What did you do to your Jeep today?

[Mudderoy]

Looks good! Would look better red. ;)

[downsy]

Nah ;). I was hoping for a darker green color though more along the lines of OD Green. My Lowes doesn't carry the camo paints though i went with "matte Spanish moss" i think the matte otter brown would have been closer ha

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[downsy]

Replaced the rest of the window seals and the lights i was originally going to put up front are too large to fit in the stock locations so im going to get another set for that and repourposed these as a rear and and undercarriage light. And wired up my fan bypass that ive been putting off.

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[4.3LXJ]

Where did you get your window seals?

[downsy]

Teamcherokee.com

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[downsy]

Be advised it aint cheap.

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[4.3LXJ]

Thanks, I need to replace mine and it is hard to find 2 door stuff

[oderdene]

Long ago my windshield washer spray nozzle sprayed overhead to rear vehicle :D and I added small metal shade on top of it to correct direction. Decided to replace with one from Toyota in original location.

removed old nozzle and drilled, filed a notched hole for new to me nozzle.

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both nozzles replaced and now I can adjust direction :D

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[4.3LXJ]

Nice mod Od

[downsy]

Finally sold the Mazdaspeed3. Dropped my RAM no drill tablet mount in for topomap greatness. And wired my 1500watt inverter with jumper cable clips.

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[downsy]

Rigged up my poor mans awning for the Arkansas trip this weekend.

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[downsy]

Got my first oil analysis on this Jeep back. Looks like its got a coolant leak at he head which is probably whats causing the increased bearing materials in the oil.

Im seeing no signs of losing or burning coolant though. No drops in radiator or resiviour levels, no sweet smells from exhaust and no evidence of coolant in oil. Im going to do a test strip test on the coolant and see what it says.

Looks like a top end refresh may be in my future. :/

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[bluedragon436]

I like the awning... I've thought of doing the same thing with mine... well if I ever manage to plan out camping trip again with the XJ... Haven't been camping in far too long... Little one is starting to get to the age now I think we can get away with going again... Going to have to look into some old logging road/trails and seeing what I can find in the mountains to hit up once the warmer season comes... if we don't continue to get water logged...

[4.3LXJ]

You would be surprised how well kids camp. I took mine on his first trip when he was 5 months old. He loved it. We slept under the stars on the ground. Of course I was younger then. Wouldn't sleep on the ground now :D

[denverd1]

Rigged up my poor mans awning for the Arkansas trip this weekend.

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Got a spot picked out? Just got back from Arkansas last night. Stayed in a VRBO cabin on Lake Hamilton and drove up to the Ouachita Forest each day. Was a great trip. LMK if want any other details.

[downsy]

Ive spent a lot of time up there and in the ozarks and bull shoals area via motor cycle. We have no specific spots picked out were just going to wander the Ouochitas for a few days camping whereever.

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[denverd1]

Ive spent a lot of time up there and in the ozarks and bull shoals area via motor cycle. We have no specific spots picked out were just going to wander the Ouochitas for a few days camping whereever.

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Sounds awesome. Hit up Lake Winona if you get time. Cool river and spillway crossing down the back of the spillway.

[prerunner1982]

Decided it would be easier to replace the exhaust manifold/header with the head completely off.
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Or I already had the head off to replace lifters...and nobody in town had the removal tool so the Jeep is laid up until I get the tool delivered tomorrow.

[denverd1]

Decided it would be easier to replace the exhaust manifold/header with the head completely off.
14697

Or I already had the head off to replace lifters...and nobody in town had the removal tool so the Jeep is laid up until I get the tool delivered tomorrow.

who's manifold? I'm sure mine's cracked...

[prerunner1982]

who's manifold? I'm sure mine's cracked...

$87
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777KPM18/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There is another similar one out there (https://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Cherokee-Stainless-Racing-Exhaust/dp/B01EILWPLS/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=jeep+cherokee+xj+exhaust+mani fold&qid=1553008430&s=gateway&sr=8-15#customerReviews) that the mounting flange isn't the same thickness as the intake so you have to make spacers and you had to grind part of the intake for clearance, the one I got doesn't need any of that.

[denverd1]

Pretty sure I found the culprit on my low beams. Harness relay. Was hanging upside down and got water in it. I'll put it in a better spot and likely waterproof is.
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[weimgl]

I installed the headlight wiring harness upgrade from KSuspension this past weekend. The lights are much brighter and work great. The only thing is now my right turn signal now blinks fast like it has a light bulb out. I’ve checked all the bulbs and they are functioning properly. Any idea what may cause this? I’ve read that in some of the 97 XJ’s you may have to replace/upgrade the turn signal relay under the dash but that was to correct an issue with the high/low beams. Mine are working fine. It’s a 2000 XJ.


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[denverd1]

I installed the headlight wiring harness upgrade from KSuspension this past weekend. The lights are much brighter and work great. The only thing is now my right turn signal now blinks fast like it has a light bulb out. I’ve checked all the bulbs and they are functioning properly. Any idea what may cause this? I’ve read that in some of the 97 XJ’s you may have to replace/upgrade the turn signal relay under the dash but that was to correct an issue with the high/low beams. Mine are working fine. It’s a 2000 XJ.


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big difference huh?

That's weird. stock bulbs? just the right side? you check the side marker bulb in the fender?

