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Recently when ive started the cherokee there is a short rattle sound like a spray can ball almost, and sometimes when i shut it off there is a rattle. coming from the front . Already ruled out muffler bearing
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Check your engine mounts.
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Check your engine mounts.
well one is pretty much cracked in half, the rubber part that is, would a loose transmission mount also make a rattling noise when i crank it and turn it off?
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well one is pretty much cracked in half, the rubber part that is, would a loose transmission mount also make a rattling noise when i crank it and turn it off?
Sure could. Any of the mounts being bad can cause the rattling. Front mounts make noise up fron, trans mount more towards the rear, along with the exhaust banging on the crossmember back there.
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Sure could. Any of the mounts being bad can cause the rattling. Front mounts make noise up fron, trans mount more towards the rear, along with the exhaust banging on the crossmember back there.
how in the world do you change motor mounts? might as well do both while im at it.
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how in the world do you change motor mounts? might as well do both while im at it.
Got a floor jack and a block of wood?

I don't know your skill level so it's difficult for me to say how easy it will be for you. It's pretty easy even for a beginner though.

Look in the write-ups for something.
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Got a floor jack and a block of wood?

I don't know your skill level so it's difficult for me to say how easy it will be for you. It's pretty easy even for a beginner though.

Look in the write-ups for something.


oh. right. lol duh.
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oh. right. lol duh.
Here ya go:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/mo...er-renix-1385/
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appreciate it. Hope i dont break the bolt on the OFA.
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these http://browndogindustries.com/C2572-...unts-Poly.aspx

or these? http://browndogindustries.com/CU2572...ts-Rubber.aspx
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Their rubber ones will be fine.
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Does anyone have a spare good condition rear view mirror they'd be willing to send me?
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Edited.
Edited what? They're same as a ton of gM cars and trucks.
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Edited what? They're same as a ton of gM cars and trucks.
It posted twice. I need a new one because mine has what looks to be mold or something black inside the lense.
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It posted twice. I need a new one because mine has what looks to be mold or something black inside the lense.
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