What did you do to your XJ today??

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May 27, 2012 | 01:04 PM

#2536

mudderx

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From: Spanaway

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Bush League 96 XJ

Finally got my bastard pack installed and drilled the holes for my transfer case drops, can't manage to get the 2 studs out for the cross-member. I tried lots of break free and and double nut method, also using vice grips but now the threads are all jacked... I will probably get a stud puller and go that rout.

I had to weld a nut onto the stud, with the welded nut (and heat from welding) they came right out.

May 27, 2012 | 01:07 PM

#2537

Bush League 96 XJ

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From: Arlington

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 ltr

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Originally Posted by mudderx

I had to weld a nut onto the stud, with the welded nut (and heat from welding) they came right out.

I was thinking about going that way but i have to wait untill my extended brake line shows up so i can drive over to my buddies house who has a welder.

May 27, 2012 | 01:18 PM

#2538

mudderx

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From: Spanaway

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Bush League 96 XJ

I was thinking about going that way but i have to wait untill my extended brake line shows up so i can drive over to my buddies house who has a welder.

As long as you dont have to flex it out you should be fine to drive with the stock break line. I just wanted to mention welding a nut on cause I didn't have any luck with the stud puller.

May 27, 2012 | 01:29 PM

#2539

Bush League 96 XJ

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From: Arlington

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 ltr

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As long as you dont have to flex it out you should be fine to drive with the stock break line. I just wanted to mention welding a nut on cause I didn't have any luck with the stud puller.

Alrighty, i already tried to put the stock one back on with no luck lol... So i will just wait and not get the puiller. I ordered an extended brakeline off of ebay and it is taking forever to get here, stupid ground shipping.

May 27, 2012 | 06:50 PM

#2540

Bush League 96 XJ

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From: Arlington

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 ltr

Dust boots

Replaced the cracked stock dustboots on the new v8 tierod that i got now i just have to bolt it back up.

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May 28, 2012 | 12:43 AM

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contessa1

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From: woodinville

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

sub box and tried to figure out how to get the 97 climate controle into my 95

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May 28, 2012 | 05:24 PM

#2542

mehoff_400

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From: puyallup

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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May 28, 2012 | 11:20 PM

#2543

mudderx

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From: Spanaway

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Drove my Jeep for the first time since Elbe and I have a bad vibration when parked and at an idle, but not when im moving. Any ideas?

May 28, 2012 | 11:29 PM

#2544

assetts91

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From: Woodinville, Bothell and Marysville Washington

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

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Drove my Jeep for the first time since Elbe and I have a bad vibration when parked and at an idle, but not when im moving. Any ideas?

Oh man I had the same problem and I'm totally drawing a blank on what it was....

May 29, 2012 | 12:04 AM

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bothellbikes

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From: bothell washington

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 low output

Cravked my overflow bottle

May 29, 2012 | 12:43 AM

#2546

mudderx

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From: Spanaway

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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Oh man I had the same problem and I'm totally drawing a blank on what it was....

Ya that helps... ;-)

May 29, 2012 | 01:01 AM

#2547

88 Ex Jay

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Year: 1990

Model: Wagoneer

Engine: 4.0 Power Tech

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May 29, 2012 | 02:44 PM

#2548

Keaton

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From: Tacoma

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Ordered some new shocks for it. Almost ready to take it wheelin. Just a couple more weeks...

May 30, 2012 | 09:37 AM

#2549

bothellbikes

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From: bothell washington

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 low output

I narrowly avoided the tow truck and drove it home under its own power

May 31, 2012 | 06:25 PM

#2550

xjfirefighter

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From: Rochester

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Prepped it for the drive down to rousch creek tomorrow. Topped off all fluids, cleaned the air filter,aired up the tires. Also loaded up with tools,extra fluids,Jack,pb blaster, and a few spare parts. Can't wait!

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