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    "Thats one way to get cupholders"

    So Ill preface this with, Im a certified Ford/Chevy/International warranty tech for a national bus company. Took my jeep to get it inspected (yearly Virginia thing) and it failed... they werent happy with my drivers seat I have no clue why :greensmok So i talked to our CEO and "borrowed"...
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    FSJ D44 swap and junk

    Went wheeling a few weeks back and had a blast Unfortunately Short arms are pissing me off, and my D30's pinion bearing is shot so I drove 300 miles and picked up a pretty decent D44 out of an 82 Grand Cherokee and stripped it down (spare D30 for mocking up brackets) Next I... bought some...
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    318 swap?

    coming back from a roadtrip my oil pressure tanked in my 1990 Xj.. not surprising with 300K I happen to have a 318 sitting in the floor of my garage with the entire wiring harness, I know people are gonna freak out but i want to run my AW4. Its been replaced and seems to be in great shape. So...
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    NP 242 swap

    Just picked up a low mileage late model NP242 for free, how hard is it going to be to swap my front input shaft from my early model 242 into it? (current Tcase has 270K on it hence the swap) also am i going to be able to get my speedo to work? thanks
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    control arm length

    did some searching and measuring and came up with about 16.5 eye to eye for 4.5" lift on my lower control arms. my question is will this make my caster all wonky with stock length uppers?
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    RE lower control arms

    Just picked up a used set of what i think are rubicon Express lower control arms. they are adjustable but anything over 15 inches and they have some wiggle in them around where the threads are. Should i grease them and let them go or pickup a new set? I realize they dont have a bend but i got...
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    not so good vibrations

    So i swapped an 8.8 in my 1990 cherokee 4x4 np242 with a H&T and all was well till i broke a U-joint wheeling last week. It was probably the mildest break ever just romping on it a little hard and it broke backing up. Anyways i had a spare shaft and threw that in it and started geting...
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    NP242 wont come out of part time

    Like the title says it will shift to 4lo 4 HI and neutral but wont go back to 2wd, the part time light stays on and i can tell when turning im still in 4wd any ideas 1990 cherokee limited,4.0, np242, 3.5 inches of lift, ford 8.8, 32" tires
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    Dana 30 axle seals

    Today My buddy brian was off work so i helped him pull his dana 30 apart after an hour I was down to this and this are the bearings supposed to feel a little loose :eeks1: Using a broom handle and a 1 1/4 socket to knock the old seals out and install the new ones works great, only screwed up...
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    Steering Box

    Of course my stock box is leaking and i've been pondering an upgrade. currently running 32's and probably wont go much bigger. Im on a pretty tight budget so im pretty limited to junkyard "upgrades" I cant decide between the Durango Steering box Stock XJ box Or a YJ box what sayeth the peanut...
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    T-case output

    anybody swapped over a sealed output housing onto the older style. Looks like it will bolt up but ill have to tap it for a sensor only asking because i have a new style bad 242 case just laying in my floor
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    Stock flare relocation

    So a couple people have pm'd me asking how i did my flare relocation on my older model cherokee you are gonna need some stuff: Drill Grinder (or jigsaw with a metal blade) 3/8ths hardware (nuts bolts washers) spray paint and a 2nd set of stock front flares. Lets start with the front. Remove...
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    Stupid tire question

    just picked up a set of Nitto Grapplers 285/75/16's on C'list for 25 bucks 3 are in decent shape, one is pretty bald. Is it worth my money to just buy one on discount tires for $219. I've never really heard anything about them before but they look nice
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    Headliner Solution

    So i posted a few pics on the Southeast chapter section and a few people like my idea I guess we'll see what you guys think. My headliner was pissing me off and the local pick and pull didnt have any that were any better... My upholstery skills are lacking but my woodworking skills are not...
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    Another Front end swap

    So i finally got all my parts together for my jeep Header panel from the junkyard with lights and grill $40.00 headlight doors and one turn signal $35.00 and some spray paint $6.00 ok enough talking, MOAR PICHURS BEFORE 1990 jeep cherokee limited, NP242, with a 3 inch lift ^ yeh my grill was...
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    U-Joints

    Ok i have a 1990 cherokee 4.0L NP242 with about 3 inches of lift and approx 32 inch tires (no SYE) i broke a U-joint yesterday and promptly replaced both my rear DS Ujoints, i had brand new moog spares in the center console SO now when i take off, only when turning to the left my drive shaft...
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    Quick Question

    dude on Craigslist is selling stuff from his JK Teraflex HD Frame Brace and Drag Link Flip Kit and the stock tie rod and drag link for dirt cheap (80 bucks)... im about to call him but can i use any of this stuff or should i just resell it for profit? EDIT: just got off the phone, he has the...
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    np242 fluid change

    OK i just changed the fluid in my 1990 Cherokee 4.0 auto with an NP242 transfer case. all the reading i've done says its supposed to hold 3 quarts. 1/2 a quart came out :doh: but then only 1.5 quarts would go back in before overflowing. Im parked on a flat surface so idk whats up. how much...
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    Fuel Return on Renix

    Someone please tell me that the line (circled in yellow) is supposed to be attached to the two top lines on the gas tank? (circled in red) just went wheeling and im having a hard start issue.. thanks guys
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    Project punisher

    Hello everyone! Im kinda new around here but def not a noob to forums, im a bmw guy (strictly older BMW's) but I Picked up my 1990 jeep limited (np242) a couple years back It was originally white but i fixed that along with ripping off the little limited stylings from the sides i dont really...
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