What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I bought my first XJ on Saturday. It's a maroon 2000 Sport 4-door. Everything is stock except for a 2-inch lift. I took it off road for the first time today on some rocky, muddy mountain roads near my home in Utah 
I also took it over to O'Reilly's Auto Parts and had them run a battery/alternator check, which it thankfully passed just fine. I also had them run an OBD check to see if it had any history of trouble. Apparently, the check engine light has never been on
While there, I bought some new spark plugs to replace the current ones for good measure. Within the week, I plan to replace all the fluids and have a mechanic give it a good look-over for trouble with the uni-body or suspension.
Future plans involve cleaning, scuffing, and painting all of the plastic trim pieces black, because they're either fading if they're already black, or getting oxidized if they're painted. The paint on all of the metal areas of the Jeep looks great, and I'll be waxing it up before winter gets too far along to protect it from the harsh elements and road grime we get here in the winter.
I also took it over to O'Reilly's Auto Parts and had them run a battery/alternator check, which it thankfully passed just fine. I also had them run an OBD check to see if it had any history of trouble. Apparently, the check engine light has never been on
While there, I bought some new spark plugs to replace the current ones for good measure. Within the week, I plan to replace all the fluids and have a mechanic give it a good look-over for trouble with the uni-body or suspension.
Future plans involve cleaning, scuffing, and painting all of the plastic trim pieces black, because they're either fading if they're already black, or getting oxidized if they're painted. The paint on all of the metal areas of the Jeep looks great, and I'll be waxing it up before winter gets too far along to protect it from the harsh elements and road grime we get here in the winter.
It's refreshing to see someone check their new Jeep out before using it a bunch. I wish more new owners would do that.
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Future plans involve cleaning, scuffing, and painting all of the plastic trim pieces black, because they're either fading if they're already black, or getting oxidized if they're painted. The paint on all of the metal areas of the Jeep looks great, and I'll be waxing it up before winter gets too far along to protect it from the harsh elements and road grime we get here in the winter.
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From: Pleasant Grove, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Yeah, I wanna go bad, but school's hampering me, too. I'll be happy for a while just bombing around the mountains near AF & Provo Canyons, though. As far as Cliffhanger, I think that's just a tad above my Jeep's capability for now. I'll stick with Poison Spider, Gold Bar Rim & the like until I have some more money to put into the Jeep.
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From: Texas
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Shout out - Thanks to all of you
Bought a 95 XJ with 84,000 mi about 6 months ago for $2600. Let's just say it may have been in a salty environment.
Anyway, Yall have saved me tons of time and cash as I continually fix stuff.
Elec Radiator, yes the infamous Crankshaft sensor, loose flywheel just needed tightening when mechanic wanted to replace for $500+. 3" lift, oil leak, paint touch up,etc.
Here is before and after.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...1&d=1381502062
Many thanks. Keep Jeepin.
GE
Anyway, Yall have saved me tons of time and cash as I continually fix stuff.
Elec Radiator, yes the infamous Crankshaft sensor, loose flywheel just needed tightening when mechanic wanted to replace for $500+. 3" lift, oil leak, paint touch up,etc.
Here is before and after.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/attach...1&d=1381502062
Many thanks. Keep Jeepin.
GE
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From: Blunt, South Dakota
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.6 stroker
Yeah, I wanna go bad, but school's hampering me, too. I'll be happy for a while just bombing around the mountains near AF & Provo Canyons, though. As far as Cliffhanger, I think that's just a tad above my Jeep's capability for now. I'll stick with Poison Spider, Gold Bar Rim & the like until I have some more money to put into the Jeep.
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Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
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