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Joined: May 2011
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From: Newman, Lake WA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 cold air
Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Does anyone have an opinion on the OEM side rails/sliders Jeep offered as an option? Jeep calls them "rock rails". But, I know they're a bolt together application. At the same time, they're much cheaper than any aftermarket option. Are they worth a darn?
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From: Hutchinson Ks
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Devin706
i have a 99 classic with the 4.0 in it. 82k miles on the motor and tranny etc. have an aritex fuel pump in it and i seem to be losing fuel pressure? i can crank up. and drive it no problem but maybe 20 seconds later it starts to sputter and bog/stall like it has no fuel getting to it. i pop it in Neutral, cut it of, crank it back up (all while rolling down the road) and when i put it in drive and stomp the gas i have all the power again for the same ammount of time sometimes its not too bad sometimes i have to start it every 100 yards to keep it running. any help would be greatly appreciated. i can easily replace the fuel pump but that would make this my 3rd one and its getting to be a bit expensive and i was wondering if there were any other routes to take?
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
i have a 99 classic with the 4.0 in it. 82k miles on the motor and tranny etc. have an aritex fuel pump in it and i seem to be losing fuel pressure? i can crank up. and drive it no problem but maybe 20 seconds later it starts to sputter and bog/stall like it has no fuel getting to it. i pop it in Neutral, cut it of, crank it back up (all while rolling down the road) and when i put it in drive and stomp the gas i have all the power again for the same ammount of time sometimes its not too bad sometimes i have to start it every 100 yards to keep it running. any help would be greatly appreciated. i can easily replace the fuel pump but that would make this my 3rd one and its getting to be a bit expensive and i was wondering if there were any other routes to take?
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 57
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From: Olympia, Wa
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl
Hey guys, just got a 1990 Cherokee with the 4 banger and a 5 speed, 185k.
It seems to run really great for the most part, but i'm losing a lot of oil. I want to clean off the engine to pinpoint the leak, but not sure the best way to clean it up. I've heard that hosing down the engine can cause some electrical issues and distributor problems. I've got some engine degreaser but i'm wary of spraying down the engine. Got any engine cleaning tips?
It seems to run really great for the most part, but i'm losing a lot of oil. I want to clean off the engine to pinpoint the leak, but not sure the best way to clean it up. I've heard that hosing down the engine can cause some electrical issues and distributor problems. I've got some engine degreaser but i'm wary of spraying down the engine. Got any engine cleaning tips?
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 295
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From: Roscoe, IL
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 242 Power Tech I6
Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
Omg yes. My buddy had something like this I believe, he got them off a jeep at the junk yard for 15 bucks. Where they bolt together he welded them and you can't even tell. I winched him on them about 5 feet to see how strong they were.
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/.../82203257.html
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Posts: 200
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From: Northen Europe
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
While rust proofing the underside I had a brain fart and painted half the rear drive shaft (bottom part as it was sitting) – how bad is this and what do I do about it; sand it down or just slab paint on the top side? What would be the symptoms of an unbalance?
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Good to hear.. I found them brand new for $70 on factorychryslerparts.com. just weighing my options. I'm also ordering the OEM rooftop tire carrier for $33 #woot!
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/.../82203257.html
http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/.../82203257.html
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 9
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From: Michigan
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straight 6
Hey. Appreciate you guys answering questions! I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I have a simple question, when I switch to 4 wheel drive, should a light come on, on my dash? I know my 4x4 works, just wondering cause my brother has a 2000 wrangler and he has a light that lets him know he's in 4x4. Thanks!
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From: Hutchinson Ks
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by jakebl
Hey. Appreciate you guys answering questions! I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I have a simple question, when I switch to 4 wheel drive, should a light come on, on my dash? I know my 4x4 works, just wondering cause my brother has a 2000 wrangler and he has a light that lets him know he's in 4x4. Thanks!
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From: Roscoe, IL
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 242 Power Tech I6
Originally Posted by Kuro89
do you have a link to the rock rails?
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From: Hutchinson Ks
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Is that on it's own bulb or wire? I've never seen a 4x4 light on mine, even at startup.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6