Recent content by Greenspan

Okay thanks that helps a lot. It's good to know that I should be hearing a 'clunk' and not motors whirring so I know for sure probably all the motors are broken. Reading other posts it seems like people reccomend the "universal" motors on ebay because they are cheaper. It sounds like I have a...

Is MPG really an issue? You're going to struggle to compete with a new vehicle just because the XJ is 20 yrs old. But if you really compare the MPG differences and multiply by how much you drive I bet the cost savings/difference is minimal. You should post this on a Gladiator forum and see what...

Ever since I bought my 98 Sport I've never been able to get the power door locks to work. They are always stuck on unless the fuse is removed. I swapped out both the door switches and no luck. Today I was replacing the dome light and figured out if I disconnect the RKE board that fixes it and...

I'm new to towing, so apologies for the noob questions. What do I need to tow an XJ? Specifically, how much towing capacity do I really need to tow an XJ? Curb weight is 3,300 so could I theoretically flat tow with at 3,500lb rated vehicle, right? If a tow dolly is 750 lbs, then could I tow with...

Yeah, 6.0 is probably fine it should run just about everything you need. I'll look up your install, thanks for posting! I've had a dash cam for several years, never caught anything interesting, the one time someone plowed into the back of a parked suburban and flipped it right infront of me...

Good advice, I may just go from some random brand on Amazon like that too. Was trying to go with a name brand but I don't know if the $$$ is worth it. I would look for something with a little bit newer version of Android though, Android 6.0 is kinda old now,.

Yeah, most head units support screen mirroring so that is an option. But, I'm trying to see if there is a standalone solution so I can ditch the Tablet/Phone. Seems pretty easy/cheap to just make a headunit that essentially just has a tablet buried in it. InsaneAudio (https://insaneaudio.com/)...

Unless it's a really really old tablet it should have GPS capability. You just need to download an app that will let you download/use offline maps because obviously you won't have WiFi while you're wheeling. There are a lot of good options out there. I use "BackCountry Navigator" I really like...

My old radio is falling apart, thinking of doing a Double DIN bezel upgrade and installing a Double DIN Screen/Nav System. Anyone have any recommendations of Nav Systems and in particular anything specifically good for off roading. If I'm happy with the system I'll probably install one in my car...

I don't know man, back in the day harbor freight used to be cheap Chinese junk compared to everyone else. Now I feel like everyone else sells Chinese junk anyway so harbor freight isn't that different anymore.

Yeah sounds like the fan was failing, you might test the voltage going to the fan and see if the power to the fan is dropping off or if it's staying steady while the fan stops. If the voltage is dropping it probably a sensor or a relay, if the voltage is holding steady but the fan is stopping it...

I have the 56372 jack stands, but it only looks like the 56371 are recalled. I guess I'm safe? I don't know what the difference is, they look the same to me

You could use a diode to isolate the power windows and prevent power from flowing back into the rest of the system. Another approach may be to wire a second switch to the motors themselves. The motors should be isolated themselves by the normal switch. Just spitballing here

I have the XRC Smittybuilt rear bumper/tire carrier. While I'm not a huge fan, it's got a good set of features and is pretty cheap. There aren't a lot of tire carrier bumpers that also have room for a gascan, a hi-lift jack, and a fire extinguisher. I waited on backorder for almost a year for a...

I also have one and can help with pics/measurements. It is Fing expensive but I like it a lot. I highly recommend the JCR Unibody Tie in Kit with steering stabilizer, if your down there replacing the bumper and putting a winch on you might as well beef things up. A big part of this bumper is...