DD
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
this past weekend I finally had some time to work on the jeep, put on new front hubs and finally got my tires on
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
well been a while since i updated. a lot has changed. im gathering parts for the jeep and i also bought a new DD , so the jeep is a toy now!
pictures to follow
pictures to follow
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
sometime in October when i was coming home from work the jeep started making horrible noises. noises is shouldn't be making. so i had my dad come pick the jeep and i up.
Took the jeep to a mechanic because one i didnt have time for it and two, im not an engine expect by any means.
well a week went by and we finally heard from the mechanic.
I bend three rods and a piston was trashed.
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
a month or two went by and the no work had been done to the jeep. a friend of mine had a solid engine, so i bought it and had the mechanic go threw everything. new gaskets, had the head check and double checked. new oil pan gasket. new pistons. new rods.
a new engine!!
a new engine!!
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
NEW PARTS
so while I submerge myself in the 32 mpg from the new DD. i have been looking and buying parts for the jeep. 
2.0 fox shocks
a real SYE
3" OME springs
some rough country lower control arms
external trans cooler. ( going to add to whats already there)
I also already have an adjustable track bar and bracket. all i need is new isolators and time.
2.0 fox shocks
a real SYE
3" OME springs
some rough country lower control arms
external trans cooler. ( going to add to whats already there)
I also already have an adjustable track bar and bracket. all i need is new isolators and time.
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New track bar and bracket
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Year: 1994 SE
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Coming along nicely, but how in the heck do you bend 3 rods?!?!
I can totally relate to the hoarding (accumulating?) parts, but not having any time to actually install anything.
I can totally relate to the hoarding (accumulating?) parts, but not having any time to actually install anything.
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
no idea actually. I was driving to work and I heard a small pop and than there was someone in my engine bay knockin.
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
well first off I bought a new toy. harbor freight special
welder helmet
welder and cart
welder helmet
welder and cart
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kayaking
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From: ROCKFORD IL
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
"new to me" suspension
did have time to paint most of the "new to me" suspension
putting more paint on the track bar
lower control arms painted
putting more paint on the track bar
lower control arms painted