[4.3LXJ]

I would just upgrade the flasher. If nothing else is wrong, the heavy duty flasher made for towing and extra tail lights works great. I have been using them for years. But beware they will work with only one bulb so don't expect it to tell you when you have one out by not working

[weimgl]

Yes it makes a huge difference. I did a visual inspection in the day time so I have not taken the bulb out of the socket. Yes they are stock bulbs. Odd thing is prior to the install, the right turn signal worked just fine. I’ll check tonight when it gets dark and try to troubleshoot this weekend. Thanks for the tip.


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[prerunner1982]

If nothing else hit Raffi up and see if he knows, he seems to be a pretty responsive guy.

[denverd1]

reassembled header panel, headlights, turn signals. lost the small bulbs in fender marker so waiting on those to show up.
fixed CB antenna and installed a spring on it.

[saar]

Not for my jeep but for my camping evenings :) finished my camping pizza oven (it will be in my LR Discovery, so I guess it counts :) )
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(if you are want to see some more pictures of the build, it's here (https://www.camping-mart.com/blogs/news/omg-camping-pizza-oven) )

[4.3LXJ]

I looked at your build there. Not sure I should show my wife this or she will want one :D

[denverd1]

Digging the pizza oven!!

While doing pre trip inspex on the rig, found this driver upper arm that had seen better days. Went to local yard, wasn't a single XJ left. There was one wrangler that had been stripped and few Grands. So if you've been thinking about hitting up a JY for some cheap parts, call and make sure they have XJs around.

I found the arm on the shelf at O'Reilly's and they had the taillight I needed the next morning.

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[downsy]

Pulled an oil sample from the XJ. My last one didn't look so good and I think the syringe I used to pull the sample through the dipstick hole may have been contaminated so I pulled another.

[weimgl]

Can anyone explain the difference between the 4 part time and 4 full time? My 2000 XJ only has the Part Time. Can I simply swap a T-case and get the full time?


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[4.3LXJ]

The main difference is that the NP242 tcase has a differential in it that allows an additional gear called full time 4WD. It acts like the open differential in your rear end that allows the front and rear axle to be engaged but travel at different speeds. The full time option locks the drive shafts together so that they have to travel at the same speed. Thus you can use the full time option on wet or dry pavement without damage while the part time you cannot without risking damage

[weimgl]

Thanks for the explanation. So is the additional gear in the T-case or is it in the rear end? Why is it risking damage to the Jeep if you run on pavement with 4WD part time? I thought 4WD was safe to use on wet pavement like in a rain storm. Am I understanding this correctly?


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[4.3LXJ]

Not quite. 4WD part time should only be engaged when extra traction is needed, such as off road, snow on the road and other situations where extra traction is needed. If done on dry pavement slight differences in rotation speed from tire wear, turning etc will put tremendous pressure on the drive train. One of two things must happen. The tires have to slip or parts break.

The rain storm conditions where pavement is merely wet is a good place for full time 4WD where the extra differential gears in the transfer case compensate for differences in rotation. However if you are in very bad conditions, such as a mud hole or deep snow etc then you would use the other option of part time 4WD

[weimgl]

Thanks for your time. I appreciate your response.


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[4.3LXJ]

No problem. Glad to help

[downsy]

Can anyone explain the difference between the 4 part time and 4 full time? My 2000 XJ only has the Part Time. Can I simply swap a T-case and get the full time?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYes you can swap from the 231 to the 242. For a 2000 you'd need to find one from a 97+ with the same transmission. Driveshafts are the same. The reason for the year range and transmission are input spline counts.

If you want the shifter in the Jeep to make sense youll need the shift bezel and shift gate. This isnt absolutely needed but rounds out the swap nicely.

Some also go through the trouble of wiring up the full time light on the dash as well. Again not needed but a nice touch for the swap.

My biggest problem has been finding a 242 locally.

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[weimgl]

Yes you can swap from the 231 to the 242. For a 2000 you'd need to find one from a 97+ with the same transmission. Driveshafts are the same. The reason for the year range and transmission are input spline counts.

If you want the shifter in the Jeep to make sense youll need the shift bezel and shift gate. This isnt absolutely needed but rounds out the swap nicely.

Some also go through the trouble of wiring up the full time light on the dash as well. Again not needed but a nice touch for the swap.

My biggest problem has been finding a 242 locally.

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Thanks for the info. I frequent the local yards and will keep an eye out. Never done anything like this before, but I want to learn and enjoy turning wrenches.


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[weimgl]

Would a 242 from a WJ or a TJ work?


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[downsy]

Would a 242 from a WJ or a TJ work?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou wont find one in a TJ. They're all 231s with exception of the Rubicons with the 241OR. I believe that ZJ and WJ 242s will swap but youll have to verify input shaft and output shaft spline counts.

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[4.3LXJ]

You can swap some 242s from the WJ. The input on the ones from a 4.7L V8 are too long, but can be changed out with your old input if you are willing to take them all the way apart and reassemble

[downsy]

Not what you want to see when you park at a store on the way home after a 9 hour training session. Apparently the electric fan was ever so slightly rubbing on the transmission cooler feed line one part of the fan's frame has a break and allows a small amount of movement. Apparently it was just enough to contact that line. It ruptured somewhere betwern I30 and the walmart neighborhood market dumping a gallon of DexIII all over the place.

Luckily the wife was home and came to my rescue so i didnt have to walk all over town. a gallon of DexIII and a line splice later i rolled to the pay and spray and hosed all the trans fluid off the Jeep.

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[downsy]

Beat it up a little bit

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[4.3LXJ]

Yes you did. Those decals do a good job of holding the glass together. Was that a really big rock?

[downsy]

Tree stump sticking out of the side of a muddy ravine.

