emt_hawkins

Hello Jeep People!

I hope all is well in the land of jeeps. Now, for my jeep issue. I got a 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L, 4WD. Now, my problem is that I am missing a exhaust hanger bolt. I had it replaced but the -profane words- people didn't do it right, and i finally have the time. The place that i can explain it is beside the gas tank on the right side on the... frame? sub-frame? It's the farthest back hanger, and not idea what size it is. I found this picture in the forum, and tried to show where it is.

Also if anyone knows off hand. I got multiple issues with the jeep, and wondered if i start a build thread for the jeep, or just use multiple threads as needed?

Thank you all,
Doug

1976Mustang

I would just take it to the auto parts store. I know o'Reilly has a cute little setup with test nuts you can screw the bolt into to check the size and pitch. If all else fails you can just get a whole new clamp for like $3.

As for the build thread, those are only to show off your rig, not get help. So just make a new thread for each big issue, small quick questions can go in the "Ask the question thread", that way they get answered quickly.

DFlintstone

X2^

My thought is you will get better info with separate threads. Different guys might be more interested/specialize in different issues.

For instance DJB, a cooling system expert, might not look at a thread titled, "overhead console" or some such.

5-90

Exhaust clamp screws are typically 5/16"-18 UNC, I prefer to replace them with brass (makes it easier to service them.) Rarely, you'll find M8-1.25 - but both sizes are under the "stuff you should have on hand anyhow."

If it's the hanger to body screw, it should be M8-1.25x30m/m or thereabouts.

What sort of issues?

emt_hawkins

Got some front end issues with the death wobble. Tie rods, stabilizer bar links and bushings (i think that is right). Needs some body work as well, n prolly some more that i cant think of at the moment.

Thanks all for the help!!

emt_hawkins

Also have another problem with the exhaust. I don't know if a hanger is broken, but sounds like rattling coming from underneath when driving. Looks like the exhaust before the resonator and muffler is hitting... something? As stupid as it sounds, i have no idea and am not that big of a car person. It's a larger bar across the entire width of the jeep. Crossmember maybe? I haven't gotten under it cause we got about 1' of snow over the past couple days, but try going into it with some info on what i may find/have to do.

Any ideas?

5-90

1) Please, Ghod, stop using "prolly"! It's one of my pet peeves...

2) On the XJ, there is a rubber block in the crossmember (most years) that a tab on the exhaust fits into. This "rubber" (I think it's actually EPDM - a synthetic elastomer with physical properties similar to latex rubber, but more chemical resistance) can and do break down, and the block wants replacing. The insulating block itself may be ordered from outfits like RockAuto - should cost a bit less than ten bucks, you may as well find some other stuff to make it worth paying shipping. You'll have to do some metal bending to get the old block out and install the new one, but it's more work to remove the mount for access than to change the cushion. (I've done a few.)