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Model: Cherokee
88 Cherokee
So I picked this thing on the cheap and have been slowly putting it back together. Anyways, the Heater Valve and the Tee were completely rusted through so I picked up new ones thanks to O'reilly's doing a price match from stuff I found online. My question is there are 2 vacuum lines that come from the heater core, one is black the other is pink(red? jeep sat for a long time) and goes to the heater valve. Well the pink vacuum line was snapped in half, my question, to replace that line am I going to have to pull the dash to get to it?
Edit: Also the dash pad is split and cracked, just wondering what other year's are compatible that I would be able to pull.
Edit: Also the dash pad is split and cracked, just wondering what other year's are compatible that I would be able to pull.
Last edited by Hopalong; Mar 18, 2015 at 03:09 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 14
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From: Tucson, AZ
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
BFG 31x10.5on 15 inch rims CHANGE to 33's???
Vehicle: 2000 Cherokee 4.0 with 3.5 Rubicon short arm lift; ARB front and rear lockers; skid plates engine/transmission/transfer 93,000 Very Good condition entire vehicle.
Tires: BFG All Terrain T/A 31x10.5 R15 LT 109S on stock rims
QUESTIONS:
What advantage would be gained going to 33s??? Disadvantage?
What are the required changes to lift (IE: 4.5" or even a complete redo with the long arm 5.5?)
What are the required changes to tire well clearance to accommodate 33s?? FYI I can easily remove the bolt on OEM wheel well fender.
Should I stay with BFG?? Update to the new BFG( K2?)?
Should I change rims to 17" or is this required?
If I change Rims what brand/model? (I tend think steel rims for strength off road). Is there a rim which would place the tire further out, providing a wider foot print (verses using lug spacers to push stock rim out further)?
Retired on a budget but with dreams of driving from Tucson to California and doing the Rubicon Trail this summer (31 scrape bottom all the way; 33's scape but better clearance; 35s capable Rubicon Trail tires or so I am told)
Thanks
John
Tucson, AZ
520-404-4605
Tires: BFG All Terrain T/A 31x10.5 R15 LT 109S on stock rims
QUESTIONS:
What advantage would be gained going to 33s??? Disadvantage?
What are the required changes to lift (IE: 4.5" or even a complete redo with the long arm 5.5?)
What are the required changes to tire well clearance to accommodate 33s?? FYI I can easily remove the bolt on OEM wheel well fender.
Should I stay with BFG?? Update to the new BFG( K2?)?
Should I change rims to 17" or is this required?
If I change Rims what brand/model? (I tend think steel rims for strength off road). Is there a rim which would place the tire further out, providing a wider foot print (verses using lug spacers to push stock rim out further)?
Retired on a budget but with dreams of driving from Tucson to California and doing the Rubicon Trail this summer (31 scrape bottom all the way; 33's scape but better clearance; 35s capable Rubicon Trail tires or so I am told)
Thanks
John
Tucson, AZ
520-404-4605
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From: Anderson, SC
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My one window that wouldn't work was the driver's rear. I took the power unit out and resoldered the connections. Now it works. I can't guarantee that was the problem though. Sometimes the metal connectors at the switch might be corroded or not get good connection.
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From: SATX
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Vehicle: 2000 Cherokee 4.0 with 3.5 Rubicon short arm lift; ARB front and rear lockers; skid plates engine/transmission/transfer 93,000 Very Good condition entire vehicle. Tires: BFG All Terrain T/A 31x10.5 R15 LT 109S on stock rims QUESTIONS: What advantage would be gained going to 33s??? Disadvantage? What are the required changes to lift (IE: 4.5" or even a complete redo with the long arm 5.5?) What are the required changes to tire well clearance to accommodate 33s?? FYI I can easily remove the bolt on OEM wheel well fender. Should I stay with BFG?? Update to the new BFG( K2?)? Should I change rims to 17" or is this required? If I change Rims what brand/model? (I tend think steel rims for strength off road). Is there a rim which would place the tire further out, providing a wider foot print (verses using lug spacers to push stock rim out further)? Retired on a budget but with dreams of driving from Tucson to California and doing the Rubicon Trail this summer (31 scrape bottom all the way; 33's scape but better clearance; 35s capable Rubicon Trail tires or so I am told) Thanks John Tucson, AZ 520-404-4605
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
Where can I find OEM replacement for the Dana 30 axle shaft seals? I broke one off yesterday when replacing the axle joints. And all I can ever find online is aftermarket fancy replacements. Not exactly in my price range and defintely not what I'm looking for. Ha.
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 8,272
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
Did you try RockAuto ? Looks like they have a bunch.
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Are you referring to the plastic debris guard or the inner seal?
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From: SATX
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
hard shift from first to second
ftf, 99 4.0 automatic
I've noticed the xj has had a more noticeable ie rough shift from first to second regardless of temp. (cold or warm). all other shifts are smooth. fluid is adequate.
adjusted throttle cable pretty recently. thinking it could be a sensor of some sort. google search was pretty lame. lately it seems to bring up mostly grand Cherokee and even new Cherokee results.
was hoping for some ideas. TIA
I've noticed the xj has had a more noticeable ie rough shift from first to second regardless of temp. (cold or warm). all other shifts are smooth. fluid is adequate.
adjusted throttle cable pretty recently. thinking it could be a sensor of some sort. google search was pretty lame. lately it seems to bring up mostly grand Cherokee and even new Cherokee results.
was hoping for some ideas. TIA