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Jan 22, 2009 | 10:16 PM

#31

99XJDad

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From: Mountains

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Metmknice

Actually, not all of the 5.0L Exploders were AWD. And, the Exploders that had 4.0L's were PIG's too heavy for the engine. A Ranger with a 4.0L on the other hand will move. I would not trade my XJ for one, but if I were to get a stock ranger, it would be a 4.0L/5spd 2WD. At least with the 2WD's and the twin I beam, there are parts to correct the god-aweful alignment and tire wear issues.

I guess it just depends on the years. Everyone I've known with an Explorer or Mounty with 5.0's were AWD. My friend has a 96 4wd with the 4.0. After he got 30"s, it's still slower than my XJ on 31"s.

Jan 22, 2009 | 10:16 PM

#32

Venumb

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Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 199

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From: Perry County, PA

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by cherokee4meplz

I actually love the flares but despise the running boards. to each their own.

They're not running boards..they're just really light-duty sliders

Jan 23, 2009 | 09:23 AM

#33

caged

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From: Northern Ontario, Canada

Year: 1990, 1999, 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

yeah, but the exploders are IFS, and that one was built for arctic crossings.

Jan 23, 2009 | 09:31 AM

#34

BowtieGuy3

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From: South Side Chicago

Year: 1992, 2- 1998 (All 3, 4 Doors)

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L in all

F Ford. I say

Jan 23, 2009 | 09:35 AM

#35

BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

Wicked, pick up an old ranger so you have a pickup truck. They are handy to have but, don't give up the XJ, Bro......especially for an Exploder.

Jan 23, 2009 | 09:40 AM

#36

XJ Stryker

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From: Smiths Station, Al

Year: 87

Model: Wagoneer

Engine: 4.0 I6

I just gave you a infraction Wicked he he.

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:26 AM

#37

98 JeepJeep

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From: Stafford,VA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by BowtieGuy3

F Ford. I say

Jan 23, 2009 | 11:21 AM

#38

Desertfox1023

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Posts: 2,340

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From: Burlington, NC

Year: 1994...mostly...

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO, Lot's of Bolt Ons

I had an 89 ranger before my XJ. I loved that truck and some times I wish I still had it. I couldn't find another good deal on a ranger so I went with a Cherokee. Next vehicle on my list is an early bronco.

Jan 23, 2009 | 11:23 AM

#39

BuckB91XJ

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From: Oak Harbor, WA.

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator

If you gotta have a Ford and you can't find a 70 Boss 429, an EB is the way to go. Very nice classic looking rigs and very capable 4x4s.

Jan 23, 2009 | 12:33 PM

#40

fivendime

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Posts: 990

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From: Washington State

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

I love my wifes ranger. Its a bare bones2000 2wd 5spd. 2.5L it gets sweeeet gas mileage and tows good too, if your towing a light trailer with a couple quads and thats it. Good reliable truck though. Not a big fan of the explorer but to each there own.