Great Lakes Introductions
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,127
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From: Capac, Mi
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
The guy i got them from did, both Jeeps are now in Ypsilanti, and will be heading to Capac here soon since i am moving in 2-3 weeks.
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 931
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Newcomer
Hey all, Scott from Glen Ellyn, IL, about 30 mi from Chicago. New to the forum and jeeps in general. Running a pretty much stock (except shocks, brakes, and a sub haha) 97 XJ country, auto 4.0 4x4 . Hoping to get some 30 or 31s all terrain tires before w Inter. Some off roading in the future, but for now it's my daily drive.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1
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From: Elgin
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Hello,
My name is Johnny and I recently picked up a 99 XJ. I live in the NWS of Illinois, Elgin. Hopefully I get a chance to meet some of you. I am new to Jeeps so I am excited to learn about them, I spent alot of time in the Import scene and am mechanically inclined so I plan on doing all future work.
My name is Johnny and I recently picked up a 99 XJ. I live in the NWS of Illinois, Elgin. Hopefully I get a chance to meet some of you. I am new to Jeeps so I am excited to learn about them, I spent alot of time in the Import scene and am mechanically inclined so I plan on doing all future work.
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 42
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From: East Moline, Illinois
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Alrighty, I'm chiming in from the quad cities. Working on my fourth jeep currently. This one is a 1999 Xj. Bought for $1500.00 . I re-built front axle u-joints and wheel bearings. New tie rod endsand shocks. Swapping out Dana 35c rear end for a$100.00 bought 8.25.
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 42
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From: East Moline, Illinois
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'm doing all of the work myself. No formal training just a shade tree mechanic. Fabricated front and rear bumpers. Also designed and fabricated roof rack.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 580
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From: Saginaw Mi area
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Greetings !
I'm a recent joining member, from the Saginaw Mi area. I have a '94 XJ that I acquired in early October. It's in reasonably good shape, but I've spent over $ 400 on it to make myself feel better !
Latest item, which it had to have, was a new(not rebuilt !) water pump. It was a time consuming job. I could swap the transmission in my Malibu in the time it took to replace that water pump !
Anyway, nice to see a bunch of folks here from my part of the country !
BILL
I'm a recent joining member, from the Saginaw Mi area. I have a '94 XJ that I acquired in early October. It's in reasonably good shape, but I've spent over $ 400 on it to make myself feel better !Latest item, which it had to have, was a new(not rebuilt !) water pump. It was a time consuming job. I could swap the transmission in my Malibu in the time it took to replace that water pump !
Anyway, nice to see a bunch of folks here from my part of the country !
BILL
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 42
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From: East Moline, Illinois
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Bill, it gets worse. If you have to handle anything with the suspension, it will take at least ten times longer.
Everything is seriously rusted and an impact doesn't help. I had to use a 17 inch breaker bar, and it took me over an hour on one bolt. The next one I sheared off. Man, not enough penetrating oil on planet earth!!
Everything is seriously rusted and an impact doesn't help. I had to use a 17 inch breaker bar, and it took me over an hour on one bolt. The next one I sheared off. Man, not enough penetrating oil on planet earth!!
