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Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
XJ links, Modifications and How-To's - All Read
Everyone should save this on their computer if they don't already have it. This should be a sticky, lots of answers to common questions here. I can't remember where I picked it up.
Mike
PS: Sorry, but some of the links are not active anymore.
USING YJ BRAKE LINES FOR LIFTED XJ
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...eHosesOnXJ.htm
BRAKE JOBS/GUIDES
http://jeepin.com/features/drums/index.asp
http://jeepin.com/features/discs/index.asp
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontDisks.htm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm
UPGRADING MASTER CYLINDER ON PRE 95 XJ's
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...terUpgrade.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/bra...kes03/booster/
REAR DISC BREAKS ON A Chry Co 8.25 REAR AXLE
http://geocities.com/dcpaschal/mitch.html
http://cherokeekid5.tripod.com/zj_discs_on_a_xj.htm
http://www.akappler.com/document_ser...&doc=rear_disc
http://home.swbell.net/rriojas3/reardisk.html
REAR DISC BREAKS ON A D44 REAR AXLE
http://jeepin.com/features/cvdiscs/index.asp
REAR DISC BREAKS ON A D35 and D44 REAR AXLE
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...rDiscsOnXJ.htm
**ENGINE MAINT, PERFORMANCE, AND UPGRADES**
POSSIBLE HIGH IDLE SOLUTION
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/idle.htm
COMMON MISFIRE CONDITION ON 00-01 (INJECTOR 3)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72181
CPS REMOVAL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197260
DIY OBA (On Board Air) USING STOCK AC COMPRESSOR
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194132
TB CLEANING THREADS/Link
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ngine/tbody.htm
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143804
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154516
NON-HO TO HO SWAP, QUICK OVERVIEW
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...p/engswap.html
INSTALLING A 99+ INTAKE ON A 91-98 HO HEAD
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215685
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE TPS ON A 87-90 4.0L
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl232i.htm
READING THE OBDII DIAGNOSTIC CODES
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/tech/codes/
http://www.allpar.com/fix/computer-codes.html
READING OBDI DIAGNOSTIC CODES
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoECUcodes.htm
CHECKING THE COIL AND CPS TESTING PROCEDURES
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl077g.htm
OIL IN AIR FILTER (BLOW BY) FIXES
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...0ltr/blowby.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...over/cover.html
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica.../ValveCover.htm
REPLACING FUEL FILTER ON A 97+
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138580
OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/pressure.htm
CONVERTING TO LARGER OIL FILTER
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...rConversion.htm
FUEL INJECTOR O-RING REPLACEMENT
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...gine/oring.html
CHANGING THE OIL ADAPTER O-RINGS
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/4
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles...unt_O-Rings.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...rConversion.htm (covers removal and
install of Oil FIlter Adapter Housing).
MOTOR MOUNT REPLACMENT
http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/31818/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...gine/engmounts/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...nts2/mount.html
http://jeepin.com/features/motormounts/index.asp
REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACEMENT
http://jeepin.com/features/rearmain/index.asp
BORING A HO (91+ 4.0L) THROTTLE BODY OUT TO 60mm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTBboring.htm
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/2
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...h/ThrottleB.php
HOMEBREWED SNORKLE/ DEEP WATER INTAKES
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billa...kel/snorkel.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...e/AirIntake.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...stomSnorkle.htm
REMOVING STOCK AIR BOX SILENCER/VENTURI
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSilencer.htm
OPEN AIR (CONE FILTER) INTAKES
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/afilter.php
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/9
STROKER ARTICLES FOR THE 4.0L
http://www.angelfire.com/my/fan/stroker.html
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...okerSummary.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...trokerCalcs.xls
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/bryce/stroker/stroker.cfm
**COOLING**
3CORE RAD INSTALL
http://www.jeepin.com/features/gdi/index.asp
AUX FAN TEST WITH A JUMPER
http://www.fivezerofive.com/cpg132/...ls.php?album=81
