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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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So After a good 4 month search I found a 91 Cherokee Limited.

It has 142k on the clock, In pretty good condition in and out.

I have plans but Im sure they will change as they go.

1. New rims and tires

2. Front and Rear Bumpers with a winch in front

3.Skid Plates

4. Rock Sliders

5. Roof Rack and Lights

Those are what I have in my plans, the order is 100% tho. I do have to change out the AAL for Full Packs in spring.

This is the list of what he said was on it and wrong with it.

Sky Jacker mile high lift kit (no lifting blocks) sky jacker control arms, shocks ,steering stabilizers,and drops

NEW - parts are gas tank ,pump, filter ,reg ,all 4 wheel bearings,back brakes drum to cyl ,front pads are newer ,steering box and lines, batt, valve cover gasket,coil,wires, cap ,air filter, newer water pump ,belt , all newer heavy duty u joints ,super duty in front axle , newer cat back exhaust ,synthetic oil in axles,trans and gear box ,5 wheel spare tire holder off the back,

The BAD - drivers power mirrors dosn't work AC condenser leaks, power pass power seat needs switch, rides rough.

Question

Does the super duty (u joints?) in front axle make it bind in a turn with 4wheel engaged?

Also The maintenance light is on in the dash can someone explain it please? Its there a box that needs replaced under the dash or removed to get rid of it?


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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Cool deal! Glad ya finally found one. Love the urban wheelin pics. Cant wait to see what you do with it.
P.S. Go Browns!
I was born in Canton. Dawg Pound for life ha ha!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Awesome! Browns fan for life here too!


Yeah it will probably take two years to get what I want. It all depends on my moneys.

Ill be getting alot of urban wheeling pics since I live in a big city! But Ill make them interesting!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Alright!! Congrats man, I remember you said you were looking forever!

Great find! Optioned out, AND all those new parts, AND a swing out tire carrier. You = lucky ****.

And fyi - that "Maintenance Light" is an emissions control light. Its on a timer and goes off at 82,500 miles to indicate the 02 sensor needs to be replaced. It can either be re-set, or part of the factory protocol is to just unplug it, no joke.

Welcome to the madness!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Yeah the guy mentioned unplugging it or getting it replaced. He put tape over the light lol. Im glad its nothing tho!

Yeah I cant wait for 5 new rims and tires. Black 15's will make the tires look bigger and xj look better!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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you finally found one! congrats lol every looks to be in pretty good shape on that thing and 141k miles for a 91 is pretty impressive ... good luck!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xj4x4
you finally found one! congrats lol every looks to be in pretty good shape on that thing and 141k miles for a 91 is pretty impressive ... good luck!
Thanks

Yeah, it had the rocker and floor replaced about two years ago and they still look good. Was cleaned and undercoated too. Gotta clean it up and get some good light pics!
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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awesome find...Post up more pics as you begin modding........
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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I will, I havent even took any more pics because of the snow and how dirty it is! Ill try tho soon! I wanna go play with her too!!
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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A couple inside shots. (sorry crappy ones)







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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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I am going to have to buy one of those swing out tire carriers, do you know what brand it is.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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I don't, but I will see if I can find something on it. I really like it now just need to get a new set of rims with a spare!
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Found some skid plates at PaP!

Gonna refinish them and get them on asap!

Ill keep posting progress pics, here is what they look like now.





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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Score!!
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedknuckle
Score!!
HELL YEAH! I was happy when I found one with them still there!


I only went for the tank skid, then I remember reading onse that came with the tank also had a t-case skid and so I looked under and there it was!


20.70$!!!!!!!
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