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#7111
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
I'm on my phone so sorry if it has been asked i just cant find it. My friend just bought a 99 cherokee, the PO said he replaced the whole front end...everything but ball joints. And installed a rugged ridge steering set up. Well after driving it the hour and a half home the noise in the front end got louder and this afternoon we crawled up under the jeep. All the steering components shift. You can grab the track bar or drag bar and move your wrist and watch the outer tie rod ends pivot. Is there a way to tighten this? The tie rod ends are supposedly new and are tightened but i dont get why its shifting...any suggestions are appreciated.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
Originally Posted by fantic238
If the steering link pivots in the ***** it is ok but it shouldn't have play up/down and left/right.
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
Going to a JY in a hour or so, Anybody know what tools I will need for a battery tie down? Or do you think it'd save me a head ache to just buy one from a parts store?
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: straight 6
Originally Posted by xj guy
Going to a JY in a hour or so, Anybody know what tools I will need for a battery tie down? Or do you think it'd save me a head ache to just buy one from a parts store?
#7116
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Have a 1997 Cherokee 4.0L w/ 196,000 - 1. have hard starting problems for several months, and seems it is getting a little worse (longer cranking before 'popping off') 2. stalling, dropping to below 400-500 rpms when coming to a stop 3. choking up when accelerating at 1200-1900 rpm's. Believe it or not, I changed the gas cap and #'s 2 and 3 have not been an issue in last week. I have 50# of fuel pressure and yesterday changed the plugs and wires. Could it be coil/distributor; anyway to test either? Please offer any ideas and help. Thank you.
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Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6Cyl, K&N, 62mm TB, Electric Fans, D Neon Injectors, Head gasket needing replaced.
High Torque Starter?
On a basic 4.0L or even a stroker, is a high torque starter (Mean Green, PowerMaster, etc.) even worth it? ($$$$) Really what are the gains?
I just started working/building my XJ a year ago, so yes I am a "Newbie".
I just started working/building my XJ a year ago, so yes I am a "Newbie".
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.Slow
Originally Posted by wmmccall
On a basic 4.0L or even a stroker, is a high torque starter (Mean Green, PowerMaster, etc.) even worth it? ($$$$) Really what are the gains?
I just started working/building my XJ a year ago, so yes I am a "Newbie".
I just started working/building my XJ a year ago, so yes I am a "Newbie".
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
Well I got the tie down set just using some brute strength
But now I need to know how I can put it in! I think I can slip one side in fairly easily but the other side not so much... Does the shelf the battery sits on come off? Otherwise I don't know how I could fit the other one in. Help please!
But now I need to know how I can put it in! I think I can slip one side in fairly easily but the other side not so much... Does the shelf the battery sits on come off? Otherwise I don't know how I could fit the other one in. Help please!
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 cold air
Have a 89 xj, my defroster works. But when i turn it over to heat or vent none of the front vents blow out heat. Any suggestions? Check the fuse, took the heater control panel off and all wires are connected
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Bassfishertim2015
Have a 89 xj, my defroster works. But when i turn it over to heat or vent none of the front vents blow out heat. Any suggestions? Check the fuse, took the heater control panel off and all wires are connected
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Year: 1989 Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 Renix
Have a 1997 Cherokee 4.0L w/ 196,000 - 1. have hard starting problems for several months, and seems it is getting a little worse (longer cranking before 'popping off') 2. stalling, dropping to below 400-500 rpms when coming to a stop 3. choking up when accelerating at 1200-1900 rpm's. Believe it or not, I changed the gas cap and #'s 2 and 3 have not been an issue in last week. I have 50# of fuel pressure and yesterday changed the plugs and wires. Could it be coil/distributor; anyway to test either? Please offer any ideas and help. Thank you.
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Ender
Sounds like the CKP (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
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Year: 1989 Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 Renix
That's odd becuase I had the exact same issue, already had a brand new (and adjusted) Throttle Position Sensor, new FUEL FILTER, new cap and rotor, new spark plugs.
I changed out the old CKP, and my issue went away...