ahhdrjones

Just ordered a Rubicon Express 2" Spacer Lift with shocks so I can get it leveled out for now. I want to be able to get some 31" tires under her and she is saggin' a bit in the front. Right now I have about 4" of clearance (tread to fender edge) up front and 5.5" clearance at the rear. My back end is riding a whole 1.5 inches higher right now. Hmmm...

ahhdrjones

I am having an issue with the Jeep randomly stalling. I have been driving it daily about 10-20 miles and it is happening every couple of days. The engine is stalling during acceleration and while the car is moving at 30-40 mph. I usually coast to a stop turn off the truck, wait for a minute then start her back up. There is no loud noises, no jolting. This was happening before I changed the Intake and replaced the VC gasket and replaced the CAT and muffler so I don't think any of those are the culprit.
I am planning on replacing the following:
[ ]Ignition cap
[ ]Ignition coil
[ ]Spark Plug cables
[ ]Spark plugs
[ ]Fuel Filter

If that doesn't fix it then I guess I will move onto sensors.

v8eater

Sent you a PM.

ahhdrjones

I was hoping to get the rest of the parts for the lift before Thanksgiving but it didn't happen. I have the shocks sitting here but no springs. I did get a killer deal on the rims I wanted though Thanks v8eater!

ahhdrjones

I'm still having issues with the jeep stalling randomly so I ordered a crankshaft position sensor. It seems this is a common fix for other Cherokee owners on the forums.

DaveD

I always keep an extra crank sensor in the car...I have 3 XJ 97 99 00 and have done 1-2 on each...also..in the earlier post...words to never use BEFORE a install..."should be easy"..."should fit" ... "do it real quick"....and "goes right on /in"...lol....everytime I use those words...the simplest thing becomes an issue...even like a stripped screw...hahahahahah like the wheels and everything....I like the black grill though...very clean ride

ahhdrjones

I ordered up a pair of OME 2" Rear Leaf Springs and bushings. I am almost ready to do the lift. Lets go through the check list shall we.

[] OEM HD Coil Springs
[] RE Shocks front and back
[] 2" Front Spacers
[] Shock Boots (Black)
[] 2" OME 2" Leaf Springs
[] replacement bushings

Am I missing anything?

ahhdrjones

I was told at AutoZone that the Jeep needed a OBD-I Code reader. After two days of trying to find the Code scanner port I stumbled upon the ignition code check. Apparently there is no code scanner port on this year/make/model... So I returned the $30 scanner to which I opened and got store credit since they are not allowed to refund on a opened scanner.
Did a Check Engine light code scan and got a 11. This apparently means a CPS Failure. I had to do the ignition on- off-on-off-on routine to get the check engine light to flash. I counted 1....2......1.....1........5......5.

ahhdrjones

Pulled out the CPS (CORRECTION: crankshaft position sensor) and replaced it. I ordered it from Pep Boys Item BWD #CSS814. That thing is not easy to get to since it sits just under the cowl/firewall on top of the bell housing. I'm hoping this was the cause of the random stalling.

here is the old one.

ahhdrjones

I installed the 2" spacers on the front as well as the new HD Stock Springs and Rubicon Shocks. It gave me a 2.5 inch lift over stock. It took about 5 hours to install everything. I fought with the spring compressors which take forever to ratchet down and I had a tough time getting the jeep high enough to flex the axle to get the springs over the bump stop plate. I ran out of daylight so I will do the back leaf packs and shocks tomorrow.

ahhdrjones

UPDATE: The jeep has not stalled again since I replaced the Camshaft Sensor. Looks like that fixed the problem.

ahhdrjones

The Rear springs was a PITA. What I thought would only take a few hours ended up taking 10. The two front Shackle bolts would not come out. I got the bolt about half way and then it just kept spinning and wouldn't let go of the frame. The bolt took a lot of pressure to turn so I am assuming it fused to the cylinder inside the front bushings. I had to grind the bolt off, replace the bushings and re-thread the frame. Once I got the old leafs off the new 2" OME pack went on without a fight. All said and done it all looks pretty even. I then had a alignment done and then drove it 2000 miles From LA to Denver and back and I could feel a difference (definately broke in the new shocks and springs ). The new lifted suspension feels great! Now I need to get some bigger tires.

ahhdrjones

Here is the Jeep on Christmas Morning after driving her 1000 miles across the country.

Dino's 99XJ

Starting to look good man, keep it up!

ahhdrjones

I really need to get bigger tires now.