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1997 Jeep Cherokee floor pan replacement
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I have a 1997 Jeep Cherokee when I bought it I knew I was going to have to replace atleast one side because there was a big hole in it, the other side looked solid from underneath but after I got it home I pulled out the floormat and the entire carpet under the floormat was an orange-brown color so I peeled bac...
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subliminal
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Electrical nightmare & bizarro brake issue (long post, sorry!!)
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I will start with an apology for a long winded post regarding 1st an electrical nightmare and second a bizarre brake problem: Electrical: A couple months ago my left turn signal stopped flashing, had to manually move the lever, but still lit so I just dealt with it. Then at the beginning of April, my r...
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ChicagoMarine0291
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Front Disc Dust Shields
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Anyone know of a source for these ? Looking online all I could find was for CJ's.
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slvmart
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i need new shocks, any recommendations?
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i measured for shocks today and for the front im looking at 24/25 extended and 18" or so collapsed. for the rear i can mount the shocks about level with the frame which would be 18 extended and 14 collapsed. or i could mount them on top of the u bolt plate and then make a hoop in the wheel well which would...
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Tysxj
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'98 minor starting issue
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Guys, I have a minor issue with my '98 Classic that has me perplexed and maybe someone has some knowledge of what is going on. Out of the four we have owned or own, I have never dealt with this issue before. What it does is when it is cold or has been sitting for, say, at least 30 minutes or so, it will crank ok an...
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PennsylvaniaXJ
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Rusty's Trackbar Failure
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1st off left me get my disclaimer out of the way.... 1) Yes I typically do not talk highly of Rusty's products; however I am in no way putting his company down or him personally down. I personally have not had great success with his products; however know some that have. 2) I am only posting this for the sim...
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LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW
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4.0 Port Flow Velocity Map
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http://theamcforum.com/forum/40-ho-port-flow-velocity-map_topic2477.html
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ChevelleSSLS6
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Mystery Front End Clunk Solved
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Like many of you guys with XJs Ive had a mystery clunk in my front end when the suspension cycles. Ive had the wheels off three times looking at everything. I finally decided to replace the bushings in the lower/upper control arms as well as the track bar bushing. I started with the lower control arms...
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weebur
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Axle dis assembly
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So I am going to take the 8.25 in the rear of the Jeep apart and need a good write up for it. I have one for the brakes, but it starts after the axle is apart. I have never dissassembled the rear axle before and was wondering if someone could help me find a good write up on it? Just incase I mess something up I c...
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aci4369
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Leaks
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I know that Jeeps leak, it's a fact, but i want to cut it down a bit so i can park in the driveway again. i've cleaned up around my engine to look for problem areas. the rear main looks ok but the valve cover has a little seep and the oil cap itself is leaking (weird) so i've got a drip down the back of the engine. i...
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xjpeter
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Hypertech Max-Energy Econon 96 xj
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http://www.hypertech-inc.com/products-results.aspxl
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ChevelleSSLS6
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XJ and MJ Shackles
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Left MJ, Right XJ XJ Shackles hole to hole: 3 1/4" MJ Shackles hole to hole: 4 3/8" [IMG]https://...
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90XJkid
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Strength of Dana 30
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I have the CAD D30 with the engagment fork shimmed so its perminatly on. I would like to know if its ok to run a lunchbox locker with the 2-piece axle in there. I have 760x u-joints that will be going in when I get the chance. What are the weaknesses of the Dana 30?
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90XJkid
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D35 vs 8.25
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A buddy of mine has a non-DD XJ... chopped roof and tailgate like a lot of them have once they make the DD to trail rig jump. His axle is a D35, non C clip, with an Aussie locker in it. He recently got his mitts on some heavier duty axles (I think a D44 front and a D60 rear or something... anyways, its not importa...
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ChevelleSSLS6
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Swapping a 88 XJ Engine with a 96 XJ Engine
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Hello friends, A friend of mine 88 Xj was giving him problems so he decided to change the engine and install a 96 engine. According to him he only changed the block and everything else including the wiring, computer, head, flywheel and sensors are for the 88 jeep. Problem is now the xj with the new eng...
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PlayStation
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Another Homebrew Lightbar
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One of my best buds asked me if I would be willing to make another light bar, one that would mount to his stock bumper. This is what I came up with. Its my first start to finish fab job done 100% by myself. Its defiantly not perfect, not even close. But it will look good and do its job in a sturdy fashion. Its a mu...
