Whats the first thing you done?
#31
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First two days:
- Took the interior out, and bolted in a sheet metal floor.
- Changed fluids and filters.
- Replaced fan clutch, put in a 180 degree thermostat and replaced the cracked, JB-welded thermostat housing.
- Replaced the wheel studs because each wheel had at least one broken.
Day three:
Went playing in the Pine Barrens.
- Took the interior out, and bolted in a sheet metal floor.
- Changed fluids and filters.
- Replaced fan clutch, put in a 180 degree thermostat and replaced the cracked, JB-welded thermostat housing.
- Replaced the wheel studs because each wheel had at least one broken.
Day three:
Went playing in the Pine Barrens.
#32
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I replaced my cable about 6 months ago, pulled the release today and just feels loose. Seems like the cable is disconnected where it connects at the hood. Any way to open the hood without the cable, tried removing the front grille and head light but no luck.
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#33
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You can also unbolt two bolts behind the headlights, but it takes longer and it's a pain in the *** since you can't see the top bolt.
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I got it dirt cheap because he said the 4wd was "weird sounding". so i changed all fluids, put new u-joints in, and had a 1,500$ rust free xj that has survived Moab
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
No carpet when I got it, so first off I swapped the rug from my wrecked Sport, along with the instrument cluster & fan shroud.
Next was all new front suspension and steering, and swapped the 33/12.5 MTs for 33/10.5 BFGs.
The laundry list went on from there obviously, lol, but those were the first items right outta the box.
Next was all new front suspension and steering, and swapped the 33/12.5 MTs for 33/10.5 BFGs.
The laundry list went on from there obviously, lol, but those were the first items right outta the box.
#43
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She had been sittin for 5 or 6 yrs. so after preasure washing, the gas tank was removed and cleaned out. Got her started n sure enuff, the motor was knockin like seller had said.
#44
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
WASHED IT. MY FRIEND WHO WAS PO NEVER DID. DID TAKE CARE MECHANICALLY. IT CAME WITH 4 NEW BF GOODRICH A/T, WATER PUMP AND FUEL PUMP. I FIGURE ANOTHER G INTO IT FOR COSMETIC AND LIL PERFORMANCE UPGRADES I'LL B INTO FOR UNDER 2G's
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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i just did mine today. Po is a friend who did keep up on engine til got a ft company vehicle. $15 on ebay n an hr fixed the vice grips n mangled cord