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    Sons 1990 XJ running hot

    Hi all, since you guys know so much maybe you can help with this. He’s had it a couple weeks and it gets pretty hot. Haven’t really dUg into it much yet but are now. Going to pull thermostat and make sure it’s workin. wanted To check the radiator cap but there isn’t one. Is the overflow cap a...
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    Lift identification

    Unknown lift came on my jeep…any way to identify it? Bushings are bad, springs may get replaced as they are a bit wonky looking. Everything has been painted several times….no stickers or noticeable stamps… was told it was a 4.5 short arm, has stock upper control arms. 33in tires….
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    Power steering question

    Mine leaks….rebuild or replace? Is there a current thread on this that I am missing? is there a dirango upgrade I read about or am I blending something else?? appreciate the help, thanks!
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    First time winch install help

    Hi all. First, my wheeling is mellow, mostly beaches and trail so I pro won’t need it much for wheeling. The main use is for pulling logs for firewood on my propert, I’m getting to old to toss rounds…so time to work smart not hard lol. I plan on using a receiver mount so I can have the option...
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    Stock air box fitment years

    My 97 2.5 has an aftermarket intake and I’d like to go stock I thinK. My local wrecking yard does not have any, are any other jeeps intakes compatible with mine? thanks
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    Body plug kits

    Looks like I need most of the body interior drain plugs so I might as well do them all, does anyone sell a complete kit or do they need sourced separately? Thanks!
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    No cat is that bad?

    I’m learning as I go so bear with me… looking around at the terrible exhaust on my 2.5 I saw no cat. It looks like all the o2sensors in place (assume they are hooked up-no codes on reader). it has a flowmaster that I want to replace but I’m wondering a couple thing. it smells like it’s running...
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    Part identification help and a question

    This was in the glove box but I see the wires are at the firewall center ish…wondering if it for an option I don’t have or the P.O. Sucks… lol thanks sorry, picture loading issues….I’ll work on it
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    Body part compatibility by year

    Is there a list or thread here that says what year parts are compatible with what? Need a windshield frame and want to look at local ish junkyards….hate to but the wrong one..
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    Direct ground the TPS sensor?

    It appears that my ground wire is bad somewhere, not getting a reading…fingers crossed it’s not the pcm. ( I checked the power wire and it was good, then the ground…not good) Can I check it by direct grounding the wire or does it go through something I’m not aware of? I should mention I am a...
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    Part identification help please

    This was zip tied under the master cylinder….no vacuum line floating around the engine bay but one is capped off under the intake…
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    Windshield hinge backer plate replacement?

    Is this an option? Let me rephrase that…is it an easy or typical thing to replace lol.. The Jeep came with a light bar mount installed and they used some jacked up wrong threaded screws so a replacement should be done. Thanks!
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    Where to find Mopar IAC and MAP?

    Maybe my google fu is off but I can’t find any… at least for a 2.5l. What is the best alternative for them? May be I can rebuild the IAC… does it have markings to let me know if it is a mopar? Thanks!
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    LSD additive or just gear oil for install?

    Prepping to rebuild the Dana Trak loc and I saw a few videos where they added the additive to each disc at assembly. I was just gonna run the oil that is ok to use without added for now and add if needed. Will that be good enough for the install?
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    Front suspension / steering question

    I’ve been reading about pitman arms so I went out to look at mine, it is dropped. Then I noticed another bar I don’t see in the diagram from 4x4explorer. Is this an added item and is this a drop bracket or stock? Thanks!