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    Weak suspension parts??

    everyones ignoring my post today
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    pass mirror on 97 sport

    anyone??
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    pass mirror on 97 sport

    what years of mirrors will fit my sport, just trying to get clarification so i can got to the junk yard. is upgrading to mirrors w/puddle lights or heated an option? thanks
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    Weak suspension parts??

    Well the x got in a minor accident. the right front tire caught a car and popped the tire. There is a small 3 in dent in the rim which can be fixed, but my pass side suspension is messed up. with the steering wheel straight the r side is turned about 1/2 way to the right. all my power...
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    Getting stuck q's

    no its not
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    Getting stuck q's

    Saw a few threads, but know has a clean install. I am thinking i may just remove the botttom part of the bumper and figure out a clean way to mount a winch off the rails or something... or if someone could show me a pic of their clean install. Anyone running winchs with stock front bumper?
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    32 x 11.50's ??

    There is going to be trimming. the 11.5 is going to give you the problem. I would opt for a 265/75/16 about 32 by 10.5 still may need to trim all trucks are different and the 4 door sits lower than the sport and i know i would need to trim for 32 x 11.5 and i added a longer tt bolt. But my...
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    Getting stuck q's

    looking at getting tow hooks for the front but was wondering if the x was stuck if i could use the front bumper or if i should get a shovel out and wrap it down on the front "cross member" going out this weekend and will probably get stuck this weekend for the first time! Im a virgin!!! i did...
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    I am 3 wheeling

    front is connected? I like that to be connected, may dad uses this sometimes to haul stuff and it was to wobbly for him so he put my endlink on
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    I am 3 wheeling

    I have been doing more and more wheeling latley and it seems alot of it is 3 wheels not 4. How much extra flex/travel do you get out of removing rear sway? I dont drive this like a hot rod so im sure it wouldnt be to loosy goosy...and i am putting in the aal this weekend. I need a locker ;)
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    Locker

    would you do the rear just because its easy? or would i see noticable gains? I would like to do something that would help me considerably. Who makes the "lunch box" locker? What is your guys personal opinions which makes more difference front or rear? i guess it does suck because i do have...
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    Locker

    I am mechanically inclined, i was a "apprentice" mechanic for a few years, just didnt get my ASE. Problem with that is i worked on imports since the day i turned 15. This a whole new ball game for me, i am fairly confident i can install a locker. My axle code is 42 so its open. Which is...
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    AAL Install...Please Help

    Nevermind i SEARCHED and found everything i needed, its different when you look at the parts then see it installed pic by pic step by step
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    AAL Install...Please Help

    Okay got my four door leaf pack installed its of a 94 with 41xxx. Gained about .5-.75in on my 97 sport. I have the AAL pro comp 13120...where at on the pack do i install this? Before the flat"helper"spring? Could some one show me pics of this installed, and i also noticed that the spring has...
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    Bolts For Torsion Bar

    100mm was too long for my pass, and good enough for the drivers side. Both fenders are sitting at 35.75in. Pass side is using stock TT bolt. You dont have to grind with the fastenol bolt....well i didnt and it didnt break or thread or anything just raised the truck. Youll see what hes...
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    Locker

    Thank you, are all fronts the same?? And did it make a big difference, leaning mainly towards mud... I got pm'ed the axle code page, is the aussie easy to do in the rear as well??
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    Locker

    I have no idea if its lsd or open, sorry for not giving a description i dont know what to describe. Wanna start with rear, isnt the front pretty complicated and cant drive on the street? oh well got the brown wire mod if thats whats needed. I have a 97 sport 4wd, how do i tell what diff i got?
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    Bolts For Torsion Bar

    Fastenal has distrubutors in Canada as WELL i got the 100mm i hope thats good enough i didnt want a bolt hanging down under my truck! Whats stock length, oh yeah got my bolts and my 4 door leaf pack with 41xxx on it. It already sits pretty good with the shackles and the driver TT so hopefully i...
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    Locker

    Where can i find a good locker thread, locker, and install guide....im kinda getting serious with this!!! And no im not a stranger to the search button
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    My Sport Is going to leaf packs

    If this doesnt work good think i got an AAL that i can now use
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    My Sport Is going to leaf packs

    So these are def gonna make a difference over my mono leafs with almost 100k on them!! After seeing that pic im kinda worried, my X looks huge compared to that
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    TT and shackles

    are thoose longer than the war153?
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    My Sport Is going to leaf packs

    Todd do you know how much you gained "sag eliminated" with the 1st gen springs. If you remember measurements thatd be cool
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    My Sport Is going to leaf packs

    planning on 265 75 16 kumho mt roughly 32x 10.5 that should give me all i need to hit the trails i want. My X is really clean got a few mods here and there i will post pics soon wont have the tires for a few more weeks. Hopefully i can still find mud!!!
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    My Sport Is going to leaf packs

    Well the fenders are sitting at 34.5 front and 34 rear on the left side, an inch lower than the pass all the way around. War 153 and I tt the driver side ...maxed out the bolt just to get where i am at. Got a set of 4dr leaf packs of a 94 with 41xxx miles. My X has 98xxx mi. Hopefully there...
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