Maryland Cherokee Club
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Pasadena, MD
Year: 1987
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: Renix 4.0
Hey guys. Picked up a new to me 8.25 rear today! I need to clean it up and throw some rattle can on it. Who wants to help install it?
I drove up to pa to get it. I met a really cool guy who luckily was a mechanic because my heater coil sprung a leak right as I pulled into his driveway. He was able to bypass it for me. That fixed the leak but it was a COLD ride home! Here are some pics of his rig. His name is will. He frequents rausch creek often.
I drove up to pa to get it. I met a really cool guy who luckily was a mechanic because my heater coil sprung a leak right as I pulled into his driveway. He was able to bypass it for me. That fixed the leak but it was a COLD ride home! Here are some pics of his rig. His name is will. He frequents rausch creek often.
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 590
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From: Sykesville, MD
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Hey guys. Picked up a new to me 8.25 rear today! I need to clean it up and throw some rattle can on it. Who wants to help install it?
I drove up to pa to get it. I met a really cool guy who luckily was a mechanic because my heater coil sprung a leak right as I pulled into his driveway. He was able to bypass it for me. That fixed the leak but it was a COLD ride home! Here are some pics of his rig. His name is will. He frequents rausch creek often.
I drove up to pa to get it. I met a really cool guy who luckily was a mechanic because my heater coil sprung a leak right as I pulled into his driveway. He was able to bypass it for me. That fixed the leak but it was a COLD ride home! Here are some pics of his rig. His name is will. He frequents rausch creek often.
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From: glen burnie md
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
--who would call somebodys Cherokee a whip???
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Central Mass.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
new guy here in AACO md with first jeep
its a 99 Cherokee Sport. Had it for less than a week, and I think I am a Jeep convert. Kinda like driving a small truck. Now if it would only snow!! 
Last edited by Wildfire16; Jan 14, 2012 at 03:58 PM. Reason: add pic
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
He does have a lot of "stuff". Really cool guy though. I got his info. He's getting ready to tear down a trail rated 96 so he let me know what he's got.
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
Hello and welcome to cf and the Md jeepers. I must warn you though, it becomes a very expensive addiction. Have fun, hang around and ask away.
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From: New Market
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Originally Posted by Wildfire16
its a 99 Cherokee Sport. Had it for less than a week, and I think I am a Jeep convert. Kinda like driving a small truck. Now if it would only snow!!
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From: Ashburn, VA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Wildfire16
its a 99 Cherokee Sport. Had it for less than a week, and I think I am a Jeep convert. Kinda like driving a small truck. Now if it would only snow!!
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Sykesville, MD
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Yeah howd you hear of him? My buddy works with him thats how I found out about the motor...and yeah he was tellin me to start saving up for when he does that
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From: Frederick, Maryland
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
On another note I just started cleaning up my replacement rear driveshaft. I brought it inside so the primer could dry and noticed this. Is this a problem? It's supposed to be for a 8.25.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Sykesville, MD
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Well plans fell thru for the motor swap today (all my buddies were working till 7 and I feel like drinking now ha). Anywho....
I will be doing the removal tomorrow of the old one, and hopefully start the install but on Monday (since it's a holiday) I'll be working on it as well. I was wondering if anyone would be generous enough to lend a hand??
Let me know which day you could come buy PM me or shoot me a text (use you CF name and real name ha (fourfourthreesixzerofivetwothreezerofive))
I will be doing the removal tomorrow of the old one, and hopefully start the install but on Monday (since it's a holiday) I'll be working on it as well. I was wondering if anyone would be generous enough to lend a hand??
Let me know which day you could come buy PM me or shoot me a text (use you CF name and real name ha (fourfourthreesixzerofivetwothreezerofive))
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Pasadena, MD
Year: 1987
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: Renix 4.0
hammer them out using a hammer and a socket that is just smaller than the inside diameter of the caps. then when you cant extract one side anymore, tap the ears with a hammer and it will be good. ive replaced so many god damn u joints it isnt funny. the pic you posted with the markings on the driveshaft... did you have an 8.25 before?
talk about expensive... im about to drop 3,500 bucks in a couple weeks.. phew..
talk about expensive... im about to drop 3,500 bucks in a couple weeks.. phew..
Last edited by jakbob; Jan 14, 2012 at 07:20 PM.
