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Feb 26, 2013 | 12:23 PM

#24826

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

Ill ask again because im too tired to go back through the threads and look for an answer to the last time i asked this.

Ive got a new hood waiting to go on my jeep. It already has the latches on either side of the front of it, and the cable that runs between them.

My question is how do I remove the main release cable from it (without damaging it), and put it on my new hood?

If you look in there where the cable meets the latch there's a little cylinder on the cable, you gotta turn it and pop it out. To me, it's a huge PITA. My replacement hood's cable on my 91 isn't hooked back up yet.

I wouldn't mind hearing some tips/tricks for these if anyone knows something...

Feb 26, 2013 | 12:24 PM

#24827

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

If you were closer I could probably get you 5 icons for that price.

Where are you? Lol.

Feb 26, 2013 | 12:31 PM

#24828

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepcherokee99

K thx for the heads up! So I'm looking to buy a project jeep I have a 99 WJ and I kinda want to get the regular Cherokee. What is the best year/engine/Transfercase/axels I should b looking for?

year - depends. 96+ is newer body style. Anything below 1991 is Renix engine management (no diagnostic mode).

Engine - 4.0L
Transmission - I'd stay 87+ for the automatic, 90+ for a manual
Axles - I'd stay 91+ for front axle (Dana30 HP), rear axle you want the c8.25 (flat tab on bottom) - 97+ preferred for 29 spline version.
Transfer case - doesn't matter but for a trail rig i'd say np231

Feb 26, 2013 | 12:32 PM

#24829

askingxforxit

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From: Long Beach, Ca

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Are xj front sway bars interchangeable? I have the zj sway bar and keep breaking link ends. I want to go back to stock but no luck finding a '00 xj in a jy. Or a part number for short links??

Feb 26, 2013 | 12:39 PM

#24830

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Where are you? Lol.

N. GA.

Feb 26, 2013 | 12:41 PM

#24831

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

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N. GA.

Oh... yea a bit to far. Shipping would probably kill that deal.

I should just stop thinking about them that $200 could go towards something that's not purely for looks.

My money is burning though! Gonna have to order something soon to sooth the disease.

Feb 26, 2013 | 12:55 PM

#24832

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I can help ya spend it.
I really want some bilstein 7100s.
Order em and ill give you my address

Feb 26, 2013 | 01:03 PM

#24833

NewJerseyXJ609

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From: New Jersey

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: l6 HO

Need a quick answer fellas. Found a overhead console in the junkyard and I'm going to buy it. My jeep did not come factory with it. Do I need to pull any wiring or anything? Or will it just go right into mine? It's coming out of a 97 country and going into my 00 sport.

Thanks!

Feb 26, 2013 | 01:07 PM

#24834

xjfirefighter

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From: Rochester

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Need the bolt pattern for a 01 xj transmission mount, the 4 bolts that attach to crossmember

Feb 26, 2013 | 01:10 PM

#24835

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Oh I can spend it! Lol... on what is the problem... blah! I need to get **** I have parts for done first! Damn weather.

Feb 26, 2013 | 01:36 PM

#24836

Eagle564

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From: Oregon

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

So i need to get a tranny cooler still and im gonna be doing the ZJ steering soon. What tools will i need for the zj steering swap? Anything other than regular tools i mean.

Feb 26, 2013 | 02:02 PM

#24837

askingxforxit

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From: Long Beach, Ca

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by askingxforxit

Are xj front sway bars interchangeable? I have the zj sway bar and keep breaking link ends. I want to go back to stock but no luck finding a '00 xj in a jy. Or a part number for short links??

Anyone?

Feb 26, 2013 | 02:02 PM

#24838

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle564

So i need to get a tranny cooler still and im gonna be doing the ZJ steering soon. What tools will i need for the zj steering swap? Anything other than regular tools i mean.

19mm socket and pliers to pull the cotter pin out. 15mm to align it.

My steering came out with a hammer and punch to the top of the TRE.

Feb 26, 2013 | 02:33 PM

#24839

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

They want 225 for 4 wheel with (not so great) tires. I want them but damn. That's a bit to shell out.

On the plus side treadwrights 16's (in the size I want) are $10 cheaper than 15s.

So I got him to do $200 I'm thinking I can sell off my eccos for $20 a piece or get $15 a piece at the scrap yard to ease the pain.

Feb 26, 2013 | 03:42 PM

#24840

Eagle564

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From: Oregon

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

19mm socket and pliers to pull the cotter pin out. 15mm to align it.

My steering came out with a hammer and punch to the top of the TRE.

Alright sweet thanks. No special puller tools or any of that? Do i need new rubber pieces that the grease goes into from the zerk fitting or will the parts come with em? Im assuming one of those is on the steering since there was a lot of em.

Also does anyone have a suggested tranny cooler? B&M is what ive been lookin at but they have a few options and different sizes. Also lookin for a temp gauge for the trans too.