What did you do to your Cherokee today?
10-25-2015, 08:21 AM
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They are! I made the same swap about a year ago in my TJ. I liked them so much I decided to do it in my XJ as well.
TJ seat swap ...
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/tj-seat-swap-2917009/
TJ seat swap ...
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/tj-seat-swap-2917009/
10-25-2015, 09:54 AM
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They are! I made the same swap about a year ago in my TJ. I liked them so much I decided to do it in my XJ as well.
TJ seat swap ...
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/tj-seat-swap-2917009/
TJ seat swap ...
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/tj-seat-swap-2917009/
Think she'd get pissed if I robbed her seats? LOL
Cool mod, just may have to steal this. Did you do the brackets the same way as the link you posted? I mean, I'm sure I could figure it out, but always good to know how someone else did it...
10-25-2015, 10:46 AM
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Felt a little... Carsick isn't the right word... Homesick for my XJ?
Saw what appeared to be a white 99 Sport that looked just like mine did not long ago. Saggy springs and all.
Saw what appeared to be a white 99 Sport that looked just like mine did not long ago. Saggy springs and all.
10-25-2015, 11:14 AM
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Hmmm....my niece drives a Tiburon.
Think she'd get pissed if I robbed her seats? LOL
Cool mod, just may have to steal this. Did you do the brackets the same way as the link you posted? I mean, I'm sure I could figure it out, but always good to know how someone else did it...
Think she'd get pissed if I robbed her seats? LOL
Cool mod, just may have to steal this. Did you do the brackets the same way as the link you posted? I mean, I'm sure I could figure it out, but always good to know how someone else did it...
I haven't taken any pics yet of the brackets I made for the XJ swap but yes it is essentially the same method that I used for the TJ. I simply used 1/4" flat bar x's 2" wide. Each seat required 4 pieces about 18" long. I had to build up the back bolting points 1/2" to clear some of the Tiburon seat frame work. I made spacers out of the same flat bar for this. No welding was required - everything went together with 5/16" grade 8 hardware.
There is one big exception though. For the TJ the Tiburon sliders worked better. For the XJ it was the opposite. I used the original XJ sliders and they worked out great. The front to back travel and the seat height is as original. The Tiburon seats are much more adjustable. I would have liked to get ones with heaters and will keep my eyes open for replacements.
10-25-2015, 11:17 AM
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If you're quick you could probably swap your XJ seats into her Tiburon and she might not notice. Hers seats will fit in your XJ so I'm pretty sure yours will fit in hers! (lol)
I haven't taken any pics yet of the brackets I made for the XJ swap but yes it is essentially the same method that I used for the TJ. I simply used 1/4" flat bar x's 2" wide. Each seat required 4 pieces about 18" long. I had to build up the back bolting points 1/2" to clear some of the Tiburon seat frame work. I made spacers out of the same flat bar for this. No welding was required - everything went together with 5/16" grade 8 hardware.
There is one big exception though. For the TJ the Tiburon sliders worked better. For the XJ it was the opposite. I used the original XJ sliders and they worked out great. The front to back travel and the seat height is as original. The Tiburon seats are much more adjustable. I would have liked to get ones with heaters and will keep my eyes open for replacements.
I haven't taken any pics yet of the brackets I made for the XJ swap but yes it is essentially the same method that I used for the TJ. I simply used 1/4" flat bar x's 2" wide. Each seat required 4 pieces about 18" long. I had to build up the back bolting points 1/2" to clear some of the Tiburon seat frame work. I made spacers out of the same flat bar for this. No welding was required - everything went together with 5/16" grade 8 hardware.
There is one big exception though. For the TJ the Tiburon sliders worked better. For the XJ it was the opposite. I used the original XJ sliders and they worked out great. The front to back travel and the seat height is as original. The Tiburon seats are much more adjustable. I would have liked to get ones with heaters and will keep my eyes open for replacements.
You know how it is, if you have the money, you don't have the time, but if you have the time, you don't have the money, HAHA
10-25-2015, 11:47 AM
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roninofako - I plan to weld the spacers I mentioned above to the brackets simply for ease of assembly. First things first though. I'm in the process of replacing the floors, rockers, etc. so lots of welding yet before I'm done!
10-25-2015, 04:17 PM
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Year: 1996 Two Door Wagoneer
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Here is what I did to my XJ today...
Oil and filter change. I do it on the 5000's just to make it easy to remember. Rotella T6 and Wix filter. Hit 245,000 miles yesterday. Bought this XJ in July 2013 with 196K and now has 245K. Runs better than ever. Over the past two years I solved the usual known problems and made many improvements.
Next up is the dual circuit heavy duty high beam and low beam headlight wiring. I decided not to go Putco, since they really don't make a harness for the Waggie front. I will use two relays, two fuses, and run power off the main bus near the PDC by the battery. Existing high/low wiring will be tapped for power to the primary side of each relay. Will use heavy gauge wire for the power through the secondary sides to the bulbs. Same for the ground.
Next up is the dual circuit heavy duty high beam and low beam headlight wiring. I decided not to go Putco, since they really don't make a harness for the Waggie front. I will use two relays, two fuses, and run power off the main bus near the PDC by the battery. Existing high/low wiring will be tapped for power to the primary side of each relay. Will use heavy gauge wire for the power through the secondary sides to the bulbs. Same for the ground.
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10-25-2015, 05:25 PM
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Gave the ole girl a tranny drain and fill. Also tackled some more prep work before I gut the interior to mount my rear WJ seats, clean or remove the carpet, and install my new amp set up.
10-25-2015, 06:15 PM
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Fixed the cigarette lighter so I can charge my cell while on road trips. It was a simple matter of cleaning some corrosion.
10-25-2015, 07:42 PM
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10-25-2015, 07:45 PM
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Broke the water pump bolts off behind the timing cover on the new van. Makes me love the Cherokee even more. I'm towing that POS to a shop to get it fixed.
10-25-2015, 08:00 PM
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10-25-2015, 10:29 PM
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I bought a new blower motor and a fan blade to replace the existing unit since it was periodically making a high-pitched sound like a stuck bearing and not putting out as much wind as I thought it should. Today I pulled the old one out and found a piece of foam stuck in it. Removed the foam and the blower works fine. Hooked up the old and new fans to a battery charger to see which worked better, and they work the same. Reinstalled the old fan, got to figure out what I'm going to do with the new stuff.