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#8627
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726
An axle from a '98, some zip ties and electrical tape, wrenches, sockets, tools, WD-40 or PB Blaster and a jack.
#8629
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Does anyone know if there's a way to increase the center-weight and effort of the power steering rack on an '89 XJ? I absolutely hate how numb and light it is now.
#8630
no heat?
Quick question: I've got a 91 6cyl cherokee that has no heat. In southern Cali this wasn't too big a deal but right now I'm in New England with it closing out my mom's estate. The fan runs fine but doesn't put out any heat. I'm planning on tearing things apart this weekend and see if the thermostat is stuck but figured I'd ask if there's anything else I should check while I'm at it. Thanks for any help!
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 cold air
Originally Posted by Jekell80
Quick question: I've got a 91 6cyl cherokee that has no heat. In southern Cali this wasn't too big a deal but right now I'm in New England with it closing out my mom's estate. The fan runs fine but doesn't put out any heat. I'm planning on tearing things apart this weekend and see if the thermostat is stuck but figured I'd ask if there's anything else I should check while I'm at it. Thanks for any help!
#8632
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L High output inline 6
hey , the gears in the rear end of my 96 cherokee are slowly giving out, and i was thinkin of re-gearing the whole thing. the stock gears in it now are 3.55. but was wondering what would be a good choice for somthing decent on highway, and good for towing or pushing bigger tires.? thx for the help
#8633
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hey , the gears in the rear end of my 96 cherokee are slowly giving out, and i was thinkin of re-gearing the whole thing. the stock gears in it now are 3.55. but was wondering what would be a good choice for somthing decent on highway, and good for towing or pushing bigger tires.? thx for the help
#8634
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
Hey guys I'm buying a 8.25 to replace my worn out noisy *** Dana turdy-five. What exactly is needed and neccessary for this so called direct bolt in? I am also going to get the rear drive shaft as well. Thanks.
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#8635
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bolt in - just make sure it has the same gear ratio. You'll need new u-bolts and spring plates also (the 8.25 has a larger diameter axle tube). I have a spare set of plates if you want them - they're even painted!
#8636
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
I would love them. What size u bolts? It does have the same gears. So the brakes just re attach the same way? Do I just remove the fuse for abs? Is it that easy? Hopefully its a dedicated fuse?
#8637
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The u-bolts are for 3" dia axle tube (3" I.D.) by i believe 8 1/2" long.
make me an offer on the plates.
#8638
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
So the u bolts I can just get from Napa. As long as I have the rear drive shaft I won't have to worry about spine count correct? I sure wish I could remove the abs once I disable it. Then I could finally do the cai cowl mod.
#8640
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
99 Sport, 3 in skyjacker lift 31 X 10.50 ATs. I really like the ion alloy wheels, but they are 3 1/2 inch backspacing. Will I have to trim flares, or will they look funky sticking out that much?
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