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Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 7
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From: Texas
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i have a 98 xj with a automatic when i shift into reverse or drive there is a bang in th rear of the jeep the u joints are good and there is no gear noise from the rear end does any one have and idea what it could be
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 521
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From: Oregon
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Any other ways? lol I've brought the axle up and down and all around in an attempt to get that thing in. I'm finally on the home stretch, tomorrow is day 5.... So I haven't been able to drive for 5 days lol. I have to get it working and get to school and work.
Any advice on the track bar? Thats after this I believe. Do I need to reconnect the steering before attempting that?
Any advice on the track bar? Thats after this I believe. Do I need to reconnect the steering before attempting that?
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 242
Likes: 1
From: Spokane WA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: ERH 4.0L Power Tech I-6 (HO)
...I had the same sort of problem when I was doing the rear leafs (damn axle had moved a bit), and I was able to wangle together a makeshift work-around using a long Bessey clamp and 2x4 to brace the axle and pull it back into position.
I can take a pix of what I mean if you have the clamps. (Be out for awhile this morning; back around 01:00P or so.)
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,652
Likes: 2
From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 8
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre
I have a 95 cherokee country, well I bought a full size spare a couple months ago. It is taking up way too much room in the back of my car. Does anyone know of an easy way to mount it to the top of my cherokee with out buying a whole roof rack?
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 521
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From: Oregon
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
They are adjustable uppers. Not sure how to adjust once theyre on there though. Atleast i tried to. But my dad brought a cable puller and we got it pulled back enough.
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 6
From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
What size spare? 235? It'll fit in the stock mounting location. If that doesn't work for you, you could just ratchet strap it to the roof. I've also seen people add two or three more sliders to the roof and fab a mount between them.
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
I just bought a 2001 Cherokee sport and I replaced the spark plugs. After that the car began to shake upon starting. Then I put old spark plugs (in good condition) back in and it ran fine. Next day I drove it around for about 20 miles then took it to "u pull it." It drove perfect. When I attempted to leave the car wouldn't start and when it finally did it cut off like it couldn't get power. I spoke with a mechanic they said it could be the coil pack?! What do you think
Sounds like you simply left something loose, or one of the connections isn't solid.
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 8
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre
Its a 255/75/15. Ive tried putting it in the stock mounting location. Its too big, the back hatch wont close. Ill just have to do some fab work and mount it on top. thanks