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Dec 23, 2015 | 03:01 PM

#52441

Joecam18

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Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

You're fine; it's just annoying. If the shocks are still performing satisfactorily, you can just replace the bushings

And what if I don't replace the bushings

Dec 23, 2015 | 03:05 PM

#52442

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joecam18

And what if I don't replace the bushings

It's gonna be annoying, and there will be a delay in your shock dampening, which may affect your ride quality. I don't know for certain whether it would negatively impact the shocks themselves, but I don't think it would.

Dec 23, 2015 | 03:12 PM

#52443

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joecam18

Currently doing my cross country drive. Front bottom shock bushings have worn down to the point of causing clunking with turns. Is it still ok to drive? Shocks are a couple years old and I don't have the $500 this shop wants to replace all the shocks

Replace the $8 bushings.

Dec 23, 2015 | 03:32 PM

#52444

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joecam18

And what if I don't replace the bushings

don't push clown

Dec 23, 2015 | 03:48 PM

#52445

Joecam18

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Sorry bros. not trying to be a wiener. I'll install BPEs when I can get my hands on some! I tried to find replacement bushings but the guy at o'reilys laughed at me and said the bushings couldn't be replaced and advanced auto didn't have any replacements

Dec 23, 2015 | 04:22 PM

#52446

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joecam18

Go back to oreilys, show him this picture, then slap him in the face with your phone. Tell him a 12 year master mechanic called him retarded, then make him give you a discount.

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Parts counter monkeys are as bad a lube monkeys. Both act like they know what's up, but are completely useless when it comes to working on cars.

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Dec 23, 2015 | 04:37 PM

#52447

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen

Go back to oreilys, show him this picture, then slap him in the face with your phone. Tell him a 12 master mechanic called him retarded, then make him give you a discount. Parts counter monkeys are as bad a lube monkeys. Both act like they know what's up, but are completely useless when it comes to working on cars.

you forgot the word "years"

Dec 23, 2015 | 04:58 PM

#52448

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

Year: 1989

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Originally Posted by XJwonders

you forgot the word "years"

Fixed. Lol

Dec 23, 2015 | 09:57 PM

#52449

kgm

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From: Denver

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I'm a 12 master wrench! Respect my authority!

Dec 23, 2015 | 10:42 PM

#52450

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

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Stupid *** parts counter monkeys.

Dec 23, 2015 | 10:57 PM

#52451

rcguymike

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From: Laurium, MI

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

I overlooked the second part, but the VIN decoder still wouldn't answer any of his questions, and that's where the emphasis was placed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

Which is why I wrote that the VIN decoder is useless lol

More meant that as to get general info that might help him get more info or infer from based on more common configurations.

I has question: Is a black strip common on the bottom of the oil dip stick? Or does it mean the oil got really burnt at some point?

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link to full res

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Dec 24, 2015 | 07:10 AM

#52452

jdjonesdr

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From: Dominican Republic

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: inline 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown;31867
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I've only ordered from RockAuto once, and they sent me the wrong part. I understand they have a great reputation, but I prefer to buy locally.

For what it's worth, I've got 50+ orders with Rockauto without a single screw up.

You really should consider giving them another chance.

Dec 24, 2015 | 08:46 AM

#52453

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Those shocks that are designed with the piston rod pointing downwards, can they be mounted in opposite direction, with the piston rod pointing upwards?

Dec 24, 2015 | 09:28 AM

#52454

kgm

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From: Denver

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Are they emulsion dampers, or nitrogen charged? IFP monotube or dual tube? I think emulsions wouldn't work right if upside down since they have air space, monotube with IFP/bladder would work just fine

Dec 24, 2015 | 04:22 PM

#52455

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

Those shocks that are designed with the piston rod pointing downwards, can they be mounted in opposite direction, with the piston rod pointing upwards?

I'm sure some of out members could manage to do that.