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    Caster degree for 5" - 6" of lift

    I have a 1989 Cherokee with 4.5" Rubicon Superflex, RCX drop brackets, plus ACOS, so a total of 5.5' of lift. The Jeep has always had a duck/dive/wander issue when hitting the brakes fast. It stops like an arrow now, with the pinion angle at 5 degrees. See the picture to show where to put the...
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    89 ABS to 2000 WJ Booster - any writeups?

    I have searched...and searched. I found a bunch of write ups on a single to dual booster, and from ABS to a 96 booster. But I am looking to get rid of my 89 ABS system and go to a dual booster out of a 2000 WJ. My main question is whether or not I can use the stock Prop valve from my 89? Has...
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    A/C bypass pulley

    Does anyone know where to buy the Renix (1989) bracket online? PN 5300 2904. I bought the complete unit from Rockauto, but it was for the wrong year. The stealer has one in Michigan, but I would rather find it online if I can.
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    Steering Shaft/Box removal

    Any tips on removing the steering shaft / box? Unfortunately I do not have a book. It looks like both the U-joint and the shaft are shot.
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    AW4 - NP242 temperature?

    89 Cherokee, 4.6L stroker, 4:56 gears, detroit in rear, 32" tires. I was investigating a clunk yesterday after work. I noticed the transmission and transfer case were pretty hot after only a 20 mile drive. How hot is normal? I can touch it without getting burned, but only for a second. I am...
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    looking for new speedo gear...

    anyone know of another place to get a 39 tooth speedo gear for an 1989 cherokee? the local dealers here in washington say a years wait on back order. thanks
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    map adjuster for renix stroker...

    4.6 titan renix stroker, 2.5 exhaust, 24# ford injectors (39 psi), stock 39psi fuel regulator. with the renix head im running rich, as in black sooted plugs, and purchased all that i need to make the adjustable map. searching on the voltage i might need, all are from 91+ strokers with 4.25v to...
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    detroit thump..?

    yukon 4.56 gears and new detroit no slip in 8.25. letting off throttle when coming to a stop, letting off throttle then hitting throttle again, hearing a thump. was told this is normal for the detroit unloading etc. is this correct? thanks steve
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    Detroit Locker C-clip question

    I just installed 4.56's in my 8.25 (29spline). I got a detroit locker off of ebay, and it seems that the stock c-clips are too big. They will not recess so I can get the pin in. Does anyone know if the detroit locker comes with smaller radius c-clips when brand new? Or, can I just grind them...
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    First Gear set - need help with pattern

    98 Chrysler 8.25 (29spline), yukon 4.56, detroit locker. The backlash is set at 10, and the pinion shim is .011. What do I need to do? Also, when I put load on the carrier bearings the gears will sometimes lock up - or only spin in one direction. It has the screw type adjusters on it, and...
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    tractech question...

    nospin/detroit locker #187 c179a. what is the difference between this and the detroit truetrac? is the nospin what you would consider a full locker?
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    detroit with 4.56 gears on 8.25 question..

    first question is on the adjusters for preload on carrier bearings..i made the tool that goes through the axle tube etc. but after all gear set is done, how do you determine the right pre load? the second question is getting the pin back in the locker after c-clips are installed? this is for...
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    voltage gauge...?

    new battery, alternator, and cables. my volt gauge reads just above red on the low side, sometimes it reads ok then slowly drops off. i have test from the alternator and reads 13.75 and from battery the same. even while testing, turned all lights on and no real change in amps. some times hitting...
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    Detroit or Powertrax...etc

    I have a 1989 Cherokee Laredo with a 4.6 stroker, chrysler 8.25 29 spline (out of a 1998 Cherokee) AW4 tranny, 4.5" RE lift, 33" tires. I am going to be putting 4:56's or 4:11's in it. I am trying to decide what type of locker to put in the rear end. I dont want an air or electric locker. It...
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    RE Sway bar link location?

    I will post a couple pictures of how my sway bar links are mounted. I am wondering if the passenger side is supposed to be on the outside since it is kind of crooked and bending the pin. Is this installation correct? Here is the drivers side: Here is the passenger side:
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    89 Laredo Ignition Switch gone bad?

    A while back, my radio and wipers would occasionally quit working on me. Then, today my brake pump and electric windows stopped. I think it may be the ignition switch, because when the key is in the on position but not running...I can use my windows and hear the brake pump start (if I jiggle...
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    which gear.....?

    32 inch tires, 4.5 inch lift, aw4 tranny and 4.6 stroker. need opinion on either 4.10 or 4.56 gears. lockers etc. will come later. daily driver and weekend wheelin rig. some towing. and best place on the web to order. dana 30 up front and 8.25 29 spline rear. thanks
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    What rear end is this?

    I was told this was a 1996 Chrysler 8.25, but it looks very similar to the Dana 35 I wanted to replace. Can anyone confirm this is indeed an 8.25?
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    which axle....?

    i have a 89 cherokee laredo with the aw-4 and the 242 trans. case. wanting to swap out my rear d35 and was wondering the years that would bolt right up, as in the 44 and the 8.25..? i know the work involved with the 8.8 but was trying to find a bolt in as well without the cut and welding. and if...
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    steering shaft......

    have an 89 laredo stroker and aw4. looking to find a new steering shaft. from steering box to the column. actually the small u-joint is getting bad but cant seem to find one, so any help here is appreciated. thanks
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