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Any reason besides me being an idiot that I would need to redo my wheel bearings again, 2 or so months after I got them replaced? On a 99 XJ, would it be because of the bigger tires I have on it? Its kind of annoying when its gonna cost at least $200 in parts and more in labor every 2 months.
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Welp, it was the fuel pump. Second lesson (the first is that cheap cars never are) is the Jeopardy Principal* applies to wrenching on cars. (*Doctor Zero's patented Jeopardy Principletm: Your first answer is the correct one.)
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BoostCreep posted:Of course you can find them cheaper from private sellers Doctor Zero posted:You do realize that "reconditioned" just means washed, vacuumed, & inspected fordham posted:I think I forgot to tell you about the fog lights - the first (factory) set corroded out completely so I replaced them with the currently corroded ones that are on there. If you get another set they are easy to install - I reused the existing wiring with the replacements so the console switch operates them. Thanks again, she's been great so far. 
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Jul 7, 2010 20:30
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Anyone interested in a black TJ Hardtop(used), OME shocks(new) or a 3in Full Traction budget lift(new)? I'm in Northern VA. PM if you're interested.
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Today while I was home for lunch my 1995 Jeep Cherokee slipped out of gear while parked in my driveway and rolled down into my back woods and nailed a tree. I'm not sure how it even started rolling since my driveway is pretty flat at the end where it was parked. Still waiting on the quote from the body shop. I'm almost positive I put it into gear when I parked, but it's all muscle memory so I'm not 100% sure. Anyways here are some pictures of the incident.  Click here for the full 1024x683 image.  Click here for the full 1024x683 image.  Click here for the full 1024x683 image.  Click here for the full 1024x683 image.  Click here for the full 1024x683 image.  Click here for the full 1024x683 image.  Click here for the full 524x786 image.
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Jul 8, 2010 22:05
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Deverse posted:Today while I was home for lunch my 1995 Jeep Cherokee slipped out of gear while parked in my driveway and rolled down into my back woods and nailed a tree. I'm not sure how it even started rolling since my driveway is pretty flat at the end where it was parked.
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Jul 8, 2010 22:14
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InitialDave posted:Man, that's some lovely luck. Your Jeep has a real target fixation problem judging by the amount of empty space around that tree. Yeah it rolled straight to the tree. We actually cut down about 200 trees that had dutch elm disease over the past two years. It hit the one of the few remaining trees on our property.
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Jul 8, 2010 22:18
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When was the last time you took it off-road? That looks like a clear cry for help/suicide attempt.
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Jul 9, 2010 00:10
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ManicJason posted:When was the last time you took it off-road? That looks like a clear cry for help/suicide attempt. It had been a while. It was mainly my daily driver as it was 100% more reliable than the Audi.
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Jul 9, 2010 01:00
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There is only one clear solution. Chop down the tree, and have it planked and make garage shelving out of it. And a shift-knob, polish it all up.
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Jul 9, 2010 02:11
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The tree was obviously taunting your jeep. I mean just look at that smug loving tree. Chop it down.
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Jul 9, 2010 03:43
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I'm looking at an Australian 96 Cherokee Limited (the highest spec XJ we got) with ~140k miles Do the 4.0s have any major maintenance due around that milage? Every maintenance schedule I can find ends at 120k. Are the electrical options pretty robust or can I expect them to be dead already? Is there anything else I should be looking out for? I've had a decent look at it but haven't managed to get in contact with the owner. Crawling underneath it looks completely cancer and dent free; I doubt it has ever seen any offroad duties. all the bushings looked sound too
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Jul 10, 2010 05:39
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Transfer Case Skidplate. 3/16 steel enough or should I go with 1/4?
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Jul 10, 2010 12:46
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sadnessboner posted:Do the 4.0s have any major maintenance due around that milage? Every maintenance schedule I can find ends at 120k. Are the electrical options pretty robust or can I expect them to be dead already? Is there anything else I should be looking out for? My parents '94 grand cherokee with a 4.0 lost its exhaust manifold at about that mileage - at some point they switched to a 2-part exhaust manifold to solve the problem but I think it was after '96. No idea for Australia though.
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Jul 10, 2010 13:11
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2010 Wranglers have a criminally underpowered engine holy poo poo. I can barely break 80 going up an incline on the highway.
