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  1. bradleyheathhays

    Unknown whump in the XJ

    Stock 96 XJ here and the old girl's had this problem ever since I bought her 11 years ago. There's a whump sound that matches exactly the rate of tire rotation and I have no idea what's causing it. Here's the facts ma'am... - It's been happening since before I got this recent set of tires...
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    Body fab or Finally got the bug

    I'm in a 96 XJ. For the 11 years I've owned her I've always sprayed the underside down better than the top side after road salt applications so I guess this got started sometime within the first 10 yrs. The truck was in the mtns of E KY for that time, and I doubt much was done about keeping...
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    Fuel injector upgrade for the 4.0, and how to?

    What's this I've been reading on the fuel injector upgrade for the 4.0? I've had my 96 XJ since 2006 and had the same injectors all that time. It's always had a little misfire even after a tuneup so I figure I might as well try this upgrade, especially since I saw one report of it only costing...
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    Body fab or Finally got the bug

    Yeah I won't be surprised if a lot of that rocker panel has to come out.
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    Body fab or Finally got the bug

    After all this time I finally just figured out what kind of lift setup I want. It's a little depressing knowing that for now on a little part of me will be miserable until it all gets done. It's still gonna be a while thought because I prob won't be getting a second vehicle anytime soon and...
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    Got some dim side and back lights on the XJ

    All the exterior lights on the XJ have gone dim over the years and I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to get them brighter short of upgrading to a newer type bulb. Everythings running fine electrically, but just the exterior bulbs seem dim themselves, and since the lenses and...
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    Swapping out U bolts

    With the 400 in parts and another 300 in tool/odds and ends I'm gearing up with to do this job another 30 ain't a whole lot. New U bolts are going in. Cheap peace of mind.
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    Where to get rear spring shackles just 1-2" higher

    Yep thanks. Would that b b/c of the stationary pivot point which would be at the front suspension? Actually the lift I'm trying to achieve is b/t the top of the rear tire and bottom of the wheel well. Since I'm measuring what about 3/4 the way back from the front pivot point I'm guessing the...
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    Swapping out U bolts

    Hmm interesting, I'm getting suggestions for both resuing and replacing. One guy was saying to replace them unless I already had high quality aftermarket bolts in there. Do they have a tendency to break or something when they're old. I'm in a '96 so mine are 21 yrs. I'm always just on the road.
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    Where to get rear spring shackles just 1-2" higher

    Good to know superj. I figured they'd be more of a specialty piece.
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    Rubber v. poly sway bar link bushing

    Yeah that's my question too...whats the advantages of poly. I've heard they give a stiffer ride, but for bushings that effect steering maybe that'd be what you'd want. Would greasing once a year keep the poly quiet?
  12. bradleyheathhays

    Where to get rear spring shackles just 1-2" higher

    Ended up going with these... Rough Country adjustable shackles 1077 84-01 jeep xj | eBay Two height options and well built for $10 off retail b/c of open box. Decent deal
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    Swapping out U bolts

    I'm almost embarrassed to make this a thread, but I guess the only stupid question... With the S&!^ storm of information I've been absorbing lately I believe I was told that if I take the U-bolts off to do my leaf spring bushing swap out that I should put new ones back in. Is this true or...
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    Where to get rear spring shackles just 1-2" higher

    Ok talk me out of this if I'm being stupid. But I'm wanting to update my bushings on the cheap for better steering and ride. In the rear I'm avoiding getting full leaf springs b/c of the cost, so I'm just gonna press some new ones in. Nother reason i'm avoiding new leafs is hopefully not...
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    Rubber v. poly sway bar link bushing

    Yeah I know this is a nit picky question, but doing some suspension spruce ups on the old 96 XJ and I'm in the middle of looking at front sway bar links. The Moog has what looks like blue poly bushings, whereas the OMIX ADA has rubber bushings. Problem is I've been trying to go all rubber...
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    2 XJ questions and an identify this picture contest

    Turns out those grills are to a 50s/60s Nash Metropolitan. Wonder what they're worth or where I'd go on the net to find out?
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    2 XJ questions and an identify this picture contest

    I'm actually replacing the two front sway bar links (vertical pieces from the axle up to the sway bar), along with associated bushings and the two bushings that cushion the sway bar in the two brackets that attach it to the frame. Is #11 in that pic the track bar? I believe I replaced that...
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    !#@$*!$#!%$@#, !%^#$# - broke a rear top shock bolt off

    Well title says it all. It was turning back and forth just a smidge too...so stupid me for putting too much force on it. From what I've been told just working it back and forth adding BP will eventually get it out. Any advice on what to do now that' it's just a sheered off bolt? It broke...
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