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Old 05-14-2012, 02:40 PM
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Is it just me, or does the OHC seem a bit cheap?

I know the slot towards the rear is to carry sunglasses. What fits in there, kid glasses? I can't fit my Fox or Oakley sunglasses in there.

Does anyone know what the other one is for? I have seen someone remove that panel and stick a Cobra radio in there which I was considering. Has anyone done anything else?

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Remember the vehicle was built before big gaudy plastic sunglasses. The other one is for garage door opener
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If you locate anything on a Cherokee that isn't cheap, please let us know.
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
If you locate anything on a Cherokee that isn't cheap, please let us know.
This is true for all interior. I love the drivetrain though.
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Originally Posted by TheJerm
Remember the vehicle was built before big gaudy plastic sunglasses. The other one is for garage door opener
Makes sense, thanks!

Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
If you locate anything on a Cherokee that isn't cheap, please let us know.
True! I was just talking about how rough it is to open and close the sunglasses holder.

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Hey if its that big of a deal, you can ship it to me!
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I had no problems keeping my work safety glasses in mine. If you think they are cheap. My '91 has one in it. It was an option you don't see very often. I called a dealer about a compass/temperature module for mine, about two years ago. The module for a 1991 still listed for $699. They are worth there weight in gold. Check e-bay for the going rate of them. Usually well over $100 at a crack. So if you don't want to use it. You can sell it. And it will sell quickly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-01-JEEP-C...c65a7f&vxp=mtr
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I had no problems keeping my work safety glasses in mine. If you think they are cheap. My '91 has one in it. It was an option you don't see very often. I called a dealer about a compass/temperature module for mine, about two years ago. The module for a 1991 still listed for $699. They are worth there weight in gold. Check e-bay for the going rate of them. Usually well over $100 at a crack. So if you don't want to use it. You can sell it. And it will sell quickly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-01-JEEP-C...c65a7f&vxp=mtr
Or pay $30bucks from a junk yard

I only like the OHC for the map lights and compass
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Or pay $30bucks from a junk yard
Most Junk yards know the value of them. Maybe they already knew it didn't work. If you could find them all the time at $30 a pop. It would certainly pay to yank out and resell them on e-bay, every time you see one. Who in their right mind would argue about $170 profit. It is also why digital dashes are yanked out of cars instantly, at a Junk yard. there worth a lot of money.
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
If you locate anything on a Cherokee that isn't cheap, please let us know.
I guess "pure awesomeness" is priceless...
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Originally Posted by awsgrayrd
Is it just me, or does the OHC seem a bit cheap?

I know the slot towards the rear is to carry sunglasses. What fits in there, kid glasses? I can't fit my Fox or Oakley sunglasses in there.

Does anyone know what the other one is for? I have seen someone remove that panel and stick a Cobra radio in there which I was considering. Has anyone done anything else?

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The other compartment toward the front is for a garage door opener. Refer to the owners manual.
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
If you locate anything on a Cherokee that isn't cheap, please let us know.
Heh. Any part I have to purchase from the dealer is suddenly not "cheap".
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Originally Posted by Radi
Heh. Any part I have to purchase from the dealer is suddenly not "cheap".
That's why we call them "stealerships".

I had an overhead console installed, and I love it! I just wish it had another storage compartment, the OHC seems to have a lot of dead space.

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Originally Posted by 91 limited owner
Most Junk yards know the value of them. Maybe they already knew it didn't work. If you could find them all the time at $30 a pop. It would certainly pay to yank out and resell them on e-bay, every time you see one. Who in their right mind would argue about $170 profit. It is also why digital dashes are yanked out of cars instantly, at a Junk yard. there worth a lot of money.
Overhead consoles at the junkyard around me are about $30 to pull yourself. I already have one from parts jeep and I dont feel like pulling out the whole harness. Ive seen several there too and the worth is only what people are willing to pay.
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Originally Posted by TheJerm
Overhead consoles at the junkyard around me are about $30 to pull yourself. I already have one from parts jeep and I dont feel like pulling out the whole harness. Ive seen several there too and the worth is only what people are willing to pay.
That is true like anything, Including XJ's. Still your missing an opportunity to make some easy cash then my Friend. There is six of them on e-bay right now. ranging from $36 (with 11 days left) to $86 (with 5 days left) Some have bids on them. At $86, that is 180% profit. Legally!


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