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Dec 11, 2014 | 09:02 PM

#47146

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

What trans do u have?

Dec 11, 2014 | 09:03 PM

#47147

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5

If I go 2" OME & run 30s, would it be worth it to get 4.10 gears on a d35c or just scratch that whole idea and plan to go bigger?

Unless you're going up to 32s+. 4.10 is too much. Plus, what are you driving. Auto.

Dec 11, 2014 | 11:05 PM

#47148

crabmushrooms5

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From: Fayetteville, NC

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

What trans do u have?

Aw4, 4.0, np231, d30/d35c both hp.

Doing research mostly. Axles look costly and not many junkyards near me, seems their all depleted of "all things xj" too.

Dec 12, 2014 | 06:17 AM

#47149

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 884x4

I'm gonna make a thread in oem tech. I'll put up all the info there.
On my way home from work I lost all power from what I assume is through the ecu. I have radio and it will crank but that's it. No fuel, no spark, gauges dash lights ect.
Before i lost all that the rpm guage was bouncing with the blinkers and turning the blower motor on would kill the engine.
I'm thinking ecu

I'm not thinking ECu It has nothing to do with a ton of stuff that's happening.

Dec 12, 2014 | 06:18 AM

#47150

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCKen

LOL

This thread is a cluster f**k.

No doubt. Hard to keep track of for sure.

Dec 12, 2014 | 06:21 AM

#47151

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5

Aw4, 4.0, np231, d30/d35c both hp. Doing research mostly. Axles look costly and not many junkyards near me, seems their all depleted of "all things xj" too.

no such thing as high pinion 35.

Dec 12, 2014 | 06:23 AM

#47152

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5

If I go 2" OME & run 30s, would it be worth it to get 4.10 gears on a d35c or just scratch that whole idea and plan to go bigger?

Gears when you go bigger, unless someone drops an already geared axle in your lap. 30s are right on the edge on enhanced higheay fuel economy on account of lower RPM at a given road speed.

Dec 12, 2014 | 07:31 AM

#47153

crabmushrooms5

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From: Fayetteville, NC

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

no such thing as high pinion 35.

Thanks for the info. I thought it was this whole time. Been away for quite some time

Dec 12, 2014 | 02:09 PM

#47154

fireman4220

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Model: Cherokee

I want to install a"zero start" heater in my 2000 xj. where do I cut it in? Idon't want to go into the block itself.

Dec 12, 2014 | 04:00 PM

#47155

WalleyeGuy

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From: Minnesota

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelybill

What year is your Jeep ? Is there a "start" relay in the relay section on the passenger side fender well ?

Its a 1996 XJ. Not sure about the relay; Where is it located? I found the fusebox under the hood, but not sure where to look for the relays.

Dec 12, 2014 | 04:46 PM

#47156

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman4220

I want to install a"zero start" heater in my 2000 xj. where do I cut it in? Idon't want to go into the block itself.

Zero Start in an XJ? I haven't heard of folks using these outside of VW TDIs... block heater that goes in the freeze plug is best.

However, about the only place you could easily put one is in the heater circuit, on the return loop so you don't lose all heat into the interior. Cutting into the radiator hoses and installing Tees isn't a very good idea.

You ARE talking about the coolant heater, right, not the magnetic one?

Dec 12, 2014 | 10:07 PM

#47157

Brew

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From: Illinois

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 6 cyl. 4.0 - 4x4

How do you know if a 95' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo / 6cyl / 4.0 / 4x4
has a Class III or Class IV Towing Package?

There's no mention of it on the original window sticker.

If you don't tow anything with your Jeep, does it matter if 75w90 is used in the Rear Differential, or... ? My Jeep has a hitch, but I never towed anything with it & the window sticker says nothing about a towing package.

Anything else I should know or be concerned about?

Dec 12, 2014 | 10:32 PM

#47158

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

How do you know if a 95' Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo / 6cyl / 4.0 / 4x4
has a Class III or Class IV Towing Package?

There's no mention of it on the original window sticker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

If you don't tow anything with your Jeep, does it matter if 75w90 is used in the Rear Differential, or... ? My Jeep has a hitch, but I never towed anything with it & the window sticker says nothing about a towing package.

Nope. 75w140 is to take the abuse of towing and offroading only. 75w90 will get you better fuel economy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

Anything else I should know or be concerned about?

Probably... the transmission behind the 4.0L in Grand Cherokees is a notorious hunk of crap. Glad you aren't towing with it! You might want to ask the folks over in the Grand Cherokee section of the forum! https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/

Dec 12, 2014 | 10:39 PM

#47159

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

As to whether it came equipped from the factory, you'd have to check the original factory build sheet. Chrsyler Customer Service has a function where you send them the VIN and they'll tell you the original build. It's not very likely that you had a Class IV hitch with a 4.0L. As for what's currently on there the rating will be labelled on the hitch itself. Here's more information: http://www.reese-hitches.com/learnin...towing-classes Nope. 75w140 is to take the abuse of towing and offroading only. 75w90 will get you better fuel economy. Probably... the transmission behind the 4.0L in Grand Cherokees is a notorious hunk of crap. Glad you aren't towing with it! You might want to ask the folks over in the Grand Cherokee section of the forum! https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f5/

indeed. Those 42RE's are junk.

Dec 12, 2014 | 11:43 PM

#47160

89xjrocker

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I have a 98 zj with the 44a rear axle, and after looking g at it tonight I noticed the rear in is ever so slightly angled towards the passenger side. This jeep has a 3.5" lift with skyjacker lca's. I'm thinking the issue is the rear track bar. However wouldn't that just pull the axle off center as opposed to the tires being angled towards the passenger side?