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Sep 4, 2013 | 12:36 PM

#35131

tssguy123

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From: Canton, GA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

CASTER plays the biggest part of steering wheel returning to center and is adjustable. Is the Jeep lifted?

How's the tire wear? Any pull to one side while driving?

Not lifted. Tire wear is fine, as far as I can tell... no pulling.

Sep 4, 2013 | 12:50 PM

#35132

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Any late model I've driven hasn't been spectacular about returning to center.

Early models seem to steer with less effort.

Sep 4, 2013 | 01:45 PM

#35133

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by tssguy123

Not lifted. Tire wear is fine, as far as I can tell... no pulling.

Last time you had an alignment?

What tire pressure do you run?

Sep 4, 2013 | 04:21 PM

#35134

Dahl87banshee

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Model: Cherokee

Does the water pump from an 89 fit a 98?

Sep 4, 2013 | 04:50 PM

#35135

karl4x4

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From: Vancouver

Year: 1998 and 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dahl87banshee

Does the water pump from an 89 fit a 98?

yes

Sep 4, 2013 | 04:50 PM

#35136

Darkvampmaster

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From: Ohio

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

same motor? if so yes

Sep 4, 2013 | 05:02 PM

#35137

karl4x4

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From: Vancouver

Year: 1998 and 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowrange2

Any late model I've driven hasn't been spectacular about returning to center.

Early models seem to steer with less effort.

That's right. my 88 was always super easy to park even with 34" tires on it.
My 98 requires me to slow down a little so I have to completely turn it and it still have the near factory size (30").

For different conditions, one is better than the other. isn't every difference about a compromise?

Sep 4, 2013 | 07:36 PM

#35138

obioodb

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Model: Cherokee

Seat Swap

I have a 1990 Jeep cherokee limited. I want to replace the rear folding seat with a 60/40 folding seat. How would I go about doing this?

Sep 4, 2013 | 07:43 PM

#35139

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by obioodb

I have a 1990 Jeep cherokee limited. I want to replace the rear folding seat with a 60/40 folding seat. How would I go about doing this?

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/gr...-95-xjs-69296/

Sep 4, 2013 | 08:33 PM

#35140

karl4x4

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From: Vancouver

Year: 1998 and 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/gr...-95-xjs-69296/

cool, I was thinking of doing that. there is a set of leather on CL that I can easily imagine in mine. Leather in the back would be great for the messy kids.

Thanks for the link. I was going to tackle it from scratch

Sep 4, 2013 | 08:57 PM

#35141

ccooper1234

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From: South Mills, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6

You know how if you tug on a seat belt really fast it locks up. Well does the XJ seat belts do that?

Sep 4, 2013 | 09:11 PM

#35142

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccooper1234

You know how if you tug on a seat belt really fast it locks up. Well does the XJ seat belts do that?

Should.

Sep 4, 2013 | 09:14 PM

#35143

ccooper1234

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From: South Mills, NC

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Should.

Anyway to test that because I tug on it and it didn't lock

Sep 4, 2013 | 09:20 PM

#35144

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccooper1234

Anyway to test that because I tug on it and it didn't lock

Drive fast slam on.brakes.and.throw.your body forward fast

Sep 4, 2013 | 09:42 PM

#35145

JacekPSUr1

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From: Hatfield

Model: Cherokee

Looking to purchase a 1999 Cherokee with over 186K miles for my Winter transportation and I'm just curious what issues I should be on the look out for. The AC doesn't work and it will need to be replaced, but what else should I be checking for? I understand one of the regular parts that go out is the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Seller also mentioned that when it's in reverse, it makes a 'little' noise.

Thank you in advance!