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10-25-2016, 05:58 PM
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 HO
Quick q. The early XJs like my 91 have equal length parking brake cables, right? With mounts at equal points on each side of the body.
I need new cables, and new ones that will work for my disc conversion. I'm thinking a ZJ passenger side cable, 50 inches.
I need new cables, and new ones that will work for my disc conversion. I'm thinking a ZJ passenger side cable, 50 inches.
10-25-2016, 07:43 PM
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I've looked but can't find out how to remove/replace the bump stops on the front of a 97 XJ. Seen one video of unscrewing the bottom of the stop with a pipe wrench, but mine are welded where it showed it coming apart. Does the whole thing twist out?
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10-27-2016, 02:57 PM
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Greetings from Shep....a new member. I have a 1988 Cherokee. The blower no longer works and I have identified the problem as a failed blower motor mode switch. That's what I'm calling it.
This switch sits behind the slide lever face plate that control AC, heat, bi-level choices and well as temperature settings. It has a pneumatic and electrical connecting harness. Does anyone know where I might buy a replacement? It gets pretty hot here in Texas. Thanks to all.
This switch sits behind the slide lever face plate that control AC, heat, bi-level choices and well as temperature settings. It has a pneumatic and electrical connecting harness. Does anyone know where I might buy a replacement? It gets pretty hot here in Texas. Thanks to all.
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New, I don't think any place has them.
Used is your best bet, and when you install it, make sure the connectors are really clean.
That said, if you go to www.cruiser54.com, you'll find many helpful Tips for your 88. I would begin by doing 1 through 5. Tip 28 addresses an issue with the blower motor.
New, I don't think any place has them.
Used is your best bet, and when you install it, make sure the connectors are really clean.
That said, if you go to www.cruiser54.com, you'll find many helpful Tips for your 88. I would begin by doing 1 through 5. Tip 28 addresses an issue with the blower motor.
Might be able to find one on ebay at some point, but all the NOS dealers are sold out.
Can I use these for replacing my exhaust system on my 99? Any good links for replacing my cat with them as well? Any info appreciated. Thanks in advance.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....1779&jsn=10371
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http://performance-curve.com/84-01ch...ailpipe-1.aspx
Can a mod please put this in the muffler and exhaust thread? I just seen it. [=
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....1779&jsn=10371
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http://performance-curve.com/84-01ch...ailpipe-1.aspx
Can a mod please put this in the muffler and exhaust thread? I just seen it. [=
Performance curve sells magnaflow though, which I recommend for cat converters. What sound are you looking for? You've posted a night and day difference kit there. The Walker kit comes with a Dynomax Super Turbo that is very quiet. You can hear a slight growl from outside, but hardly anything inside. The Flowmaster Super 40 kit is pretty agressive... inside and out. Not annoying by any means, but if you have no carpet, you're going to have to turn up your stereo pretty loud.
lol... yeah your alternator is TOAST. Only thing, as far as accessories go, that you shouldn't be able to turn by hand is the ac compressor once the clutch is engaged.... and even then, you can still turn it, it's just met with a lot of resistance.
10-27-2016, 04:58 PM
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Year: 1998
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How do I tell which rear end I have? I went on AllData and entered the VIN, and when I brought up the rear diff it showed multiple different ones. Chrysler 8.25, Dana 30, etc..
Need to know because ring and pinion need replaced..I searched and couldnt find a write up for this either on here.
Need to know because ring and pinion need replaced..I searched and couldnt find a write up for this either on here.
10-27-2016, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ReconCherokee
How do I tell which rear end I have? I went on AllData and entered the VIN, and when I brought up the rear diff it showed multiple different ones. Chrysler 8.25, Dana 30, etc..
Need to know because ring and pinion need replaced..I searched and couldnt find a write up for this either on here.
Need to know because ring and pinion need replaced..I searched and couldnt find a write up for this either on here.
10-27-2016, 05:28 PM
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Year: 1998
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For example: Front Differential
Rear Differential
(Click the one you need information on)
So I clicked Rear Differential and it brought up something like this below.
For example: Which rear end? Chrysler 8.25
Dana 30
Dana 35
(Click the one that is on your vehicle)
No Idea how I find out which one it has. I found this picture. Can anyone confirm if its correct?
10-27-2016, 06:30 PM
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Year: 1999
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How do I tell which rear end I have? I went on AllData and entered the VIN, and when I brought up the rear diff it showed multiple different ones. Chrysler 8.25, Dana 30, etc..
Need to know because ring and pinion need replaced..I searched and couldnt find a write up for this either on here.
Need to know because ring and pinion need replaced..I searched and couldnt find a write up for this either on here.
10-27-2016, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ReconCherokee
It didn't say which one I had at all. I clicked the option to look at rear only and it gave me a list to choose from.
For example: Front Differential
Rear Differential
(Click the one you need information on)
So I clicked Rear Differential and it brought up something like this below.
For example: Which rear end? Chrysler 8.25
Dana 30
Dana 35
(Click the one that is on your vehicle)
No Idea how I find out which one it has. I found this picture. Can anyone confirm if its correct?
For example: Front Differential
Rear Differential
(Click the one you need information on)
So I clicked Rear Differential and it brought up something like this below.
For example: Which rear end? Chrysler 8.25
Dana 30
Dana 35
(Click the one that is on your vehicle)
No Idea how I find out which one it has. I found this picture. Can anyone confirm if its correct?
10-27-2016, 07:03 PM
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Year: 1998
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I did search the forums. I found that image on google. Perhaps I didn't type the right thing. Will get the picture of the axle in a sechttps://www.google.com/search?site=i...k1.-Vma0DCw_VI
10-27-2016, 07:13 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
You've got a Dana 35
Chrysler 8.25 on the left, Dana 35 on the right. The 8.25's most distinctive feature is the squared-off lip that hangs below the cover.
Chrysler 8.25 on the left, Dana 35 on the right. The 8.25's most distinctive feature is the squared-off lip that hangs below the cover.
10-28-2016, 06:16 AM
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Yup... that's the turdy-five alright. Don't waste a dime on that thing except for maybe changing out the gear oil. It's not going to break on you unless you lock it - but that's what makes it not worth it to put any money into.
Save up and try to find an 8.25 from a 97+ (has 29 spline, larger-diameter shafts and a slightly beefier carrier), a Dana 44 out of a metric tonne MJ or late 80's XJ (unicorn), or snag a Ford 8.8 rear axle out of an Explorer - be sure to look for one with disc brakes so that's already out of the way for ya... if you can find a v8 model, it may even have Trac Lock on it.
The 8.8 and any axle out of an MJ will require you to cut off the spring perches and weld new ones on.
The XJ d44 and the 8.25 are the most direct bolt-on swap there is.
Save up and try to find an 8.25 from a 97+ (has 29 spline, larger-diameter shafts and a slightly beefier carrier), a Dana 44 out of a metric tonne MJ or late 80's XJ (unicorn), or snag a Ford 8.8 rear axle out of an Explorer - be sure to look for one with disc brakes so that's already out of the way for ya... if you can find a v8 model, it may even have Trac Lock on it.
The 8.8 and any axle out of an MJ will require you to cut off the spring perches and weld new ones on.
The XJ d44 and the 8.25 are the most direct bolt-on swap there is.
