Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
Old Sep 21, 2015, 03:49 PM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: General Overview
Print Wikipost

XJ Ask the Question Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 07:31 PM
  #45796  
ITTs_Cole's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: Hagerstown MD
Year: 93
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor
Default

where the hell is the diff breather?
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 07:32 PM
  #45797  
cruiser54's Avatar
::CF Moderator::
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,578
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
where the hell is the diff breather?
Front or rear?
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 07:38 PM
  #45798  
FruitSnacks's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 854
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

New water pump a couple weeks ago, heater core flushed on same night as water pump fix, new hvac control panel tonight. Tested hvac panel and i either get ice cold air while selector is on cold (expected) or still-cold-but-not-ice-cold air while selector is on hot (not expected). Where do i start looking for issues???
1996 Cherokee 4.0
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:08 PM
  #45799  
Outlaw Star's Avatar
CF ADMIN
Veteran: Army
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 34,088
Likes: 257
From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Default

Originally Posted by ITTs_Cole
where the hell is the diff breather?
On the front D30, it's at the top of the differential on the back side. On the rear, it's on top of the axle tube.
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:12 PM
  #45800  
ITTs_Cole's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 0
From: Hagerstown MD
Year: 93
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 w/Flux Capacitor
Default

thank you. when i move these up do you think i should add an air filter?
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:22 PM
  #45801  
DESERTXJ206's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 2
From: Glendale,Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl
Default

Did a 3" Puck lift on a ZJ today, went great, took about 4 hours with a crappy little compressor and air tools.

Started the 3" lift on my XJ and nothing but nightmares.

First front shock bolts snapped, finally got one side spring in and puck and now I cant get the frame side lower control arm open. Spent 2 1/2hrs o the front before just dropping thag control arm and taking 5 mins to get the spring back in, no I cant get the bolt back in the one side. New shock and everything was reinstalled for now.

How do I get the axle forward to get the bolt in???? Need help please im going crazy!
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:54 PM
  #45802  
drhoward1988's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 0
From: Wetumpka, AL
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
Did a 3" Puck lift on a ZJ today, went great, took about 4 hours with a crappy little compressor and air tools.

Started the 3" lift on my XJ and nothing but nightmares.

First front shock bolts snapped, finally got one side spring in and puck and now I cant get the frame side lower control arm open. Spent 2 1/2hrs o the front before just dropping thag control arm and taking 5 mins to get the spring back in, no I cant get the bolt back in the one side. New shock and everything was reinstalled for now.

How do I get the axle forward to get the bolt in???? Need help please im going crazy!
Jeep close to anything sturdy? Can you pull another vehicle around the front of yours...if so use a ratchet strap to maneuver your axle
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:54 PM
  #45803  
ThatPurpleXJ's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 0
From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206
Did a 3" Puck lift on a ZJ today, went great, took about 4 hours with a crappy little compressor and air tools.

Started the 3" lift on my XJ and nothing but nightmares.

First front shock bolts snapped, finally got one side spring in and puck and now I cant get the frame side lower control arm open. Spent 2 1/2hrs o the front before just dropping thag control arm and taking 5 mins to get the spring back in, no I cant get the bolt back in the one side. New shock and everything was reinstalled for now.

How do I get the axle forward to get the bolt in???? Need help please im going crazy!
Sometimes you can attach a ratchet strap to the axle and a wall and slowly winch it forward. I've always had luck by actually throwing the wheel back on and chocking that wheel where you're attempting to get the control arm on and have someone reverse or go forward until the axle rotates and you can get the bolt in.
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:56 PM
  #45804  
ThatPurpleXJ's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 0
From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

How many problems would I run into if I tried to run the clayton 3-link with just 4.5 inches of lift? I know hey say you need 6.5 but I alo believe they're giving themselves a lot of breathing room. I don't mind if my tranny tunnel has to be "clearanced" by flexing I'm just wondering if I'll run into any other problems. I may even go up another inch by next year.
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:22 PM
  #45805  
DESERTXJ206's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 2
From: Glendale,Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl
Default

Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ
Sometimes you can attach a ratchet strap to the axle and a wall and slowly winch it forward. I've always had luck by actually throwing the wheel back on and chocking that wheel where you're attempting to get the control arm on and have someone reverse or go forward until the axle rotates and you can get the bolt in.


That's my next plan, have a buddy come by and use his truck as an anchor. After being in the garage for 10hrs I was exhausted. Had no strength to even pick up the impact gun again. I'll check it out tomorrow.
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:05 AM
  #45806  
FruitSnacks's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 854
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
New water pump a couple weeks ago, heater core flushed on same night as water pump fix, new hvac control panel tonight. Tested hvac panel and i either get ice cold air while selector is on cold (expected) or still-cold-but-not-ice-cold air while selector is on hot (not expected). Where do i start looking for issues???
1996 Cherokee 4.0
.
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 07:37 AM
  #45807  
cruiser54's Avatar
::CF Moderator::
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,578
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by FruitSnacks
New water pump a couple weeks ago, heater core flushed on same night as water pump fix, new hvac control panel tonight. Tested hvac panel and i either get ice cold air while selector is on cold (expected) or still-cold-but-not-ice-cold air while selector is on hot (not expected). Where do i start looking for issues???
1996 Cherokee 4.0
So with the slider control all the way to the right still cool air?
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 09:44 AM
  #45808  
FruitSnacks's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 854
Likes: 1
From: Minnesota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by cruiser54
So with the slider control all the way to the right still cool air?
Yes sir. I adjusted the slide clip under passenger side as well to be sure it could slide freely back and forth
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:55 AM
  #45809  
b-dub's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: Campbell, Mo
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Got a 4.5" rubicon express lift coils and I'm just posting to verify the length to set my lower control arms to. I'm using stock uppers for now. I saw a chart saying 16.5" from eye to eye?
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 02:15 PM
  #45810  
Joecam18's Avatar
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,154
Likes: 40
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Anyone know the model number for NGK copper plugs? On amazon and there are like 15 different kinds



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:02 PM.