South Florida Dysfunctional 4x4's
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From: Miami, fl
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
A lot of guys look at jeeps and say "that's going to cost to much to get it running again" or "I would rather pay for a complete jeep"....
A lot of guys would say they would want it now because it's in your hands but I don't think they'll know what to do if they got it...
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From: North Fort Myers FL
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Dude I'd love an mj but my junk is draining me enough as it is lol, also my jeep learned a cool new trick where the alternator pegs out to 19 volts every now and then
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
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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
I think Optimas are overpriced and overrated. Unless you have a shat yon of electronics or use your winch excessively, a properly maintained electrical/charging system is all you need. Optima is good for one thing.."Ohh....look at that!". You can get the NAPA version for almost 80 bucks less if you feel you need one.
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Hey Gary, did the engine finally go in the beast? If so, i can rebuild you one of my spares. Only cost to you, just give me the old engine to keep for a spare.
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From: Miami, fl
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I think Optimas are overpriced and overrated. Unless you have a shat yon of electronics or use your winch excessively, a properly maintained electrical/charging system is all you need. Optima is good for one thing.."Ohh....look at that!". You can get the NAPA version for almost 80 bucks less if you feel you need one.
It was free and I bought a used yellow top that I currently have in my Comanche now...
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
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From: Miami, fl
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Lantana, Fl
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Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Sorry, been a while since I've heard that. They just replace the electrolyte fluid, add an additive and recharge them. So refurbish is the word you're looking for.
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Last edited by freegdr; Jun 22, 2016 at 04:36 AM.


