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Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 65
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From: Michigan
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I'd say 700 to 900hz based on comparison to an online tone generator. It doesn't change much between the cut-on and cut-off. Also, it only makes this noise under load around 2300 rpm, so I can't do a good comparison.
The thing that gets me is that sound needs a speaker, so I'm not sure what in the Jeep would act as a speaker with all the real- speakers removed and the gauge cluster pulled. There is a tone generator (buzzer?) on the back of the cluster, which is why I tested it.
Humm... maybe I should get ahold of a freq generator and hook it up to the electrical system and if I can't get something to start buzzing. What might I risk frying anything if I couple a 600 to 900hz sine wave into the electrical system at around 12v? In theory there should be something to smooth it out.
I'm sure there is a simple solution. I should probably swap out the alternator and see if that helps. :-p
The thing that gets me is that sound needs a speaker, so I'm not sure what in the Jeep would act as a speaker with all the real- speakers removed and the gauge cluster pulled. There is a tone generator (buzzer?) on the back of the cluster, which is why I tested it.
Humm... maybe I should get ahold of a freq generator and hook it up to the electrical system and if I can't get something to start buzzing. What might I risk frying anything if I couple a 600 to 900hz sine wave into the electrical system at around 12v? In theory there should be something to smooth it out.
I'm sure there is a simple solution. I should probably swap out the alternator and see if that helps. :-p
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 503
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From: Jax, FL
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Hey, guys.
Was doing some thinking (maybe it's too early for that). With alignments, you want the toe adjustment to be within 5/16 of an inch of the rear, correct? Also, when adjusting toe, I only have to rotate the coupling on the driver's side of the tie rod, right? Then both front tires will move out or in at the same time?
Thanks
Was doing some thinking (maybe it's too early for that). With alignments, you want the toe adjustment to be within 5/16 of an inch of the rear, correct? Also, when adjusting toe, I only have to rotate the coupling on the driver's side of the tie rod, right? Then both front tires will move out or in at the same time?
Thanks
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Do the separate tie rod adjusters adjust each wheel independently or can I adjust one side and they'll both point evenly, with the correct measurements? Worried about trying to fix a noticeable pull to the right and end up making it worse or wearing a tire more than I should
Toe is measured between the front wheels, at hub height, widest part of tire sidewall (not on raised letters). Measure front and back of front wheels, zero minimum, 1/8" maximum toe. I use an adjustable painters stick to get measurement, tape measure can be tricky. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
What year, model, and transmission is your jeep that the old one came out?
What year, model, and transmission of the donor did the new one came out?
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 503
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From: Jax, FL
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
The toe adjuster is not independent per wheel, both clamps are loosened and the center bar is turned. Each end has opposite threads of the other.
Toe is measured between the front wheels, at hub height, widest part of tire sidewall (not on raised letters). Measure front and back of front wheels, zero minimum, 1/8" maximum toe. I use an adjustable painters stick to get measurement, tape measure can be tricky. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
Toe is measured between the front wheels, at hub height, widest part of tire sidewall (not on raised letters). Measure front and back of front wheels, zero minimum, 1/8" maximum toe. I use an adjustable painters stick to get measurement, tape measure can be tricky. http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
Thanks again!!
Can the transfer case spin freely when not mounted behind the transmission?
If it's only happening when mounted on the transmission, then you may have different input gear, and the best bet is to take both cases apart and swap the input gear.
If it's only happening when mounted on the transmission, then you may have different input gear, and the best bet is to take both cases apart and swap the input gear.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
i said i wasnt for shure on the year of the wrangler. all that was left of it was transmition and t case bc it was in a fire and scraped. so if trannys r different do i need to git something diferent for my t case or tranny?
yea the t case does exactaly wat its suposed to wen not mounted. spins freely and we can take and put it in all different gears with no problem. wen its on the jeep it is a pain to go on but it will line up with the transmition but wont spin at all. i dont no a whole lot abt jeeps. this is my first one so im just gonna take yalls word for it and check the input gear
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
We aren't trying to be hard on you. There are a lot of variables here, and you don't have all the information needed to give you a specific answer. Just trying to help, though





