Just Joined the "Other" side new XJ
05-10-2011, 11:10 PM
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Just Joined the "Other" side new XJ
I have been a Ford guy my entire life and still am. I have a 1970 Early Bronco and a 67 Mustang but have always been drawn to the XJ. So on mothers day of all days I found a 1987 Cherokee XJ. Has a 4.5" Rustys lift, 33" Baja Claws, Edelbrock shocks with the gas resivour (sp) KN, etc.. Light factory blue. Overall in nice condition can tell the previous owner cared for it. Comes with a lot of receipts.
Anyway runs and drives nice for a Jeep on 33's. But I hear a lot of creeks and occasional rattles when driving. Is it to be expected with the modified suspention? I realize it's 24 years old so rattles are going to be a part of it's life. But during bumps in road and turning I hear creek and sweek noises. Anything to worry about? What should I look for in the XJ
Where is a good source for interior parts and parts in general? Like plastic shift console cover, headliner, E-brake plastic cover, seat covers, carpet etc...
Anyway runs and drives nice for a Jeep on 33's. But I hear a lot of creeks and occasional rattles when driving. Is it to be expected with the modified suspention? I realize it's 24 years old so rattles are going to be a part of it's life. But during bumps in road and turning I hear creek and sweek noises. Anything to worry about? What should I look for in the XJ
Where is a good source for interior parts and parts in general? Like plastic shift console cover, headliner, E-brake plastic cover, seat covers, carpet etc...
everybody has parts all the time.
05-10-2011, 11:47 PM
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ya same i love the old broncos, umm best spot is like he said here, or i usually go jy XD
and like he said about the squeeks lol invest in a loud radio to get rid of those :P
and like he said about the squeeks lol invest in a loud radio to get rid of those :P
05-11-2011, 12:38 AM
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What Jeep got right on performance they got wrong in build quality. That translates into squeaky interior, crap radios, and trim falling off. Plus bad wiring.
But man, it sure is fun to drive...
But man, it sure is fun to drive...
05-11-2011, 12:49 AM
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Where is a good source for interior parts and parts in general? Like plastic shift console cover, headliner, E-brake plastic cover, seat covers, carpet etc...[/QUOTE]
pretty good site for parts
http://www.myhotcherokee.com
pretty good site for parts
http://www.myhotcherokee.com
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05-11-2011, 07:20 AM
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Anyway runs and drives nice for a Jeep on 33's. But I hear a lot of creeks and occasional rattles when driving. Is it to be expected with the modified suspention? I realize it's 24 years old so rattles are going to be a part of it's life. But during bumps in road and turning I hear creek and sweek noises. Anything to worry about? What should I look for in the XJ
05-11-2011, 08:52 AM
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ive got an 87 also, it has a 3.5 and 31s. loudest car ive ever been in, (and thats the point) i got a fairly good stereo that covers most of it, the rest just tells you "I'm a jeep and i can crawl!"
05-11-2011, 11:22 AM
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welcome to the dark side... we have the cookies... you will love the xj for what it is and what it can do. Honestly if your jeep doesn't make strange noises then I would worry. When I got mine and it was stock it made more noise then anything that I have ever owned prior including my escort and other beaters.
This is where I go for some of my parts. http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/
This is where I go for some of my parts. http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/
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