Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

need suggestions for moving the rear axle vent higher

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 23, 2015 | 08:47 PM
  #1  
Blackxj51's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default need suggestions for moving the rear axle vent higher

1999 xj 4.0 auto 4x4

I'm looking for ideas about where to relocate my rear axle vent tube to, I bought 4ft of fuel line tube and a in line filter but I'm not sure where to run the hose any one out there with expertise in this area give me some ideas, please
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2015 | 09:26 PM
  #2  
ehall's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 3
From: Southern Maryland
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1999 4.0L
Default

I ran mine behind the gas tank bolts, through the filler tube protective panel, and out the gas fill flap





That puts it about level with the front cowl
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2015 | 09:33 PM
  #3  
DirtyKK's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
From: NW FL
Model: Cherokee
Default

I put mine in the gas fill area also. If you keep moving through water that area should not fill with water. If you get stuck in deep water you should be checking fluids anyway.
Reply
Old Nov 23, 2015 | 10:22 PM
  #4  
Blackxj51's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by ehall
I ran mine behind the gas tank bolts, through the filler tube protective panel, and out the gas fill flap





That puts it about level with the front cowl
How did you figure where to drill the hole? I routed my intake into the cowl area as a snorkel up there so that would work perfect with this being same height
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2015 | 04:11 AM
  #5  
andrewmp6's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 8,014
Likes: 17
From: Louisville,KY
Model: Cherokee
Default

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoBreatherExtensions.htm
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2015 | 11:23 AM
  #6  
ehall's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 3
From: Southern Maryland
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1999 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by Blackxj51
How did you figure where to drill the hole? I routed my intake into the cowl area as a snorkel up there so that would work perfect with this being same height
I did not have to drill anything
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2015 | 11:31 AM
  #7  
Blackxj51's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by ehall
I did not have to drill anything
Mine panel with gas cap is a flat piece of metal, it looks like I would have to drill a hole to run the tube through
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2015 | 11:40 AM
  #8  
Big David's Avatar
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,720
Likes: 44
From: Gainesville GA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Mine is also right beside the gas cap. Zip tied to the neck.
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2015 | 11:41 AM
  #9  
toasterknight's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,508
Likes: 5
From: Oregon Coast
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Default

As soon as I get time I'm going to run them all up to the front diffs end location or all into the air box. Haven't decided yet.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
el diablo loco
Introductions
16
Aug 27, 2016 01:54 PM
Morris4x4Center
Vendor Showcase
3
Nov 25, 2015 09:02 AM
gonnakill25
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
22
Nov 6, 2015 06:33 AM
Batman33165
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
6
Nov 4, 2015 11:37 AM
PJ_Hunter
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
2
Oct 29, 2015 07:56 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:40 AM.