The "Jeep Jeep"
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Man my dad borrowed my jeep for a few days while his rig was being worked on. I let it sit at his condo for a week. I go last night to pick it up and my stereo is gone. I look under back seat and amps gone. I look at ignition and they jammed it up trying to steal it. I tear apart the steering column so I can get it home because I figured they would come back. Get it running and see my drivers door is all screwed up from them getting in there. This was out in RENTON WA near waterfront btw
I don't care about damage, just happy I didn't loose my jeep. Don't care about the money, I got lot of time and good memories in the Jeep Jeep.
Lock your jeep and remove your faceplate if you can. Your jeep could be gone in 60 seconds.
I don't care about damage, just happy I didn't loose my jeep. Don't care about the money, I got lot of time and good memories in the Jeep Jeep.
Lock your jeep and remove your faceplate if you can. Your jeep could be gone in 60 seconds.
Ah damn....
Sorry to hear. Been there. If my Jeep had been running, it would have been gone. Idiots tried to steel it in front of the repair shop it was towed to....
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker
Replaced busted ignition and put in New hatch struts and took the Jeep jeep out to Elbe.
Had it pretty close to being on its side and finally broke a front axle shaft. It was outer stub shaft. Trying to price out a set of some chrome moly 4340 Axels. I'll post up my pics tomorrow, for some reason I click to add photos and it isn't working. Weird on my other forum Forabodiesonly I'm having same issue and no clue why I can add photos.
Also got a 54" led light bar on its way , should be here Mon/Tue.
Had it pretty close to being on its side and finally broke a front axle shaft. It was outer stub shaft. Trying to price out a set of some chrome moly 4340 Axels. I'll post up my pics tomorrow, for some reason I click to add photos and it isn't working. Weird on my other forum Forabodiesonly I'm having same issue and no clue why I can add photos.
Also got a 54" led light bar on its way , should be here Mon/Tue.
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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Figured photos out so here they are..
Last pic is one of the guys from ***** Deep wheeling club giving me a hand. Or in this case the finger lol. Seriously though great group of guys, helpful, and knowledgeable
Last pic is one of the guys from ***** Deep wheeling club giving me a hand. Or in this case the finger lol. Seriously though great group of guys, helpful, and knowledgeable
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker
Always good fun. First time I broke something. Guys that where helping me were surprised I was smiling. As my dad always says "YOU PLAY YOU PAY" lol! Every time I find my new limits (or in this case broke) I upgrade. So this just means I get to buy more parts. Heres two more pics after I broke axle and before I got unstuck.
Last edited by MoparNJeep; Mar 28, 2016 at 03:42 PM.
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker
520watt 54" curved led light bar with switch and wiring harness came in today. Man for $85 New shipped to my door that's a he'll of a deal. USA seller too.
Here is link for those interested: http://m.ebay.com/itm/54Inch-CREE-520W-LED-Curved-Light-Bar-Combo-Offroad-4x4WD-SUV-ATV-JEEP-FORD-BOAT-/131740991503?nav=SEARCH
Here is link for those interested: http://m.ebay.com/itm/54Inch-CREE-520W-LED-Curved-Light-Bar-Combo-Offroad-4x4WD-SUV-ATV-JEEP-FORD-BOAT-/131740991503?nav=SEARCH
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker
I will recommend even though they say these are sealed to buy some silicone and take it a part and reseal it. My buddy said his fogged up and resealed it and all was good. His was a shorter one but it's just cheap insurance to extend the life , so your not throwing your money away.
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker
Got new alternator put in and new unit bearing. Then go for test run and unit bearing broke.
So now I'm in need of a spindle as the caliper mounts broke off. Ruined the brake pad. Got new unit bearing already and shoes. Found a spindle and spare passenger side axle shafts at junkyard for $100. Just got to get it off.
So now I'm in need of a spindle as the caliper mounts broke off. Ruined the brake pad. Got new unit bearing already and shoes. Found a spindle and spare passenger side axle shafts at junkyard for $100. Just got to get it off.
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Also found my seats I've been wanting for a long time. Cloth short back buckets off a 2004 grand Cherokee. Excited for these, more supportive, shorter, and a better breathing material.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Puyallup wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.5L Stroker