My first xj.
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My first xj.
I finally got an upgrade from my 93 Honda civic hoop-d, to a 2000 beautiful dark blue Jeep Cherokee sport 4x4 with Dana 30 and 8.25 and 112k on the clock. This is my first time owning a xj after lusting for years. My intentions on this build are daily driver and weekend warrior/ bug out vehicle. So reliability and decent off-road ability are key. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Bugs and issues:
-rear hatch shocks worn out
-rear hatch panel has arch cut into it? Will get picture soon.
-passenger window switches don't work (short?)
-center console latch busted
-check engine light on, its a tranny safety switch of some sort?
-only one good tire haha
-slight idle surge (a surge of like 200rpm)
Modifications since buying 2 weeks ago:
-new wiper blades
-new battery
-Kenwood head unit
-Pioneer 6.5" speakers all around
Next on agenda :
-3" lift kit
-control arms
-steering stabilizer
-sye
-transfer case drop kit
-31" mud tires
Bugs and issues:
-rear hatch shocks worn out
-rear hatch panel has arch cut into it? Will get picture soon.
-passenger window switches don't work (short?)
-center console latch busted
-check engine light on, its a tranny safety switch of some sort?
-only one good tire haha
-slight idle surge (a surge of like 200rpm)
Modifications since buying 2 weeks ago:
-new wiper blades
-new battery
-Kenwood head unit
-Pioneer 6.5" speakers all around
Next on agenda :
-3" lift kit
-control arms
-steering stabilizer
-sye
-transfer case drop kit
-31" mud tires
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the window switches have a common problem. it might be the lock/unlock window switch on your driver door panel. theirs a few write ups about how to "bypass" the lock. but theirs a good one that i used, ill look for it and post a link. it showed how to take the switch apart and clean it and 2 of the soilder points might need to be resoildered. it was super easy. from taking the door panel off to putting it back on took me maybe 30-45 mins at most.
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You won't need a SYE for 3" of lift if even a t case drop... Get Aftermarket lower control arms with your lift... If your NSS is bad then you'll have starting problems and no reverse lights
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they wanted like 250 for my NSS at autozone and auto parts plus around me. i got one on ebay for 45 bucks NEW not refurb. i compared the quality and it was exactly the same as the one i had taken off! ill post a link to that also
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I did look up the codes, just can't remember them at the moment. I'll get that this weekend. Thanks for the heads up on not needing an sye. I haven't had any issues with starting yet. My cousin said he will help with my window problem this weekend.
I'll be purchasing my lift in about a month.
I'll be purchasing my lift in about a month.
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I did look up the codes, just can't remember them at the moment. I'll get that this weekend. Thanks for the heads up on not needing an sye. I haven't had any issues with starting yet. My cousin said he will help with my window problem this weekend.
I'll be purchasing my lift in about a month.
I'll be purchasing my lift in about a month.
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I agree, a T Case drop should be fine for a 3" lift with the 8.25. SYE is to much $$$ with the new driveshaft and all. nice looking jeep I like the navy blue!
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