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    Adding Cruise Control to a non-CC equipped XJ?

    I have a 99, and bought the Audiovox cruise control off Amazon for 84 bucks. Install was easy, did not have to take the wheel off or anything. DO NOT use the magnets on the driveshafts, did not work. Hooked on the VSS wire, works great, been about a year now, no problems at all. I read about...
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    how to swap to full synthetic?

    X2 on the Amsoil. Best stuff out there by far.
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    any welders here- need advice

    I have personally used the harbor frieght wire feed welder....TRASH...It broke instantly after 3 seconds of use. Won't feed the wire. I think it has enough power for sheet metal, but it is such garbage. Their stick welder is ok.....if you have to but I agree with the above posts about burning...
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    Tire Carrier Idea

    got a link to that picture? i too am interested in this idea, and yes Go Pack.
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    Busted Rear Shock bolt and thread nut, help!!!!

    Vertigo- I had almost the EXACT same experience minus the hole saw through the floor part. other than that, same, even the metal in eye (mine was the left eye and hot shavings on my neck). I ended up welding a nut to a piece a flat bar (did for all four) and welded the flat bar in place over...
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    Rough Country X Series 4.5"

    Been running mine on a 99 for about 3 months now, with 2" spacers on the front and blocks in the rear. Again, rough ride, but not unbearable by any means---its a jeep--It flexes very well, front and rear and the adjustable track bar installed ok, but not sure if I have it tight enough. No DW...
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    Roof lights?

    I ran mine from a switch in the dash, behind the kick panel, and then followed the driver's door weather stripping behind the door. Just before the end of the door at the top I have the wires wrapped in electrical tape and go up on the roof to the rack. Done this on a couple of XJs and all you...
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    creaking/popping noise when turning

    so just replace front wheel bearings and good to go? cause ball joints would be a pain!
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    creaking/popping noise when turning

    I have a similar popping noise just as I start to make a slow RIGHT turn. it is just one pop and then no other noise. Also, I can cycle the steering back and forth, and the popping does not occur everytime. helps when I am driving in a neighborhood and right before I turn into a driveway...
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    Just whats a vibration

    Just bought 6.5 degree steel shims from Rough country for 20 bucks shipped. not bad i thought, came with new bolts and nuts for the pack
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    Where to buy best gears?

    So i need a new carrier for the rear, but what about for the front? Again, 4.56 gears. thanks
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    Where to buy best gears?

    What about USA Standard Ring and Pinon? I like the Yukon, but if quality is same 100 bucks less per axle
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    Where to buy best gears?

    Has anyone delt with 4wheel parts or directly with Randy's Ring and Pinion? I have a local shop to install, and if either of these two, or anyone else, what do I need to get to do the job right?
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    Where to buy best gears?

    Raleigh at NC State senior year right now, after May not sure, but will end up back in New Bern on the Coast. I will make the call to those guys as well, unless you know some in Raleigh or closer to the coast. thanks.
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    Where to buy best gears?

    Ok, I know there are lots of opinions out there, but I am looking for a good company to buy a COMPLETE setup for my XJ. It a 99 with 4.0, auto tranny, 33" tires, 8.25 rear, assuming the front is the Dana 30, if that is wrong let me know. Decided on 4.56 gears, debating on a locker. Its a DD...
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