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Newbie
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: UK
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Quick question how would one tell if ur Cherokee has been in a accident. Also on one of the brackets in front of the engine near the belt there's a square bolt has any one seen this before???????
Junior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 15,016
Likes: 11
From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Square bolt. Picture?
A regular ole open end wrench will remove a square head bolt.
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 91
Likes: 1
From: San Jose, California
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I'm having a problem with my 1991 XJ's ABS pump. I just had it replaced on warranty and nearly 6 months later it's acting up. The pump works fine as long as it is not cold outside. If it's cold outside(First thing in the morning) I have to go under the hood and bump it with my hand to get it to start pumping up pressure. I don't quite understand it. Anyone else have this problem?
My details:
1991 XJ Laredo
4.0 L
4x4
ABS
My details:
1991 XJ Laredo
4.0 L
4x4
ABS
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
I didn't have problems with mine but I tore it all out and put I'm a dual diaphragm booster and a master cylinder from non-abs xj.
I think it would be worth your time the stock setup is kind of flawed and crappy. I know I was able to lock my brakes up with it. Lol
I think it would be worth your time the stock setup is kind of flawed and crappy. I know I was able to lock my brakes up with it. Lol
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 10,447
Likes: 0
From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I plan on removing anything abs from my 93. The abs in my zj hasn't failed me yet.
CF Veteran
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 4,825
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
That was enough for me to rip it out, plus upgrade at the same time. All together the system was about 60 lbs of scrap metal taken out of there and resulted in a lot stronger, more responsive brakes.
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 10,447
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well I think I remember reading something about a recall on the Bendix abs system or at least that if a part of it fails than you have no brakes.
That was enough for me to rip it out, plus upgrade at the same time. All together the system was about 60 lbs of scrap metal taken out of there and resulted in a lot stronger, more responsive brakes.
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Failed inspection today (that's what you get for taking an old Jeep to a damn Ford dealer because they're the only people in town who inspect!). Said reverse lights didnt work, rear left brake housing is cracked (barely a chip, not exposed and passed twice before), and my baja fog lights because they don't have D.O.T. numbers??? They're baja specials from AutoZone. Anyways, I think reverse lights are NSS because I also had trouble starting yesterday (no starter click or anything) until I wiggled the shifter. What do you all think?
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Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Need to grease the slip yoke on my 97 Cherokee Xj. What is the BEST and LONGEST lasting grease, or stuff to use. Ill also be changing the ujoints while im at it, but I want to do this once, and not have to pull it again, due to the rear end clunk I get from a start off .
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
hey guys I was just wondering if you could help me decide on which rims to get for my xj. I plan on getting the rubicon express 3.5 lift with 31s. I really like the 16x8 moabs but they seem hard to find in a package deal in good shape. heres my xj.
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Need to grease the slip yoke on my 97 Cherokee Xj. What is the BEST and LONGEST lasting grease, or stuff to use. Ill also be changing the ujoints while im at it, but I want to do this once, and not have to pull it again, due to the rear end clunk I get from a start off .
Greasing the slip yoke is not that hard
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6