Up to that point it was a pretty good day ha. As much as i dislike dedicated OHV parks its hard to have stuff like this anywhere else in Texas.
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[downsy]

I also found put my NoSlip locker is slipping when under high torque conditions. Not sure why will have to take it apart and contact powertrax

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[downsy]

Well on the way to straightning things out.

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[4.3LXJ]

Yeah, gotta show the old girl love when she performs well for you :D

[4.3LXJ]

I was just thinking about your locker. You might try some of this stuff in the diff oil. It will make your locker work smoother and may cure your problem

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[downsy]

I dont think this is an oil issue. I think its a lockup issue. Ill be calling powertrax in the morning.

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[cj4a nz]

well only a little bi beaten up
I hope the young fella didn't get too big a fright , nice high scratch mark to show off at the next meeting

[downsy]

well only a little bi beaten up
I hope the young fella didn't get too big a fright , nice high scratch mark to show off at the next meetingShe never made a peep haha

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[downsy]

Did some redneck body work and put in some salvage glass someone gave me and some parts from a salavge door, got mine straight enough ill keep it. It aint perfect or pretty but it works.

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[denverd1]

great meeting you! didn't notice you were knocking glass out of your rig when we talked. body work looks good!

your locker making any noise when it slips?

[denverd1]

started sourcing parts for my brake upgrade, lost majority of brakes Saturday afternoon and have the old "whoosh" sound when I press the pedal, diaphram in booster is shot . looking at Dodge 2500 MC and booster

[downsy]

Pretty sure weve got it narrowed down to a tcase chain Slipping.

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[bluedragon436]

started sourcing parts for my brake upgrade, lost majority of brakes Saturday afternoon and have the old "whoosh" sound when I press the pedal, diaphram in booster is shot . looking at Dodge 2500 MC and booster

Have been looking into doing the MC/booster upgrade like that on mine when I go to doing the rear disc brake upgrade on mine.. I have no problem stopping mine, but I want to have better stopping power for the safety of it on the road as well as off the road fun (when I finally get her off the road), especially if have the family in the Jeep with me..

[denverd1]

Have been looking into doing the MC/booster upgrade like that on mine when I go to doing the rear disc brake upgrade on mine.. I have no problem stopping mine, but I want to have better stopping power for the safety of it on the road as well as off the road fun (when I finally get her off the road), especially if have the family in the Jeep with me..

yea it got pretty hairy on some of the steeper trails. Finally had to bail on a trail when it got bad, was popping it into reverse quite a bit to slow it down. It would still stop ok on level ground, but any decline and it just wouldn't stop. Glad it happened later in the day, we hit it up a bunch of trails that had some rough drops.

getting ready for 4 discs as well.

[denverd1]

Pretty sure weve got it narrowed down to a tcase chain Slipping.

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that's weird. curious about your case internals

[downsy]

that's weird. curious about your case internalsLots of chain slap. I can look in though the drain and see the chain flopping all over and hitting the case when i spin the front shaft by hand.

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[4.3LXJ]

Nothing like good brakes. I got tired of mine not stopping very well too

[downsy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMilXLaKZ4A

[downsy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rptqXOFAsLg

[downsy]

Pulled the tcase and tore it down for a rebuild. Going back together today gotta swing by the parts store and use their pilot bearing puller. There are marks on the inside of the case where the chain was dragging on it.

It actually looks like the case was rebuilt at somepoint but the chain wasnt replaced.

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[4.3LXJ]

Make sure you have good snap ring pliers. That is one drawback of our tcases. Chain stretch.

[downsy]

Make sure you have good snap ring pliers. That is one drawback of our tcases. Chain stretch.Bought those before i ordered anything else.



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[oderdene]

made a hood vent, to remove engine heat :D


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[oderdene]

did a engine compression test, result was
123,
119,
119,
123,
132,
120 and wet
133,
137,
133,
143,
158,
129

seems within spec ( Alldata said 120-150 PSI average), but I have a some bump while idling, noticeable vibration when stopped on D, if I shift to N vibration decrease but still there, plus mpg is horrible in city traffic.

1. checked coolant temperature sender on thermostat, values are little below from popular chart of jeep 4.0 temp sender resistance vs. temp
2. exhaust tip is hot, I cannot touch it but, if I spray water, it will not vaporize immediately, just dry out very quick
3. no OBD code other than 55
4. all senders are replaced within 1 year (coolant on thermostat, intake air temp, O2), IAC & TPS, distributor cap, rotor & wires


today replaced old Champion RC12LYC spark plugs with 7252 NGK FR5-1 and PCM resetted, will see

[4.3LXJ]

Nice looking vents Od.

[downsy]

Installed WJ seats. Going back to get the matching rears next week. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190528/a34cb5507f2b47e405d069c62377a034.jpg

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[denverd1]

looks good!

[weimgl]

Very cool! I’ve heard the WJ seats are much more comfortable.


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[downsy]

I could sit in these all day. Very comfy. And these arent even out of higher trim level WJ. I got these out of a base Laredo.

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[downsy]

Put Rusty's motor mounts in, replaced my front windshield washer pump and replaced the fan clutch. The motor mount i put in the driver's side 5 months amd 8000 miles ago was already showing signs of tearing. Passenger mount looked ok for it's age.

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[downsy]

Changed the oil. Again. Turns out my 200,000 mile engine doesnt like synthetic. Went wheeling this weekend and people behind me reported slight oil smoke. Whoops. So back to conventional until it blows up.

