98 Green Cherokee XJ
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
A little update. Switched out my RE1600 track bar for the RE1660 extreme duty double shear bracket. The track bar, bracket and unibody brace are all great products and have made a noticeable difference in the XJ's handling.
Also picked up an addition to the Jeep family. 1998 Jeep ZJ 5.9 Limited! Hoping to get that build going as soon as possible.
Also picked up an addition to the Jeep family. 1998 Jeep ZJ 5.9 Limited! Hoping to get that build going as soon as possible.
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You know you could of used the 1600 track bar with that double shear bracket right? Looks good though! Did you notice a difference with that steering brace?
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Anything you've regretted doing to that engine bay? I'm in the middle of working mine around. I'm for sure going to yank the AC. I'm guessing you have the wiper reservoir hidden somewhere.
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Not quite - the CAI is a cheap eBay setup, which I added some reinforcement to. I bought just to see if it would actually make a difference, so I will be upgrading it with a better unit soon and thats about it that I would change right now. I would like to disconnect my AC but unfortunately in the Arizona summer I can't drive without it on. The window washer reservoir is under the driver side fender.
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Year: 1998
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Installed a new oil catch can between my front PCV valve and the air intake tube. Hopefully it’ll minimize oil residue entering the intake
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Thanks! Still some stuff to clean, and then it’ll be ready for the dust
Thank you! I haven’t done anything out of the ordinary, besides a good wash and clean of everything. All hoses were either cleaned or replaced in the bay, and everything was degreased and scrubbed. As for the paint, just use a good quality car wash soap and good quality chamois/drying towel. I only use Meguiars car products, and try to stick with Carnuaba wax for detailing purposes. I just waxed my hood today as it was looking a little tired. Came out pretty good, so will be moving over to the body soon
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Often wonder if the front end like yours will fit on older models such as 95 or even older. Like my F350 2005 I can run up to about 2012 for most parts but some things require modification. I wonder if you can do the same with these Jeeps and how interchangeable they are. Guess I will have to find one in JY one day with a front end intact and see how it all comes together.
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Often wonder if the front end like yours will fit on older models such as 95 or even older. Like my F350 2005 I can run up to about 2012 for most parts but some things require modification. I wonder if you can do the same with these Jeeps and how interchangeable they are. Guess I will have to find one in JY one day with a front end intact and see how it all comes together.
Here’s one of many threads...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/sw...your-xj-76828/