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CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
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From: hambleton, wv
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
At 4.5" lift, an SYE is advised at this point but as every jeep is different, you'll have to see how it feels after. The drop brackets will work. New coil will work. you'll need longer shocks for sure. And what does your 3" lift comprise of? And you will need longer brake lines for rear And front you can relocate but longer ones are advised. Which adjustable track bar is it
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Rear brake line got pretty tight when I went to 3-4" of lift in the rear. My front lines are just relocated but I only sit at 3". Are you saying the 4.5" lift is AAL or Lift blocks. Avoid both and go for a true set of Leafs. Trac bar is good. A double sheer is ideal.
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From: hambleton, wv
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Rear brake line got pretty tight when I went to 3-4" of lift in the rear. My front lines are just relocated but I only sit at 3". Are you saying the 4.5" lift is AAL or Lift blocks. Avoid both and go for a true set of Leafs. Trac bar is good. A double sheer is ideal.
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
You will definitely need rear brake lines before wheeling. Both the soft line and the emergency brake cables. At 4" lift I am sure they are tight and acting as limit straps.
CF Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
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From: hambleton, wv
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok thanks. Another question. The new lift comes with new sway bar and control arm brackets. Aals shackle lift spring and shocks. It's rc. I don't wheel hard so is it worth 400?
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From: hambleton, wv
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
ccooper does this happen if you mash the gas with the transmission in gear and foot on the brake?
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From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
So checked my oil in my 99 4.0 and found a very very small amount of milky white sludge and found a good amount of gas in the oil. The exhaust also smells like gas. Not quite sure what caused this. I use my jeep for very short town driving and don't get on the highway much. I heard this may be a cause? Also oil pressure is A OK. Any ideas?
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From: hambleton, wv
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
This. A used RC AAL is worth its weight in scrap. A new RC AAL I'd say a couple bucks more than scrap. Honestly I'd look elsewhere if he wants $400 for that.[/QUOTE]
It's all brand new.
It's all brand new.
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
So checked my oil in my 99 4.0 and found a very very small amount of milky white sludge and found a good amount of gas in the oil. The exhaust also smells like gas. Not quite sure what caused this. I use my jeep for very short town driving and don't get on the highway much. I heard this may be a cause? Also oil pressure is A OK. Any ideas?
Yes short trips that don't get up to temp can cause this. It's why in-city oil change intervals are very short. Oil needs to get up to temp every so often to evaporate all that crap
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From: grove city OHIO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I found out via dipstick. But the white sludge was also on the oil cap just a small amount.
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Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II