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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Year: 1989 Laredo
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I didn't do ALL this TODAY but these are some things I've done over the past couple weeks:
1) Converted the horrible, worthless Bendix ABS brake system to a regular power brake booster/master cylinder system. (I couldn't have done this without the help of people on this forum)
2) Installed a mean lookin' brush guard. (Just uploaded new pictures, please let me know what you think).
3) Installed the Hella driving lamps on the brush guard.
4) Drove it around town for all to see!

Keep it up guys, I love seeing other XJ's still on the road and giving them a good honk and wave. "It's a CHEROKEE thing."
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SWC custom
where did u get them?
Got them on ebay.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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From: Agawam, Ma
Year: 1997
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finally got my jeep back on the road after almost a week of it being out of commission thanks to my aunts crappy driving now it just needs the center grill section and a front bumper but with no cash right now that will have to wait unless anyone around western mass has a stock front bumper they just took off they would like to donate
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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sorry "stealthcherokee" if i were a little closer to Agawam, Ma id give you the bumper off my parts rig. hope you get it fixed up soon. as for what i did to mmy cherokee today... i took the dash apart to put in some extra "working" guages. then got distracted with looking up long arm parts
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Year: 1998 2dr
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Started checking the electrical fan, which stop working couple days ago ,,,unplug it, and connected directly to battery, no respond ,,,,,so start dismantling the hole shebang , after having the piece in hand started giving a bath of wd-40 ,,, this time I connected to the plug and crank it up , I tap the motor with a wrench and it work,,,(save some Money there),,, also seen everything else was out, I clean and flush the radiator and add new coolant ,clean engine comparment and wash the Jeep ,,productive and rewarding day today
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Drove it to work and noticed that now the speedometer and odometer is not working.
Hopefully just a fuze, have not gotten a chance to check into it.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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started rust control in the cargo area

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I'm thinking about fiberglassing the cargo floor and wheel wells then truck bed liner over that.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Year: 1989
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Engine: 4.0L I6 Renix
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Went to the pull and save and got a alternator and sideview mirrors, and a new steering column its out of a 90 mines an 89 so hopfully it will work just gotta swap ignition tumblers. So that should be going in this week end. Best part is the column is black mine is that blueish color so it should look better.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Programmed a keyless entry remote. This will take some getting used to.

I got my new headpipe, I'll likely do that tomorrow afternoon.
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Year: 1996
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found a tie rod that fits my track bar. bought a motor mount because I removed the air box (went strait from the snorkel to the throttle body) and found that the top of the motor mount is not there anymore. also found a jeep wrecking yard here in phoenix. part and part for miles!
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MTBCraiger
bought a motor mount because I removed the air box (went strait from the snorkel to the throttle body) and found that the top of the motor mount is not there anymore.
Mine was like that as well. They don't like the heat from the manifold.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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haven't been on in a bit
so not all done today
full coolant flush, block, radiator, and heatercore
drained trans and re-filled to run new fluid for a while before another flush and drain w/ filter
tinted all back windows
cut and welded in d-ring points into front bumper
new pics up in a few days
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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started looking for a DD with school coming up. almost 100% sure i want to get a bonneville.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Year: 1989
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Installed my new rear view mirrors. Cleaned them up shiney! Wish there was a jeep parts yard here. Although the pull and save here has a XJ with a factory rear tire carrier hmmm...
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Year: 1997
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Full coolant flush, cause mine looked like a dark brown sludge, haha. I also finished my cargo area storage and mounted up my amp, finally. Also made a couple hookups so I can mount a third set of speakers for tailgating.
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