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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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OK thanks I'm gonna go check it out
Ah nevermind its under construction
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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I am in Chandler!

Thanks!
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Anybody running ford 8.8 on there cherokee? I would like your pros and cons. Thanks
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Anybody running ford 8.8 on there cherokee? I would like your pros and cons. Thanks
Pros: Strength, aftermarket support, bomb proof, Lots come with lsd, and cheap

Cons: It's Ford
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Anybody running ford 8.8 on there cherokee? I would like your pros and cons. Thanks
Originally Posted by trojanchrokee
Pros: Strength, aftermarket support, bomb proof, Lots come with lsd, and cheap

Cons: It's Ford
Pros: As strong as D44 (IMO), aftermarket support, LSD/4.10 option, inexpensive, disc brakes.

Cons: C-clips (They make c-clip eliminator kits), kinda bulky, slightly narrower than stock, tubes need to be welded to housing to prevent spinning the tubes, you'll need to move the spring perches and shock mounts (but that's going to be the same with any axle).

I've run 35's/locked on mine for a long while and never had a single issue.

IMO, it's a good choice for a mild rig.

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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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I have a 95 jeep Cherokee the the turn signals, hazards, and brake lights don't work on. I have replaced the Multi-function switch on all the fuses look good I am stumped on what to do.
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LivingKhaos
I have a 95 jeep Cherokee the the turn signals, hazards, and brake lights don't work on. I have replaced the Multi-function switch on all the fuses look good I am stumped on what to do.
I suggest replacing the thermal relay with an electronic relay. Should be about $13 at a parts store. I had a similar issue with my blinkers after my dash light LED swap.

Could be something else but that relay is a quick and cheap fix.
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Never owned a Jeep. However I was looking into buying a $600 '87 Cherokee that had a coolant issue. I went to look at it and after it ran for about 10 minutes the coolant bottle began to fill up and then coolant started erupting from around the cap. What I want to know is, apart from the leak, is this is a normal-behaving system (the complete filling of the bottle and the high pressure) or would I have a bigger problem than a cracked cap to worry about, such as a blown head gasket or something else?
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by OcZavage
Never owned a Jeep. However I was looking into buying a $600 '87 Cherokee that had a coolant issue. I went to look at it and after it ran for about 10 minutes the coolant bottle began to fill up and then coolant started erupting from around the cap. What I want to know is, apart from the leak, is this is a normal-behaving system (the complete filling of the bottle and the high pressure) or would I have a bigger problem than a cracked cap to worry about, such as a blown head gasket or something else?
Unlike most cars, the Renix ('87-'90) system is "closed". The perssure bottle is sealed and is indeed supposed to expand. The cap on it is functionally similar to a rad cap.

As for the likeliness of a head gasket blown, I doubt it. The majority of XJs out there on the used market have ridiculously neglected cooling systems.

Someone else may chime in with better information
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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1988 Jeep XJ 4.0L

Does anyone know what size fittings and thread pitch these brake lines are?

I can't get the master cylinder lines to break loose and previous owner tore up the nuts so they are just rounding using any tool. I was going to see if I can get the lines or the proportional valve and replace them with new.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Friend has a 96 xj and ABS light came on is it safe to drive?
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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my wifes 03 GC a/c works on settings 1 through 3, won't work on high, don't think it's
the blower motor resistor thats suppose to bypass hi settings, no fuses blown, any relays
or something else
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Unlike most cars, the Renix ('87-'90) system is "closed". The perssure bottle is sealed and is indeed supposed to expand. The cap on it is functionally similar to a rad cap.

As for the likeliness of a head gasket blown, I doubt it. The majority of XJs out there on the used market have ridiculously neglected cooling systems.

Someone else may chime in with better information
Alright thank you that makes me feel better about the issue. I'll wait around to see if anyone else has any input
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by OcZavage
Never owned a Jeep. However I was looking into buying a $600 '87 Cherokee that had a coolant issue. I went to look at it and after it ran for about 10 minutes the coolant bottle began to fill up and then coolant started erupting from around the cap. What I want to know is, apart from the leak, is this is a normal-behaving system (the complete filling of the bottle and the high pressure) or would I have a bigger problem than a cracked cap to worry about, such as a blown head gasket or something else?
Get it. Try a Napa 703-1396 cap on the bottle. I'll bet it's fine.
Old Jul 25, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Looking to swap the lip under the bumper that's between the two bumper caps from one of my XJs to the other, just took a look under there and Im not sure what I have to do to get that thing off of there. Can anyone tell me or point me towards a write up of how to get all that trim off?



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