What did you do to your Cherokee today?
I installed a Kenwood head unit, a set of Focal speakers up front (SOOO worth the extra money!!!) and some Pioneers in the sound bar. I used Peel $ Seel from Lowes instead of Dynamat on the doors and it sounds amazing! Peel $ Seel was $19 for 6in x 25ft compared to two 10in x10in sheets of Dynamat for $27. Going to work on the bass and amp today!
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I installed a Kenwood head unit, a set of Focal speakers up front (SOOO worth the extra money!!!) and some Pioneers in the sound bar. I used Peel $ Seel from Lowes instead of Dynamat on the doors and it sounds amazing! Peel $ Seel was $19 for 6in x 25ft compared to two 10in x10in sheets of Dynamat for $27. Going to work on the bass and amp today!
PS-Welcome to the forum!
I just bought my Jeep about a month ago and it already has the sub enclosure for the cubby space but the guy that had it installed the sub backwards- sticking out towards the interior! He said that it sounded better so I'm going to make sure that it is fully enclosed and turn it around. I will also mount the amp to the back of the seat. One of the wires is loose so when I hit bumps the sub kicks in and out! Annoying!!!
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I just bought my Jeep about a month ago and it already has the sub enclosure for the cubby space but the guy that had it installed the sub backwards- sticking out towards the interior! He said that it sounded better so I'm going to make sure that it is fully enclosed and turn it around. I will also mount the amp to the back of the seat. One of the wires is loose so when I hit bumps the sub kicks in and out! Annoying!!!
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From: West Bloomfield,MI
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L, CAI, Edelbrock Breather, Optima Yellowtop
When the park lamps are turned on, the white LEDs are on.
When I hit the turn signal, a set of amber LEDs on the bulb flash like any normal one.
It looks cool and it's legal!
Here's a video of the switchbacks in action.
http://youtu.be/Z3pMwMjPNQQ
Last edited by 1996XJSport; Sep 16, 2011 at 01:41 PM.
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From: Frisco, Tx
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Photojared
What was your fix for the DW?
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From: here today gone tomorrow
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I started out to just replace the clutch fan, but bought a new thermostat housing and gasket. Since I had the new housing I D&T for 1/8" pipe thread for an aftermarket temperature gauge sending unit. I pulled the old housing and threw it in the trash. The PO must have used half a tube of RTV on the gasket and it still didn't seal. I'm guessing that he used too much and didn't allow it any time to cure. I scraped the surface, cleaned the thermostat and its recess and installed the new stuff.
Literally half of the bolts on the fan clutch were only finger tight. It would have been nice to have another 1/8" clearance between the fan and radiator, but nooooooo.
I still need a fan shroud, and am thinking about where to mount the temperature gauge.
Literally half of the bolts on the fan clutch were only finger tight. It would have been nice to have another 1/8" clearance between the fan and radiator, but nooooooo.

I still need a fan shroud, and am thinking about where to mount the temperature gauge.
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From: Newman, Lake WA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 cold air
Originally Posted by 1996XJSport
They're switchback LED turn signals.
When the park lamps are turned on, the white LEDs are on.
When I hit the turn signal, a set of amber LEDs on the bulb flash like any normal one.
It looks cool and it's legal!
Here's a video of the switchbacks in action.
http://youtu.be/Z3pMwMjPNQQ
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From: Olean NY where salt eats jeeps
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by PatriotGT
Changed out the t-case.
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Dropped in a K&N, relocated the AIT sensor to the airbox lid, removed the air valve from the airbox and removed the silencer from the lid if the airbox. Nice and throaty now!
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From: central PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0


