Normally I dont post these threads, but I do need some help or advice on this subject.

Has anyone who has replaced the weatherstripping used a specific brand/larger size/etc other than OE replacement to seal the doors better?

 

i did this a little while back on my XJ, and i see you also have a 95 so....

You can use the weatherstripping from a 97+ XJ - they are thicker and seal better. However, i would only do this on the front doors. Changing out the rears made it VERY hard to properly shut the back doors - stay with the stock seals on the rear.

Improvements are...reasonable.

Part number for 97-98 is 5517 6148
Part number for 99 is 55176 148AB
Part number for 00-01 is 55176 148AC

or just visit your friendly local JY

 

Wouldnt happen to have any sizes would you? My distributor doesnt list any kits or specifics, just sizes and lengths.

 

not sure of the exact size. I found a picture comparing the two though, you could use it to guesstimate

 

im interested in this as well since mine are shot.. where did you order them from.. stealer-ship?? or online somewhere? I have a 98 so im guessing i wouldn't have the rear door problem.. Do they have for the hatch?

 

you could prob order them from a dealership. I grabbed mine off a JY cherokee

 

Lol i think i just found your write up.. http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical.../DoorSeals.htm

Found this place.. dont know anything about it but so far its the only place i found that has it specifictly for cherokees.. Not just universal. http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstrip/Jeep/Cherokee

 

not my writeup - but exactly the same procedure and findings

 

Morris 4x4 does as well

 

Got another..
http://www.teamcherokee.com/Weatherstrip/index.html

I need both front and hatch..

 

If you guys have any questions on our seals,feel free to buzz me in the office or shoot a PM to me,and I can help you out with any questions you may have.

Tony

 

Here is what I used to reseal my front doors:

http://www.americanmuscle.com/doorbody-rubber-7993.html

Was about a foot long, trimmed it down and it works perfectly, airtight. I know a fox door seal isn't exactly conventional, but I figured I'd give it a shot since I am able to get them on the cheap

 

Anyone done any custom weatherstripping to keep mud out of the door jams? I open my doors and there is always mud just inside. I have a 1996 Range Rover that has a seal that eliminates this problem.