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danbyrambler

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  1. "While working on it, I here the loudest buzzing Ive ever heard from my fathers bee hives, They were going crazy this morning" Quit taking a leak on the hive & they'll calm down. :thumbsup:
  2. . . . . (the lady I bought this from was older and she bought the truck off the showroom floor in 1989) . . . . the PO had a 200 watt explode amp pushing a couple xplode 6x9 behind the seat. :rotf: Little old lady from Pasadena type? Nice looking MJ - - - You're gonna like it here - - - 1st thing to do is read Cruisers Renix tips in DIY I find Google search the best/easiest way to get info here on CC, NAXJA, PIRATE4x4 & others site:comancheclub.com keyword/keywords - - https://www.google.com/webhp?rct=j#q=site:comancheclub.com+overflow - par exemple. - #9 onna your 2do list - - I'd replace 'em all - Retail me not's a good site 4 researching discounts - - AdvanceAuto code TRT30 30% online no min purchase still valid & they'll pull the stuff & have it waiting - http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com - Might want to rethink/keep eye out for AC stuff - don't know what part MO you're in, but I've been using my AC the past 4 weeks - - Some more interior pics? :thumbsup:
  3. Nice looking truck for a starter & pics are always a plus - - - - You're gonna like it here - - - 1st thing to do is read Cruisers renix tips in DIY - - - To search for help/write ups use google search - - - site:comancheclub.com & keyword/keywords - - - This should help with your fuel pump - https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=site:comancheclub.com+pump+ground :thumbsup:
  4. Checked the MPG - - 16.8 mostly 25/30 mile day time round trips wi AC on & 70/75 onna hiway - - - Started noticing MPG decline awhile back - - Truck ran ok just using a little more gas - - 89 with a 91 4.0 Aw4 4wd - - Somewhere around 162K - - Doesn't get driven ever day or week so keeping track of kinds of use/trips can be iffy for me - - - All the usual/normal mpg killers checked out ok but had no idea how old the O2 sensor was, so put in a SMP SG1829 about 6 weeks back - Drove it a little more'n usual & ckd MPG on 2nd tankfull after new O2 - - - Most places here, a little South of St Louis, went to 3.59/gallon today . :MJ 2: .
  5. Tough luck for sure - Good to hear you're coming out of it - - I absolutely dread going to those types of repair facilities - Their warranties aren't much & WHY does my RMS have to be checked each trip? - - - - Take it easy on your valve job's three month break in - You'll be OK :thumbsup:
  6. " . . . . but where to put it" This could be a one hundred post thread Good Luck :cheers:
  7. Some things I learned the hard way - Starting with my friend and long time service center owner - long story, but I did learn some about DW Anyway - - - Fast & dirty - - Rotate your tires - - Imbalance will cause DW Get away from a so called mechanic not familiar with a Jeep front end/suspension If the ball joints need replacing - Do it check the track bar - Don't know how many miles on your MJ - - TBs lead a hard life - - and the shocks and the U&L controll arm bushings - everything, but ck the TB 1st One thing atta time - - The shotgun approach can confuse the issue - - Keep an eye on your battery - - DW'll shake all kinds things loose No mention of a lift or other suspension mods - - Avoid any parts pusher advocating an alignment for now unless you've recently run over/into something hard enough to cause damage Google this: site:comancheclub.com death wobble Tons of info/pics/diagrams - - DWs been beat to death here, NAXJA, Pirate4x4 & Ann Landers - You'll notice lots of repeat info here & at other places if you use the google site search :wrench:
  8. 89 4.0 AW4 SB - - - SHARP - Loaded - - 2500 Nose - - DD/GG - - In MO, 63627 . :MJ 1: .
  9. In MO 63627 - Seldom driven - - Loaded, no rust 4.0 AW4 SB - SHARP - - - Sold to Neighbor :doh:
  10. JY - PnP - - - - Grand Rapids MI http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/1J7FJ26L3LL176061
  11. http://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/1J7FJ26L3LL176061
  12. You're wanting to add an electric fan, correct? Not hard at all - Been covered here on CC many times - - Gonna need a new/used fan & means to control it, like a toggle switch or a temp switch & relay or all three - A pic of your T stat housing will help with getting advice/opinions going - What kind of budget? Does your radiator have a fitting for a temp switch? Won't take long & It's easy - - I've done to both of my MJs - DonH has a slick set up - Mine is pretty much the same - - Anyway, easy enough - $ amount/scrounging ability/intended use info needed - - - Good ideas in DIY - Dual fan mod :wrench:
  13. Too many choices - Never could decide on a favorite - - Anyway, some pic threads: http://comancheclub.com/topic/13640-the-jeep-wheels-thread/ http://colorado4wheel.com/images/jeepwheels/xjwheels.html http://comancheclub.com/topic/40559-wheels/ :typing:
  14. Everything's in the classifieds forum - Pinned in the Vendors sub forum
  15. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
  16. Inflated or burst? Bought a new Isuzu Trooper for the Mrs. in 1985 - - Cat clogged & almost all of the exhaust system blew off when it let go - Here's a thread with Cruisers vacuum gauge check http://comancheclub.com/topic/35947-89-eliminator-renix-need-help-please/
  17. Unburnt fuel? - - Whats end of tail pipe look like? - - - Know you've searched, but did you see cruiser's post on an unusual cat prob? Near end of thread http://comancheclub.com/topic/26232-substantial-loss-of-power-especially-right-after-shifting/
  18. Google search zeros in on the selected site & topic par exemple site:comancheclub.com dakota tail lights :thumbsup:
  19. Throttle body backfire or tail pipe afterfire?
  20. Good luck with AZ - - JIC you try the FW91008 you can also get free 2 day shipping with the trial offer & the $25 gift card rebate (SALE25 Promo Code) - Card takes about 2 weeks to arrive -
  21. Looks to be a Blue-Sea 5031 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Sea-5031-St-Blade-Fuse-Block-W-Out-Cover-12-Circuit-W-Negative-Bus-/400687327651?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item5d4ad369a3&vxp=mtr Where/how did you find the 2500 front? Just curious - I've always an eye out for spare parts jic something happens Keep the pics coming :thumbsup:
  22. Tough luck for sure - - Hope everything turns out to your satisfaction ;)
  23. Surface mount - - - All kinds info for lights & install been posted - - - Google site:comancheclub.com bed light or ranger bed light or XJ light or S10 bed light or Toyota bed light . . . . .Lotsa stuff :wrench:
  24. Cap the fittings - Mud daubers like such things - - - - Easy enuff now to have onboard air - - Or with a little fab an altenator relocate like this guy did: http://comancheclub.com/topic/28949-alternator-relocation-renix-vs-ho/
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