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    new leaf springs or shackles

    I have OME rear leafs w/additional leaf. I have raised the whole vehicle 4-4.5 inches, trimmed rear fenders and have installed 33" (285x 17) tires. Started a couple years ago as level; not heavy wheeling. I now have insufficient wheel well clearance; sagging over time. I have full steel rear...
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    Chains - front or back wheels

    I am burried and have one set of chains that fit my new larger tires. So, my questions is: Is it better to chain the front or back wheels? I have ARB lockers.
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    headlights won't turn off

    I have, like most of you, a highly modified light system - I have an ARB headlight wire loom, IPF lights w/ H4 bulbs. Worked for awhile. When you push the light switch in it fails to turn the lights off. If I use the multifunction high/low beam toggle to high beam with the light switch off...
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    Driving a boat - steering recommendations

    I just switched from 31" to 33" tires and I have found that my steering now has considerable play. I am wondering if switching to upgraded steering such as Curries' or others that eleminate the "Y" type connection will improve the "tightness" or steering responsiveness? Recommendations from...
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    rear quarter armor??

    I know and have searched, and find three companies for rear quarter panel armor (JCR, Thor, and Tompken), but I know there is at least one more, but I cannot find it/any. Please give me company name or URL. Thanks, Steve
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    ARB-8.25, BT diff.cover 8.25, hood vents

    For sale items setting in garage, email and leave phone #. Offers considered: ARB factory refurbished RD93 for 29 spline Chry. 8.25 w/switch, fittings in original box = $500., plus shipping New in box Blue Torch diff. cover for 8.25, with new lubelocker gasket = $120.,plus shipping Pont...
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    ARB locker, RD93, Chry.8.25

    Factory refurbished used ARB locker #RD93, for a Chry. 8.25, 29 spline. includes switch, fittings and manual, in original box. $500., plus shipping. email and leave phone #.
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    Blue Torch diff. cover -8.25

    For sale brand new Blue Torch heavyduty diff. armored cover for Chry-8.25. stock #1104 and selling for $140., asking $120, including a new Lubelocker ($20) gasket to fit, plus shipping in original BT box. Changing rearends and just sitting in garage. email and leave phone #.
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    GP hood vents/louvers

    For sale used, in good condion, a pair of Pontaic Grand Prix hood louvers - drip pans and all studs, needs paint, but nothing else. $50., plus $15 shipping. email me and leave phone number. See pictures and installation @ (sorry could not hotlink) go.jeep-xj.info/howtobonnetvents.htm
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    4X4 service in Montana?

    Is there a 4X4 shop in Montana that you recommend for service - axle work and retrofit?
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    TJ 44 to XJ?

    Purchasing a 98 TJ 44 for the rear of my 99XJ. Just cut off the spring cups/arm mounts and weld-on leaf -spring perches?
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    07 Rubicon 44 boltin XJ?

    According to this months JP mag. the 07 Rubicon front D44 is high pinion, differing from previous. Does anybody know if the 07 will bolt into the XJ - LCA, UPA and spring buckets. Jeepsareus has brand new front 07 44 complete axles, with 4.10 gears, locker and discs for $1400. Why would this...
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    E-brake w/Teraflex disc on 8.25?

    Those of you who have installed the Teraflex rear disc kit on your 8.25, how did you connect the emergency brakes? I have a 99XJ. I have ordered the kit and would like to hear of your successful emgency brake installations. Thanks
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    Big Offroad - lighting harness +++

    Just a note to let you know of the great service I got from John at Big Offroad. I purchased and installed their auxilliary headlight wiring harness and it greatly improved the brightness of my lamps. But, the brights stopped working all of a sudden. Checked everything and concluded it might...
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    ARB installation in SF Bayarea??

    I am seeking recommendations for shops who install ARBs into a 8.25 Chry./ XJ99, somewhere in the San Francisco Bayarea. I am looking for a personal recommedantion of a good vendor - good clean job. I resently read of a place in San Jose, but can't find the article. Thanks for your help and...
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    8.25 and selectable locker??

    I am interested in hearing about availability of a selectable locker for by 99XJ Chry. 8.25. I know there is ARB, others? Any experiences and recommendations?
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    Cheaper winch??

    I am looking at 8-9000 lbs. electric winch for the front of the XJ. I am looking at Ramsey 8.5E and MileMaker. Does anyone have advise and experience with winches priced under $600? It will sit on a Rigid bumper. Thanks, Steveareno
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    31" tires and effect on RPM??

    31" tires and RPM?? I have a 99XJ, w/3.55 gears, automatic and is a DD. If I put 31x10.50 tires on stock aluminum rims, what can I expect in engine performance, RPM modifications and highway driving. Will it run up hills, or require downshifting? Change in MPG? I would like to hear from...
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    Blue or Red Optima?

    I will be replacing the batterty on my 99 XJ. It has a winch and auxilliary lighting. I am thinking about the Blue (marine) Optima because of the twin terminals and deep cycling. However, the Red is cheaper. Which do I want for my application? Why? Thanks, Steve
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    Newbe - lift questions/recommendation

    I am new to NAXJA (please help and be gentle) and have resently purchased a 99 XJ sport. I did research and decided on the 99. I am now doing research on the "right" suspension lift. I have searched your website and talked to vendors and manufactors. This is a DD and I want to lift between...
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