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Old 08-23-2011, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
most of the time vibes are caused simply by people not shimming the rear axle pinion angle correctly after a lift
How do get the right angle ? For ur lift
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Old 08-23-2011, 09:11 AM
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Alright lemme find one

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I would take off the trim and paint from there down, thanks Dukie!
It was tough with such a crappy (sorry) picture, but i did what I could
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Old 08-23-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dukie564

It was tough with such a crappy (sorry) picture, but i did what I could
Thanks dukie, I think I'll do it when I find time this fall, otherwise it waits till next spring. That was a pic from my phone and it has a cracked plastic lens thing so lights screws it up.
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How do get the right angle ? For ur lift
Pinion on the rear axle should be parallel to the transfer case output shaft

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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Well failing pulleys make it sound more dieselish. I believe my alt pulley bearings are going so it has a diesel/ loose sound on idle
and i was beginning to like the sound..

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Bad water pump will make it sound like that as well. The impellar gets all wobbly and sounds like a deisel.
wouldnt i love to get stranded far from home with a bad water pump. it could be worse though right?

thanks for the info guys.
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Originally Posted by xj guy
Make sure that you have the right sensor, when I was solving my issue (believe we had the same problem on a different thread) I had replaced the sensor only to later find out the guy sold me the sensor for the dummy light dash, not for the actual gauge. So I would check again, and hopefully you were sold the wrong gauge.
I was wondering about that! The sensor looks different than the one i replaced...but it fit so i didn't double check. Thank you
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Is there a direct fit cherry bomb that bolts into the stock exhaust, mainly just wanna change the sound
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Are we talking glass pack, Turbo, pro or extreme? They make different ones so its all about which one you want. Check out Cherrybomb.com
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Hey folks, this is my first post here, and I have a couple questions regarding my new-to-me '97 Cherokee SE.

First off, the Check Engine light is on. I was aware of this when I bought it. The previous owner had a diagnostic app on his smartphone that indicated the problem is with the 02 sensor. Could this be as easy as sourcing a new 02 sensor and replacing it myself? Or could this code indicate a number of possible problems?

My second question is about adding a roof rack. There are no rack/rails of any kind. Is it possible to have these installed? I would really like to be able to mount some kind of roof top cargo box for a long trip I am planning.

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Originally Posted by elarbolverde
Hey folks, this is my first post here, and I have a couple questions regarding my new-to-me '97 Cherokee SE.

First off, the Check Engine light is on. I was aware of this when I bought it. The previous owner had a diagnostic app on his smartphone that indicated the problem is with the 02 sensor. Could this be as easy as sourcing a new 02 sensor and replacing it myself? Or could this code indicate a number of possible problems?

My second question is about adding a roof rack. There are no rack/rails of any kind. Is it possible to have these installed? I would really like to be able to mount some kind of roof top cargo box for a long trip I am planning.

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What is the specific code? Yes you can mount a basket to the rain gutters
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Originally Posted by elarbolverde
Hey folks, this is my first post here, and I have a couple questions regarding my new-to-me '97 Cherokee SE.

First off, the Check Engine light is on. I was aware of this when I bought it. The previous owner had a diagnostic app on his smartphone that indicated the problem is with the 02 sensor. Could this be as easy as sourcing a new 02 sensor and replacing it myself? Or could this code indicate a number of possible problems?
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Depends - you have two of them. Need the specific code(s). Most any auto parts store will read the codes for free. Report back so we can help further.
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Originally Posted by stryker1228
What is the specific code? Yes you can mount a basket to the rain gutters
Doh. I didn't take note of the specific code, but I will post up again when I can get it.

Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
Depends - you have two of them. Need the specific code(s). Most any auto parts store will read the codes for free. Report back so we can help further.
The PO did say that he already replaced the sensor at the exhaust, and that it's probably the sensor at the engine. Does this make sense?
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nope. There is one before the cat and one after.
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Originally Posted by elarbolverde

The PO did say that he already replaced the sensor at the exhaust, and that it's probably the sensor at the engine. Does this make sense?
Both sensors are in the exhaust. The PO is referring to the precat (upper) sensor which is below the exhaust manifold. That is the one they said they hadn't replaced. That sensor helps regulate you fuel:air ratio.
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