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Sep 23, 2012 | 09:34 PM

#46816

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowhres

That is why I am just buying a new one. Save the hassle, and not have to worry whether it's good or not

i didnt even think about that. if its bad after all that work im gonna throw it at someone at the JY. lol.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:35 PM

#46817

nowhres

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From: Crofton, MD

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6, 62mm BBK Throttle Body w/ 1" Spacer, Rusty's Airtube w/ 9" K&N Conical

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

It took me ~3 hours by myself, and the truck already had the nose, radiator, and both steering knuckles removed

And didn't you trade it to Frosty, and it ended up being leaky?

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:37 PM

#46818

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowhres

And didn't you trade it to Frosty, and it ended up being leaky?

he installed one in his jeep...?

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:37 PM

#46819

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowhres

And didn't you trade it to Frosty, and it ended up being leaky?

nope. It's on my truck. The input leaks a little occasionally, i'll eventually grab another and rebuild and swap it.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:39 PM

#46820

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

nope. It's on my truck. The input leaks a little occasionally, i'll eventually grab another and rebuild and swap it.

if i went to a JY to get one would you be willing to help me ? im gonna try to convince my dad for a new one tomorrow morning though.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:42 PM

#46821

McGXJ

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From: MARYLAND

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers

Sorry I'm a Cowboy fan so next to the NFC east I hate the 49ers and steelers.

Damn...I have to hear all about the Cowboys bc the future fiance/wife is a Dallas fan.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:42 PM

#46822

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

don't have time to rebuild a steering box right now - kind of an involved process lol

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:43 PM

#46823

kuzican

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From: Forest Hill, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

I forgot about steering boxes...guess when I lift ill just get all of it at once, lift, sye, ds, steering box. Tires maybe a little after. Hopefully I'll have some new goodies/tires soon = )

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:44 PM

#46824

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

don't have time to rebuild a steering box right now - kind of an involved process lol

not rebuilding one, just uninstalling one.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:44 PM

#46825

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuzican

I forgot about steering boxes...guess when I lift ill just get all of it at once, lift, sye, ds, steering box. Tires maybe a little after. Hopefully I'll have some new goodies/tires soon = )

any updates on corrections? pay your parking ticket? LOL

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:52 PM

#46826

Courtjester

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From: Woodsboro, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96xjclassic

Hey courtjester. How goes it?

It's been better. How is it going with you.

Last edited by Courtjester; Sep 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:54 PM

#46827

Courtjester

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From: Woodsboro, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGXJ

Not you too again Pudge!

We just blew it tonight.

Sep 23, 2012 | 09:56 PM

#46828

Courtjester

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From: Woodsboro, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

massive PITA. There's a huge crossmember right below the box, so you essentially need to take off the grille, remove the radiator, you'll need big sockets to remove the idler arm bolts, then remove the wheels and disconnect the steering links, and pull the whole drag assembly and steering box out the front. Then you can disconnect the drag link from the box.

I hope I never have to change my wife in her Durango them

Sep 23, 2012 | 10:01 PM

#46829

nowhres

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From: Crofton, MD

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6, 62mm BBK Throttle Body w/ 1" Spacer, Rusty's Airtube w/ 9" K&N Conical

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courtjester

I hope I never have to change my wife in her Durango them

Someone has been drinking

Sep 23, 2012 | 10:08 PM

#46830

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowhres

That is why I am just buying a new one. Save the hassle, and not have to worry whether it's good or not

My plan too.