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Help! Ripped out the wiring harness... Full wiring swap from 88 base model xj to 89 xj with all power options. Everything is plugged in but won't start could I have mixed something up in the fuse block?? Any thoughts ps...my starter cranks when key is in the on position
Looking for the best ride possible. Not looking for any kind of performance, no stump jumping, no rock crawling, none of that. This is a stock 1990 Cherokee, not lifted, nothing. I just want a smooth cushy ride on broken pavement and rocky dirt roads. Something like a '62 Buick would be good. What are the best shocks for this? Don't care what it costs, within reason.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by tkent02; May 12, 2012 at 05:59 AM.
Seasoned Member
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 tkent02
Looking for the best ride possible. Not looking for any kind of performance, no stump jumping, no rock crawling, none of that. This is a stock 1990 Cherokee, not lifted, nothing. I just want a smooth cushy ride on broken pavement and rocky dirt roads. Something like a '62 Buick would be good. What are the best shocks for this? Don't care what it costs, within reason.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 6
From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by zimbobwye
Old Man Emu
I do like my zones though, but she handles like a smooth truck
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 882
Likes: 1
From: MI 48642
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I installed a new exhaust that I am very happy with. My tailpipe is in a tight spot between my leaf and my gas tank, and my bumper is not stock so it drops lower. It is contacting the bolt for the shackle however and is a slight problem. The way I rigged the hangers is poor but not the issue. If I cut the pipe off right in the middle of the tank area will that be a problem dumping exhaust so close to the fuel?
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 91
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From: perrysburg oh
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO
took both the tps and the iac off and they were covered in carbon build up. gonna replece them but thinkin of doin seafoam in the vac line to get rid of as much crap as i can b4 the new parts go in. behind the throttle blade is thick w build up too. shes got 245k and wasnt taken care of b4 i got it. thanks for all your help man. ill keep u updated
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Posts: 34,088
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Originally Posted by mehaffey
I need some advice, I going to do a carb rebuild on my 85 Cherokee, carter YFA any thing before I take it off and start the rebuild.
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Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Originally Posted by cruiser54
here are the colors of the injector hot wires. All the grounds are brown IIRC.
1-light blue
2-light green
3-tan
4-yellow
5-white
6-black
1-light blue
2-light green
3-tan
4-yellow
5-white
6-black
Yesterday while out wheeling I noticed that going down a long hill about 2 steep miles in 4Hi putting the automatic trans into 1-2 gear doesn't really do much. If I put it into 4Lo and 1-2 I could crawl down without touching my brakes. Problem was I had a long way to go and 4Lo was to slow.
I read somewhere a while back that there is a mod or fix to the controller for the automatic trans that will make the 1-2 work in 4Hi and 2wheel drive.
Anyone know how to do this.
Thanks,
RSWiser
99 Cherokee Sport
I read somewhere a while back that there is a mod or fix to the controller for the automatic trans that will make the 1-2 work in 4Hi and 2wheel drive.
Anyone know how to do this.
Thanks,
RSWiser
99 Cherokee Sport
I recently purchased a 96 Cherokee with 200k miles on it and it has crack in the exhaust manifold however I will be replacing it shortly but my question is this. I am new to Jeep and their 4WD system while mine works I did notice that the turning radius is cut in half when its in 4WD hi or lo but in 2wd its fine and on pavement it acts like the rear Diff is locked when in 4WD hi or lo is this normal? I did try the 4WD in a grassy field shorty after I bought it and it seemed fine but again on pavement its like it has a locked diff.




