Vacum ball in front bumper
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From: shelley, idaho
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 242CID I-6
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From: Orlando/Winter Garden
Year: 1998
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So without it there would be no 4x4?! I unplugged the hose that's connected to the ball and a small burst of air came out for like 5 seconds and it stopped. I plugged it back in once it was relocated. Does the pressure build back up once installed again? Will I feel any difference in 4wd?
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
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So without it there would be no 4x4?! I unplugged the hose that's connected to the ball and a small burst of air came out for like 5 seconds and it stopped. I plugged it back in once it was relocated. Does the pressure build back up once installed again? Will I feel any difference in 4wd?
Her's a photo of a relocation on a 1990 Comanche.
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Sweet man, thanks for the info. You got a pic that shows more of that Comanche engine bay??
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From: Southern Oregon
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So the np242 doesn't need the vac ball? Also my cruise doesn't work but the 4x4 does meaning its not the vac ball right?
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/fr...ss-91-a-38629/
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