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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Bath, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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
Versus other transmissions or is this your first stick shift? At this point any AX-4 on the road is going to be pretty worn down. If this is your first manual and you want to make things easier on the transmission (albiet a little more complex), hit up the Youtubs and look for videos on how big truck transmissions work. Once you figure out what synchronizers actually do and the idea behind shifting an unsynchronized transmission and rev-matching, your shifts will be a bit smoother.
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
My transfer case is off the jeep, and I want to put an SYE on, I know it's supposed to be in 4 low before I start, and the linkage was messed up when I took the t-case off and I couldn't get it into 4 low while on the jeep. Any way to tell what position it is in now? And which way to turn the notch thing where the lever hooks up to the right position? Hope that makes sense. I can post a pic if need be of current position of the rectangle tab thing where linkage hooks up.
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think it will work if i click the tab thing forward and back and see if i can differentiate between 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4low? picture of the selector bolt thing in the link below.
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think it will work if i click the tab thing forward and back and see if i can differentiate between 2hi, 4hi, neutral, and 4low? picture of the selector bolt thing in the link below.
If I remember correctly 2HI has the arm all the way up, and 4L is all the way down (well, pointing forward) Internally 2HI is when the mode and range forks are in the forward-most positions.
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Salad good your here. My issue is I started out with no over drove after having the tranny a little to warm. 2 hours later wouldn't shift outta first. Unplugged the tcu and all as good. I'm guess it's #1 or #2 solenoid. I had Nss issues not long ago.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 14,553
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
Could take the case apart and put it 4 low. I did my install in 2 hi and it went perfectly though...
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,281
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From: Bentonville, AR
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
2.5l TBI in my 88 Comanche.
Thanks for the advice salad. I tried learning to drive my dad's Dakota when i first got my learners permit in 2006. But we only tried a couple of times and the Dakota was traded in for his 04 TJ (automatic all stock). Which was awesome to learn to drive in and started my love of Jeeps. I have a basic idea on how to drive a standard. I've driven tractors in fields before. But the gas pedal in my Comanche is just different than what I'm used to. I'll try another day.
Thanks for the advice salad. I tried learning to drive my dad's Dakota when i first got my learners permit in 2006. But we only tried a couple of times and the Dakota was traded in for his 04 TJ (automatic all stock). Which was awesome to learn to drive in and started my love of Jeeps. I have a basic idea on how to drive a standard. I've driven tractors in fields before. But the gas pedal in my Comanche is just different than what I'm used to. I'll try another day.
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
2.5l TBI in my 88 Comanche.
Thanks for the advice salad. I tried learning to drive my dad's Dakota when i first got my learners permit in 2006. But we only tried a couple of times and the Dakota was traded in for his 04 TJ (automatic all stock). Which was awesome to learn to drive in and started my love of Jeeps. I have a basic idea on how to drive a standard. I've driven tractors in fields before. But the gas pedal in my Comanche is just different than what I'm used to. I'll try another day.
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 183
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From: Nashville, TN
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So I have a 2001 with the 4.0. Pulled another head from pull-a-part and going to take it to the machine shop in a few weeks. Having it ported and polished. Wanting to have the valleys expanded as much as possible for maximum flow. Questions...
Best valves to go with?
Beat springs?
Rockers?
I want to squeeze as much power out of the engine as possible without building the bottom end or stroking. I already have an intake ported and polished. Looking at some header options.
Best oversized throttle body that's plug and play?
Thanks guys!
Best valves to go with?
Beat springs?
Rockers?
I want to squeeze as much power out of the engine as possible without building the bottom end or stroking. I already have an intake ported and polished. Looking at some header options.
Best oversized throttle body that's plug and play?
Thanks guys!
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Mine's sitting in parts on a shelf in the shed waiting for my SYE, bearings, and seals to arrive lol
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
2.5l TBI in my 88 Comanche.
Thanks for the advice salad. I tried learning to drive my dad's Dakota when i first got my learners permit in 2006. But we only tried a couple of times and the Dakota was traded in for his 04 TJ (automatic all stock). Which was awesome to learn to drive in and started my love of Jeeps. I have a basic idea on how to drive a standard. I've driven tractors in fields before. But the gas pedal in my Comanche is just different than what I'm used to. I'll try another day.
Thanks for the advice salad. I tried learning to drive my dad's Dakota when i first got my learners permit in 2006. But we only tried a couple of times and the Dakota was traded in for his 04 TJ (automatic all stock). Which was awesome to learn to drive in and started my love of Jeeps. I have a basic idea on how to drive a standard. I've driven tractors in fields before. But the gas pedal in my Comanche is just different than what I'm used to. I'll try another day.
Last edited by salad; Jun 20, 2013 at 10:43 PM.
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by salad
I thought you couldn't get 2nd gear without the TCU, or did it just go to third? (BTW I'm mostly clueless on autos, I'm just trying to remember stuff I've seen everyone else post that ended up working out for people) Fluid still smell and look good?
Mine's sitting in parts on a shelf in the shed waiting for my SYE, bearings, and seals to arrive lol
Seasoned Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
the pic was just supposed to show the selector bolt thing(not sure the name of it). it shows the position of the rectangle pointing forward. it's zoomed in because that is what i was asking about, if i zoomed out it would have just shown a 231 t-case sitting on the floor. if i somehow got a better pic would that help you? front is to left rear to right.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 14,553
Likes: 1
From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output