Tips for wheeling with manual transmission

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Mar 21, 2012 | 11:16 AM

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dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

rofl wow good one

Mar 21, 2012 | 01:04 PM

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AdamG8GXP

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From: Willowbrook, IL

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4L inline 6 cylinder

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Originally Posted by Atmos

I'd say get a transmission cooler.

I had a fire in my XJ like that but smaller. I was stuck and when trying to rock it out the muffler got very hot and there is a hole in the floor right above the muffler and it heated the carpet. Then carpet ignited and burnt the rear seats and seat belts.
Cop was giving me sobriety tests next to my burning Jeep while waiting for fire truck. Passed them

Mar 21, 2012 | 01:04 PM

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AdamG8GXP

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From: Willowbrook, IL

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4L inline 6 cylinder

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Originally Posted by jeepboy4life

I wheeled a 5spd for about a year and loved every bit of it, the only thing i really learnt as far as climbing obstacles is keep the rpms high. it'll put a beating on your clutch but they sell them everyday. Cant wait till i get my new one converted over to 5spd.

How high? 2000 RPM? 3000 RPM? Even more?