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    HELP! What shock bushing to buy?

    I really did it this time, and I'm stumped I decided to remove the bar pins from my OME front shocks and make bar pin eliminators from my rear sway bar that was lying around. In the process of removing the bar pins, I totally destroyed the bushings. What kind of bushings do I buy? -Shock...
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    The argument AGAINST an upgraded tie rod

    I searched for this one, but did not find a prior post. So here it goes... If you spend enough time on this forum, you've seen the suggestion of upgrading the stock XJ tie rod with a beefier v8 ZJ tie rod. I have a friend, and life-long jeeper (although never an XJ owner), who argues against...
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    XJ "Cubby Hole" Storage Bag on eBay

    I came across this on eBay today. It's a storage bag for the famed cubby hole on the passenger side of the cargo area. Sold by OmegaMill. It attaches with velcro. Ebay link: http://r.ebay.com/KuJe7w Has anyone bought these?
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    From 30s to 31s: tweak OME, or new suspension?

    Hey NAXJA! I'm getting my XJ ready for Moab in the spring. After OX lockers, re-gear to 4.10s, skids and a few other fixes I'm onto tires. I want to go from 30s to 31s. My question: what to do with my lift? I currently have an OME lift I got from DPG with an added OME AAL in the rear which...
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    Tire size for my setup/Moab on the mind.

    Here's my current setup: -99XJ 4.0 AW4 -Dana 30 front, 8.25 rear, both OX locked, 4.10 gears -Quick discos up front, no sway bar in the rear -OME Lift: 2.75" front, 3" rear -JCR front and rear bumpers (no winch), rock sliders and skid row gas tank skid, factory t-case skid -30x9.50r15 BFG...
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    Hollister Sat 7/11 ?

    I'm getting new OX lockers and gears installed front and rear on Friday, and I want to get out to Hollister this Saturday and put them through the paces. I'm running 30's and 2.5"-3" front and rear, no sliders yet, so not too hardcore. Anybody want to meet up?
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    Steering Stabilizer: OMESD40 or 48?

    Has anyone installed an OME SD48 steering stabilizer on their XJ? Their fitment guide says the 48 can be used for "firmer valving", but a lot of the websites I've seen say the 48 is for use on JKs.
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    Stock bottle jack stuck. Suggestions?

    I busted out the trusty stock bottle jack after getting my rear diff stuck on some granite this weekend. When I tried to stow it again under the seat, I couldn't get it to fully retract. The exterior sleeve of the piston retracts, but the interior one stays fully extended. Has anyone run into...
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    XJ Mechanic in Bay Area?

    I think I have a blown head gasket. XJ started boiling over from the radiator cap on the freeway today with no signs of overheating on the temp gauge. I live in SF but am in the San Jose after my commute. Does anyone know a good mechanic in the South Bay that knows XJs?
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    30x9.50 R15 alternative on Budget Boost?

    Hi All, My 99xj is running 30x9.50 R15 Wrangler MT/Rs that are due for replacement. I'd like to go for a quieter tire this time. I have 2" spacers in the front, and extended shackles and a AAL in the rear. The leaf makes the rear sit a bit higher normally, but it doesn't rub when I tow or have...
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    99 XJ Sudden temp rise and sudden drop shortly after

    Hi All, I'm hoping for help on a problem with my 99XJ that's got me and my mechanic stumped. I recently had my auto transmission flushed and filled -routine maintenance. I took a camping trip last weekend and had the car packed with gear and people in hot (~90s) weather. Going up hill on the...
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