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Jul 10, 2010 21:48
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BYOB posted:2010 Wranglers have a criminally underpowered engine holy poo poo. I can barely break 80 going up an incline on the highway. Is that with an auto or manual transmission? Or won't it matter with the crummy engine?
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Jul 10, 2010 22:02
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Auto and no it wouldn't. 3.8-liter 202-horsepower V6. 
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Jul 10, 2010 22:17
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BYOB posted:2010 Wranglers have a criminally underpowered engine holy poo poo. I can barely break 80 going up an incline on the highway. My friend has a '91 4.0L YJ 5-speed, and he says after driving a 4-door JK auto, it's a seriously underpowered thing, like if he was driving a 4cyl YJ. Pity they made these cars so underpowered, what with being able to put a V8 in there. Aren't the newer engines supposed to do like 270hp? I heard Fiat somehow managed to make the V6's much more powerful now.
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Jul 10, 2010 23:09
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BYOB posted:Auto and no it wouldn't. 3.8-liter 202-horsepower V6. Jesus. I just looked up the specs; didn't realize the JK was THAT much heavier than the TJ. And 800-1000lbs heavier than my XJ  So yeah, I guess a 3.8 would be a bit underpowered!
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Jul 10, 2010 23:10
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They should put a small turbodiesel in the JK, I'd buy one in an instant. I know some of the jeeps in Canada have that option but not the Wrangler.
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Jul 10, 2010 23:29
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Geared Hub posted:They should put a small turbodiesel in the JK, I'd buy one in an instant. I know some of the jeeps in Canada have that option but not the Wrangler. We get that here in Costa Rica, the 2.8L VM Motori CRD. Gets about 175hp, so it's not that fast, but 302ft/lb torque make for an awesome off-roader. The turbo-lag sucks though, which is VERY noticeable when mudding (I only took my friend's CRD JK once and it was dreadful trying to measure exactly when the turbo was kicking in). They make about 450 miles to the tank though, so it's definitely much better if you don't care much for mudding. I keep wondering when will variable geometry turbos be standard in all diesel engines? I know Cummins are putting these turbos in almost everything nowadays, but it'd be nice to see it in all engines by all manufacturers by now.
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Jul 10, 2010 23:54
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A guy I work with had a 4 door JK and sold it to get a I6 powered WJ, and liked the WJ a whole lot better. Said the JK sucks for power.
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Steiler Drep posted:We get that here in Costa Rica, the 2.8L VM Motori CRD. Gets about 175hp, so it's not that fast, but 302ft/lb torque make for an awesome off-roader. The turbo-lag sucks though, which is VERY noticeable when mudding (I only took my friend's CRD JK once and it was dreadful trying to measure exactly when the turbo was kicking in). They make about 450 miles to the tank though, so it's definitely much better if you don't care much for mudding. God you people suck, getting all the cool motors
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Jul 11, 2010 06:00
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Steiler Drep posted:Aren't the newer engines supposed to do like 270hp? I heard Fiat somehow managed to make the V6's much more powerful now. The Pentastar? That's been developed by Chrysler internally, not by Fiat. Fiat will be taking the motor and developing its own heads for it, though.
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BYOB posted:2010 Wranglers have a criminally underpowered engine holy poo poo. I can barely break 80 going up an incline on the highway. Huh, is that in a 4-door? I have no issues doing 80+ up over Snoqualmie Pass here in Washington in my 2dr Rubi. But I have the 6 speed and definitely not in 6th gear.
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Jul 11, 2010 22:10
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Doesn't the Rubicon have a 4.11 gear ratio rear diff though? That has to help acceleration and power a bit.
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Braincloud posted:Huh, is that in a 4-door? I have no issues doing 80+ up over Snoqualmie Pass here in Washington in my 2dr Rubi. But I have the 6 speed and definitely not in 6th gear. My co-workers JK Unlimited is "criminally underpowered", I thought it was because he put the 33's on it, but apparently, the HP numbers don't lie. I can't wait for the 35's to go on and hear him complain. Oh well, its a nice ride nonetheless, i just wish it had a little more to give. (basically turned me off to the 3.8)
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I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty and was driving from KC to Little Rock and my AC stopped blowing cold air about 50 miles from Little Rock. Does anyone have any idea what may be the culprit? Being down here two weeks without AC would suck really bad. Thanks.
