98 Green Cherokee XJ
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I know it’s possible and there’s a bit of info online about it. I think you have to replace the whole header unit though for the headlight bezels and grille to attach to.
Here’s one of many threads...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/sw...your-xj-76828/
Here’s one of many threads...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/sw...your-xj-76828/
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While you can simply bolt in a header from a later model and it'll fit, the fenders are a bit different. On older models, they're flatter towards the top and on newer models, they're more curved towards the top of the fender. It won't perfectly match the body line, i'm just a nit picker for small details but if that wouldn't bother you, go for it! While I like the older header panels, I much prefer the late model ones.
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While you can simply bolt in a header from a later model and it'll fit, the fenders are a bit different. On older models, they're flatter towards the top and on newer models, they're more curved towards the top of the fender. It won't perfectly match the body line, i'm just a nit picker for small details but if that wouldn't bother you, go for it! While I like the older header panels, I much prefer the late model ones.
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I did yeah! Have been running them for just over a month now. The ride quality is superb. Very happy with the purchase and I think it was money well spent. I have pics but you can’t really see them too nicely. Will update the thread this weekend with the latest happenings on the XJ
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The XJ has been doing great the last few weeks. I have been busy finishing up with freshman year at college and just started working, so things have been relatively slow the past few weeks. I did get the Bilsteins mounted as I mentioned earlier and I am very happy with my purchase. When I took out the RC ones I compared them to the Bilsteins by pressing down on the shaft. The Bilsteins had a much smoother bore action compared to the RC ones.
I had an issue with the XJ running horrible a few days ago. I thought it was my CPS which was giving way, so I replaced it with a Mopar replacement. The intermittent knock was still there and I thought I was very near to having to replace the engine. I pulled the engine code and it came up with P0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). I decided to pull the cylinder 1 plug, and to my big surprise I found the ceramic edge had completely cracked in half, and the gap was out of spec! I have never seen this happen before on a car and Champion plugs in general. I am certain if that ceramic edge completely broke off and fell into the cylinder then things would have been much different...
I ordered a new stainless steel exhaust header, downpipe, Bosch O2 sensors, Thrush muffler, Magnaflow cat and Browndog motor mounts which needs to be installed. The XJ's exhaust system is due for an upgrade... I will also be replacing the oil pump, rear main seal, timing chain and oil pan gasket in the coming weeks. I am hoping to get most of the major upgrades done and out of the way before school starts again August 16
Recently got a Porta-Bote which is a collapsable fishing boat. The XJ has been doing great hauling it around to the lakes for some good fishing
Picture of the cracked Champion plug...
I had an issue with the XJ running horrible a few days ago. I thought it was my CPS which was giving way, so I replaced it with a Mopar replacement. The intermittent knock was still there and I thought I was very near to having to replace the engine. I pulled the engine code and it came up with P0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). I decided to pull the cylinder 1 plug, and to my big surprise I found the ceramic edge had completely cracked in half, and the gap was out of spec! I have never seen this happen before on a car and Champion plugs in general. I am certain if that ceramic edge completely broke off and fell into the cylinder then things would have been much different...
I ordered a new stainless steel exhaust header, downpipe, Bosch O2 sensors, Thrush muffler, Magnaflow cat and Browndog motor mounts which needs to be installed. The XJ's exhaust system is due for an upgrade... I will also be replacing the oil pump, rear main seal, timing chain and oil pan gasket in the coming weeks. I am hoping to get most of the major upgrades done and out of the way before school starts again August 16
Recently got a Porta-Bote which is a collapsable fishing boat. The XJ has been doing great hauling it around to the lakes for some good fishing
Picture of the cracked Champion plug...
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Exciting times for the XJ. I spent most of the summer working and using the XJ as a daily driver. The store room has been piling up with parts for both the XJ and ZJ. I just finished installing the Bushwacker flat fenders in the front. I decided to go with 295/70/17 Cooper STT Pro’s, mounted on a Pro Comp Xtreme 17x9 rim, sitting at a 4.75 inch offset. The tires tuck in perfectly beneath the flatties. I am hoping to get the rear fenders done this week. I need to get around to installing the new adjustable lower control arms and drag link.
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New steering setup is ready to go in. PSC pump, BlueTop steering gear, Gates replacement hoses and a Derale steering pump cooler.
Also got around to mounting my ViAir compressor in the back. Compressor is hard wired to a Carling switch in the center console and goes through a 12v style relay in the engine bay. Max draw for the compressor is 20A and circuitry can handle 40A, so everything is in order!
Also got around to mounting my ViAir compressor in the back. Compressor is hard wired to a Carling switch in the center console and goes through a 12v style relay in the engine bay. Max draw for the compressor is 20A and circuitry can handle 40A, so everything is in order!
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Looking forward to some pics on how you handled the cooler placement. Also interested in the part numbers for everything you used. Especially the Derale Cooler. At the moment thinking this one?
https://www.etrailer.com/Power-Steer...le/D13200.html
I always figure if you are going to steal an idea from somebody that works always best to do it exactly like they did and use the exact same parts. LOL.
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Looking forward to some pics on how you handled the cooler placement. Also interested in the part numbers for everything you used. Especially the Derale Cooler. At the moment thinking this one?
https://www.etrailer.com/Power-Steer...le/D13200.html
I always figure if you are going to steal an idea from somebody that works always best to do it exactly like they did and use the exact same parts. LOL.