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[4.3LXJ]

Changed the oil. Again. Turns out my 200,000 mile engine doesnt like synthetic. Went wheeling this weekend and people behind me reported slight oil smoke. Whoops. So back to conventional until it blows up.

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Yeah, I have found too that older motors don't like synthetic. Leaks out the gaskets

[downsy]

No problems woth gaskets. I figured there was a chance this engine already has a little bit of blowby. Ive got a crate engine on standby for whem this one gives up.

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[oderdene]

Decided to make taillight with LED lights.

Ordered LED lights from Amazon


AMBOTHER Oval 6'' 22 LED Trailer Lights Red Stop/Turn Signal/Brake/Marker/Tail LED Light, Flush Mount for Truck Trailer Trail Bus 12V Red (Pack of 4)
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2.5" Round LED Light Side Marker- Two in One Reflector Light [Polycarbonate Reflector] [13 LEDs] [Rubber Grommet] [IP 67] for Trailers - 4 Red and 4 Amber
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cut, fold, some filler, sanded, paint and assembled
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parking lights on
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bought 18W white LED light (18 pcs of 1W LEDs) as backup light and temporarily mounted under rear bumper
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will mount them on roof rack after.


As I read, original backup bulb is 21W, so I do not need a relay and dedicated power to the 18W backup LEDs. Am I correct?

[4.3LXJ]

You are correct Od. Nice looking light box too. Did you get your signal light to blink?

[oderdene]

Thanks bro.

Sure, ordered 2 and 3 prong led relays, but leds are working fine with my existing relays from korean car.
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[oderdene]

...delete

[denverd1]

Pulled brake booster. Boy was that fun. Looking for a bigger MC

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[downsy]

Scooped up some wing windows and a vacuum canister from a parts Jeep today. Vacuum canister is going on the shelf as a spare part and at least the wing window is going on the driver's side. NOt sure what I'll be able to use from the passenger side unit to refresh the driver's side unit.

Anyone know where to get parts for the wing windows? The Passneger side one I got is still tight but could use new seals and the driver's side one needs an overhaul.

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[weimgl]

Head light upgrade

Hello - I recently installed the headlight harness upgrade kit from K-Suspension on my 2000 XJ and I am running the stock head lights. What kind of headlight upgrade can I get that will work nicely with the harness upgrade? I’ve heard of H4 conversion and silver star but I’m not sure what that is. Can someone give me a suggestion as what direction I should go? It’s a daily driver and is all stock.

Thank you!


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[4.3LXJ]

Yes, the H$ upgrade is the way to go. You will need to get new housings to do it. I had to enlarge the hole in the housing bucket to do it. Once there there are options. You can go with IPF Fat Boys that will give you lots of light, or HIDs, but you will loose your bright light function. Or you could go with LEDs, but be advised not all LEDs are created equal. You will want the Phillips bulbs for that. They have to have the small chips in the exact same position as the filaments on regular bulbs to work right

[weimgl]

Yes, the H$ upgrade is the way to go. You will need to get new housings to do it. I had to enlarge the hole in the housing bucket to do it. Once there there are options. You can go with IPF Fat Boys that will give you lots of light, or HIDs, but you will loose your bright light function. Or you could go with LEDs, but be advised not all LEDs are created equal. You will want the Phillips bulbs for that. They have to have the small chips in the exact same position as the filaments on regular bulbs to work right

What do you mean by I will need to get new housings? Do the IPF Fat Boys plug and play with the new harness? What does H$ mean (I assume harness)?


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[4.3LXJ]

Right now you have sealed beam headlights. They are the entire bulb. An H4 housing is one that accepts an H4 bulb, which is already brighter than what you have now. The best ones are the Euro style which give you a projector headlight type beam, with a cut off so you don't blind others. One I would recommend and will get myself is the Hella housing. I have some cheaper ones and they need to be replaced. Anyway, once you have the H4 housings, you can go with any of the H4 aftermarket upgrades and yes, your current harness will plug in to those bulbs

[prerunner1982]

What do you mean by I will need to get new housings? Do the IPF Fat Boys plug and play with the new harness? What does H$ mean (I assume harness)?

H$ = H4 when you hold down the SHIFT key for too long. :p

As Steve said your current headlight is a housing and bulb in one, H4 bulbs are removable from the rear of the housings so you will need the H4 housings for your Jeep should you decide to upgrade to that style of bulb.
I went with LEDs on one of my XJs and the low beams were a vast improvement over stock even with the stock harness, I may go with H4s on my other XJ as the Hella H4 Conversion is about the same cost as the LED headlights I purchased previously.

[downsy]

Replaced the axle shaft seals on the Dana 30. I was starting to leave a small spot of gear oil on the work parking lot every shift. Also knocked out the tire rotation at the same time. Then hung some Jeep propaganda up in the garage. Got a laundry list of stuff on the VSTROM that needs to be knocked out hopefully this week and I really need to get back in business on that GS850G.

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[denverd1]

brake booster is in. need to bench bleed MC, reconnect lines then full bleed.

still tossing around the idea of bigger MC when I go to dual piston calipers on all 4 corners. but gonna use stock MC for now.

[4.3LXJ]

Denver, I am using the stock Grand Cherokee MC. Currently running dual piston calipers and single piston on rear from a WJ. The disc brake pistons require less fluid than drum brakes

[denverd1]

Denver, I am using the stock Grand Cherokee MC. Currently running dual piston calipers and single piston on rear from a WJ. The disc brake pistons require less fluid than drum brakes

oh!! someone with actual wisdom, I should've asked you first. got blisters on my fingers from googling on several forums.

so it sounds like I need to run single piston calipers in rear, 2nd time I'm hearing this. you don't think I could control it enough with a prop valve? I sorta assumed calipers were like dollars and sunsets.
More is better.