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90XJkid
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Power steering pump reservoir question
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Is the power steerring pump reservior supposed to have pressure in it? After driving for awhile and the fluid is warm/hot and I remove the cap there is pressure behind it, not alot but some. I see there is a spring on the cap against the rubber cap seal. Is the spring supposed to release pressure like a...
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firehawk
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D-Rings with stock bumpers?
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Does anyone have a good way of installing D-rings while using the stock bumpers. Need some recovery points on my new XJ but dont have the cash to replace the bumpers yet. Are the stock bumpers strong enough to mount D-rings too? My rig is in the members rigs under My 99 XJ.
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AlanB
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New Tech Directions on Tech Page
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All,
I have updated the tech page with some new additonal directions. The page can be found at http://www.greatlakesxj.com/tech.html
I have added:
Suspension/Axles
Jeep XJ Axle Identification Chart
JKS Adjustable Cross-Over Shock Mount (OGS999)
JKS Adjusta...
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LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW
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new door locks on 95
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a while a go i got some 98 doors, put them on and all was kosher, but ive been missing my electric locks. its a bit of a pain for unlock everydoor when i get a full car. this isnt a nessity to get working but would be a huge comfort. i have a 95 fsm and the 99 for the site. the wiring for the windows(electric) was ea...
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Tysxj
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LCA ?
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I'm pulling my front axle on a 96 XJ. I have every bolt out but the DS lca bolt . The nut is off but I can't get the bolt out. There is play but it's like the bolt is welded to the bushing? Does anyone know how to remove this bolt? I even tried heating the bushing but it won't let go. By the way, I'm new here and would...
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troys96xj
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Power windows problems - '98 XJ
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Need some help with a power window problem on a 4 door XJ. All windows, locks, and mirrors work fine from the driver's switch however, windows do not work from the respective door switches. I swapped out the driver's side switch (JY through it in for nothing) but it has the same problem. Looks like...
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Bigtrucknut
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4.0 Renix A/C deleted bracket?
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I am wondering if one exists. I don't think I will be converting my a/c compressor to OBA so I thought that deleting it to gain a little power might be an inexpensive alternative.
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90XJkid
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01 xj ticking
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My 01 xj 4.0 auto with 60,000 miles on it has a ticking noise. Runs as expected for the mileage When I am wheeling it is the only time I have the problem Only does this after I have been on steep inclines or off camber situations Does not tick until I shut it off and then start it back up after it sets for at least...
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Drivers Door Module and Power Window problems
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I posted somewhere that I needed to get around to repairing the typical XJ power window problem. Also, mentioned that I wasn't in a hurry. Well I finally got around to it. What I wanted to say is that the best writeup on this issue that I found was the the Jeep Forums site : http://www.jeepforum.com/...
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slvmart
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Renix XJ with V8 ZJ 136amp alternator
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My alternator went out and I decided to upgrade. I looked around and found that an alternator from a '97-'98 V8 ZJ is 136amp compared to the 90amp from my stock. With the recent addition of offroad lights and the hope of a system in the future I figured this was a good upgrade. To do this on a Renix XJ you need...
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90XJkid
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I need to help trying to improve my mpg
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I have a 98 Jeep cherokee two door with a 5.5 re lift and 305/70r 16 tires on it, with a magnaflow hiflo cat super 40 muff and a edge 63mm tb and programer, fipk intake just did a tune up not to long ago and a low temp thermastat. Heres the list of what I was thinking to do to get better mpgs 1. Header (Manifold is...
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XJ with ZJ Tierod
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I added a ZJ V8 Tierod to my XJ. It is much beefier that the stock unit. The only downside is the slight downward bend. The guy who pulled it off the ZJ used a ball joint fork(or whatever those things are) and ruined the stock TRE boots, so I had to buy so replacements. You have to cut the old ones off like I did i...
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90XJkid
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Swaybar diameter
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Long time no see! I've been busy watching 3 houses as the family is off on their own vacation since I've gotten back from the honeymoon. So I was at the boneyard the other day to get myself a v8 ZJ front swaybar. Out of curiosity before removing it I measured it with the trusty ol tape measure, and it was 1&q...
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ChevelleSSLS6
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Continuing Power Steering Pumps problems.
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Put a new Power Steering pump on my XJ. While looking at the reciepts I bought one 1-09, then replaced that one 10-09, and now 8-10... And I know that I had bought an advanced one before switching to Napa because the Advanced one broke within a few months.... So about every 8 months I have to put a new one in...
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