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I have the CORE Stage One on my '00 XJ, 31's and 2" lift. Ran them for two years. Good quality, good price. I did replace the lowers, as I thought the bushing had blown out. No, so. I had JKS ones on my '98 XJ. Good product, more expensive than the COREs. I did have to replace bushings. I went through severe DW issues. I did use the rebuilt lowers to replace the COREs. Again, it was not needed. I do have RC control arms. These are older ones, so they might have redesigned them. The Upper end to the axle is only 1/16 sheet metal. So, they wallowed out some. I did have Ruff Stuff ends welded on them. They are one my '98 XJ. I plan to sell it. There are other aftermarket control arms out there. Probably a bit better than the CORE stage 1's. How much better? ???. Also, your intended usage. I am going Long Arm on 2 of my XJs. Not sure which set of long arms will go on the MJ. The CORE has a bit thicker UCA end than the JKS. 1/4 vs 3/16. The JKS has a Johnnie joint. Yeah, replaceable. I sort of want to try the Metal Cloak Dura joints.
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The Comanche Empire and the Destruction of Northern Mexico - Cross Cultural Solidarity Found this on an MB board. Good read.
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I didn't use hiems on my 1-ton cross over steering. I used the 1-ton GM TREs. I could see that for Offroad, the heims would give better articulation though. I did purchase the IRO steering set up. It came with heims. Threads ar 3/4x10 or something like that. I found that ES150 TREs have the same threads. The taper is between stock and 1 ton.
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I like my WJ Big brake cross over steering. I am on a stock box, not rebuilt. Don't know if it had been replaced before I got this XJ. I do have frame stiffeners, Bad Dad Fab hidden winch bumper with the gear box brace, and Stinky Fab's OTK tack bar and track bar brace. I did have WJ Big Brakes and the GM 1-ton cross over steering on another XJ. Also, a stock box.
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Anyone here done a V8 swap?
75sv1 replied to 1988comanche's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I will say, watch out on many of the internet articles, especially on heads. Combustion CCs and diameter of the combustion chamber will be very different between what I am doing and what you are. Also, there was one article on heads, and saying this one head produced more power than the 243 head. Well, I looked into it, and that head had a 60cc combustion chamber. The 243 and 799 have a 64cc combustion chamber. In my engine build, it will net me a 10;1 static compression ratio. Also, I'd look at Cahall Performance Transmission for info on how they build a 4L80E. I'm running around the net finding info on what I need on the 4L60E. Also, for a 4WD. Hope this helps. Also, sine Pete's challenged me. I just have to beat a Libby's MPG which is 24 MPG Hiway. -
Anyone here done a V8 swap?
75sv1 replied to 1988comanche's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
A bit out of my league. OK, more than a bit. I was looking at going with a 5.7 or 6.0L and an aluminum block. When I was picking up a 4.0L block I had machined, I asked about getting an LS motor done. The guy said the 6.0L was a gas hog. I am looking for street ability and some semblance of MPG. I'll probably be looking at 350 hp. I'll be around a 10:1 static compression ratio. I'm also going with the 799 heads. Fits more of a Truck head so better torque in the lower RPMs. If more of a street racer, then I'd go with a 231 head. What you are doing or looking at is way different. I can give you my view, but you need to find a source who is doing what your looking for. My research is that the 6.0L is a low compression engine. So, it might be what your looking for, as to turbo or supercharger. The 4L80E is way stronger than the 4L60E to 4L70E. I think you'd still need some upgrades. A lot of other stuff you'll need to look at. Electronics, like Holley, FAST or FiTech. Krustyballer carries some weight on this board and so does ghetdjc320. Another is Aircudda. Good luck. -
Anyone here done a V8 swap?