[4.3LXJ]

You can run as many pistons as you want. But your brake system needs to be balanced to about 60 - 40 or 70 - 30. The brakes I am using are already balanced so I used those.

[denverd1]

You can run as many pistons as you want. But your brake system needs to be balanced to about 60 - 40 or 70 - 30. The brakes I am using are already balanced so I used those.

same system for 37s in your future?

[4.3LXJ]

Yup, all set and ready to go

[denverd1]

Yup, all set and ready to go

Hmm. I just can't wrap my head around brake systems. a 37 is almost 20% taller than a 31. way more rotating mass and rotational leverage working against the brakes (I don't feel like doing all the math) but I'm thinking it's would take almost twice as much braking pressure and volume to stop a rig on 37s.

I'm going from 2 calipers up front to 4. and likely a single caliper in back. just seems like more pressure would need to be applied (and more volume) but the stock system is ok for it.

I take your word for it, just doesn't make sense to me... I've read a few in depth articles. but at this point just trying to get it back together. Thx buddy.

[4.3LXJ]

The WJ brakes are about 50% more stopping power than the XJ brakes. Larger rotors and brake pads

[denverd1]

The WJ brakes are about 50% more stopping power than the XJ brakes. Larger rotors and brake pads

Interesting. I just ASSumed they were about on par with XJ junk. I've got chevy dual piston calipers that came with the 44s. Can I compare volume of the pistons or something?

[4.3LXJ]

I was going off diameter of the rotors, 13" vs 11" fronts and size of pads and assuming same master cylinder pressure, however I am running a ZJ dual diaphram booster

[Jarren Thompson]

Yeah, I have found too that older motors don't like synthetic. Leaks out the gaskets

Thank god I came across this got some synthetic for my Jeep today but didn’t change my oil yet


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[prerunner1982]

Set up and played ham radio games.
It's not pretty but it worked.
14764

[downsy]

Nice :)

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[bluedragon436]

I was going off diameter of the rotors, 13" vs 11" fronts and size of pads and assuming same master cylinder pressure, however I am running a ZJ dual diaphram booster

I think if I keep running the XJ, I'll be looking into a similar setup to what you have on yours.. Won't be going any bigger than 35's, but figure it'd be a far better setup than the stock setup...especially getting rid of the drums.

[4.3LXJ]

I am really pleased with the brakes. They have changed the design on the modern ones, and they work much better even if they were the same size as now.

[downsy]

Replaced all the steering linkage plus a Monroe steering damper that had less than 15k miles on it but was leaking all over and had a dead spot, used a Drag link from a 30,000 mile TJ but the guy who gave me the linkage bashed the still good TREs out with a hammer so the threads were all mushroomed and deformed on the tie rod.

So since I needed the rod ends same day and NAPA was closed I bit the bullet and went to Autozone which had one Duralast Gold TRE but not the other side so I went to Orileys and got their only avaliable one for the other side which was their house brand. We'll see how long they last. The steering damper I had picked up already before starting the job and just grabbed it from Napa.

[denverd1]

Replaced all the steering linkage plus a Monroe steering damper that had less than 15k miles on it but was leaking all over and had a dead spot, used a Drag link from a 30,000 mile TJ but the guy who gave me the linkage bashed the still good TREs out with a hammer so the threads were all mushroomed and deformed on the tie rod.

So since I needed the rod ends same day and NAPA was closed I bit the bullet and went to Autozone which had one Duralast Gold TRE but not the other side so I went to Orileys and got their only avaliable one for the other side which was their house brand. We'll see how long they last. The steering damper I had picked up already before starting the job and just grabbed it from Napa.

always fun trying to get the right TRE!

[downsy]

Dropped in a salvaged efan from a 2000 into my 95, the one in my 95 had a broken frame. Replaced the old pin style front wiper arms with 97+ j hook style wiper arms and replaced all 3 wipers at the same time. Also went ahead and adjusted my driver's side door pin in just a hair so the door would fully seal in the rear.


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[oderdene]

rear disc brake conversion is done, donor was ZJ and feels much better braking. MC and brake booster previously upgraded with WJ ones. and replaced leaky steering gear pinion shaft seals.

[4.3LXJ]

Good job Od. Our XJs shoiuld have come from the factory with rear discs

[bluedragon436]

rear disc brake conversion is done, donor was ZJ and feels much better braking. MC and brake booster previously upgraded with WJ ones. and replaced leaky steering gear pinion shaft seals.

I can't wait to complete a read disc conversion... whether it be a ZJ conversion or a full new parts kit... Also wouldn't mind doing the larger front discs from a WJ..

[oderdene]

Ordered and received Genuine Mopar Harness Assembly - Vacuum MAP & CCV To intake 53030726 from eBay




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Replaced and hoping to stabilize/improve my rough idle, improve gas mileage. Just after replacement, smoke smells much better, I guess there were not so much unburnt(?) gasoline.

[4.3LXJ]

It ought to at least idle better Od

[oderdene]

It ought to at least idle better Od

no change of idling at all, after installing of new vacum tubes PCV MAP :(.


