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Dec 3, 2015 | 11:15 AM

#52156

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by BlvdKreeper

I need to replace the tie rod ends on the actual tie rod. Are those called inner or outer? I already replaced the tie rod end that goes connected to the pitman arm but I forgot which one I ordered when I bought it.

Here's question one. Did you do the GC tie rod upgrade.

Here's question two. If not, why not?

Answer those and then ill tell you which is which.

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:16 AM

#52157

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Here's question one. Did you do the GC tie rod upgrade. Here's question two. If not, why not? Answer those and then ill tell you which is which.

you are mean

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:18 AM

#52158

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by XJwonders

you are mean

Nuh-uh. I'm pushing people to see the GC tie rod light. :P

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:21 AM

#52159

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Here's question one. Did you do the GC tie rod upgrade.

Here's question two. If not, why not?

Answer those and then ill tell you which is which.

^ Good answer

If you're replacing the steering stuff anyway, the Grand Cherokee components are literally a few dollars more and MUCH stronger.

Info here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/zj-...upgrade-22717/

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:23 AM

#52160

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

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Originally Posted by salad

Thanks for posting the link

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:24 AM

#52161

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Thanks for posting the link

You're welcome. XJwonders called you mean so I figured I'd better help.

(he's such a big meanie pants)

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:36 AM

#52162

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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You're welcome. XJwonders called you mean so I figured I'd better help.

(he's such a big meanie pants)

He is mean. He's the pot calling the kettle black

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:50 AM

#52163

BlvdKreeper

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From: northside chicago

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Here's question one. Did you do the GC tie rod upgrade. Here's question two. If not, why not? Answer those and then ill tell you which is which.

It's for my daily. That's why. Probably going be a while before it sees mud.

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:05 PM

#52164

nh78

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Model: Cherokee

engine upgrade for 99 xj

Does anyone know of engine upgrade for my 99 xj

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:22 PM

#52165

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

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Does anyone know of engine upgrade for my 99 xj

You need to be a lot more specific. Do you just need a replacement head. Do you want to put a MB diesel in there. A Cummings. Etc. What's your fav skill level. We can def help but we need info.

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:23 PM

#52166

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

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Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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It's for my daily. That's why. Probably going be a while before it sees mud.

I take it you mean you didn't do the grand Cherokee tie rod upgrade. Honestly it isn't just for mud. Its overall better and a good piece of insurance of the small hollow stock XJ tie rods. Follow the link that Salad posted, that had the TRE you need to get to both satisfy you replacing the TRE and upgrading at the same time

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:24 PM

#52167

nh78

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I was looking into 4.8 stroker but was concerned with really how much is going to have to be done as far as tranny and computer

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:28 PM

#52168

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

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I was looking into 4.8 stroker but was concerned with really how much is going to have to be done as far as tranny and computer

Ok then there we go. Me, honestly, can't help you. Haven't gone striker route yet. HOWEVER, sit back and eat some popcorn. There are several really informed members that will help you. Ones that have went that route. Chances are you may have to post this in the modified XJ section and not OEM also

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:44 PM

#52169

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlvdKreeper

It's for my daily. That's why. Probably going be a while before it sees mud.

So? The parts last longer on a stock XJ. The factory stuff is really really crappy...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nh78

I was looking into 4.8 stroker but was concerned with really how much is going to have to be done as far as tranny and computer

http://www.jeep4.0performance.4mg.com/stroker.html

Like sycoglitch said, this isn't an OEM Tech question. Check out the many threads in Modified Tech. We have quite a few members with strokers.

Dec 3, 2015 | 01:12 PM

#52170

sycoglitch

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From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

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Originally Posted by salad

So? The parts last longer on a stock XJ. The factory stuff is really really crappy...

http://www.jeep4.0performance.4mg.com/stroker.html

Like sycoglitch said, this isn't an OEM Tech question. Check out the many threads in Modified Tech. We have quite a few members with strokers.

I still say an engine sub section should be erected. There has been a few questions lately about stroking and such