1stCherokee2000

hey guys I'm finally part of the Cherokee family.
i just bought a 2000 jeep Cherokee classic nice clean and all original.

i noticed this the day after I bought it of course

I just wanted some piece of mind
tell me what you guys think hopefully it's an easy fix

My driver side has this weld. My passenger side does not.

jordan96xj

Looks like a pretty bug-ery homemade weld. I'm guessing that sometime in the long-long-ago that a previous owner nailed the front end while having some fun with the jeep on some bumps and cracked the coil tower (basically hit the bump stop really hard). This is just a guess. As long as nothing is loose or questionable, I would probably just hit it with some Fluid Film or some other product to stop the rust, and forget about it.

1stCherokee2000

I appreciate your insight sir. Thanks very much hopefully I'm good with it like that

kcdt58

You can see where it split pretty bad in the top right of the 1st photo. Is it separating or is it just the angle of the photo? I would keep a close eye on it for a while to ensure it doesn't get any worse.

1stCherokee2000

I'm kinda super bummed out about it alil stressed but I'm planning on lifting it.

How many inches do u recommend me to lift it?
I solely be using it to drive up and down i95 80 miles a day I won't be doing any off roading with her

1stCherokee2000

Damn kcdt58 don't tell me that I'll cry

Hopefully it's the angle
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1stCherokee2000

Is there any possible way for me to replace that? Coil tower?

jordan96xj

Based on the rub mark on the rubber isolator and the dent on the tower, I'm guessing it broke a spring in the past, or caught a rock bouncing up there, or a shock absorber bounced around, and something punctured the tower. Unless you provide more pictures that show otherwise, or unless you are experiencing some type of symptoms from this, it is likely a non-problem.

Just drive the vehicle for a while, and your Jeep will gladly provide you with something real to worry about, and then you can focus your worry on something more tangible.

TFitzPat87

Idk if it's cracked all the way up or if that's just an optical illusion. If you're worried about it, take it to a shop real quick and have them look at it. Or try and find pictures of other jeeps and see if yours looks any different.

I see what kcdt is saying, but again, It could be an optical illusion. I mainly only see the poopy weld. Just keep an eye on it.

I know what it's like to be worried about your new purchase. I've had my 2nd XJ for 3 years now, and I still trip about it. Try not to over think things.

1stCherokee2000

Thanks fellas I'm very thankful. I'm stoked to be apart of a group who helps each other out like this. It's pretty dope

Guywitha92

Isn't that line just a factory seam? Pretty sure it is

LACK

0 inches if its a commuter, leave it stock.

Indeed.

Jeepin'_Aint_EZ

I agree with LACK, especially if you're just doing highway runs. I wouldn't lift it at all

BlueRidgeMark

Yep. At 80 miles per day, you don't need to burn any more fuel by lifting it. These things are not exactly a Prius on gas mileage. Stock in good running trim you should get around 17-18 if you don't drive it like you stole it.

1stCherokee2000

Thanks fellas