Had an issue with blower motor since last winter. 25A fuse, thermal fuse and longest resistor of blower resistor frequently blown. After that I rewired relay and switch directly to blower motor, blowing high speed only.

replaced everything related to blower, blower motor, blower resistor, blower speed switch and mode selector etc, still got fuse blown. in weekend, checked all components by replacing them one by one and later wiggling wires, found that, a green wire at blower resistor short somewhere behind dash panel/glove box. Have to remove dash and check all wires, but it will took whole day, based on youtube videos. Are there any easy way to reveal those wires without removing dash panel?

[4.3LXJ]

I have never found the design for the blower circuit to be satisfactory. Draws too much power for the resistor and blows fuses, burns up switches and connections. I would be happier with something else, like a real three speed motor instead of resistors

[downsy]

Pulled my old xj driver's seat down From the attic and swapped the old passenger seat base foam into it for temporary reinstallation so i can pull my WJ seat out of the XJ to have it refoamed at the local upholstery place.

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[Pookapotamus]

Od, you might have a bad injector, factory only have one hole and if they get dirty they spray funny or poorly. Cheep to toss a bottle of injector cleaner in and see if it helps.


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[oderdene]

no change of idling at all, after installing of new vacum tubes PCV MAP :(. Had an issue with blower motor since last winter. 25A fuse, thermal fuse and longest resistor of blower resistor frequently blown. After that I rewired relay and switch directly to blower motor, blowing high speed only. replaced everything related to blower, blower motor, blower resistor, blower speed switch and mode selector etc, still got fuse blown. in weekend, checked all components by replacing them one by one and later wiggling wires, found that, a green wire at blower resistor short somewhere behind dash panel/glove box. Have to remove dash and check all wires, but it will took whole day, based on youtube videos. Are there any easy way to reveal those wires without removing dash panel?Partially dismantled dash panel and revealed those wires from blower motor resistor to climate control. Both green wire insulation damaged and one was definitely shorted in place of insulation damage. Used a shrink tube and insulation tape, problem solved. No more blown fuse, now we have a 4 speed blower :Dhttps://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBeBO79ZHos/XYOLO6qNcDI/AAAAAAAAIKU/ILVpWsSputgip4fmYBDMweeUgEia-py6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_20190919_105349.jpghttps://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsi_kwGIft0/XYOLOwgeBuI/AAAAAAAAIKQ/76y1KocIkrE6gEjotq8JyEkGde5KEZAMACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_20190919_105356.jpg

[oderdene]

Od, you might have a bad injector, factory only have one hole and if they get dirty they spray funny or poorly. Cheep to toss a bottle of injector cleaner in and see if it helps.


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Thanks bro, will add some injector cleaner and see.

in 2011, oem injectors were replaced by 4 hole injectors Bosch 280150943. wish I have a seafoam here :D


having a plan to make a diy smoke generator and find a vacuum leak, if there any. on off trick gave OBD 51 code :( always. A long ago, there was a snake in my fuel tank and hissing when engine is running. Last 3 or 4 years I didn't heard hissing and XJ's appetite increased a lot

[Pookapotamus]

How does it run with those injectors Od? They are smaller than factory (18lbs /hr vs 21lbs /hr) but if you are not having any issues don’t worry about it.


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[oderdene]

How does it run with those injectors Od? They are smaller than factory (18lbs /hr vs 21lbs /hr) but if you are not having any issues don’t worry about it.


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seems same as oem injectors, idling and dynamics became better

[downsy]

Busted some.tires off the 2 SE wheels I've managed to acquire after installing some drop anchors in my garage for my cheap ass tire changer.

Now to prep the wheels and paint them then scrounge up 2 more.

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[downsy]

Resprayed the rock rails and shot the 2 SE wheels ive managed to acquire so far with "satin otter brown"

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[4.3LXJ]

Those rock rails look nice

[downsy]

Those rock rails look niceJust some home built jobbies. I still want to add nerf rails to the sides like my old Nate's rails if for nothing else than to have a step.

Broke 200k on my way to work this morning. Was rewarded with a check engine light for a IAC fault.

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[4.3LXJ]

356 K on mine :D

[Dredwolf]

356 K on mine :D

I don't have to worry about mileage, my WJ and XJ never actually move.....unless needed to use the jack stands for something else, then they sit on pieces of 2x6.

Man, real life has a way of taking all your time, and trampling all over any dreams you might have.

So, I'm not dead yet, but nothing got done to either the WJ or the XJ. The WJ is still sitting, waiting a solution to finish pulling the front axle to complete front coil bucket repair, and the XJ is still waiting on a decent set of knuckles and a repair to the plastic fuel line.

I've pretty much had it with not having a decent place to work on our vehicles and equipment, and have made it clear I am doing something for a work shelter, even if its a concrete slab and one of the cheap metal carports tall enough to clear the jeeps and the lift I don't have.

I have picked up a new Titanium Flux Core welder to replace the HF Chicago Electric unit, since my savings for the Vulcan Omnipro 220 kept being spent on life's disasters.

So I hope to actually post something being actually being done to one of the Jeeps in the next few months, it would be nice to drive something with A/C, instead of my little Ranger farm truck, which I will admit to driving more and more like the little Renault R5 Jason Statham trashed in the first Transporter movie.

[4.3LXJ]

Don't feel bad. I have the shop, but not the money for the extensive project I have planned. Getting the money, but too slow. So I just keep taking mine apart and doing little things that improve it, but not so much you would notice. Pulled my gas tank yesterday so I can put baffles in it. Tired of the gas gauge jumping back and forth when the fuel sloshes.

