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Aug 3, 2011 | 01:52 AM

#16696

Matteo_96xj

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From: A curiously warm handbasket

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter5635

Is a steering box really that bad to replace...?

By yourself on the floor, it sucks out loud. With an extra set of hands it's not too bad.

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:25 AM

#16697

Customizer1000

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From: Ohio

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter5635

Is a steering box really that bad to replace...?

No, if you do an aftermarket bumper you already have to pull all the bolts, its cake

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:48 AM

#16698

1996XJSport

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From: West Bloomfield,MI

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L, CAI, Edelbrock Breather, Optima Yellowtop

Quote:

Originally Posted by Customizer1000

No, if you do an aftermarket bumper you already have to pull all the bolts, its cake

I installed a prerunner bumper at work with 1/4 inch plate steel tie in brackets and had to remove the steering box bolts.... Just a word of advice, your steering wheel won't be straight when you put the steering box back on. Make sure you mess around with the drag link after you're done.

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:51 AM

#16699

1996XJSport

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From: West Bloomfield,MI

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L, CAI, Edelbrock Breather, Optima Yellowtop

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Originally Posted by Xj4lyfe

Well I didn't technically "do" this today, but It will be done in the next couple weeks!!!!

I'm finally getting my axles(3.07's) regeared to 4.10s!!! And gonna buy a new 37 tooth speedo gear to go with the new gears!! after this I will officially be able to run 33's no problem!!!!

All I can say is that I HATE

3.07s....

Most XJ's that don't have the tow package came with 3.55 gearing, the tow package 4.0L XJs (like mine) came with 3.73 gears, and the 4 banger XJs came stock with 4.10s. Does your XJ have the 2.8L or something? I've never heard of 3.07s being factory equipment.

Aug 3, 2011 | 08:20 AM

#16700

LoveMy89Anya

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From: Baltimore, Maryland

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6

installed my false floor/makeshift bed. it turned out great! lots of room, and rather comfortable. maybe a little bit more cushioning to make it perfect. just need to get some bug netting hooked to the windows and tailgate-to-bumper, so that the wife and I don't get eaten alive by the little bastards

Aug 3, 2011 | 09:27 AM

#16701

XJnLvilleGA

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From: Lawrenceville

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I-6

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Originally Posted by 1996XJSport

Mine def has 3.07s from jeep. Its a 95 sport. Just sayin. D30/D35..

Aug 3, 2011 | 09:40 AM

#16702

JerseyJeeper

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From: New Jersey (Milltown, Lavallette, and Wayne)

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1996XJSport

3.07 is the factory gear ratio for the 5 speed trans. not 3.55 like the auto trans

Aug 3, 2011 | 09:49 AM

#16703

4x4cherokeexj

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From: Oregon

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: i6 HO

I pulled an all nighter to work on my jeep. Started at 3am now its 8am... sanding and taping it off...

Aug 3, 2011 | 10:33 AM

#16704

ivantheigor

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From: Maine

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter5635

Is a steering box really that bad to replace...?

also Includes
Pitman arm
New rear brake adjusters
New steering stabilizer

Lets just hope the cel is on for something easy and cheap.

Aug 3, 2011 | 11:31 AM

#16705

cf1k1

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From: The Florida State University

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I-6 4.0 L

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Aug 3, 2011 | 11:50 AM

#16706

1996XJSport

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From: West Bloomfield,MI

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L, CAI, Edelbrock Breather, Optima Yellowtop

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyJeeper

3.07 is the factory gear ratio for the 5 speed trans. not 3.55 like the auto trans

That's why lol.
Isn't the AX15/4.0L combo kind of rare?

Aug 3, 2011 | 12:02 PM

#16707

wiggles

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From: shawnee,ks

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

No its actually pretty common any manual from like 87-01 had that combo

Aug 3, 2011 | 12:53 PM

#16708

bopeep94

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From: AURORA, CO

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L i6 high output

putting in my long arms today.... and replacing my water pump.
nooooo more birdy under my hood!

Aug 3, 2011 | 01:00 PM

#16709

XJChick

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From: Jersey

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Tried to work on getting rid of the awful Cherokee squeak from the dash... have tried everything from tighting all screws/bolts, double sided tape, foam, spray foam, new dash, and glove box, giving the dash a good smack and so on... Going to try tighting the bolts on the engine bay side next, but if that doesn't work, any one else have ANY ideas?