75sv1 replied to 1988comanche's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Just getting to an LS swap, myself. Here's an Excellent swap thread : It looks even better in person. Need to figure out what you want to do with your rig. Then what motor. I am doing an XJ as a wheeler. I also wanted decent MPG. I went with a 5.3 LS block. I am building it basically ground up. More as a low torque or tow motor. Also, going with a 4L60E for the transmission. I can't say what is needed to stiffen the frame and suspension specifically for an LS swap. I am doing frame stiffeners, inside frame stiffeners. Boat sides. Also, will get front suspension work. WJ big brakes, Bostwerks Hidden winch mount and a RE track bar brace. I am also going with Ironman's Long Arms front and rear. Also, an inside cage. I did go with the NOVAK engine mounts. I am going to order their TC adapter kit today. I do have frame stiffeners on another XJ. It is much stiffer than stock. Still, you need to better define what your design intent is. What V-8 you are looking at. What power out of it you expect. How much $$$ you are willing to throw at it. -
I had the Standard one installed. I did not notice much difference. I also, had the HD one installed during a rebuild. It seems OK. I do get varying performance. Sometimes its a hard shift, other smooth. I am planning to replace the Torque converter to an Oregon Performance one. I am waiting till I get my mini Stroker done. Need to CC the combustion chambers to 58-60cc.
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There were other versions of the AW4. Toyota used them a lot. I remember doing my valve body with a TransGo kit. There were 3-4 versions of the AW4. I am not certain of the Jeeps AW4 changing.
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I made it, but Jeepless. Wheel came off at Bentleyville, PA. Crunched the passenger rear quarter panel. Had it repaired and picked it up on Tuesday. Back in IN.
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Thoughts on upgrading to this auxiliary fan...
75sv1 replied to robfg67's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I think the curved bladed ones pull 1150 cfm. The straight ones about 950 cfm. There are adapters harnesses. I think they are for early to late styles. Still easy to fab one. -
Anyone going to the 2023?
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I think they gained the horses after they were forced off the plains. I think the Apache were 'migrant' farmers. That they travelled plot to plot to harvest food. That gave the Comanche an advantage, in that they knew where the Apache would be. Info of this can be cloudy though.
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harmonic balancer. Go check yours!! right now!
75sv1 replied to Pete M's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Some of it is the newest XJ is over 20 years old. Rubber does deteriorate. When I first bought my 81 MB 240D, I had to replace all the belts and hoses. The hoses looked like the pictures in a Chilton manual. Also, I've had radiator caps go bad. -
harmonic balancer. Go check yours!! right now!
75sv1 replied to Pete M's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I've added that to my list of parts to change a few years back. On my '98 XJ, I didn't catch it in time. Took out the flange on the crankshaft. -
Front Shock Options for Stock Ride Height
75sv1 replied to Salvagedcircuit's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I replaced some White Box shocks on he rear of my XJ with Rancho RS900s. The RS900s did feel flat. I did not pump them up though. They seem to work well though. I have them at mid adjustment. -
Front Shock Options for Stock Ride Height
75sv1 replied to Salvagedcircuit's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
I might try the KYB stock ones. Get the ones in Silver Color. They are made in Japan. I had some on a stock '98 XJ. A bit stiffer than stock. I liked them. -
I think you have this backwards. The Comanche were the dominant Plains Tribe or Nation. They defeated the Apache and pushed them off the plains. If you look at the land mass the Comanche controlled, they were an Empire. Apache means "Them' or 'Others' . Sort of like Auslanders in German or foreigners.
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Front brakes won't bleed. Help me my friends!
75sv1 replied to MishapMaggie's topic in MJ Tech: Modification and Repairs
Did you change the rubber brake lines? They sometime delaminate internally. Acts as a one way valve. My neighbor just went through this with a KIA SUV he was working on. -
Never meaning no harm : just a little more than the law will allow.
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Saw a Lifted Blue one last night. Hadn't seen one around here in a year or two.
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Can't say anything on the mowers. I do have a Dewalt electric trimmer. I paid about $50 more than some other brands. I have other Dewalt stuff. So, I have other batteries. The trimmer works well. A lot less hassle than the gas ones I have. I'm not happy at the moment on the lower end Dewalt Impact nor the Milwaukee Impact. I did use an older Milwaukee Impact that was great.
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Chevrolet : something like :: Corporate Heads EnVision rough old latent engine technology.
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The German version for FIAT is Fallen in alle teile. Falling all apart.
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Possibly, probably it's the Thermostat. I've had two or three that stuck open or came apart. During the winter, it would get above 125 F. That's on two different XJs.