[Dredwolf]

Don't feel bad. I have the shop, but not the money for the extensive project I have planned. Getting the money, but too slow. So I just keep taking mine apart and doing little things that improve it, but not so much you would notice. Pulled my gas tank yesterday so I can put baffles in it. Tired of the gas gauge jumping back and forth when the fuel sloshes.
I hear ya....I used to check out the Garage Journal forum a lot to look for ideas to tame the mess the attached too shallow two car I have, but got tired of seeing all the build threads where they had a ton of money, a ton of spare time, or 15 capable friends to help "throw together" a complete pole barn kit for less that one of the metal carport-style garages.

The XJ and WJ loaded with parts I can't make the time or shelter to install, and ever-so helpful family and "friends" are full of advice about solutions I can't afford.

Hopefully the cooler weather will not turn wet right away.

[4.3LXJ]

I built a portable shop. It was a one car garage built on a steel frame. I was living in a mobil home court at the time. It had a steel frame, 2X5 tongue and groove floor on top of that and covered with steel sheet metal on the floor. Steel studs, insulated and particle board on the walls. I made the roof trusses from sheet metal I ripped and bent. You can have this done at a sheet metal shop and screw the pieces together. I was working at an HVAC company at the time. Then insulated the roof too. I salvaged a hotel heat pump, mounted that in the wall. Put an electrical panel in it and wired it all in conduit on the inside of the wall. Lots of lights too. But one of the neatest things in it was a gantry crane I made for it that attached to the trusses near the walls. The day I bought my XJ for a song and a dance, it had a center bolt broken and the axle had shifted. Drove it into the shop, picked the whole rig up with the crane and fixed it in about twenty minutes. :D

When we moved, I loaded the shop on my car trailer and moved it down the street to a new home

[Dredwolf]

I built a portable shop. It was a one car garage built on a steel frame. I was living in a mobil home court at the time. It had a steel frame, 2X5 tongue and groove floor on top of that and covered with steel sheet metal on the floor. Steel studs, insulated and particle board on the walls. I made the roof trusses from sheet metal I ripped and bent. You can have this done at a sheet metal shop and screw the pieces together. I was working at an HVAC company at the time. Then insulated the roof too. I salvaged a hotel heat pump, mounted that in the wall. Put an electrical panel in it and wired it all in conduit on the inside of the wall. Lots of lights too. But one of the neatest things in it was a gantry crane I made for it that attached to the trusses near the walls. The day I bought my XJ for a song and a dance, it had a center bolt broken and the axle had shifted. Drove it into the shop, picked the whole rig up with the crane and fixed it in about twenty minutes. :D

When we moved, I loaded the shop on my car trailer and moved it down the street to a new home

That sounds really cool. I'm going to get some prices on the carport solutions. I know everyone talks down on them, and everybody says they blow away all the time, but I own a couple of welders, I can pour concrete and install anchors, I know basic carpentry, and I can run an electrical circuit. I don't foresee a major influx of extra income, so I'm going to make some thing work.

[4.3LXJ]

My opinion of those $800 car ports is that with some extra bracing and metal sheeting on the side they could be made to take some wind

[downsy]

My opinion of those $800 car ports is that with some extra bracing and metal sheeting on the side they could be made to take some windAccurate. Just anchoring them can really harden them from the elements. Quickrete is 6 bucks a bag.

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[Dredwolf]

Accurate. Just anchoring them can really harden them from the elements. Quickrete is 6 bucks a bag.

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From the ones I have seen where someone thought it through, that does seem to be the trick that makes them viable. Solidly anchored to the ground, properly braced, insulated against the condensation, and thinking though how to avoid water seeping in around the base.

[prerunner1982]

Did the heater core on mine this past weekend...

[downsy]

Found the idler pulley squeaking when cold.* Also has some.wobble to it.* Ordered a new one

Was getting a gas smell and found a very small leak at the fuel pressure regulator. pulled it out and the original 25 year old orings finally gave up the ghost.* Im guessing our recent spat of cold weather finally did them in. Found an oring in my parts pile to replace the outer o ring which stopped the leak but didnt have the inner oring so my fuel system wont hold pressure when the engine is off. Ordered a new Delphi branded unit*

Changed oil 300 miles early cause i had the time.* Rotella T4 10w30 and a mopar filter.*


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[downsy]

On the Jeep

Put a new spherical bearing and spring in the front drive shaft.

Put a new PL259 connector on my radio's coax

Installed caster adjustment shims on the lower control arms in an attempt to track down my front driveline vibes


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[denverd1]

worked on my 44's a bit and finally made some progress.
added a screw to my CB ant mount. it was flopping around and losing ground, not moving now.
check batt voltage. 10 and change... guess I 'll start chasing a power draw. or drive the jeep more. leaning toward option 2.

[4.3LXJ]

Option 2 is a win :thumbsup:

[denverd1]

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[4.3LXJ]

Hmmm. Looks like flat Coke :D

[denverd1]

Hmmm. Looks like flat Coke :DHad significant carbonation when it squirted out the bleeders

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[4.3LXJ]

Had significant carbonation when it squirted out the bleeders

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Yoiu should have capped it. I am sure some moron would drink it just to see if he could get high

[Pookapotamus]

Trust me, don’t drink it!

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I bled the wife’s brakes, put it a coke bottle cause that’s all I had available and thought nothing more about it. Couple days later working in the garage was super thirsty, saw the coke bottle, spun the top off and started power chugging. Spent the day in the hospital making sure I did not die... fun times!!!

Label that bottle!


