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Have you checked the battery cables. If they are the original (or just old) cables they could be in bad shape. If the insulation is torn and it is touching on something that could be your problem.

There are a couple different double diaphragm boosters. One has a short rod and one has a long rod. You need the one with the short rod. The end of the rod on ours has a flat side on the rounded end of the rod where the brake light switch connects. The double booster is round on all sides. So you need to grind one side flat. If I remember it is the bottom. Then you need to drill out the hole at the end of the rod a little bigger so the sleeve for the brake switch will fit in. I don't remember the size drill bit you need. The fitting that go into the prop valve are an odd size and are hard to find. Your best bet is to cut them off the old brake line that goes from the booster to the prop valve and put them on the new piece of brake line. You will need a double flare tool to flare the brake lines. Do a few practice ones on the old brake line first till you get the hang of it. It is actually really simple and can be done in a few houres. xj_dummy; your profile soes not say what year your MJ is. For my 91 is was a direct bolt-on. The only thing I had to do was fab new brake lines from the 96 master cylinder to the existing combo valve. The booster arm was the correct length for my brake pedal and slipped over the existing stud, no mods required. Don is correct. I forgot it was different for later years. I have an 89 and just assume everyone else does too.

There are a couple different double diaphragm boosters. One has a short rod and one has a long rod. You need the one with the short rod. The end of the rod on ours has a flat side on the rounded end of the rod where the brake light switch connects. The double booster is round on all sides. So you need to grind one side flat. If I remember it is the bottom. Then you need to drill out the hole at the end of the rod a little bigger so the sleeve for the brake switch will fit in. I don't remember the size drill bit you need. The fitting that go into the prop valve are an odd size and are hard to find. Your best bet is to cut them off the old brake line that goes from the booster to the prop valve and put them on the new piece of brake line. You will need a double flare tool to flare the brake lines. Do a few practice ones on the old brake line first till you get the hang of it. It is actually really simple and can be done in a few houres.

You should be able to pick up the whole stock assembly out of an XJ for around $25 from a junk yard.

You should be able to pick up the whole stock assembly out of an XJ for around $25 from a junk yard.

For the rear, I would suggest new leaf packs that will give a 4.5" lift or atleast an add-a-leaf. Or you can go spring over which will get you about 6" and be alot cheaper. When you get to about 4" or over in the front you are going to need upper and lower control arms, trac bar, longer brake lines, longer sway bar links, bump stops and shocks all around. If you go with a 3" lift you can keep alot of the stock front suspension parts.

For the rear, I would suggest new leaf packs that will give a 4.5" lift or atleast an add-a-leaf. Or you can go spring over which will get you about 6" and be alot cheaper. When you get to about 4" or over in the front you are going to need upper and lower control arms, trac bar, longer brake lines, longer sway bar links, bump stops and shocks all around. If you go with a 3" lift you can keep alot of the stock front suspension parts.