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Is anyone aware of any aftermarket seats that are bolt-in or with some finagling could fit into a WJ? Im trying to find some seats to replace my stock ones that would provide me a little more leg room. I dont care about all of the electronics or seat heaters, just a nice comfortable bucket seat.
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Didn't know if this was posted or not, but any Ohio goons looking for a Grand Wagoneer: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1837967134.html
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L-Boned posted:I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty and was driving from KC to Little Rock and my AC stopped blowing cold air about 50 miles from Little Rock. Does anyone have any idea what may be the culprit? Being down here two weeks without AC would suck really bad. Thanks. Cheapest test is to just recharge it. If it SUDDENLY stopped blowing cold then it's probably not a charge issue. If it slowly petered out and you can hear the compressor not engaging (or engaging only for a second) then it's probably low on coolant. The recharge cans have a sealant that can seal small leaks.
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L-Boned posted:I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty and was driving from KC to Little Rock and my AC stopped blowing cold air about 50 miles from Little Rock. Does anyone have any idea what may be the culprit? Being down here two weeks without AC would suck really bad. Thanks. Do what fordham said, but I live in Arkansas and yes no AC would loving blow right now. 60%+ humidity in 88°F+ temp is not fun. fordham posted:Cheapest test is to just recharge it.
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I'm finally in the position where I can afford to get a Jeep Wrangler, which I've wanted for a rather long time. I'm looking at the 04-06 range right now. I was wondering if this Rubicon was a good deal? I don't *need* the extra awesome poo poo a Rubi will give me, but if it's a good deal I can't really argue with it since it's not like it'll be BAD if I have the extras. It's listed at 14,250 FIRM. Vehicle Description Installed Options * Driver Air Bag * Air Conditioning * Alloy Wheels * Cruise Control * CD Player * Passenger Air Bag * Rear Window Defroster * Power Steering * Tinted Glass * Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel Seller's Description and Comments RUBICON. Forest green with 65,000 miles. Want to sell for a more family and gas friendly economical vehicle. Garage kept. Interior in excellent condition. All around push button lock-in axles, 6 speed, Warn (8,000#) winch, Warn bumpers, original bumpers as well, new tires, hard top, soft top, bikini top, cruise control. air conditioning, cd player, premier sound, and full under body skid plates from front to rear. Good maintenance. Cash or certified money/cashier check. No personal checks. Firm
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Braincloud posted:Huh, is that in a 4-door? I have no issues doing 80+ up over Snoqualmie Pass here in Washington in my 2dr Rubi. But I have the 6 speed and definitely not in 6th gear. I was specifically referring to a two door Rubi driving up Snoqualmie Pass.  Washington is the best place for Jeeps. 
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BYOB posted:I was specifically referring to a two door Rubi driving up Snoqualmie Pass. Ha ha ha, nice! Washington is definitely the best place for Jeeps. But yeah, I'm usually in 5th hauling rear end up the pass. YMMV (mine is about 14mpg whilst doing that).
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I've had my Cherokee for a couple of months now and I want to use the 4WD. How do I go about fining places where I can take the truck off-road near Omaha, NE? I don't want to be a jerk and tear up people's private land.
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Are new Rubicons a bad idea if you want to go offroading?
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A.o.D. posted:Are new Rubicons a bad idea if you want to go offroading? How serious do you want to go offroading? I personally wouldn't want to risk taking a brand new $30k car crawling over massive boulders, through steep ravines, etc. However if you're just driving trails, mudding, etc. there really isn't anything stock more capable than a Wrangler Rubicon that you can buy brand new.
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A.o.D. posted:Are new Rubicons a bad idea if you want to go offroading? I had mine on the trails with only 600 miles on the odometer. I also play rough with my toys. If you don't go offroading, how are you supposed to get to places like this?: 
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A.o.D. posted:Are new Rubicons a bad idea if you want to go offroading? They're probably the most capable Jeep that Jeep ever built. They're fantastic offroaders. But like mod sassinator already said, do you really want to be rubbing $30,000 up against trees and bolders and poo poo? I wheel a $2,800 Scout and feel bad because I crunched my rockers which were already rusted and in need of replacement.
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