1990 XJ Paint/Build Advice
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I would like to advise against the rattle can clear coat. I did that on my mirrors and the clear cracked like a broken window and now i have to completely strip it and redo them .
When you say fix the steering column, mine wags back and forth like a fat guy hung on it for 20 years (its a 91 and i just bought it last week) Would this bolt thing you mentioned fix that? If so, I would be very happy.
The radio and cluster trim just pops off very easily. remove the two screws above the cluster and start pulling. You'll eventually get the whole thing off.
When you say fix the steering column, mine wags back and forth like a fat guy hung on it for 20 years (its a 91 and i just bought it last week) Would this bolt thing you mentioned fix that? If so, I would be very happy.
The radio and cluster trim just pops off very easily. remove the two screws above the cluster and start pulling. You'll eventually get the whole thing off.
And yeah, mine used to have about 6" of play up and down...felt like the tilt was broken. It's a pretty common issue. And yeah it just means there are about four bolts inside of there that are loose. Here's the thread I figured out how to do it off of. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/lo...t-broke-13641/
And yeah, I just need to find a donor XJ with the same trim cluster that I can grab that stuff off of.
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Oh my god, it would be easier to swap a whole new column. Not to mention I have no idea where to find the little pin remover thingy.
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i fix the columns but i've done dozens of them..it's not that bad if you just take your time... but it's easy to swap columns too just make sure everything is good on the new column you get check EVERYTHING all switches and levers
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It wasn't bad at all, it was actually easy to do...but it took two hours...
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There was a recall on several paints used by Chrysler. My '91 was (about ten years ago) repainted because the silver paint was flaking off. But I would repaint the org. color. It's a lot easier. Looks better, should you ever sell. Other wise, you have to tape off all the door jams, Under the hood cowl, etc.. Just prime the bad spots. And feather them out. Should take about 1 1/2 gal. & 1/2 gal. of clear. And there are write -ups on here about wing window replacement. Use Centuri paint. There is four screws holding the dash on. I'd also paint the mirrors, and bumpers my self. They did offer the mono chromatic paint scheme. Here's a pic of mine, with it. Attachment 31323
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There was a recall on several paints used by Chrysler. My '91 was (about ten years ago) repainted because the silver paint was flaking off. But I would repaint the org. color. It's a lot easier. Looks better, should you ever sell. Other wise, you have to tape off all the door jams, Under the hood cowl, etc.. Just prime the bad spots. And feather them out. Should take about 1 1/2 gal. & 1/2 gal. of clear. And there are write -ups on here about wing window replacement. Use Centuri paint. There is four screws holding the dash on. I'd also paint the mirrors, and bumpers my self. They did offer the mono chromatic paint scheme. Here's a pic of mine, with it. Attachment 31323
I'm going to leave the mirrors chrome and the bumpers chrome, but the bumper caps will be sanded and painted accordingly.
Thank you for telling me about the write-ups on the wing window, I need that done fast. I'll be searching asap.
Yeah, I kind of experimented removing the trim yesterday, it's a breeze. I just need a donor jeep now for both the wing window and the trim.
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