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May 18, 2013 | 09:34 AM

#30841

ccooper1234

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From: South Mills, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

Front springs sagging on a 1998? New springs are always a good idea but its usually the rears that toast. What have you measured from hub center to the bottom of fender flare? (or if they're gone, top of axle tube to bottom of 'frame' rail

I'll measure that today. I have new dorman leafs in the back

May 18, 2013 | 09:39 AM

#30842

ccooper1234

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From: South Mills, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6

Who makes the best shackle relocation brackets that add lift?

May 18, 2013 | 09:44 AM

#30843

NLS

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Joined: Jan 2012

Posts: 17

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Anyone ever do a dual battery setup?

May 18, 2013 | 09:53 AM

#30844

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Who makes the best shackle relocation brackets that add lift?

I'd say Kris Froehlich or Brian from HD Offroad eng.

May 18, 2013 | 10:00 AM

#30845

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLS

Anyone ever do a dual battery setup?

Lots of people, but I'm not one of them. Do a Google search for "XJ Cherokee dual battery" and you'll find answers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

I'd say Kris Froehlich or Brian from HD Offroad eng.

Agreed.

May 18, 2013 | 03:41 PM

#30846

rabblerouser

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From: Manchester CT

Year: 87

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 banger

Oh ye gurus of jeeps, Whisperers of renix, I come with but one question.

What the hell is this connection for hanging behind my power steering pump? I've looked every where I can see/it will reach to, and have yet to figure it out. And yes my engine is caked in oil, I've got a full gasket set on the way to fix that.

87, 2.5l, auto, np231 tcase, 104k miles

May 18, 2013 | 03:42 PM

#30847

rabblerouser

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From: Manchester CT

Year: 87

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 banger

Damn, forgot the pic

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May 18, 2013 | 03:46 PM

#30848

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Please remind me. Gear oil for 8.25- what kind for non LSD and how much. I can't find the thread I used for that info

May 18, 2013 | 04:02 PM

#30849

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

I need to find the J hook/bolt for the gas tank strap on a 88 xj. I found them online at 4wheelparts for 21 per bolt. Anyone know where i can find them cheaper?

One side of the tank is currently held up by thin rope. The bolt somehow snapped off while doing 85 down the freeway. very scary feeling.

May 18, 2013 | 04:20 PM

#30850

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Please remind me. Gear oil for 8.25- what kind for non LSD and how much. I can't find the thread I used for that info

Whatever 75w90 you like. If you're beating on it 75w140. 2qt will do it IIRC

May 18, 2013 | 04:31 PM

#30851

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

Whatever 75w90 you like. If you're beating on it 75w140. 2qt will do it IIRC

Cool thanks. Figured 75w90, just wanted to make sure.

May 18, 2013 | 05:37 PM

#30852

txranger14

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From: Lufkin, Texas

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

is it safe to just replace one side gasket on heads at a time? or better to do both?

May 18, 2013 | 05:41 PM

#30853

rabblerouser

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From: Manchester CT

Year: 87

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 banger

Quote:

Originally Posted by txranger14

is it safe to just replace one side gasket on heads at a time? or better to do both?

Do you have a 2.8l? If not then you only have 1 head gasket

May 18, 2013 | 05:47 PM

#30854

txranger14

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From: Lufkin, Texas

Year: 1998

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Do you have a 2.8l? If not then you only have 1 head gasket

i have a 5.2...am i taking the idiot award for thinking i had two?

May 18, 2013 | 06:19 PM

#30855

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

Quote:

Originally Posted by txranger14

i have a 5.2...am i taking the idiot award for thinking i had two?

No you are correct the 5.2l is a "v"8 engine meaning has 2 head gaskets.The "Inline 6" only uses one gasket because all cylinders are in 1 row. I believe it should all be done at one time because when replacing a head gasket it changes the compression numbers due to the thickness of the gasket itself. I would assume it would be fine but its better to do both at the same time. Plus why would you want to tear apart the block twice for the same job.