INSTALLING NEW RADIATOR
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRadiatorFitting.htm
BURPING the COOLING SYSTEM
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...BurpAirMod.htm
CONVERTING THE CLOSED COOLING SYSTEM
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/F...ow-bottle.html
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/rad.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke.../radiator.html
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...stemSwitch.htm
WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT
http://jeepin.com/features/waterpump/index.asp
OVERRIDE SWITCH ON ELEC FAN
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/auxfan.htm
**BODY MODS**
FACTORY PAINT CODE LOACTION AND HOW TO READ IT
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/pai...tions.htm#chry
HOMEBREWED REMOVALABLE DOOR
http://www.myxj.net/tech/doorless/
(97+ year)http://xjfanatic.com/97doorless.php
TRIMMING FENDERS
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...FenderTrim.htm
(Front Fender Trimming)
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...rearfender.htm
(Rear Fender Chop)
http://jeepin.com/features/stageone/index.asp
http://rocklizardfabrications.com/fender_trimming.htm
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/fenders.php
TJ FLARE INSTALL
http://home.earthlink.net/~jkorda/mods/tjflares.html
FENDER FLARE RELOCATING
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...nderFlares.htm
INSTALLING NEWER (97+) DOOR SEALS ON OLDER XJ
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical.../DoorSeals.htm
HOOD VENTS
http://www.ericsxj.com/vents.htm
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok...h/hoodvent.php
**INTERIOR AND ELECTRICAL**
DIY IGN KILL SWITCH
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/article.html?&A=0059
HEADLINER REPARE INSTALL
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/.../Headliner.htm
http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/cherokee/
WALMART OVERHEAD LIGHTS MOD
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
HEADLIGHT UPGRADES
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/hlights.php
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok...h/hlights2.php
INTERIOR STORAGE DECK
http://www.ericsxj.com/storage.htm
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197251
INTERIOR STORAGE DECK (With the add-on for leveling out cargo with seat down)
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/storage.html
97+ QUARTZ CLOCK INSTALL IN A PRE 97XJ
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64514
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDashClock.htm
CB RADIO
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/CB.php
SPEAKER UPGRADES / SUB ENCLOSURES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97186
LED BACKLIGHTING FOR GAUGE PANEL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109945
GAUGE SWAP
http://www.jeepin.com/features/gaugeswap/index.asp (88-90 to 91-95 cluster swap)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109945 (LED dash lights)
ON BOARD AIR INSTALLATION
http://www.electronicimpulse.net/~v...ep/tech/OBA.htm
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/power_tank.htm
http://www.ericsxj.com/oba.htm
UPGRADING CHARGING SYSTEMS (slow starts and better charging)
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/charge.htm
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...ch/Batcable.php
DUAL BATTERY
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...tery_setup.htm
http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/te...4wd_batteries/
http://www.http://madxj.com/MADXJ/te...Relocation.htm
HVAC BLOWER FIX (if motor speed selector not working)
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/F...elink_fix.html
**Maintenance**
AXLE FLUID CHANGE
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/maint/diff_fluid/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ept/gb/gb.html
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/diff-1.htm
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT ON 00 and 01 4.0L ENGINES
http://jeephorizons.com/tech/spark.html
BELTS, BRAKE FLUID, POWERSTEERING, AND TC
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoService.htm
AW4 TRANS SERVICE
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoService.htm
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontDisks.htm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm
Serpentine belt routing 95
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl453h.htm
**TECH DOWNLOADS/ OFFROAD TECHNIQUE/LOCKER MANFACTURER LINKS**
Tech Manuals 88, 93, 00
http://www.lunghd.com/Downloads_and_Links/Downloads.htm
MANUALS and VARIOUS
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/
AW4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
http://members.fortunecity.com/90limited/
4WHEEL TERRAIN TECHNIQUES
**Not all XJ stuff, but general refrences. Some trick may not work with ECU vehicles.**
http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter/4wdtech/4wdtech.html
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/cs/off...aa020401a_4.htm
