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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 142
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From: arcata, ca
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
leaf spring height when off vehicle
i just picked up a pair of leaf springs from the xj store (jy) for $100. the xj had what looked like some re 3.5" or 4.5" coils (11 coil i think).
re rxt2621 front for 4.5-5.5"
my leaves are sagging bad anyways, so i took the leaves off the back of the donor. i can't tell if they're re leaves or not, but they have way more arch than the ones i have on, as they are frowning. the donor had stock shackles, but re rxt2410 in rear for 3.5-4.5"
from floor to bottom @ center pin (actually top, as leaf is upside down)
from floor to top (actually bottom)
my question is: how different are these from stock (how much lift do you think i'll get. i've done a search, but couldn't come up w/ any solid info. thanks!
re rxt2621 front for 4.5-5.5"
my leaves are sagging bad anyways, so i took the leaves off the back of the donor. i can't tell if they're re leaves or not, but they have way more arch than the ones i have on, as they are frowning. the donor had stock shackles, but re rxt2410 in rear for 3.5-4.5"
from floor to bottom @ center pin (actually top, as leaf is upside down)
from floor to top (actually bottom)
my question is: how different are these from stock (how much lift do you think i'll get. i've done a search, but couldn't come up w/ any solid info. thanks!
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3
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From: Birmingham, AL
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 6cyl
Gauge Cluster what else to do?
I have spent the last month trying to get my gauge cluster to work properly. I have a 99 Cherokee with 193000 miles. I have read 100's of posts on this problem and have tried the usual fixes but it is still happening.
Symptoms: Tach & Speedometer work less than 10% of time. Airbag light on when tach and speedo not working. Engine gauges were not working until I tried some of the listed fixes.
What I have tried: replaced (soldered in) harness connector and cleaned pins per the TSB. Cleaned the ground attachments at the firewall, rear of engine and side of engine near the dipstick tube. Moved the connectors in front of the mounting plate. With all this everything worked for about 5 miles. The next morning, engine gauges still working but no tach, speedo and airbag light is on. I have jiggled every wire that I could find.
What else to do? Replace cluster? Replace speed sensor? Pour gas over vehicle and light?
HELP!!!
Symptoms: Tach & Speedometer work less than 10% of time. Airbag light on when tach and speedo not working. Engine gauges were not working until I tried some of the listed fixes.
What I have tried: replaced (soldered in) harness connector and cleaned pins per the TSB. Cleaned the ground attachments at the firewall, rear of engine and side of engine near the dipstick tube. Moved the connectors in front of the mounting plate. With all this everything worked for about 5 miles. The next morning, engine gauges still working but no tach, speedo and airbag light is on. I have jiggled every wire that I could find.
What else to do? Replace cluster? Replace speed sensor? Pour gas over vehicle and light?
HELP!!!
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 602
Likes: 3
From: LARRYVILLE
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by westok
I have spent the last month trying to get my gauge cluster to work properly. I have a 99 Cherokee with 193000 miles. I have read 100's of posts on this problem and have tried the usual fixes but it is still happening.
Symptoms: Tach & Speedometer work less than 10% of time. Airbag light on when tach and speedo not working. Engine gauges were not working until I tried some of the listed fixes.
What I have tried: replaced (soldered in) harness connector and cleaned pins per the TSB. Cleaned the ground attachments at the firewall, rear of engine and side of engine near the dipstick tube. Moved the connectors in front of the mounting plate. With all this everything worked for about 5 miles. The next morning, engine gauges still working but no tach, speedo and airbag light is on. I have jiggled every wire that I could find.
What else to do? Replace cluster? Replace speed sensor? Pour gas over vehicle and light? HELP!!!
Symptoms: Tach & Speedometer work less than 10% of time. Airbag light on when tach and speedo not working. Engine gauges were not working until I tried some of the listed fixes.
What I have tried: replaced (soldered in) harness connector and cleaned pins per the TSB. Cleaned the ground attachments at the firewall, rear of engine and side of engine near the dipstick tube. Moved the connectors in front of the mounting plate. With all this everything worked for about 5 miles. The next morning, engine gauges still working but no tach, speedo and airbag light is on. I have jiggled every wire that I could find.
What else to do? Replace cluster? Replace speed sensor? Pour gas over vehicle and light?
HELP!!!Sent from my iPhone because web wheeling is cheaper...
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
VERY Nice find
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
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Posts: 142
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From: arcata, ca
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
any thoughts about the lift on the springs?
Last edited by smokerkenny; Jun 24, 2011 at 03:23 PM.
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Posts: 6,328
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I would say about 4"-4.5" lift cause they look pretty tall, plus a adj. TB isnt normally needed tell 4-4.5+! On the other hand looks like stock control arms, which tells me its a bastard setup in there! not to mention aren't all RE coils silver like mine???
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,328
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 142
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From: arcata, ca
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
i realized that i didn't bring the right tools to grab the t-bar or ss brake lines, so hopefully they will keep that xj around a little longer. (it's been there for over a month) i've already got a KOR double-shear adj. t-bar on my xj, but might pick up the RE one just to have (or sell). i also already have tuff country's 3.5" coils from the po & the JKS ACOS (CL find) ready to go on, so i'm kinda waffling on the jy donor's coils.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Missouri
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0 L
This is the back of my new head unit, how do I connect the dual RCA cables for the speakers? I need 4 inputs for the 4 channel amplifier for my speakers....I also might add a small sub later, maybe not though.
Last edited by Nperryman; Jun 24, 2011 at 09:56 PM.