Now, you guys knew I would jump in here sooner or later, right? :no: OK - here is the other side of this debate: First, Marijunana is an illegal substance for a number of reasons, mainly because the federal government says it is. Various courts across the country have taken this issue on numerous times, and almost always found the law to be upheld. Mass. is walking a fine line here as the feds can and will withhold certain federal funds if the federal laws are not enforced. Healthwise: if you have ever seen the images of a cigarette smoker's lungs, you know what tar and nicotine does to them. An unfiltered cigarette is even worse, but no-one has figured out how to filter a joint without filtering out the majority of the desired chemical (THC). So smoking dope really does hurt you, even more then cigarettes. There have also been studies out the a$$ showing that THC accelerates the breakdown of brain conncetivity tissues (thats why they perscribe it sick people for pain - it deadens and then kills the pain receptors in the brain). And I guess this is appropo: How may old drug users have you ever seen? (in real life). Secondly, legalizing a schedule IV drug is silly and will not work for two main reasons: (1) We have already legalized some drugs in that class (Hydrocodone, anyone?) and the funny thing is, folks still sumggle them around, sell them illegally, and take them illegally. (2) You cannot expect the folks that are making money off of this illegal activity to just suddenly become "mainstream" - they've been running the show for too long. If their market was suddenly gone they would jealously fight to maintain thier profits, and mass drug wars would ensue. Don't believe me? just ask your dealer what he would do for a living if the dope was legal. If he doesn't kill you on the spot he'll probably laugh in your face. Third, we tried the reverse of this awhile back...called it prohibition. What a joke that was as people violated the law left, right, and up the center. If we legalize marijuana,what would be next? Fourth, The cost of law enforcement is the same whether I am arresting a drunk, or a doper. Actually, the real drag is on me, because I have unbelieveable amounts of paperwork to do when I arrest someone (for any offense). The jails are staffed whether they are full or not, and the courthouse folks show up every workday whether there are trials or not. Besides, how many of you have heard about, (or known) someone who has been killed by a driver who was drunk? We can't catch them all now, and we want to add dopers to that group? I'd personally want to catch them before they decide to drive doped up. In reality, the fact is if I catch an idiot with a couple of joints I usually grind them under my boot on the asphalt, write down thier name in by little book, and tell them I'd better not catch them again. If they are horse's a$$es about it, or if they have more then a little they take the ride. Hydrocodone is not exactly legal. It is a controlled substance which requires a prescription. It is also an opiate (like heroin) which is a big jump from pot. Who would the drug war be against? The federal government? If the government stepped in and regulated it and taxed it similar to tobacco or alcohol there wouldnt be enough profit for anyone to bother competing. The cost savings would be huge from not having to house the criminals in prison. It cost like $90,000 per prisoner per year to house, feed, and give medical treatment. I think your point about prohibition enforces the reason for legalizing pot. In the 20's people wanted to drink and were going to do it whether it was illegal or not. I think that alot of people today feel the same way about pot.

Now, you guys knew I would jump in here sooner or later, right? :no: OK - here is the other side of this debate: First, Marijunana is an illegal substance for a number of reasons, mainly because the federal government says it is. Various courts across the country have taken this issue on numerous times, and almost always found the law to be upheld. Mass. is walking a fine line here as the feds can and will withhold certain federal funds if the federal laws are not enforced. Healthwise: if you have ever seen the images of a cigarette smoker's lungs, you know what tar and nicotine does to them. An unfiltered cigarette is even worse, but no-one has figured out how to filter a joint without filtering out the majority of the desired chemical (THC). So smoking dope really does hurt you, even more then cigarettes. There have also been studies out the a$$ showing that THC accelerates the breakdown of brain conncetivity tissues (thats why they perscribe it sick people for pain - it deadens and then kills the pain receptors in the brain). And I guess this is appropo: How may old drug users have you ever seen? (in real life). Secondly, legalizing a schedule IV drug is silly and will not work for two main reasons: (1) We have already legalized some drugs in that class (Hydrocodone, anyone?) and the funny thing is, folks still sumggle them around, sell them illegally, and take them illegally. (2) You cannot expect the folks that are making money off of this illegal activity to just suddenly become "mainstream" - they've been running the show for too long. If their market was suddenly gone they would jealously fight to maintain thier profits, and mass drug wars would ensue. Don't believe me? just ask your dealer what he would do for a living if the dope was legal. If he doesn't kill you on the spot he'll probably laugh in your face. Third, we tried the reverse of this awhile back...called it prohibition. What a joke that was as people violated the law left, right, and up the center. If we legalize marijuana,what would be next? Fourth, The cost of law enforcement is the same whether I am arresting a drunk, or a doper. Actually, the real drag is on me, because I have unbelieveable amounts of paperwork to do when I arrest someone (for any offense). The jails are staffed whether they are full or not, and the courthouse folks show up every workday whether there are trials or not. Besides, how many of you have heard about, (or known) someone who has been killed by a driver who was drunk? We can't catch them all now, and we want to add dopers to that group? I'd personally want to catch them before they decide to drive doped up. In reality, the fact is if I catch an idiot with a couple of joints I usually grind them under my boot on the asphalt, write down thier name in by little book, and tell them I'd better not catch them again. If they are horse's a$$es about it, or if they have more then a little they take the ride. Hydrocodone is not exactly legal. It is a controlled substance which requires a prescription. It is also an opiate (like heroin) which is a big jump from pot. Who would the drug war be against? The federal government? If the government stepped in and regulated it and taxed it similar to tobacco or alcohol there wouldnt be enough profit for anyone to bother competing. The cost savings would be huge from not having to house the criminals in prison. It cost like $90,000 per prisoner per year to house, feed, and give medical treatment. I think your point about prohibition enforces the reason for legalizing pot. In the 20's people wanted to drink and were going to do it whether it was illegal or not. I think that alot of people today feel the same way about pot.

