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Great to know, I was worried id have to regear, seems like I won't then. Thats more money to allocate to other projects! Lol
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Got this lil guy in the mail today, that kinda made my day, on top of it being the end of wednesday. So I went to town and put her in!
I figured the best spot to mount the fan controller was next to the battery since the temp probe cord isnt that long. I still have access to the thermostat, so thats all I care.
Oh yea! Look at that fan spin! Oh, I also hooked up a second e-fan from my old jeep. So when both of these fans turn on at 210, it doesnt take them long to cool it off to about 185°.
I also wired it so that the fans will come on if the temp under the hood reaches to high a temp after shut down. It took less than ten seconds to cool off. I'm happy with the install cause that also means no more over heating on the trail. Took maybe two hours to do it.
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Yea, its definitely better, if youre going to do this, youll have to go junk yard hunting, but you will need minimal parts for the swap, the most expensive part was the new belt I got, aside from the fan controller, which was $30 bucks
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With all the wirk I have done and a complete functioning exhaust with no leaks and the header, I'm pushing 20 mpgs plus with mixed city/hwy and lead foot syndrome. Not bad. Now that I'm saving money I can put it torward my lift. Still thinking of getting RC since what I want would cost a ton with other companies, 4.5" la kit. Plus a buddy of mine runs RC and has no issues with them.
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And the dual efans work great, they kick on when the heat under the hood reaches the mark, then kick off in about 5 secs.
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Got some quotes on lift kits, one guy from RC can get me the LA kit I want for $1150 shipped to my door! Thats the one thats normally $1399 before shipping. So I'm sold! I may order it this next week once my check is deposited in my bank account!
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Noice! Might wanna be looking at 33s for that setup! once you swap in the Auto 3.55 axles I think they will pull a 32 33 just fine. Same as a 30-31in tire on 3.07's I'd say.
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I have some 32s ive been itching to get on there, and as long is pulls about the sane as the auto jeep did with 31s, I'll be happy.
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To make the fever worse, I seen this driving around while I was driving to another job. Lol, looked like this guy was riding on 35s with a 6.5" lift.
To make the fever worse, I seen this driving around while I was driving to another job. Lol, looked like this guy was riding on 35s with a 6.5" lift.
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I could be wrong about the tires. It was a hot day and I did a lot of running today, and I really mean I was running
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Let the pb blasting begin!
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yaaaaaa :mfpopcorn:
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So it seems like I may be doing a clutch job real shortly. Im having issues engaging gears and after pumping the clutch a couple time I can get them to engage. Bad slave cylinder anybody?
This kinda sucks but I'm glad it happened now rather than after the lift, and btw I got all the parts in the mail the other day and ive been pb blasting. If I get the weekend off next week I'll begin the install process, if not it will be memorial day weekend
This kinda sucks but I'm glad it happened now rather than after the lift, and btw I got all the parts in the mail the other day and ive been pb blasting. If I get the weekend off next week I'll begin the install process, if not it will be memorial day weekend
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Here's some eye candy, now I know some of you don't like RC, but these components are heavy duty, don't think I could have gone wrong with this purchase.
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The flex joints, RC wants the installer to get close and personal with them. That fine causd now I know theyre put together right and all are uniform.
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Can't wait to get this stuff in! Gota do the clutch first though...
The flex joints, RC wants the installer to get close and personal with them. That fine causd now I know theyre put together right and all are uniform.
Can't wait to get this stuff in! Gota do the clutch first though...
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New clutch will be in on wednesday. I ordered an acdelco from rock auto. So if all goes well, I should have it done by friday.
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Delco makes good clutch stuff... I prefer ACT personally, but there's not much support for Jeeps there.
The only problem you might encounter with that longarm setup is the fact you have a manual tranny... IDK how much RC changed their crossmember design in three years, but my buddy had issues with mounting his AX15 to the RC crossmember.
The only problem you might encounter with that longarm setup is the fact you have a manual tranny... IDK how much RC changed their crossmember design in three years, but my buddy had issues with mounting his AX15 to the RC crossmember.
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Thanks for the input. Hopefully the crossmember doesnt give me trouble, but if it does I'll find a way around it. I usually come up with some creative solutions.
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Got a ton of car parts in today so now its just a matter of time before I get the jeep in the garage. I have so little time due to working 6 days a week that I can't get much done with the jeep. Not that I'm complaining, I just wanna get some of these projects knocked out.
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Ditto bud, I too have a lot of projects that have to be done very soon. Good luck and post pics when you get around to yours. I will have to get a photographer for mine....little sisters, I may have found a purpose for you....lol
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^Lmao! That some good stuff right there
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