built not bought '89 build
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I6
Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
I doubt I'll be able to toss the cage in as quick as cory, but if I get cutting as soon as we get back from moab I'm hoping to have it done by tax season (1 or 2, 20 foot sticks at a time! Lol) I'll be down for a while I'm sure!
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
I doubt I'll be able to toss the cage in as quick as cory, but if I get cutting as soon as we get back from moab I'm hoping to have it done by tax season (1 or 2, 20 foot sticks at a time! Lol) I'll be down for a while I'm sure!
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
Lol you got a point... i'll take the bet, but instead of air freashners & a Pepsi let's say a prerun mc'donalds breakfast!
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Went to the JY today, & snagged some must haves for an up & coming moab run... Seat belts for the 3rd row, ZJ tierod, & HO alternater brackets for the ZJ 134 amp. Alt I got a few months back! I'll get some pics up when I'm done, & maybe a wright-up for us renix 90 amp alternater guys. 
I really need some extra juice to push; fog lights, rock lights, radio, fan, heater....
Oh & the trail list is; fins-n-things (in the dark), metal masher, moab rim, cliff hanger, & playing Monday by ear!
I really need some extra juice to push; fog lights, rock lights, radio, fan, heater.... Oh & the trail list is; fins-n-things (in the dark), metal masher, moab rim, cliff hanger, & playing Monday by ear!
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From: West Valley
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Went to the JY today, & snagged some must haves for an up & coming moab run... Seat belts for the 3rd row, ZJ draglink, & HO alternater brackets for the ZJ 134 amp. Alt I got a few months back! I'll get some pics up when I'm done, & maybe a wright-up for us renix 90 amp alternater guys. I really need some extra juice to push; fog lights, rock lights, radio, fan, heater....
Oh & the trail list is; fins-n-things (in the dark), metal masher, moab rim, cliff hanger, & playing Monday by ear!
I really need some extra juice to push; fog lights, rock lights, radio, fan, heater.... Oh & the trail list is; fins-n-things (in the dark), metal masher, moab rim, cliff hanger, & playing Monday by ear!
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
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Engine: 4.0
Haha me either Jeff! 
some updates:
Got the tanks pin hole covered with a good layer of JB weld. Then made her pretty.
Before I know it he's gonna be driving! lol
The ZJ tierod, looking good!
some updates:
Got the tanks pin hole covered with a good layer of JB weld. Then made her pretty.
Before I know it he's gonna be driving! lol
The ZJ tierod, looking good!
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Got the HO XJ brackets, & ZJ V8 alt. all mounted up BUT...
I ran into this issue, where I have 3 wires on the new alt., but only 2 on my renix! Aside from the single wire that mounts separately (10mm power), gotta figure out the rest of these! (renix- yellow & orange. ZJ- 2 green, 1 large black ground)???
"If you cant fix it with a hammer does that make it an electrical problem???"
Mike20
I ran into this issue, where I have 3 wires on the new alt., but only 2 on my renix! Aside from the single wire that mounts separately (10mm power), gotta figure out the rest of these! (renix- yellow & orange. ZJ- 2 green, 1 large black ground)???
"If you cant fix it with a hammer does that make it an electrical problem???"
Mike20
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From: Spanish Fork, Utah
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Renix 4.0L
This alternator swap is somethin ive wanted to do too, but havent known where to start. I hope you figure it out so i have somethin to follow haha. I too have been cursed with the 90 amp renix powerhouse...
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
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Ya I'm sick of having to pick heater, headlights, but no radio. Or rock lights, radio, headlights, but no heater! Lol
Played with the idea of a cap.... alternater swap was cheaper.
Played with the idea of a cap.... alternater swap was cheaper.
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From: Southern Indiana
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L V-8
GREAT IDEA / i wanna do it
What do you guys think?
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Year: 1989 2 door
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They are up behind my fender where the 35"s can't reach! The back are more exposed, but still protected by my sliders. I'll try get pics up for ya tomorrow.