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Feb 16, 2010 | 09:39 PM

#46

tuxfan212

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From: Parrish

Year: 1989

Model: Comanche

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by INDIANA-XJ

Exactly, the stock control arms look like a joke and for those who dont have a lift or replace them they do take some abuse...but how much. I think if the manufacturer would get with some regular people and discuss what is god and whats not, there would be a lot better off-the-line vehicle, not just Jeeps but other makes as well. A few other things that I encountered are, all the bolts broke off on the rear shock mounts at the top, I didnt think much about it until I looked online and read where lots and lots of people had the same thing happen. The radiator drain plug is located terribly and makes it quit hard to reach. The front and rear bumpers are mounted poorly with only a few bolts. As you know, the new bumpers come with plates that strengthen up the whole front end and have a total of 21 bolts. I think.

You think Jeeps are bad... My dad and I once had to change a rear oil pan gasket in a ford econoline e150 and to do so you had to take apart the top of the engine from the horn to the intake manifold. Then you had to locate the engine mounting brackets and remove the bolts and lift the engine about 3 inches to get the freaking pan off. What a nightmare.

Also awesome jeep. I have a neighbor with that exact jeep just 4 door. Same color and rims.

Apr 29, 2010 | 08:18 AM

#47

TWOTHOUSAND_XJ

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From: OAK RIDGE TENNESSEE

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HIGH OUTPUT

BUMPER

Did you fabricate the front bumper yourself? If so would you be interested in makeing some extra cash???

Apr 29, 2010 | 09:22 AM

#48

ghost

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From: Hartsville,SC

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by TWOTHOUSAND_XJ

Did you fabricate the front bumper yourself? If so would you be interested in makeing some extra cash???

He bought it and added tube I believe.

Apr 29, 2010 | 11:29 PM

#49

INDIANA-XJ

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Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by ghost

He bought it and added tube I believe.

Right on. I got it from a fab shop in PA I believe it was. They do a great job and it was a fraction of the price compared to others like it. I added the hoop and am going to try and finish it this weekend.

Jan 28, 2012 | 09:45 AM

#50

junior3382

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From: Rapho Township, PA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L straight Six

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Originally Posted by INDIANA-XJ

The new rear driveshaft came yesterday and I got it installed today. It is a substantial amount heavier duty.

I know this is an old thread, but it came up in a search I did, then after reading it, I had a ??? .... how much was that rear driveshaft? Certainly a nice looking Jeep! And also, what is the advantage of the double-u-joint near the slip yoke?