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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Jag IFS install help!

I found a 79 xj6 by accident today they are gonna pull the front suspension today or tomorrow, just want to make sur I get all I need from it. $300. the car is really pretty nice but it has a blown engine
 

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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Get the unique Jag 'double knuckle' steering coupling that allows for movement of the front subframe not being transferred to the column.

And get all of the rubber mounts & steel mounting brackets too!

Oh....and brake stuff (M/C booster etc)

Ofcourse, most guys sell all the Jag bits - Seats, Gauges, Gas fillers, Body panels, Rear end etc for more than their original bye in!

Good Luck!
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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You got good advice. Get a decent length of the upper steering shaft that is above the double knuckle. I would also grab the shocks also if possible.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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Old May 20, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Petals too?

Ha Ha! I bet where ,you are from, I already talk funny!
Thanks guys! I didn't even think about the brake stuff(M/C..booster)
Petals too?
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Good score Jeff, at this pace you will be on the road by fall. lol
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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hi twise! lets be practical...spring next year? LOL
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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I just picked up a second Jag IFS last week. I got the rear rubber mounts, steering Z joint, sway bar mounts and power steering pump and hoses. The one thing that I DIDN'T get was the ends of the front brake hard lines. The front brake hoses have an end on them that is entirely different than any domestic hose configuration. The Jag hoses have metric male ends and use a special nut that attaches the flared hard line to the rubber hose.
BE SURE that you get these nuts for your IFS. Just clip a short piece of the front brake hard line that attaches to the brake hose.

I think you will really like how simple the Jag IFS installation is.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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I hope I can rely on some of you guys if I need help. questions pictures and such...
I also like how much cheaper it is than the aftermarket stuff!
 
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next year ??? you've made more progress in what time you've had it than me on my 53 in the last year ............... you are one lucky ***** let me tell you ......... i'll get back with you on those parts i want for my bird . think i got it figured out .......... i'm gonna go sell the wifes van , it's a chitty so ..... and use the funds for my FORD'S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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I laugh when your wife says he will get back to you...maybe! LOL! why can't guys do their own voicemail message? I have another friend that is the same way? And hows the wife feel about getting rid of her van?
 
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My wife is not mad at me for being OCD on the truck thing, shes mad at me for not doing ANYTHING ELSE! I had to take that punch I deserved it...yeah right on the chin!
I need to take a break and go back to work!.....but maybe monday now...Heh Heh Heh!
Got my eyes open for that 427!
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Jeff, you will more than likely have it running by fall, maybe not painted but you will have it on the road. You have the fire in you on this, I can tell, I had it with my 73 mustang. Your a motivated person that wants to see things done. I know one when I see one. I am one.

<-----Jeff working on his truck, ask your wife. She will agree with me. Lol
 
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Tim she would agree with you but the " his truck " would have to change to " our truck "
LOL!! Yeah I don't sit around much, I will admit that. But I don't make deadlines on stuff like this. I just do what I can when I can and when ya keep pickin at it it just comes together. Tonight I had to stop and pay bills...so that will slow me down!

Hey I never did get anything from you on the brake pwer boost? did I miss it or...
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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You must have it in your messages somewhere, I sent it the first time and then when you asked if I got the message I resent the info. Check your message center, they should be on there.
 
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