What did you do to your XJ today??
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From: Yelm, WA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Alright, rented a slide hammer, bearing installer, etc. Got the bearings and seals out [broke one bearing...oops], got the ABS sensors out. Installed the one side bearing/seal, tried to install ABS sensor through the hole [I knew the sensor wasn't the same, but it looked like it would fit] doesn't fit properly under the axle 
So now I have to buy one new bearing, and figure out what to do with the ABS. Oh and this is all supposed to be done by Thursday
May have bit off more than I can chew once again.
So now I have to buy one new bearing, and figure out what to do with the ABS. Oh and this is all supposed to be done by Thursday
May have bit off more than I can chew once again.
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Pac Northwest
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4 litter
Tried self tinting the rear window. NOPE, not gonna happen. Started sanding off the scale on the hood. Looks better already. Hope for a photo opp soon
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
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From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It looks like your winch is sticking out father than your bumper. Are you going to add some sort of protection for the winch?
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From: Centralia, Wa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Bumper wasn't fully mounted, but from the mockup it does look like the winch Will overhang the bumper. After I get the bumper fun mounted I'll see where I sit with the winch. Ideally I'd like the fairlead the be the only thing hanging out past the bumper. If this means removing some of the plastic from the grill I'll go ahead and do that.
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From: Franksville, Wi
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Bumper wasn't fully mounted, but from the mockup it does look like the winch Will overhang the bumper. After I get the bumper fun mounted I'll see where I sit with the winch. Ideally I'd like the fairlead the be the only thing hanging out past the bumper. If this means removing some of the plastic from the grill I'll go ahead and do that.
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From: Centralia, Wa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks man, me too. I chose this bumper in particular for the looks and approach angle.
Maybe my winch is a little on the large size? I'm not sure. I do know I only had a bolt on each side just cuz I had about 9 minutes before work.
And to answer your original question about protection the winch came with pre bent tube to mount that I was going to use as a little protection.
Maybe my winch is a little on the large size? I'm not sure. I do know I only had a bolt on each side just cuz I had about 9 minutes before work.
And to answer your original question about protection the winch came with pre bent tube to mount that I was going to use as a little protection.
Last edited by Slimgoaty; Mar 27, 2013 at 12:13 AM.
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 922
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From: Centralia, Wa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Pac Northwest
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4 litter
After reading many reports on Seafoam both here and other places, I did it. Sounds like its ideling better. Seems to run smoother, hope to see more results. Also started removing factory black around windows
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