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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
96xjclassic noticed a bubble in my right front tire last night. I replaced it this morning, and I attached his 5ft Firestik for shiggles when I returned his jack today.
Yeah, I drove around with a bubble like that in my tire for nearly a year. I was so glad to get new tires.
Last edited by Basslicks; Jun 27, 2012 at 12:41 AM.
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From: Sykesville, MD
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
I don't know why it took me so long to subscribe but, now I am bud.
That engine skid took a beating that day. And we can account the bent crossmember to our horrible guide that almost put us in the buggy track as bait. Get that gas tank skid on cause your pucker factor was thru the roof over that 1/2 football field long rock garden!
If you ever need help with interior sprucing up let me know, you saw my rig. I don't mind that stuff.
That engine skid took a beating that day. And we can account the bent crossmember to our horrible guide that almost put us in the buggy track as bait. Get that gas tank skid on cause your pucker factor was thru the roof over that 1/2 football field long rock garden!
If you ever need help with interior sprucing up let me know, you saw my rig. I don't mind that stuff.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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And I just ordered one of these to replace my ashtray:
https://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acc...e-pod-1986-96/
Driving back from PA on Sunday, my temp light came on in the mountains. We pulled over, popped the hood, and sat for a few minutes. I didn't have any trouble for the rest of the drive (or since). Because my cooling system seems to be working with the new freeze plugs and the flush, I've decided not to spend $300 on Dirtbound's 3-fan kit. I'll still be replacing the radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, hoses, and converting to an open system. This is my upcoming project.
And I just ordered one of these to replace my ashtray:
https://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acc...e-pod-1986-96/
Driving back from PA on Sunday, my temp light came on in the mountains. We pulled over, popped the hood, and sat for a few minutes. I didn't have any trouble for the rest of the drive (or since). Because my cooling system seems to be working with the new freeze plugs and the flush, I've decided not to spend $300 on Dirtbound's 3-fan kit. I'll still be replacing the radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, hoses, and converting to an open system. This is my upcoming project.
Last edited by NewKindOfClown; Jun 27, 2012 at 10:35 PM.
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From: Sykesville, Md
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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And I just ordered one of these to replace my ashtray:
https://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acc...e-pod-1986-96/
Driving back from PA on Sunday, my temp light came on in the mountains. We pulled over, popped the hood, and sat for a few minutes. I didn't have any trouble for the rest of the drive (or since). Because my cooling system seems to be working with the new freeze plugs and the flush, I've decided not to spend $300 on Dirtbound's 3-fan kit. I'll still be replacing the radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, hoses, and converting to an open system. This is my upcoming project.
Attachment 127032
And I just ordered one of these to replace my ashtray:
https://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/acc...e-pod-1986-96/
Driving back from PA on Sunday, my temp light came on in the mountains. We pulled over, popped the hood, and sat for a few minutes. I didn't have any trouble for the rest of the drive (or since). Because my cooling system seems to be working with the new freeze plugs and the flush, I've decided not to spend $300 on Dirtbound's 3-fan kit. I'll still be replacing the radiator, water pump, thermostat and housing, hoses, and converting to an open system. This is my upcoming project.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
The electric fan system is just more efficient from a cooling aspect and fuel aspect. I was amazed at how much difference there was with throttle response when I took the mechanical fan off my truck. I plan to do the three fan setup on the XJ when I install my external trans cooler.
Did I mention you ****in rock? thanks for posting them up while I was at work
No, I don't lick fish.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Temp. Already bought it; just waiting for a place to put it. I don't worry about the others, but factory temp gauges (even if I had one) are notoriously unreliable. I don't want overheating to ever be an issue again, so the temp gauge, open system conversion, and new radiator are my upcoming project.
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Temp. Already bought it; just waiting for a place to put it. I don't worry about the others, but factory temp gauges (even if I had one) are notoriously unreliable. I don't want overheating to ever be an issue again, so the temp gauge, open system conversion, and new radiator are my upcoming project.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Well, I got my Dirtbound Offroad switch panel in the mail today. Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time finding my bedlighting kit. I'm about to go to work for the night, but I might try to get it installed while I'm there.
In other news, I found a guy back in Cleveland selling a 700r4 transmission for the Camaro. Also gave my dad money for a set of Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s. Car might be back on the road in a week.
Once it's ready and they do some shakedown driving, I'll be flying home to pick it up.
In other news, I found a guy back in Cleveland selling a 700r4 transmission for the Camaro. Also gave my dad money for a set of Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s. Car might be back on the road in a week.
Once it's ready and they do some shakedown driving, I'll be flying home to pick it up.
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
sweet... that's a great transmission... just reeeeaaally doesn't like being run out of fluid (ask me how I know)
sometimes I kinda miss my camaro
sometimes I kinda miss my camaro
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From: Manchester, N.H.
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Well, I got my Dirtbound Offroad switch panel in the mail today. Unfortunately, I'm having a hard time finding my bedlighting kit. I'm about to go to work for the night, but I might try to get it installed while I'm there.
In other news, I found a guy back in Cleveland selling a 700r4 transmission for the Camaro. Also gave my dad money for a set of Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s. Car might be back on the road in a week. Once it's ready and they do some shakedown driving, I'll be flying home to pick it up.
In other news, I found a guy back in Cleveland selling a 700r4 transmission for the Camaro. Also gave my dad money for a set of Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval Indy 500s. Car might be back on the road in a week.
Once it's ready and they do some shakedown driving, I'll be flying home to pick it up.
