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#4981
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
I'm lookin for a 2" lift and was looking at these:
add-a-leaf - http://www.jcwhitney.com/add-a-leaf-...DetailTabPanel
shocks - http://www.jcwhitney.com/nitro-9000-...98d1163y1999j1
spacers - http://www.4ws.com/2-truetwo-jeep-co...g-spacers.html
are these all I would need for the lift? if so would you recommend it?
Also, I don't know if the shocks would give the lift by themselves and I wont need the spacers? and/or if I only need front shocks if i'm getting the add-a-leaf?
advice is much appreciated!
add-a-leaf - http://www.jcwhitney.com/add-a-leaf-...DetailTabPanel
shocks - http://www.jcwhitney.com/nitro-9000-...98d1163y1999j1
spacers - http://www.4ws.com/2-truetwo-jeep-co...g-spacers.html
are these all I would need for the lift? if so would you recommend it?
Also, I don't know if the shocks would give the lift by themselves and I wont need the spacers? and/or if I only need front shocks if i'm getting the add-a-leaf?
advice is much appreciated!
#4983
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
can any one point me to the right thred i know this may drive people crazy but i have an 89 cherokee 4.0 i have already made me a homemade cai sort of my ? is can i unplug the EGR solenoid and disconect the vacum lines from it to remove that little tower of vacum lines with out any major issues i dont want to remove the egr valve it self just the useless vacum lines i dont need if anyone understands what i mean by this please any help would be helpful if you have any pics of how people did there 89,s it would be super helpful thanks guys
#4984
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok so what am I doing wrong? I've tried to replace my top rear main seal and both times have had them shave on me. The first time I only coated the seal than tonight I let it sit for about an hour in oil. Should I let it sit longer, try to lube where the seal actually sits.?The price of these things are adding up. lol
#4985
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Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l inline 6
Ok so what am I doing wrong? I've tried to replace my top rear main seal and both times have had them shave on me. The first time I only coated the seal than tonight I let it sit for about an hour in oil. Should I let it sit longer, try to lube where the seal actually sits.?The price of these things are adding up. lol
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by MarkJRust
I just got a 2001 XJ (147k Miles) and I'm having just a few issues that I don't know how to fix/or if there is even a fix.
First is on occasion, I turn the engine on and I hear a very loud/high pitched whining sound from the engine, it goes away after about 30 seconds, or if I turn the engine off then back on again it usually goes away too. Is it the serpentine belt? is there an easy fix for this?
Second is, when I change into gear, any gear (park, reverse, neutral, drive), I get a very violent shake from the vehicle. Is this from the age of the transmission or is this normal? Is there anyway to decrease this?
It has the Inline 6, 4.0L. Stock trans.
Any help is appreciated
-Mark
First is on occasion, I turn the engine on and I hear a very loud/high pitched whining sound from the engine, it goes away after about 30 seconds, or if I turn the engine off then back on again it usually goes away too. Is it the serpentine belt? is there an easy fix for this?
Second is, when I change into gear, any gear (park, reverse, neutral, drive), I get a very violent shake from the vehicle. Is this from the age of the transmission or is this normal? Is there anyway to decrease this?
It has the Inline 6, 4.0L. Stock trans.
Any help is appreciated
-Mark
If its a squealing noise. Look for a glazed belt or possibly a bearing in idler pulley.
#4988
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
are the spacers and add-a-leaf I had linked good ones to get? I am new to this and don't know the options I have.
#4989
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I'm lookin for a 2" lift and was looking at these:
add-a-leaf - http://www.jcwhitney.com/add-a-leaf-...DetailTabPanel
shocks - http://www.jcwhitney.com/nitro-9000-...98d1163y1999j1
spacers - http://www.4ws.com/2-truetwo-jeep-co...g-spacers.html
are these all I would need for the lift? if so would you recommend it?
Also, I don't know if the shocks would give the lift by themselves and I wont need the spacers? and/or if I only need front shocks if i'm getting the add-a-leaf?
advice is much appreciated!
add-a-leaf - http://www.jcwhitney.com/add-a-leaf-...DetailTabPanel
shocks - http://www.jcwhitney.com/nitro-9000-...98d1163y1999j1
spacers - http://www.4ws.com/2-truetwo-jeep-co...g-spacers.html
are these all I would need for the lift? if so would you recommend it?
Also, I don't know if the shocks would give the lift by themselves and I wont need the spacers? and/or if I only need front shocks if i'm getting the add-a-leaf?
advice is much appreciated!
The nitro 9000 shocks are good. I run them. No complaints.
Spacers look fine
#4990
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Hey Dukie564! I received that headlamp kit which you recommended. Sorry I forgot to ask if it was made in USA but that's water under the bridge now. Ya got any pearls of wisdom to offer up (even the shoulda, coulda, woulda's are welcome) before I start cutting and splicing? NOTE: I haven't even looked at the layout or schematic yet.
as for the installation, i ran the new wire up the sides of the radiator and along the top rad support (following the stock headlight wiring harness). The relays I attached to the passenger side fender with some self tapping screws. The connector for the new harness simply plugs into the stock connector at the passenger side headlight. The stock driver's side headlight connector will be abandoned.
Make sure you get a good ground point at each headlight. I used the lower rad support behind the bumper - sand a spot till it's shiny metal, then use self tapping screws or a bolt/nut w/ lock washer.
Here's a good writeup:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/hd...rite-up-11306/
You can see how i ran the new yellow wiring a bit in this picture:
Last edited by dukie564; 05-31-2011 at 09:23 AM.
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter inline 6
hello , well i have a question and im hopeing someone will be able to tail me where to start or why its doing it . i have a 97 xj with a 4.0 liter inline 6. and for some reason when i sure mt air coditioning the temp light comes on and i lose power in the motor. and the last time it did it i could hear what sounded like my valves tapping . any help would be nice .thanks
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
the adapter plug at the trans for the trans cooler lines on an aw4....i got a replacement, are their any torque specs, or tighten it until its tight?
#4993
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
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When I turn on my hazards, my front passenger turn signal light doesn't turn on or blink inside on the dashboard. However when I turn on my right turn signal they both work.Any Ideas??
#4994
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: L6, 4.0L (242 CID)
1. Got an 89 XJ laredo. Any idea what kind of Electrical system this one has?
2. I keep posting this picture and im hopin someone knows it...haha i just gotta find out so i know what part to order to replace it. Thanks. Also...if anyone has a pic of where the PVC Valve goes to on this XJ please send it to me...mine is broke off and i don't see a plug for it to plug into on the airfilter housing.
2. I keep posting this picture and im hopin someone knows it...haha i just gotta find out so i know what part to order to replace it. Thanks. Also...if anyone has a pic of where the PVC Valve goes to on this XJ please send it to me...mine is broke off and i don't see a plug for it to plug into on the airfilter housing.