Hey Pete, can you get the search function to bring up results like it used too? I hate how it brings up each post that has the search word in it instead of the thread.

Hey Pete, can you get the search function to bring up results like it used too? I hate how it brings up each post that has the search word in it instead of the thread.

That would be good if they could find a way to measure it on the spot. I would rather my kids smoke weed than drink alcohol.

That would be good if they could find a way to measure it on the spot. I would rather my kids smoke weed than drink alcohol.

When me and my wife broke up once she got a dog. When we got back together the dog would chew up anything that was mine (even chewed up a 1/4lb of weed on me once). The dog may just be angry because you are leaving. That is a tough habit to break

When me and my wife broke up once she got a dog. When we got back together the dog would chew up anything that was mine (even chewed up a 1/4lb of weed on me once). The dog may just be angry because you are leaving. That is a tough habit to break

The government could grow it so cheap that that they could sell it way cheaper than what it costs to buy it now and still make a huge profit. This would make the profit so small for smugglers that the risk wouldnt justify the rewards; especially since the penalty for smuggling would still carry a long prison sentence. I read somewhere that the gov spends over $100 million a year fighting marijuana, when it is an $80 billion industry. That is all money the gov could be making

The government could grow it so cheap that that they could sell it way cheaper than what it costs to buy it now and still make a huge profit. This would make the profit so small for smugglers that the risk wouldnt justify the rewards; especially since the penalty for smuggling would still carry a long prison sentence. I read somewhere that the gov spends over $100 million a year fighting marijuana, when it is an $80 billion industry. That is all money the gov could be making

I smoke maybe a few times a year. But agree that it is foolish to put people in jail for a possession charge. They should just legalize it and be done with it. If the govenment legalized it and put a tax on it they could probally fix the deficit.

I smoke maybe a few times a year. But agree that it is foolish to put people in jail for a possession charge. They should just legalize it and be done with it. If the govenment legalized it and put a tax on it they could probally fix the deficit.

This link will let you know which axle you have. It will bw either a D44 or a D35. http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

This link will let you know which axle you have. It will bw either a D44 or a D35. http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

They just voted to change the law in Mass. Anyone caught with 1oz or less will have to give up the weed and have to pay a $100 fine. Unfortunately, having to pay the fine will make it a little harder to replace the weed that the cops took. I hope more states step up and pass similar laws.

They just voted to change the law in Mass. Anyone caught with 1oz or less will have to give up the weed and have to pay a $100 fine. Unfortunately, having to pay the fine will make it a little harder to replace the weed that the cops took. I hope more states step up and pass similar laws.

send wildman a PM. he usually has one of everything laying around.

A pressure test for the cooling system. It will let you know if the system is staying pressurized. I believe if the head gasket is blown it won't hold pressure. Someone correct me if I'm wrong I would replace the thermostat again after the flush. If there is rust in the system it could clog the thermo and not allow it to function properly