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Seasoned Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 444
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From: CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
No im serious. thats the first time i have seen him. I am so used to just lookin to you, Clown, , dukie or one of the other CF vererans/mods for advice that I never saw a Cruiser post before that one. I must not have been lookin in the right places or just didnt pay enough attention
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 444
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From: CA
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
On topic:Ok so heres one for ya guys that confuses me. When the XJs off one of the turn signals is on with the lights. Not blinking. just on. it only does that while the jeep isnt running. the second i turn over the engine the other daytime running light comes on. Any idea of why this is? I checked for groundouts. and places where bare wires crossed. nothing. Any ideas? This bugs me everytime my brother shows up and leaves his lights on.....
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 55
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From: Beverly, NJ
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: renix 4.0L
Last week my transmission stopped shifting unless I stompped on the gas witch made my alternator seize... replaced that with a 105amp and and at the same time put in a new TPS it shifts outta 1,2,3 in to 4th but randomly shifts 4to3 3to4 when I maintain a constant speed. Any input would be nice
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 298
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From: Pinehurst
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: H.O. 4.0L I6
Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 45
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From: Chapel Hill, NC
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L Inline 6
Had something of a similar problem at one point (even though my lift has full packs). Jacked up the back, supported w/ jack stands on the frame, lowered axel to reduce pressure on leafs. Hit the misbehaving leafs w/ BFH. Problem solved. C-clamps & blocks didn't work for me.
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Last week my transmission stopped shifting unless I stompped on the gas witch made my alternator seize... replaced that with a 105amp and and at the same time put in a new TPS it shifts outta 1,2,3 in to 4th but randomly shifts 4to3 3to4 when I maintain a constant speed. Any input would be nice
On any model try this: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/free-quick-fix-41821/
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,222
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From: Buffalo, NY
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So here's something I've always been curious about. Do JKS Boomerang shackles actually do any good at improving shackle angle? To me I think they're useless because if the frame side bolt is still in the same spot and the leaf is still the same length it shouldn't matter what shape the shackle is. Don't know if any of you have personal experience with them.
Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Do any other lights back there work? Turning signal, reverse, daytime running lights? There is a switch sitting up at the top of the brake pedal that can get gunk jammed into it. If you pop off the panel below the steering wheel and peer in that should give you a good view of the switch.
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From: Pinehurst
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: H.O. 4.0L I6
idk i havent checked the other lights (facepalm) lol whats the switch look like? im working with limited tools...do u have to take the taillights off to get to the bulb?? bah humbug
Herp Derp Jerp

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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
The switch is a long box that rides on the plunger into the master cylinder. Yeah you gotta pop the light assemblies off to get at bulbs
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From: Pinehurst
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: H.O. 4.0L I6
ok the reg tail lights work blinkers etc so if the tails work then the bulb is good yes? i tried to see the switch but i dont have to hex wrench to get the panel off






