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02-25-2009, 09:40 PM
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Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5
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Got me a cherokee!
1986 Cherokee 2.5 5spd 230K
I found it the other day on craigslist. I know it may not be most people's first choice with the 4banger and all but the price was right. I came from the yota world so being used to 22r/22re's, the 4banger is just right. The truck has it's share of problems, but it's a project.
Door hinges ripped off.
No heat. Blower motor?
No 4wd. Actuator?
Run's but has Idle/timing issues. TPS?
There are a lot of cosmetic issues, but not really much rust. The truck came from Colorado a few years back and you can tell. I am used to working on rusty, midwest 4runners.
I paid $380 for it and drove it about 45 miles home. I like the 4banger so far. I hit 70mph on the way home without any vibrations or too much pedal. Would it have 4.10 gears? What axles? Not sure what the exact plans are yet. I am going the get it roadworthy and go from there.
1986 Cherokee 2.5 5spd 230K
I found it the other day on craigslist. I know it may not be most people's first choice with the 4banger and all but the price was right. I came from the yota world so being used to 22r/22re's, the 4banger is just right. The truck has it's share of problems, but it's a project.
Door hinges ripped off.
No heat. Blower motor?
No 4wd. Actuator?
Run's but has Idle/timing issues. TPS?
There are a lot of cosmetic issues, but not really much rust. The truck came from Colorado a few years back and you can tell. I am used to working on rusty, midwest 4runners.
I paid $380 for it and drove it about 45 miles home. I like the 4banger so far. I hit 70mph on the way home without any vibrations or too much pedal. Would it have 4.10 gears? What axles? Not sure what the exact plans are yet. I am going the get it roadworthy and go from there.
02-26-2009, 07:36 AM
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Location: Soo, ont, canada-third igloo on the right
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0lt H.O.
welcome to CF from canada - dude mine looked the same when i started, great find, anythings possible with a XJ
02-27-2009, 09:50 PM
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Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
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Engine: 4.0L Renix
Welcome to CF from TEXAS. Nice find. Many 4 bangers out there and some folks are real happy with them.
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