an internet connection and poo poo like this is only a matter of time.
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