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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
I would suggest that you run them to a power distribution block with the power connected to the alternator hot lug with appropriate grounds done to the battery (-) screw on the fender or freshly tapped to the frame. Running to the battery is fine electrically but tends to clutter the terminal space unless you have top and side terminals. Without knowing the current draw from the lights and spots, I can't say if you need a beefier alternator but it couldn't hurt. You should also plan on upgrading your battery/alt cables by doing the "big four".
These are the spots i plan on running http://offroadledbars.com/?product=4-inch-round
and these are the rock lights http://www.horsepowerjuice.com/led-l...ocklights.html
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From: Anne Arundel County, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
thanks, maybe you could give me a hand with some of this?
These are the spots i plan on running http://offroadledbars.com/?product=4-inch-round
and these are the rock lights http://www.horsepowerjuice.com/led-l...ocklights.html
These are the spots i plan on running http://offroadledbars.com/?product=4-inch-round
and these are the rock lights http://www.horsepowerjuice.com/led-l...ocklights.html
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From: Berea, OH
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
thanks, maybe you could give me a hand with some of this?
These are the spots i plan on running http://offroadledbars.com/?product=4-inch-round
and these are the rock lights http://www.horsepowerjuice.com/led-l...ocklights.html
These are the spots i plan on running http://offroadledbars.com/?product=4-inch-round
and these are the rock lights http://www.horsepowerjuice.com/led-l...ocklights.html
Ever check out http://www.olympusoffroad.com ?
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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
That could be arranged. What year is your XJ? Does it have factory fogs? Any other aftermarket electrical goodies on it? Unless I missed something at those two links you'll need two switches, two relays, three inline fuse holders with 5A mini fuses, waterproof terminals, 10' of 12AWG wire and some loom.
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From: Forest Hill, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Ever check out http://www.olympusoffroad.com ?
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From: Anne Arundel County, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Seriously, I have a pretty good stock of connectors etc. and the tools required to do electrical work on 12v systems.
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
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From: Anne Arundel County, MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Do your systems work now? If all of your accessories and the balance of your electrical system functions, you might think about covering up the distributor and alternator with plastic bags and CAREFULLY steam clean or power wash that mess. Spray some Simple Green or Purple Power in there and let it work for 15 minutes. Rinse & repeat. Dry your engine bay out with a leaf blower afterwards and let it sit for a couple of hours. If your stuff doesn't work then you're going to have to clean it anyway before you can start diagnosing/repairing.
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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
And yeah Ive heard of them jimmy, gotta check them out before I make any final purchases
And yeah I guess my HIDs are extra electrical goodies
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by XJDAD
Are you familiar with the term "WillyPete Grenade"? ***** Pete was the name we used for white phosphorus in the Navy. Once ignited, it would burn electronic gear or sensitive equipment down to keep it from being captured. It would be one option.
Do your systems work now? If all of your accessories and the balance of your electrical system functions, you might think about covering up the distributor and alternator with plastic bags and CAREFULLY steam clean or power wash that mess. Spray some Simple Green or Purple Power in there and let it work for 15 minutes. Rinse & repeat. Dry your engine bay out with a leaf blower afterwards and let it sit for a couple of hours. If your stuff doesn't work then you're going to have to clean it anyway before you can start diagnosing/repairing.
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From: Berea, OH
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by jimmy21669
Then you must confront your OCD and look at the wiring mess until you become ok with it. It is therapeutic. We cannot feed into your psychosis.
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From: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
Olympus doesn't sell 4in rounds, the reason I want 4in rounds is so i can get silicon amber lens covers from orangeaftermarket.com and essentially have two different sets of lights
https://orangeaftermarket.3dcartstor...4-_p_3877.html
https://orangeaftermarket.3dcartstor...4-_p_3877.html
Last edited by MD_XJ_MD; Mar 26, 2013 at 10:26 AM.