97 Cherokee country
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From: Owensville, MO
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.9
I wish I knew how to move the post. I created it when I first signed up and Cherokee forum before I realised how to navigate the site. I know that sounds dumb since most forums are similar, but this is the first forum I have used.
Good luck on your build, and if you want to see what the 3 inch lift looks like on basically the same cherokee as ours check out drewjharper1900's his is a step ahead of mine with new wheels, tires, and the same 3 inch lift Im looking at.
Good luck on your build, and if you want to see what the 3 inch lift looks like on basically the same cherokee as ours check out drewjharper1900's his is a step ahead of mine with new wheels, tires, and the same 3 inch lift Im looking at.
So I dont know if this really counts as "Building", but one of the Jeeps break lines started leaking really bad a few days back. I didnt realise, and thought the break light being on was a glitch as I thought it only indicated the parking break. It turns out that it also indicates when there is no preassure in the system.
Long story short I had to replace the break line, and got it all done only to break off the purge valve while bleading the breaks. So after all that work it got towed to the shop anyway since I dont have the experience or tools to drill out the broken valve.
Here is a picture of the old rusted break line. Who knows maybe this year I will have the money to Build the Jeep some.
Attachment 90951
Long story short I had to replace the break line, and got it all done only to break off the purge valve while bleading the breaks. So after all that work it got towed to the shop anyway since I dont have the experience or tools to drill out the broken valve.
Here is a picture of the old rusted break line. Who knows maybe this year I will have the money to Build the Jeep some.
Attachment 90951
Last edited by ToasterOnWheels; Nov 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM.
So this Friday I have plans to spray in a liner. I am a little concerened with the amount of rust I may find. Below is a picture of the liner I will be using. Hopefully it will do the trick.
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From: shawnee,ks
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by ToasterOnWheels
So this Friday I have plans to spray in a liner. I am a little concerened with the amount of rust I may find. Below is a picture of the liner I will be using. Hopefully it will do the trick.
Here is the smaller portion:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1832&ppt=C0339
Larger:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1832&ppt=C0339
Oh and Im putting this on hold to get the annoying squek fixed!
Originally Posted by ToasterOnWheels
Thanks for the advice. I will return the other spray on liner tomorrow. I may wait a while to buy the herculiner gun and material. How much do you think it will take should I buy the gallon when I get around to it?
Here is the smaller portion:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1832&ppt=C0339
Larger:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1832&ppt=C0339
Oh and Im putting this on hold to get the annoying squek fixed!
Anyone have 97 cherokee wiring diagram?
Last edited by ToasterOnWheels; Nov 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM.
I know this is long overdo, but here is an update. Life seems to be slowing me down in getting the things done to the jeep I would like to get done.
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That being said I was able to get the CB installed I have had on my todo list for 2 years. Here is the CB, and if you look back further you can see the anenna.
Attachment 113635
Attachment 113636
That being said I was able to get the CB installed I have had on my todo list for 2 years. Here is the CB, and if you look back further you can see the anenna.
Last edited by ToasterOnWheels; Nov 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM.
I almost forgot pulling back the edge of the left hand side of the passanger floorboard carpet I found a line of rust 1 inch by 4 inches. Im going to need to address the rust, but wonder how much it would cost.
Anyone know about how much replacing rusted floor boards costs, and what places do that kind of work.
Anyone know about how much replacing rusted floor boards costs, and what places do that kind of work.
http://www.northridge4x4.com/shop/ro...-plate-rh1015a
Anyone know if this is worth it, or if theres a better option out there? My current bumper is dented and the trip is cracked.
Anyone know if this is worth it, or if theres a better option out there? My current bumper is dented and the trip is cracked.
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From: Lexington, KY
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO with a bored throttle body and 703 injectors
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From: SLC, Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by AMG
Have you looked at this option yet?
http://detoursusa.com/xjbackbone.php
http://detoursusa.com/xjbackbone.php



