What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
Keep all bleeders closed at the wheels. Fill the m/c. With lid on and the both fittings tight have the pedal pumped until there is no difference in feel(may get hard or may go to the floor)and hold it there. Crack open one fitting while pressure is kept on the pedal. When the pedal goes to the floor hold it there and tighten the fitting. Do this until you get no air and a solid pedal. Make sure to keep the m/c full. I do one line at a time. Once you've got both lines bled you can bleed the wheel cylinder starting at the fartherest and working you way to the m/c which I usually bleed again. Don't let the m/c get low at any time.
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From: Indianapolis
Year: '99 and '91
Model: Cherokee
Keep all bleeders closed at the wheels. Fill the m/c. With lid on and the both fittings tight have the pedal pumped until there is no difference in feel(may get hard or may go to the floor)and hold it there. Crack open one fitting while pressure is kept on the pedal. When the pedal goes to the floor hold it there and tighten the fitting. Do this until you get no air and a solid pedal. Make sure to keep the m/c full. I do one line at a time. Once you've got both lines bled you can bleed the wheel cylinder starting at the fartherest and working you way to the m/c which I usually bleed again. Don't let the m/c get low at any time.
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Sparks, Nv
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
True! I'm 6'2 and damn my neck was killing me trying to fit in the back to get the tint off!
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From: Sparks, Nv
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Yeah idk if I want it that dark I wanna be able to kinda see at night! But I am getting that windshield strip especially in that Nevada sun!
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
[QUOTE=DieselD;2899879]Oooh OK so just bleed it like you would at the bleeder port except its with a line fitting lol.
Sure would've been alot easier on my old fingers if I just would have said that. LOL But on these forums you never know who knows what so better safe than sorry.
Sure would've been alot easier on my old fingers if I just would have said that. LOL But on these forums you never know who knows what so better safe than sorry.
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From: Iroquois Ontario Canada
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I call BS. The trucks are driving around anyway. Putting the plows down is free - salt isn't. And I don't buy the argument about plows damaging the road surface, either: frost heave does enough.
Big problem is noone here can drive in snow and most cars have nearly-bald all-seasons.
Hey SGMason a buddy of mine from Mallorytown was telling me that magnesium chloride was starting to show up quite a lot in well water tests out there. Might be horse**** but got me thinkin'...
I guess to keep this post on topic I've removed the transmission crossmember and drive shafts, and found a fair bit of rot in the passenger side frame too. Currently evaluating buying a non-running body and plunking my goodies into it.
Big problem is noone here can drive in snow and most cars have nearly-bald all-seasons.
Hey SGMason a buddy of mine from Mallorytown was telling me that magnesium chloride was starting to show up quite a lot in well water tests out there. Might be horse**** but got me thinkin'...
I guess to keep this post on topic I've removed the transmission crossmember and drive shafts, and found a fair bit of rot in the passenger side frame too. Currently evaluating buying a non-running body and plunking my goodies into it.
I wouldn't doubt that those on well water near major roads are seeing it in their water, gad knows they put enough of the stuff down.Really sucks about the frame, I know more than once over the last year I have thought about giving up on the Stealth, but I have too much time and money into it already not to be able to enjoy it for a bit. I am guessing it will be road legal in about 2-3 weeks. I bought it as a project car and project cars are never finished
My XJ on the other hand is going to be a tool, it just have to be safe and get from point A to point B by what ever route I choose
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Colorado Springs
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Put the third coat of paint on my new leafs. I'm going to attempt to install them tomorrow. Depends on how long the front will take or any other factor that may happen to arise. I've never done a lift before so hopefully it will go smooth.
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Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 53
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From: Stanardsville, VA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Installed some LED lights in the cargo area... Nice to be able to see something back there now... Tomorrow the LED bar gets wired in... Finally got the wiring through the firewall and put to the roof... All sealed and water-tight, just have to put on the weather-pack connectors...
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Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Tip for your first lift, be patient with the fasteners. Lots of penetrating oil, heat, and slow torque for the rear suspension. The front is a lot easier if you just chop off the bolts. New hardware front and rear is a very good idea!
Unless you live in the south, in which case you can probably do it in 20 minutes.
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From: Colorado Springs
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Looks sharp! Tip for your first lift, be patient with the fasteners. Lots of penetrating oil, heat, and slow torque for the rear suspension. The front is a lot easier if you just chop off the bolts. New hardware front and rear is a very good idea! Unless you live in the south, in which case you can probably do it in 20 minutes.