XJmotard

Haha...I heard he actually invented the first jeep out of a few nuts n bolts and Chrysler stole the idea from him lol...

sycoglitch

I heard he lived with a pack of old wagoneers and learned there culture and ways becoming their leader

Sideways99

what the ef is wrong with my rig now
my mileage sucks
can pinion angle or ds angle effect my gas use
still have vibes after sye
i've put alot of work into this thing and am kinda getting pissed off
all parts are up to spec, fluids good motor kinda idles funny but runs like a champ
i do need brake work but not alot else, they're good but i dont think adjusted properly
what do ya got for this dukie???
help a brotha out

BabyBrosXJ

I am planning to totally gut and restore my 94 XJ and just bought an 86 Comanche for 200 bucks. The truck is in great shape and I am about to start yanking everything under the hood and all the interior and dash, etc, and replace it with my xj parts. Does anyone know if the AW4 will easily replace the AX-5? This comanche is the 'metric ton' option with Dana 44 rear axle. I know this is going to be a chore (r/r fuel tank, computer, all wires etc) But it's a great way for me to still keep the original running gear and interior of my little bros xj still alive. Anyone ever do a swap like this?

dougypuncture

Hi, does anyone know the o ring size of the injector orings on a 2001 cherokee classic???

norcofanatic

So I believe this is the right thread to post this question as it is general tech related. In a few months I am considering driving to the arctic circle, which is a 7500km round trip.

You can either drive up in the summer or winter. Online there is a debate which season is less wearing to the vehicle. The last 1000kms in the summer consist of a road made of shale/gravel which is then coated with a chemical to keep it together. Apparently this road is very hard on cars, causing a bunch of potential problems ranging from excessive dirt build up under the car, filter issues, sidewall punctures and etc... However, saying this there are people that have taken their toyota cars up there.

If you drive up in the winter, the road is very smooth and practically like driving on pavement. Flip side is its pretty damn cold, reaching lows of about -30C on average.

My question, (which I know is a little vague,) is which season do you think would be better suited to a '97 Grand which is pretty much stock, in terms of trying to avoid potential issues. I realize the winter season is cold; however I have this feeling that coating my jeep in gravel and mud for 1000kms (essentially 2000kms with return) could cause some issues with drivetrain, etc. Apparently in summer season, road can have up to 3in of mud/gravel crap.

Like I said I know my question is vague, but I know there are alot of people with experience that can probably give an answer to this question. I know some cars simply perform better in certain environments then others, and this is my first Jeep, so am just trying to get a feel what it would excel in. Thanks, and if I have posted this in the wrong thread I apologize

dukie564

I laughed out loud when i read this thanks guys

it helps to have a fairly extensive collection of factory service manuals to pull procedures/diagrams from.

dukie564

Not sure on the size, but they are the same for all years

Just look up your jeep on say advance auto's website

Felpro Part No. ES70599 - you will need 3 packages to to the top and bottom of each injector

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...S_842834299___

dukie564

So...you're swapping the 86 'Manche stuff into the 94 XJ?

There are loads of issues with this. Engine control systems are completely different, interior/dash is different, engine mounting is different. AX-5 to AW-4 conversion is going to be EXTREMELY difficult. Comanche rear end / suspension is different that the XJ rear, and the mounts on the axle are different so you can't even swap that without heavy modification.

Basically, this is the probably the worst donor for what you want to do...there were far too many changes between the early jeeps and the post 1991 jeeps to make a swap realistic.

Sorry man...buy hey, now you have a 'manche to turn into a sweet wheelin beast

freegdr

take one with you when you go

dukie564

when's the last time you did a full tune up? (plugs, wires, cap/rotor, air filter, etc). This would be my first step.

What link of MPG we talking? I'd expect a rig with your specs to run about 13-15mpg in good condition.

If it's really bad I would consider changing the pre-cat o2 sensor and see if that fixes your issue.


As far as your vibes go, with a sye you should have no transfer case drop. I'm assuming you have a double-cardan rear driveshaft as well, in which case your pinion should be about 0.5-1.0* below parallel with the drive shaft with the wheels on the ground to account for axle warp under acceleration.

if you don't have a DC driveshaft, pinion input needs to be parallel to the transfer case output.

dukie564

Jeeps are very well suited for dirty conditions, and have good seals to keep out water/dirt/mud, but not so much for very cold conditions. I'd advise the summer trip.

Just equip the vehicle properly. Aggressive M/T tires are an absolute must (i personally recommend Firestone Destination M/Ts, but i'm not sure what's available up there in Canada). Investing in skid plates (fairly easy to find in junkyards or online) would be a good idea, especially the engine skid to keep the max amount of mud off the front of the engine. Also advised would be some sort of a snorkel system (i find a cowl snorkel works great - i did this on my jeep - https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/my...snorkle-67919/) to keep the max amount of dirt out of the air filter, and to keep splashing water out of the intake.

Other than that, cover the basics - you'll want to do a full fluid change and checkup, and that means ALL fluids (both differentials, transmission, transfer case, engine oil, and coolant flush). Inspect everything, and carry a spare serpentine belt as well as tools, duct tape, ect needed to fix common things that may go wrong (at least temporarily). Make sure it's all in tip top shape.

Uhrinator

Maybe this thread should be changed to "Ask Dukie Thread" lol.

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SqueakyT1O

Its great to have

Disoriented Hillbilly

What is everyone using for rear recovery. I picked up a smittybilt prefab d ring w 2" receiver for $35. Good deal or not? Its only 3/4" not 7/8". Is this good enough? Rating is 10,000. Sooooo...... Whatya think?