What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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From: Pasadena, Md.
Year: 94
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 H.O.
[QUOTE=fb97xj1;3498422]Touched up some of the inner door panels (C3 Mist Gray) as they were faded on top. Bought a couple cans of C3 Mist Gray from Genos Garage, since the dealer didnt have any. Some claim it sprays too light, or too dark. So i tested it on the backside of a scrap panel. It came out too light, and stayed that way. However, when sprayed in very very light bursts using a quick sweeping motion, it darkens almost instantly to the proper shade. I cant even tell where the paint was applied vs the original panel. It dries very well and has yet to rub thru or wear off, but have only been sprayed maybe 2 weeks ago. How well it holds up in the hot sun longterm,I still have not found any other sprays that match Mist Gray.[/Q
Try this place, it's where I found my Siena Pearl.
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/
Try this place, it's where I found my Siena Pearl.
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/
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From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ugh. I could use some troubleshooting help here. 97 XJ, stock - 140k. A couple of weeks ago, it started to develop a small pulsating/shake in the steering wheel while moving. At first, it would go away as the truck warmed up and if I did rapid "slaloms" back and forth. This made me think it was a power steering issue - air the system somehow. It felt like that too.
So, I just finished swapping in a new pump and new return hose, bleed the system and the pulsating is still there (did it just now, so this thread is relevant!). When I had the front end jacked up, I hand-turned the wheels and gave them a quick shake. I did hear some rotational resistance but thought nothing of it.
What do you folks think it could be? Now I'm thinking it's either the gearbox itself, the unit bearings, or the axle u-joints (which is what the internet seems to be saying). I already made the mistake of chucking parts at it - trying to minimize that here.
So, I just finished swapping in a new pump and new return hose, bleed the system and the pulsating is still there (did it just now, so this thread is relevant!). When I had the front end jacked up, I hand-turned the wheels and gave them a quick shake. I did hear some rotational resistance but thought nothing of it.
What do you folks think it could be? Now I'm thinking it's either the gearbox itself, the unit bearings, or the axle u-joints (which is what the internet seems to be saying). I already made the mistake of chucking parts at it - trying to minimize that here.
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From: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO
Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
Ugh. I could use some troubleshooting help here. 97 XJ, stock - 140k. A couple of weeks ago, it started to develop a small pulsating/shake in the steering wheel while moving. At first, it would go away as the truck warmed up and if I did rapid "slaloms" back and forth. This made me think it was a power steering issue - air the system somehow. It felt like that too.
So, I just finished swapping in a new pump and new return hose, bleed the system and the pulsating is still there (did it just now, so this thread is relevant!). When I had the front end jacked up, I hand-turned the wheels and gave them a quick shake. I did hear some rotational resistance but thought nothing of it.
What do you folks think it could be? Now I'm thinking it's either the gearbox itself, the unit bearings, or the axle u-joints (which is what the internet seems to be saying). I already made the mistake of chucking parts at it - trying to minimize that here.
So, I just finished swapping in a new pump and new return hose, bleed the system and the pulsating is still there (did it just now, so this thread is relevant!). When I had the front end jacked up, I hand-turned the wheels and gave them a quick shake. I did hear some rotational resistance but thought nothing of it.
What do you folks think it could be? Now I'm thinking it's either the gearbox itself, the unit bearings, or the axle u-joints (which is what the internet seems to be saying). I already made the mistake of chucking parts at it - trying to minimize that here.
If all of those are fine, jack the front end up and check the ball joints for up/down play, and check the axle shaft u-joints for any issues
Gotta be one of those. If your XJ has never had any front end work done, and you are handy with a wrench, you can do a front end rebuild for about $200 in one day.
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From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Firstly, get a helper to turn the wheel back and forth while you crawl under the front and check for any play. Look specifically at the tie rod ends, steering gear/pitman arm, and the track bar bushings.
If all of those are fine, jack the front end up and check the ball joints for up/down play, and check the axle shaft u-joints for any issues
Gotta be one of those. If your XJ has never had any front end work done, and you are handy with a wrench, you can do a front end rebuild for about $200 in one day.
If all of those are fine, jack the front end up and check the ball joints for up/down play, and check the axle shaft u-joints for any issues
Gotta be one of those. If your XJ has never had any front end work done, and you are handy with a wrench, you can do a front end rebuild for about $200 in one day.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Firstly, get a helper to turn the wheel back and forth while you crawl under the front and check for any play. Look specifically at the tie rod ends, steering gear/pitman arm, and the track bar bushings.
If all of those are fine, jack the front end up and check the ball joints for up/down play, and check the axle shaft u-joints for any issues
Gotta be one of those.
If all of those are fine, jack the front end up and check the ball joints for up/down play, and check the axle shaft u-joints for any issues
Gotta be one of those.
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From: Arizona
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I think when trying to diagnose an issue that you start with the cheapest possible cause first. Then go from there...
"Worst case" scenario is not always the final effect from the cause... We tend to jump right to that for some reason...
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From: Lantana, Fl
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Just another 4cyl except converting it over to MPI this time. I scrapped/salvaged a 94 XJ with the 2.5L MPI wiring harness, ecu and engine accessories. It's just a putz toy now. I've been selling off all my spare XJ/MJ stuff as I nolonger want all of it.
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From: Greenville, SC
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
Just another 4cyl except converting it over to MPI this time. I scrapped/salvaged a 94 XJ with the 2.5L MPI wiring harness, ecu and engine accessories. It's just a putz toy now. I've been selling off all my spare XJ/MJ stuff as I nolonger want all of it.
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From: DE
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
I picked up a front Dana 44 out of a 2005 TJ Rubicon today. 4.10 gears, factory locker, and heavy duty diff cover. 
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From: Greenville, SC
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Picked up the block, crank, head, and pistons for the Comanche engine. I should have all the parts for the engine so now I just need to put it together