What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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From: Alaska
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
You can get an aftermarket remote start or alarm system that will run the door locks with an RF remote, with longer range than even the later factory RF systems.
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Highway in philly
Then saw this guy in columbus
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From: Long Island, NY
Year: 1999 Limited
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L I6 Power Tech
On the advice of several members here I took her to the shop to get the tires balanced. Making small talk I explained my DW nightmare and the guy behind the counter stated "balancing your tires won't do anything to prevent DW, go get your front end checked out". I explained everything is new and/or upgraded. He said he was doing me a favor and saving me money and that tires that size (31's) are going to feel out of balance at certain speeds. I said thank you for your candor and promptly left. Going to get a second opinion tomorrow.
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
On the advice of several members here I took her to the shop to get the tires balanced. Making small talk I explained my DW nightmare and the guy behind the counter stated "balancing your tires won't do anything to prevent DW, go get your front end checked out". I explained everything is new and/or upgraded. He said he was doing me a favor and saving me money and that tires that size (31's) are going to feel out of balance at certain speeds. I said thank you for your candor and promptly left. Going to get a second opinion tomorrow.
Typical Death Wobble is technically an oscillation in the front end. This can be caused by reverberations in worn components set off by a bump, or the entire source can be off-balanced tires. Big ol clump of mud can do it.
If he thinks that misbalanced tires can't cause vibrations maybe he shouldn't be working there.
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From: Hickory, NC
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0 L
Yeeaaahhh...
Typical Death Wobble is technically an oscillation in the front end. This can be caused by reverberations in worn components set off by a bump, or the entire source can be off-balanced tires. Big ol clump of mud can do it.
If he thinks that misbalanced tires can't cause vibrations maybe he shouldn't be working there.
Typical Death Wobble is technically an oscillation in the front end. This can be caused by reverberations in worn components set off by a bump, or the entire source can be off-balanced tires. Big ol clump of mud can do it.
If he thinks that misbalanced tires can't cause vibrations maybe he shouldn't be working there.
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From: Purcellville, Virginia
Year: '95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Well this is more "what did I to the rig that TOWS my cherokee," but close enough:
After a month or so of working on it for 20-30 minutes here, an hour there, etc, I finally finished the bumper for my tow rig:
After a month or so of working on it for 20-30 minutes here, an hour there, etc, I finally finished the bumper for my tow rig:
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From: Minnesota
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It's right there lady, all up on dat front end! That looks sick dude lol
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From: Purcellville, Virginia
Year: '95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
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From: Alaska
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
The shop probably got some coolant on the belt causing it to squeal. In my experience it wont stop unless you replace the belt. If you decide to get a new belt get a goodyear gatorback Amazon.com: Goodyear 4060950 Gatorback Poly-V Belts: Automotive
This one should fit yours so long as you have a/c.
This one should fit yours so long as you have a/c.
Fortunately I don't think it will come to that. It was just too loose. Per the FSM, the proper tension is 140-160 lbs. so under 100 was way too loose. Nice and quiet now
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Yeeaaahhh...
Typical Death Wobble is technically an oscillation in the front end. This can be caused by reverberations in worn components set off by a bump, or the entire source can be off-balanced tires. Big ol clump of mud can do it.
If he thinks that misbalanced tires can't cause vibrations maybe he shouldn't be working there.
Typical Death Wobble is technically an oscillation in the front end. This can be caused by reverberations in worn components set off by a bump, or the entire source can be off-balanced tires. Big ol clump of mud can do it.
If he thinks that misbalanced tires can't cause vibrations maybe he shouldn't be working there.
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