What did you do to your XJ today??
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From: Mt. Vernon Washington
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix and tube header
Pulled both the np242 and np231 transfer cases to switch out the input gears for the swap. Also finally got those stubborn leaf spring bolts out and pulled the rear end. Finally it's all forward momentum from here on out!!
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From: Oak Harbor, WA.
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
Matt, could you take a picture of the driver's seat in your 91 and post it or send it to me please? I don't mind a few rips if that's all they have, I can get seat covers. The whole frame under my driver's seat is bent and broken. It's like sitting sideways and half in the back seat. My back kills me for two days after every wheeling trip. If you're just going to $hit can them and use the seats out of your old jeep I want the stockers out of the 91.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Tacoma, WA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My Project is Finally Starting
So, I am starting to purchase my parts to build my 98XJ. So far, I have replaced almost every gasket, seal and joint in it. I have replaced all the breaks, torn out the carpet and bed lined the interior. I have purchase steel to fab my own bumpers and attach my brushguard and winch. I am ordering my 4.5" X series kit from Rough Country, with SYE and Tom Woods Driveline. Picking up some steel wheels with a deep set and some 33x10.5 BF Goodrich MT tires. Gears are for later because this is a big budget hit all at once. I am stuck on one thing though...
FENDER FLARES!! I do not see any value in paying very much for these. I saw a thread from someone here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/fe...107134/index3/
to use 4 rear TJ flares and just cut to fit. Many of the flares I have seen say they are good for xj up to 96 due to unibody so what's the real deal Here? I like the TJ flares cuz I found some for $25-29 each which I'm good with.
Thoughts?
FENDER FLARES!! I do not see any value in paying very much for these. I saw a thread from someone here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/fe...107134/index3/
to use 4 rear TJ flares and just cut to fit. Many of the flares I have seen say they are good for xj up to 96 due to unibody so what's the real deal Here? I like the TJ flares cuz I found some for $25-29 each which I'm good with.
Thoughts?
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From: Nipomo
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO 4.0
So, I am starting to purchase my parts to build my 98XJ. So far, I have replaced almost every gasket, seal and joint in it. I have replaced all the breaks, torn out the carpet and bed lined the interior. I have purchase steel to fab my own bumpers and attach my brushguard and winch. I am ordering my 4.5" X series kit from Rough Country, with SYE and Tom Woods Driveline. Picking up some steel wheels with a deep set and some 33x10.5 BF Goodrich MT tires. Gears are for later because this is a big budget hit all at once. I am stuck on one thing though...
FENDER FLARES!! I do not see any value in paying very much for these. I saw a thread from someone here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/fe...107134/index3/
to use 4 rear TJ flares and just cut to fit. Many of the flares I have seen say they are good for xj up to 96 due to unibody so what's the real deal Here? I like the TJ flares cuz I found some for $25-29 each which I'm good with.
Thoughts?
FENDER FLARES!! I do not see any value in paying very much for these. I saw a thread from someone here.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/fe...107134/index3/
to use 4 rear TJ flares and just cut to fit. Many of the flares I have seen say they are good for xj up to 96 due to unibody so what's the real deal Here? I like the TJ flares cuz I found some for $25-29 each which I'm good with.
Thoughts?
i havent doen the rears yet going to be doing them saturday
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From: bothell washington
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 low output
Well i loosened up all the diff cover bolts fully expecting fluid to pour out but nothing happened. I then pulled the cover off and found my diff to be nearly dry. Upon further inspection it would appear as though someone shot up my axle...
i dont think thats factory spec.
i dont think thats factory spec.
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From: covington, wa
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.8
Took my tranny off and fixed my clutch fork issue.. Now am ready to hit trails.!! And now i just gotta figure out why my 4wheel is making a binding noise and not letting me have 4L..
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From: Mt. Vernon Washington
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix and tube header
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From: SIERRA VISTA AZ
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6 CYL
Fired it up for the first time in 3 weeks and went to use the winch to pull my old beast Toyota out of the back shop and the winch would not work so now I get to figure that out. But the beast
Lives and moves under its own power after 6 yrs sitting.
Lives and moves under its own power after 6 yrs sitting.
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From: wa
Year: 94
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by MUDRUNNER AZ
Fired it up for the first time in 3 weeks and went to use the winch to pull my old beast Toyota out of the back shop and the winch would not work so now I get to figure that out. But the beast
Lives and moves under its own power after 6 yrs sitting.
Lives and moves under its own power after 6 yrs sitting.
