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From: Western Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix
I'm new!
Hello! Doing this backwards, already posted a question in technical. But here's my background and stuff!
I have been running Jeep's since my first cherokee, a white 1991 that was in terrible shape to begin with. It had a bad motor that I ran until it absolutely wouldn't go (through a rod after months of wheeling with a knock). Replaced the motor and the tranny went. Had constant starter issues with old motor. Jeep had been rolled by PO, so had window, door, and hatch problems. So after tranny went, I sold it and went on market for a new one.
My second one I was the third owner. It was a beautiful, straight red 1995 sport. The 2nd owner bought it from the Washington State Dept of Forestry, so it included a nice maintenance book and history. The $800 jeep had only one problem... Broken motor mount. The PO said he had broken it twice, both times repaired by his "licensed mechanic" father. When I checked it out after a very scary drive home, was the last repair they had JB welded a wood screw through the motor mount and had broken inside the block. "Licensed Mechanic".... Right. Anyway I bought the deluxe Brown Dog driver and passenger motor mount kits, and was amazed by the results. If nobody has heard of them, they are the only aftermarket motor mounts I will use. I had a question about installation, called their tech support, and reached the VP who answered all my questions! My set was also signed by the manufacturing tech who made my set. Sadly, this jeep ended up leaving my possession when I had to downsize when leaving the Navy.
My last and current is a very ugly, rough, and ready for the trails. It's a 1990 pioneer, interior and exterior Rhino lined. Brand new carpet, and a slew of minor annoyances. But she's mine, to mold and bring up. Cost me $1200 and included a brand new set of tires and rims I can't use until I get a lift. Guy included them for $200. You guys will see and hear more on this build.
I have been running Jeep's since my first cherokee, a white 1991 that was in terrible shape to begin with. It had a bad motor that I ran until it absolutely wouldn't go (through a rod after months of wheeling with a knock). Replaced the motor and the tranny went. Had constant starter issues with old motor. Jeep had been rolled by PO, so had window, door, and hatch problems. So after tranny went, I sold it and went on market for a new one.
My second one I was the third owner. It was a beautiful, straight red 1995 sport. The 2nd owner bought it from the Washington State Dept of Forestry, so it included a nice maintenance book and history. The $800 jeep had only one problem... Broken motor mount. The PO said he had broken it twice, both times repaired by his "licensed mechanic" father. When I checked it out after a very scary drive home, was the last repair they had JB welded a wood screw through the motor mount and had broken inside the block. "Licensed Mechanic".... Right. Anyway I bought the deluxe Brown Dog driver and passenger motor mount kits, and was amazed by the results. If nobody has heard of them, they are the only aftermarket motor mounts I will use. I had a question about installation, called their tech support, and reached the VP who answered all my questions! My set was also signed by the manufacturing tech who made my set. Sadly, this jeep ended up leaving my possession when I had to downsize when leaving the Navy.
My last and current is a very ugly, rough, and ready for the trails. It's a 1990 pioneer, interior and exterior Rhino lined. Brand new carpet, and a slew of minor annoyances. But she's mine, to mold and bring up. Cost me $1200 and included a brand new set of tires and rims I can't use until I get a lift. Guy included them for $200. You guys will see and hear more on this build.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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Welcome, SirCyber: Driver of "The Beast"!
lol... nice Jeep man. I love my Brown Dog mounts. Been in my Jeep for about 4 years now.
Lots of good people here. Lots of good advice from many seasoned people. We all give each other a hard time, so don't take offense to anything
Stick around and enjoy!
Welcome, SirCyber: Driver of "The Beast"!
lol... nice Jeep man. I love my Brown Dog mounts. Been in my Jeep for about 4 years now.
Lots of good people here. Lots of good advice from many seasoned people. We all give each other a hard time, so don't take offense to anything
Stick around and enjoy!
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From: Western Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Thanks for the welcome! It's actually inside and out from the Po. He ended up selling for $1200 cuz he thought it was ugly. He even threw in 4 33" bf Goodrich mud terrains on brand new Wrangler 17" smoked rims
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From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Sorry to say it is ugly... but it is 100% PRACTICAL and DURABLE! And practicality rates much much higher in my book than aesthetics! I like it... I don't think my wife would argue if I wanted to camo one like that out. She won't let me camo this one. lol