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Oregon to Texas in a 200K mile 99

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Old Feb 21, 2022 | 12:45 AM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Default Oregon to Texas in a 200K mile 99

I'm getting ready to take this 99 Limited AW4/242 from Portland, Oregon to Austin, Texas. This will be the 4th vehicle with over 200K miles that I've driven across the country.

In the last 2 months, I've gone through this Jeep and replaced/fixed a lot of things.
  • All new(Up Country)shocks, leafs, coils, LCAs, track bar and sway bushings
  • 235x15 Cooper AT3 tires
  • Full Tune-up
  • 4 Hole 784 Injectors
  • All new exhaust including Manifold, o2 sensors and muffler
  • New U-Joints up front with new Timken Wheel Bearings.
  • Valve Cover, Distributor, Rear Main, Oil Filter Adapter and oil pan gasket
  • Cooling system flushed + New Thermostat. I didn't replace water pump because I am lazy.
  • Brake flush, transfer case fluid change and power steering fluid change
I thought about installing a trans cooler, but mine came with the external one and I don't feel like replacing it since it's not leaking

I plan to carry coolant, oil, trans fluid, brake cleaner and a big tool bag of all common Jeep tools. I'm also carrying a lower radiator hose, water pump, thermostat and a tire patch kit.

If anyone has other suggestions for what to bring specifically for the Jeep, please let me know. I'm hoping to get 17MPG highway at minimum


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Old Feb 21, 2022 | 07:08 AM
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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I’m gearing up for something similar. 1500 miles to Moab, 1500 home on a 250k machine. Your list looks solid and similar to where I am. I think you’ll make it just fine.
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