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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
2000 XJ, 4.0 popping when turning the wheels. Found it to be, what I think, is the track bar, goes from the axle on right side to frame on the left. From what I have been able to find, it's an adjustable, and I can't find just the end, only the complete track bar. Anyone know where I can find just the end? Thanks.....RR
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 259
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From: Mass
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
2000 XJ, 4.0 popping when turning the wheels. Found it to be, what I think, is the track bar, goes from the axle on right side to frame on the left. From what I have been able to find, it's an adjustable, and I can't find just the end, only the complete track bar. Anyone know where I can find just the end? Thanks.....RR
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
Checked out the rust problems on the unibod
y today and I got two stress fractures, small ones, one on each side right before the rear tires, and a large chunk about the size of my fist rustin out on the inside of the unibody right before the frame stiffened behind the front left tire. Are these fixable issues or am I better off selling it and buying a better one but with more mileage.
The one I said is the size of my fist is as long as my hand and about a finger wide
y today and I got two stress fractures, small ones, one on each side right before the rear tires, and a large chunk about the size of my fist rustin out on the inside of the unibody right before the frame stiffened behind the front left tire. Are these fixable issues or am I better off selling it and buying a better one but with more mileage.
The one I said is the size of my fist is as long as my hand and about a finger wide
The XJ is a "uniframe" construction. By that they mean that the frame is integrated into the body:
"Damage to the unibody" in a real monocoque unibody design like most cars on the road means damage to the actual body, like the floors, rockers, etc. In other words sheet metal. Despite being called a uniframe you can still call it a frame. So is the damage in the body or in the frame?
Body damage is very common and easily fixed. Frame damage is not so easy to fix. You need to find out the full extent of it in order to make a good assessment. Some pictures will help us help you with that.
Although right off the bat I'll say that if you're not going to be doing the repair work yourself then no, it's not worth it. Buy a replacement XJ without the rot.
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 21
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Model: Cherokee
Okay your description isn't very clear.
The XJ is a "uniframe" construction. By that they mean that the frame is integrated into the body:
"Damage to the unibody" in a real monocoque unibody design like most cars on the road means damage to the actual body, like the floors, rockers, etc. In other words sheet metal. Despite being called a uniframe you can still call it a frame. So is the damage in the body or in the frame?
Body damage is very common and easily fixed. Frame damage is not so easy to fix. You need to find out the full extent of it in order to make a good assessment. Some pictures will help us help you with that.
Although right off the bat I'll say that if you're not going to be doing the repair work yourself then no, it's not worth it. Buy a replacement XJ without the rot.
The XJ is a "uniframe" construction. By that they mean that the frame is integrated into the body:
"Damage to the unibody" in a real monocoque unibody design like most cars on the road means damage to the actual body, like the floors, rockers, etc. In other words sheet metal. Despite being called a uniframe you can still call it a frame. So is the damage in the body or in the frame?
Body damage is very common and easily fixed. Frame damage is not so easy to fix. You need to find out the full extent of it in order to make a good assessment. Some pictures will help us help you with that.
Although right off the bat I'll say that if you're not going to be doing the repair work yourself then no, it's not worth it. Buy a replacement XJ without the rot.
myself. You've helped out the decision.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Okay your description isn't very clear.
The XJ is a "uniframe" construction. By that they mean that the frame is integrated into the body:
"Damage to the unibody" in a real monocoque unibody design like most cars on the road means damage to the actual body, like the floors, rockers, etc. In other words sheet metal. Despite being called a uniframe you can still call it a frame. So is the damage in the body or in the frame?
Body damage is very common and easily fixed. Frame damage is not so easy to fix. You need to find out the full extent of it in order to make a good assessment. Some pictures will help us help you with that.
Although right off the bat I'll say that if you're not going to be doing the repair work yourself then no, it's not worth it. Buy a replacement XJ without the rot.
The XJ is a "uniframe" construction. By that they mean that the frame is integrated into the body:
"Damage to the unibody" in a real monocoque unibody design like most cars on the road means damage to the actual body, like the floors, rockers, etc. In other words sheet metal. Despite being called a uniframe you can still call it a frame. So is the damage in the body or in the frame?
Body damage is very common and easily fixed. Frame damage is not so easy to fix. You need to find out the full extent of it in order to make a good assessment. Some pictures will help us help you with that.
Although right off the bat I'll say that if you're not going to be doing the repair work yourself then no, it's not worth it. Buy a replacement XJ without the rot.
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Help on stock bumper mount tire carrier
Will this early 90's stock tire carrier fit a 1998 XJ. I found one on craigslist that has all the mounting brackets but I am unsure if it is a simple bolt and drive operation. And also does this style require that I drill into my rear hatch to mount the latch?
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
You gave me the idea but the one you sent was too small to be useful...
Yes it can be made to fit but mods are required. I'm sure the seller would be willing to discuss this with a fellow enthusiast that wants to give him money.