Recent content by SteveJ7

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I figured out what I did wrong (a really careless mistake). I didn't have the shoes on the correct side. Must've got them mixed up when I had to move the Jeep in the garage b/c it started raining.. Sorry excuse, I know. Once I changed the wrong one out...

I tried letting some brake fluid out so the calipers could compress more and it didn't really help much. I was able to get the drum on, but it took a few light taps with a rubber mallet (just saw your post Matthew). The drum didn't want to turn freely by hand after it was about half-way on. I...

Yea, the shoes & springs are all in place. I'll give that a shot when I get home. Thanks!

Ahh, I did not do that. Is there anything special I should know about how-to compress the wheel cylinders back in? Can I just use a c-clamp?

I am having an issue with replacing the rear brake drums and pads on my '98 XJ w/ an 8.25" rear. I used a hardware kit with the new pads. The drums I got are 9" and the pads are 9"x2.5", so I believe I have the correct parts for the job. The trouble I am having is getting the new drum to fit...

PM'd you about the shocks and discos. Thank you.

The following parts are still avalable: Front coils - $20 Front/Rear rubber brake lines - $5 Front lower control arms - $10 Stock sway bar end links - $5 4 Stock '98 XJ Sport steel wheels with 235x75x15 Bridgestone Dueler AT tires on them. They do have some uneven wear (wearing more closer...

Edit: Wheels are Steel, not Aluminum, sorry everyone!!!

PM'd and emailed everyone back that had questions Thank you.

I recently finished a lift on my Jeep. I have the following stock parts available off of my 1998 XJ sport with 76,xxx miles on them: Front coils - $20 Rear springs - $20 Front/Rear rubber brake lines - $5 Front lower control arms - $10 Rear shocks - free Stock sway bar end links - $5 4 Stock...

Sent you a PM!

Hey shimmy, did replacing the blinker unit solve your problem?? I have the same problem on my '98 XJ. Any info about what you did to correct this would be great! Thanks!