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More pictures of my set here: http://comancheclub.com/topic/51432-battery-cables/ Thanks Neal!

Got my cables in earlier this week, Neal was awesome at answering my questions I had and kept me informed where he was on getting them out to me. I got a box with 3 envelopes in it, one with my MJ set, one with my XJ set, and one with the battery connections, fuses, and fuse holders. I snapped a few pics so y'all could see how it all arrived as I opened it up. I'm very happy with the quality of the cables, only suggestion I think I would add is a diagram or a list of where each of them go for the wrench-impaired amongst us ;) Note, he sends out 2 fuses per kit which I think is pretty cool. Now I have a spare to toss in the glovebox in case of emergency! Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Most all of the HO sensors use a 5VDC reference voltage. This voltage is generated by the ECU and the tolerance is tight. One thing you should try is disconnect the 60-pin connector from the ecu and check for recessed pins, then clean both sides up carefully with a good electrical contact cleaner. Do not use dielectric grease when reconnecting. This usually brings the sensor 5V reference voltage back up to specs by cleaning up any corrosion (resistance) from the pins. Pulled my 60-pin apart yesterday. Sure enough, white corrosion on several of the pins. I wire brushed them as best I could and cleaned with QD cleaner (electronics cleaner). Voltage at the TPS is now up to 4.94VDC, so I'm much closer. When I check my readings from the TPS though, they're not smooth at WOT, sometimes I get the full 4.94, but a lot of times it's only 3.9~4.00 VDC. As soon as I get my dashboard put back together for this dumb vacuum line (http://comancheclub.com/topic/51514-vacuum-hose/ ) I'll take it for a test drive and see what's up. I have been getting Engine Code 24 (TPS signal bad essentially) so I'm wondering if it was the reference voltage or the signal voltage that was throwing the code. You wouldn't happen to know the tolerance for the 5VDC from the ECU would ya?

Ok, I managed to get my hands on some suitable replacement for the vacuum line in the first picture. It connects in the engine bay to the vacuum solenoid in the second picture. Where the heck does it go in the cab? I've got the dash apart, I had assumed (incorrectly) that it attached to the A/C controls but can't find the other end of that sucker anywhere. Any ideas? (Pictures greatly appreciated!!!) Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

JY tranny and rebuild it. Doesn't matter 2 or 4wd, there's an outfit in San Antonio that sells new mainshafts for $130 and a rebuild kit on amazon was $150 with synchros. All you need is a press and a few hand tools, I can get you the links for it from various websites. So far I've invested $300 in my rebuild and $130 of that is because I'm a dumba$$ and managed to crack my mainshaft by not looking where I put my bearing splitter. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Basically what hornbrod said. His method will help identify the problem faster. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Shift into neutral at speed and see if there's any change. Does it change with speed? Ever stop? Suddenly start at 15mph or gradual increase? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

http://www.rockauto.com/m/mobilecatalog.php?carcode=1181821&parttype=6900 Bought mine last year from them, along with all the other bits I was missing. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Swap that slave cylinder out for an external if you don't go automatic. I'm in the process of doing mine (about $200 invested so far with a tranny rebuild kit included).

Idle speed should pick up. If you're not sure, spray a little in the air filter. It'll have the same effect. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Same thing. Spray around the vacuum lines, throttle body, and any other hoses/rubber fittings. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Vacuum leak. You have a can of engine starting fluid (ether)? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

By satin coat do you mean satin paint or something like POR-15? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Street signs also aren't the most malleable of aluminum alloys either. If there's a junkyard nearby, you can get a deck lid (trunk lid) for pretty cheap and with a set of tinsnips, you'll have a good amount of metal. Or a hood, just whatever is flattest. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Pull a junkyard dizzy and swap it in. Easy troubleshooting, esp if the Renix motors use the same dizzy as the HO. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

That's what I was looking for, a creative, affordable solution. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

I ordered 2 sets, one for the MJ, one for the XJ. I'll take some pics and post them up when they get here. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

If you're having issues, a cheap gasket is better to replace rather than spend days chasing your tail. Normally I reuse them, but if troubleshooting ask yourself how much time will you spend if they are the problem and you overlooked it somehow this go around? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

The guy I just posted about, Mean Lemons. My alternator wiring was pretty bad when I replaced my alt for a 137A unit from a dodge pickup.

Inline fuses too? This is a set of 7 cables (all grounds, battery, and alternator cabling) with inline fuses, not just the two battery cables.

I was at harbor freight pricing hydraulic crimp tools yesterday and have been calling around the local welding shops to get used leads for the past week. Glad I could help!

Started a new thread on this rather than hijack my own (sorry guys, I'm still trying to get my own problems fixed!) I emailed Neal and found him on another forum, all full of pictures and stuff since everyone will want to see what they're buying before they lay down the $$$. Everything I've seen looks like high quality, well built stuff that's solidly crimped, and at a reasonable price. I'm getting a set of 4ga wires to try and get my bugs sorted out (after I clean the pins like Hornbrod suggested on the 60 pin connector) and will let ya'll know here how things work out. These look almost identical to the old Kelly's WIP (or 5-90 cables) stuff and the price is hard to beat. Here's that link for those who learn best through pictures: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f73/upgraded-battery-cables-221513/ And his email: MeanLemons@gmail.com

This stuff is much much smaller. Plus it connects to the back of the ac controls...a thick rubber hose I'd have to change out fittings and enlarge the hole in the firewall I think. I had seen someone found an industrial plastic hose that works, but can't seem to locate that thread. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

They don't carry the correct size. It's a hard plastic line not rubber vacuum tube. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

Thanks Cruiser! Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk