South Florida Dysfunctional 4x4's
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From: Asheville, NC
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
It cheaper to piece it? I didn't know that damn I'll do that and get killer parts but I honestly home know all the components I know I need leafs, springs, shocks, upper and lower control arms, an SYE, a steering stabilizer and U bolts i don't really know after that
You pretty much have it nailed down in terms of parts. I would get an adjustable track bar too as redrilling the stock one is not the best solution. Perhaps some bushings, bumpstops and shackles too but really, just perhaps.
Also, an SYE is extremely nice, but it may not be absolutely necessary. Merk's running around without one on more than 4.5" of lift. I don't have one. I want one though.
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From: Naples, FL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
And add sway bar disconnects...so far the only ones I've seen that actually have brackets to hold them are rough country and they work pretty good even though our last time out I forgot to disconnect them Also if you want good deals on all those parts pretty much amazon has most rubicon express coils and springs for a steal...iron rock off road has adjustable lower control arms for $129+ shipping don't know about uppers but they can be had at a reasonable price....
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From: Boynton Beach
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 High O
Well, it can be cheaper. Some parts don't really go bad so you can score a selection used or, if you're patient, you can get really good deals through sites like Serious Offroad, IronRock and 4WD Parts.
You pretty much have it nailed down in terms of parts. I would get an adjustable track bar too as redrilling the stock one is not the best solution. Perhaps some bushings, bumpstops and shackles too but really, just perhaps.
Also, an SYE is extremely nice, but it may not be absolutely necessary. Merk's running around without one on more than 4.5" of lift. I don't have one. I want one though.
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From: Miami, fl
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I got a question guys...I noticed on Saturday when we were wheeling the cherokee was running a bit hot and I noticed yesterday that the electric fan wasn't running when it got up past 210 degrees...does any one know how I can rerun the wiring to have it running all the time?
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From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
I got a question guys...I noticed on Saturday when we were wheeling the cherokee was running a bit hot and I noticed yesterday that the electric fan wasn't running when it got up past 210 degrees...does any one know how I can rerun the wiring to have it running all the time?
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
I got a question guys...I noticed on Saturday when we were wheeling the cherokee was running a bit hot and I noticed yesterday that the electric fan wasn't running when it got up past 210 degrees...does any one know how I can rerun the wiring to have it running all the time?
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From: Miami, fl
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
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From: SW Florida
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
I just installed the rc 4.5 with new leafs and I can honestly say it was worth every dollar. Buddy of mine went with aal and regrets it. It's worth the money man. I also got their adjustable track bar and pitman drop. Get the quick discos off rip. I hate the ones the kit comes with. Horrible design if you ask me.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
I got a question guys...I noticed on Saturday when we were wheeling the cherokee was running a bit hot and I noticed yesterday that the electric fan wasn't running when it got up past 210 degrees...does any one know how I can rerun the wiring to have it running all the time?
Last edited by freegdr; Apr 8, 2014 at 05:44 PM.
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From: Miami, fl
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
2.5 has mechanical fan only no ? http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-co...herokee-xj.htm
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors