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Year: 1993
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i changed the half shaft for one from the salvage yard,and the one i took out was better.i mean,mine clunked some in 4wd,but this one was way worse!if the gears that the splines are meshing with are that worn,how hard is it to change the gears in the front trans?it's gotta be easier than changing the whole front trans right?
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Year: 1996
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It is time consuming. Here's a write up. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/m...thread-592844/
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Thanks ol blue. Great write up. I'm stuck though. Right where the guy explains about the six studs running through the fire wall.
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Are the width of the motor mounts 2-5/8" wide?
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Year: 1989
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So my girlfriend is watching me stare at this forum for hours... and asked what 4x4 meant. I told her and she asked what was better... 4x4 or AWD....... i don't really know....what do ya think
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The term four-wheel drive typically describes larger passenger vehicles that may allow the driver to manually switch (sometimes with an automatic option) between two-wheel-drive mode (if available) for streets and four-wheel-drive mode for low-traction conditions such as ice, mud, snow, or loose gravel.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is most typically used to describe a "full time" 4WD which may be used on dry pavement. These systems must incorporate an inter-axle differential which allows the front and rear wheels to turn at different speeds. w This eliminates driveline binding, wheel hop, and other driveline issues associated with the use of 4WD on dry pavement. Because all 4 tires in a full time AWD system are connected by a system of differentials, they are potentially very susceptible to spin when a wheel loses traction. Without sophisticated traction control systems, they would become immobilized when any one of the four tires lost traction. A traditional part time 4WD system does not connect the front and rear via a differential, and therefore does not suffer any front/rear torque reduction—if a front tire loses traction, it does not reduce torque delivered to the rear tires, even without traction control systems.
Part-time 4WD systems are mechanically simpler and cheaper than AWD systems. Also, a part-time 4WD transfer case is usually equipped with a reduction gear setting, or, low range, which provides for higher torque at lower speeds, a vital feature for vehicles that will see much off-road use. In AWD systems a more expensive separate reduction gearbox is usually used. The main drawback of 4WD is that because it lacks a center differential, a part-time 4WD system can only be used in low traction situations where the wheels have the ability to slip as needed.
For these reasons, full-time AWD is appropriate for improving on-road handling and is seen on cars and crossover/sports utility vehicles, while traditional part-time 4WD systems without center differentials, or with locking center differentials, are better for heavy-duty use such as off-road or in deep snow and are commonly seen on trucks and truck-based SUVs.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is most typically used to describe a "full time" 4WD which may be used on dry pavement. These systems must incorporate an inter-axle differential which allows the front and rear wheels to turn at different speeds. w This eliminates driveline binding, wheel hop, and other driveline issues associated with the use of 4WD on dry pavement. Because all 4 tires in a full time AWD system are connected by a system of differentials, they are potentially very susceptible to spin when a wheel loses traction. Without sophisticated traction control systems, they would become immobilized when any one of the four tires lost traction. A traditional part time 4WD system does not connect the front and rear via a differential, and therefore does not suffer any front/rear torque reduction—if a front tire loses traction, it does not reduce torque delivered to the rear tires, even without traction control systems.
Part-time 4WD systems are mechanically simpler and cheaper than AWD systems. Also, a part-time 4WD transfer case is usually equipped with a reduction gear setting, or, low range, which provides for higher torque at lower speeds, a vital feature for vehicles that will see much off-road use. In AWD systems a more expensive separate reduction gearbox is usually used. The main drawback of 4WD is that because it lacks a center differential, a part-time 4WD system can only be used in low traction situations where the wheels have the ability to slip as needed.
For these reasons, full-time AWD is appropriate for improving on-road handling and is seen on cars and crossover/sports utility vehicles, while traditional part-time 4WD systems without center differentials, or with locking center differentials, are better for heavy-duty use such as off-road or in deep snow and are commonly seen on trucks and truck-based SUVs.
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Well anythings possible, but bolt in I would say generationally the 98-01 would be a direct fit since their the same. But I dont think they really changed? Someone will know better than I. But just get one from a 98+ the amount theyve been used will be less therefor in better shape over all.
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Year: 1988
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Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB
I'll ask this again...
QUOTE=onlyinajeep726;1496187]Where is the control module that operates the front wipers and what does it look like? Mine is dying. Some days it works like it should, others days not so much.
QUOTE=onlyinajeep726;1496187]Where is the control module that operates the front wipers and what does it look like? Mine is dying. Some days it works like it should, others days not so much.
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Year: 1995
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Originally Posted by no-boundaries
i need to replace the drivers seat in my 98 cherokee, but i don't know what year(s) are compatible with the mount. can someone help me out?
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Originally Posted by onlyinajeep726
I'll ask this again...
QUOTE=onlyinajeep726;1496187]Where is the control module that operates the front wipers and what does it look like? Mine is dying. Some days it works like it should, others days not so much.
QUOTE=onlyinajeep726;1496187]Where is the control module that operates the front wipers and what does it look like? Mine is dying. Some days it works like it should, others days not so much.
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So, the speed controls are built into the motor? The reason I ask is because sometimes my front wipers work just fine, other times, they don't. When they don't, the intermittent setting just makes the wipers go back and forth without any delay, the next mode up does nothing, and the fastest mode works just fine. (I hope that all made sense.) It's not in the multifunction switch because I've wiggled that around many times and hasn't made a difference.