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[4.3LXJ]

Glad you made it back Dana

[denverd1]

Shock isolators/bushings/polyurethane spacers were shot. Think I put them on too tight.
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Did another round of trans fluid.
Couldnt get drain plug to seal. Hope I didn't damage threads. Also noticed PO cut down a grade 10.2 bolt to use as the plug. Will find the right plug and see if it seals

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[denverd1]

New drain plug w O ring. Seals up like a dream. Fluid back in.

Had a leaky lower rad hose last weekend. Now the rad is leaking on pass side from top of rad? Ran it for a bit and seemed like it stopped leaking. Cleaned and filled rad reservoir last wknd. Got new lower hose delivered and will probably replace for good measure, but the wandering coolant leak continues. Popped the cap off, seemed like it had some pressure. Only ran for 2 to 3 minutes but seemed like it was hot in a couple places. New water pump about a year ago. Not sure what's up.

Worked on oil filter adapter with my special T55 on a nut tool. But to no avail. Anybody got an idea on removing filter adapter?

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[denverd1]

Also put new shocks on the Tundra. Don't ya just love new shocks?

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[Retired Firefighter]

Yesterday, I took my XJ to my buddy's shop so he could help fix up a few things. He is an old body man so it was easier for him to take my doors apart, clean, lube and adjust all my door latches. They work like new now. I also replaced the rear wiper motor, arm and blade. I works to wash but not on wipe. I'll have to look into that later. At least it works, kind of. I had to replace the heater motor resistor again. That's twice in a year.

[4.3LXJ]

You might check the wiring where it goes from the hatch to the body. that is a frequent place of breakage

[denverd1]

Finally fixed my rear door latch! And took it to Barnwell... did well, thinking about a few more inches of lift. Drug it over everything.

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[oderdene]

My old stock radiator leaked few points, around filler neck, around radiator input and output.
Decided to upgrade radiator, good aluminum ones are crazy expensive, affordable ones are mostly having negative reviews.
After some googling, ordered Spectra Premium CU1193 Complete Radiator with 16lbs Stant 10230 Radiator Cap.

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They arrived and installation is straight forward. After filling with coolant, it seems volume is lower than stock one, but after few days it almost emptied overflow bottle, needs adding some more coolant.

A/C radiator and hoses were removed, because it lost refrigerant within weeks after filling and now also finding R12 is very difficult nowadays.

Result:
1. got a some space in front of radiator and
2. no air blockage, means better cooling :D
3. installed temperature probe sensor (capillary tube?) of thermal fan switch installed through radiator, between radiator fins, near to upper hose, fan starts and go off nicely
4. thought about onboard air compressor conversion :D

[4.3LXJ]

Hey Od, good to hear from you. Better save your receipt on that radiator. I put in a Spectra Premium all aluminum radiator in my Ford. It now leaks where the core meets the tanks. Apparently not welded, but epoxied together. Mine had a year warranty

[oderdene]

well noted bro, thanks

[oderdene]

Recently ordered LED headlights (BICYACO DOT 110W 5x7 Inch Led Headlights (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PGN1KQL)) and Bilstein 5100 set (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019HXHGA2) from Amazon. They are arrived and installed.

LEDs are bright and having very nice cut off line.

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Friend suggested Bilstein, on his trucks they are not freezing during winter, it is very good for me.
Bilstein seems bit stiff, some other reviews said same. It may be from tire pressure. I am rolling my 33x10.50R15 BFG KM2 at 30psi, thinking about 20psi.

[4.3LXJ]

Hmmm, Bilsteins are supposed to ride smooth. Be sure to update us and see if they get broken in

[oderdene]

not today but recently, Ordered an Android stereo from Aliexpress. 9", 1 DIN, Android 9.1, Car Radio Multimedia Player, 2G+32G, GPS, Navigation, WiFi, Bluetooth, Mirror Link, Reverse Camera, 1024 x 600 etc
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Mounted in stock stereo location, but need to drill new mounting hole on frame to move outward 1.5 cm, for correct display position, otherwise it will not stand vertical.

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Rear view camera wire routed above driver side doors, behind plastic panels. Reverse camera mounted on roof rack, but it is not perfect location according to image. Will relocate above license plate. Made a plastic supporting bracket to reduce display vibration while driving bumpy roads, used a double sided tape

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Connected everything and downloaded some apps and videos. Installed and configured following apps
- FCC Car Launcher
- MAPS.ME
- Black Player
- Volume Control

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watching some videos while stopping on redlight
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[4.3LXJ]

Very cool Od. On my list too

[oderdene]

Sometimes front windshield washer motor is not working and wiggling the wires helps. Checked all wires carefully, they are all normal. Suspecting module itself and decided to open and check. Drilled out 4 rivets and opened it.
Yeah, reason was there, solder of leftmost contact is cracked, the pin can move freely up and down.

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re-soldered all contacts and good to go.


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Works like a charm ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Very nice Od. Mine has to get warmed up. Start on minimum delay and work down. By the end of winter it works normally. I did run across a General Motors delay that fits and is more heavy duty. Has a heat sink too. The only difference is that the washer circuit doesn't go through it. But you can wire around it with one wire

[oderdene]

Thanks bro, found this. Part number is 15598496, Wiper motor module

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[bluedragon436]

Last thing I did to my XJ (about three weeks ago) was washed it, contemplated cleaning all the stuff stored in it out.. And have been contemplating putting her up for sale.. So someone can enjoy her for what she was built for as I don't have the time to unfortunately

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[Mudderoy]

This is the reality of life. Someone may abuse her too.

[4.3LXJ]

What, another one bites the dust?