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Lift does not (CANnot) affect camber. But lift does change the toe-in, which can make it look like the camber has changed.

Also, a True Trac IS a carrier, so you don't need an open carrier if you're going that route. Last I knew, a True Trac was in the $350 to $370 range. For about $100 less you can get a Dana Trac-Lok, which is the same clutch-type limited slip the factory used. Not as aggressive as a True Trac and requires friction modifier in the gear oil, but still better than an open axle. The Trac-Lok is also a complete carrier, so again you would not need an open carrier if you buy it.

I stumbled onto a better solution (for me, anyway). I was surfing to buy a couple more of the memory card reader I have, to use with a couple of notebook computers, and the place that had the best price on the reader also had a micro SD card with adapter for $5.99 -- that's a LOT cheaper than Wal-Mart. For that price I ordered one. Thanks for all the suggestions

Thanks, Chico, but this phone uses a Micro SD. The ones at Wal-Mart come with two adapters, one for Mini SD and one for "standard SD, so if I get it at least I'll be able to stick in my card reader.

Clogged catalytic converter will rob power

That cupholder is an add-on. My dealer sells them for $12 but I don't think it's a Jeep part. TAZ, does your shop sell them? I think Quadratec does -- or did.

Hmmm ... http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/N ... Suspension Looks like an adapter to convert a standard upper ball joint into an adjustable ball joint.

Your idea of correct is different from mine. The other possible way to make the adjustment is with the Napa camber adjusting kit. Like CWLONGSHOT, I have never heard of a NAPA camber adjusting kit for the XJ/MJ. What is it, how does it work, and can you provide a part number? I'd be interested in checking it out.

Charger plugs into the bottom, just like the photo in LW's post. Is that both ends of the USB cable? I just figured that was the power cable because that's where my charger plugs in. I had no idea it was a dual purpose port. Doesn't even mention that in the instructions.

The cable is of no use if there isn't a port into which to plug it. I've examined the phone yet again, as well as finding an instruction book for an LG 8100 camera phone on the Internet (very similar model), and I cannot find any evidence that there's a port. I may be forced to buy the micro SD card.

Which of the two trucks in your signature is this for? If you already have gauges, you won't have to change any sensors. But the speedo connection is different on the 84 thru 87 XJs and MJs than on the 88 thru 90. And starting in 91 the speedo is electric, so you can't use anything newer than 90. Best to find one with the same type speedo connection as your truck has now. Of course, you could swap your speedo into the "new" cluster to keep the mileage accurate. I don't remember if the two types of speedo will interchange into the "other" style of cluster.

Pins where? Where the CPS plugs into the chassis harness? Remember, I just installed a new CPS and the bypass harness directly to the ECU. I still have the standard connector between the CPS itself and the bypass harness, but the signal now does not go through the chassis harness. And the connector is brand new on both sides.

Yeah man thats the thing, the nut is turning the ball joint inside the track bar.. I'll work it out, I just hope that makes her drive better instead of something else.... Put a jack directly under the tie rod end and that "should" push the taper into the bracket hard enough to hold it from spinning while you remove the nut. Remember that there's suppoesed to be a cotter pin through the stud and castle nut. I assume you either removed that already or it may have been AWOL. If the latter, that may explain the problem.

Brent, I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you. Depending on the front suspension, caster angle and pinion angle may be related, but they are not the same. IF the front axle is a solid axle, like on an XJ or MJ, changing the caster angle will also change the pinion angle -- which is why vehicles with big lifts run into death wobble problems because they can't get enough caster without killing the front driveshaft u-joints -- but they aren't the same thing at all. Moreover, the camber on an XJ or MJ is supposed to be zero (plus or minus 1/2 degree). With the specified caster angle 7 to 8 degrees, even if the camber is at plus or minus 1/2 degree rather than the ideal zero, that one degree of range in the caster isn't going to affect the camber by enough to even measure it. The camber is not considered adjustable, and trying to adjust it by mucking around with the caster is an incorrect approach. The only "adjustment" possible or correct is the use of offset ball joints. What actually changes more than camber when you change the caster is the toe-in, and that's more likely what caused the tire problems you mentioned.

It's an LG model UX8300. Yes, I agree, it is counterintuitive that there doesn't seem to be a way to transfer pictures. That's why I think I'm overlooking something that should be obvious. Where does that USB cable plug into yours?

Yeah, the camera takes a micro-SD card, and Wal-Mart has those with two adapters to fit different readers and devices. But they want $25 or $30 for the only size they have, and I'm not sure it's worth it to me for the once or twice in my life I might decide to use the camera feature in the phone. I can't believe they put the camera there with NO provision for getting the pictures out. But I can't see any port for a mini-USB connector. That's what I was looking for -- I already have that cable on the computer, from a "real" digital camera. That would have been a slam dunk ... which of course means there's no way it could possibly be that easy.

Please help out a technology-challenged senior citizen here. I have an LG camera phone (Verizon, phone is about a year old, I guess). At this point, no supplemental memory card. Instructions tell me how to take pictures. I can't see any port with which to connect to a computer to transfer the pics to the hard drive (or CD, or ___). What am I missing? If I want to be able to actually DO anything with pics on the camera phone, do I have to buy a supplemental memory card so I can plug it into a card reader on the computer?

Canon A-series. Mine is a PowerShot A-580, but I think they are now selling the A-680. Should cost you about $189 at Wal-Mart

The body should NOT move relative to the axle when you turn the wheels. Since it's the track bar that prevents that lateral movement, if the body does shift when turning, you have a track bar (or bracket) problem. And that causes "vague" and sloppy steering, as well.

There is no way to anticipate how many MJs there might be. The Great American Jeep Rally isn't a "rally," it's more of a car show for Jeeps. ALL Jeeps, and in previous years they have been liberal enough about what constitutes a "Jeep" to allow a guy to bring in an AM General Army surplus deuce and a half. There will be hundreds of Jeeps, but there might be only half a dozen MJs. If I go, more than likely I'll have to take an XJ. Somers is an hour and a half from home, and right now my MJ doesn't like to run more than 10 or 15 minutes before cutting out.

Great timing. I was just wondering last night when this might be coming up. Thanks.

Hey, guys, I see that header ends in two outlets, one for the front 3 cylinders and one for the back three. Given the firing order, that means if you were to run a true dual exhaust, it should alternate power pulses side to side. Has anyone tried that? I'd be very curious to know if it helps make the I-6 sound more like a V-8 rather than a tired old lobster boat.

Mine has a/c and all four relays ...

Left hand (driver's side) tank, about halfway down.

Now that you mention it, I believe you are correct. I have read that, but I've never encountered one (that I know of) from that vintage with ABS so I haven't verified or refuted it.