Gonna buy a cherokee
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From: Kirkland WA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Gonna buy a cherokee
What is stuff i should look for when looking at them? I am new to the jeep world! Looking around a 97-98 4x4. Lemme know! Thanks!
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Welcome.
Buy one in stock condition if you can, check that the 4wd engages
Biggest issue to look out for will be rust.
It usually starts in the rocker panels in front of the rear wheels. The floor panels and cargo area floor are also common locations.
Buy one in stock condition if you can, check that the 4wd engages
Biggest issue to look out for will be rust.
It usually starts in the rocker panels in front of the rear wheels. The floor panels and cargo area floor are also common locations.
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
Agree with TimberWolf. These things seem to rust pretty bad. I have seen the floorboards completely gone. Also take for a spin and see how it sounds/shifts. Same as every other car for the most part. Also agree with buy a stock one if possible. Much better to fix one up then fix one somebody else messed up. Welcome to CherokeeForum!
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From: Kirkland WA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Any certain model i should look for? I plan to DD it but also plan to go play in the mud and take it on some trails. Also, im not set on those years either. Any certain years i should look for?
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
87-90 are non-HO 4.0s
92 and up eliminate the front axle vacuum disconnect
late 99-2001 have a known cylinder head issue
96 was first year of OBDII but last year of old body style
92 and up eliminate the front axle vacuum disconnect
late 99-2001 have a known cylinder head issue
96 was first year of OBDII but last year of old body style
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