What did you do to your XJ today??
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From: Yelm Wa
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
got the gears and new carrier installed on the front axle and; installed the new gears and locker on my new 8.25, next weekend installing under jeep... after i do some finishing touches to the front gears, got them a lil too tight have to remove the bearing and remove a shim...... Will have pics up tonight....
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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
Well, I finally got a chance to get the new toys I bought at the 4x4 swap meet, cleaned up and installed in my Jeep. I got a ZJ tierod from Branden and I bought a set of 95+ axle shafts which are thicker and have a larger knuckle cup and use the larger U-joints. Can't wait to try the Rock Face on Expressway up at Walker again. One thing I will tell you guys with older XJs that have the disco and 2 piece long side axle. If you want to go to the newer larger one piece axle shafts, there is a plastic insert just inside of the disco opening in the axle housing that you will have to pop out, otherwise the axle will not slide in. Ready to go wheeling now.
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From: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
put a lot of miles on it this week driving back and forth to tumwater. Been doing a lot of research on a new tracbar. Also been looking for a new front bumper or some rock sliders (birthday present). Anyone know of any?
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From: Oly, washington
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 str. 6
make em yourself. lots cheaper. i have some designs you might like. PM if you want them.
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From: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Installed a CB today (with a little help). Then sat around discussing all the dreams and aspirations we have for our XJ's. Then got my old leaf packs out of the garage. Now all thats left to get rid of is two of the old rims
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From: Tenn. and Mich.
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
Found that annoying rattle at 1,700 RPMs in the back. The tail pipe is hitting the gas tank skid plate.
I was thinking it was something loose in the hatch because I couldn't find anything loose anywhere. I'll be happy when it's quiet again.
I know where I'm going tomorrow. I hate rattles and squeaks!
I was thinking it was something loose in the hatch because I couldn't find anything loose anywhere. I'll be happy when it's quiet again.I know where I'm going tomorrow. I hate rattles and squeaks!
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From: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L