http://4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/17158/
GENERAL OFFROAD TECH
http://www.4x4now.com/4wht.htm
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...%2Fspotting.htm
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...oa dguide1.htm
LOCKER MAKER LINKS
http://www.offroadlockers.com
http://www.trachtech.com
http://www.traction.eaton.com
http://www.arbusa.com/
http://www.powertrax.com/
LOCKER VENDORS
http://www.differentials.com/catalog.html
http://www.drivetrain.com/Powertrex.html
**LIFTS**
TIRE LIFT COMBO
Stock lift:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91208
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82869
Lifted fitment:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90893
Overview of various lifts/tires:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45602
TIRE SIZE COMPARISION/CONVERSION CALCULATOR
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
2" BUDGET BOOST
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/boost.php
HOME BREWED BB LIFT
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.c...udget_boost.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontSpacer.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearSpacer.htm
ROUGH COUNTRY/HECKETHORN (covers AAL install)
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ft/hrclift.html
SKYJACKER 3" LIFT
http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/suspension.html
OME 3.5
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...OME/ome-lw.html
RE 5.5" HD LIFT
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...ch/re55lift.php
TNT LA KIT
http://www.projectxj.com/mods/long.arms.htm
**SUSPENSION MODS AND FIXES**
REDRILLING STOCK TRAC-BAR MOUNT AFTER LIFT
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrackbar.htm
HOMEBREWED LONG ARMS
http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/longarm.htm
DEATH WOBBLE FIXES
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/techart...athwobble.html
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/dw.html
HOME BREWED BPE FRONT AND REAR
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91472
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/.../Rear_BPEs.htm
REAR SHOCK MOUNT RELOCATION (higher mount more ground clearence)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearShockM.htm
REAR UPPER SHOCK MOUNT REPAIR/ OPTIONS (BPE's)
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
SHOCK LENGTH GUIDE FOR DIFFERENT LIFTS SIZES (other tech too)
http://members.aol.com/Stvns/XJhelp2.html
QUICK DISCONNECTS
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/qdcs.php
ADJUSTING BUMPSTOP LENGTH
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co..._Bumpstops.htm
HOMEBREWED TC DROP BRACKET
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTCdrop.htm
LCA and UCA LENGTHS FOR DIFFERENT LIFT SIZES
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/re_db.html
**FRONT AND REAR AXLES**
FRONT AND REAR AXLE GUIDE
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...7_182_full.jpg
GEAR RATIO CHART AND FORMULA FOR TIRE SIZES
http://www.superlift.com/library/gears.asp
http://gs.tolan-hoechst.com/tirecalc.htm
FRONT D30 AXLE and STEERING
XJ FRONT LEAF CONVERSION
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billa...rsion/leafs.htm
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/leafs.php
ZJ TO XJ TIE ROD CONVERSION (couple of TJ articles, but XJ and TJ use same steering linkage)
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/tjtierod/
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/tierod-1.htm
http://members.rennlist.com/gman/jeep/
TIE ROD END DUST BOOT REPLACEMENT (poly boots can be bought at most auto parts stores if you can't find factory replacements)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTieRod.htm
STEERING STABILIZER REPLACEMENT
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steeringstabilizer.html
STEERING
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/axle/yj-tierod.htm (beefing up factory Tie Rod)
http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/steering.htm
STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT (On a TJ, but same set up as the XJ knuckles)
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steerstop.html
DANA30 HOME_BREWED POSI_LOCK SYETEM AND VACUUM DIAGRAM
(!)http://home.earthlink.net/~stevenschreiber/jeep/
http://www.4x4wire.com/dodge/tech/solid_axle_cad/
FRONT HUB REPLACEMENT
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ring/index.html
FRONT HUB CONVERSION
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/hubs.php
SWAPPING 1 PIECE TJ AXLES INTO A VAC DISCO D30
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/yjd3...jconvert-1.htm
XJ DANA30 FRONT AXLE SEALS/ 297-X UJOINT UPGRADE/ UJOINT REBUILD
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...297andSeals.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
http://www.jeepin.com/features/ujoint/index.asp
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/ujoints.php
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...h/tubeseals.php
LOCK RITE LOCKER INSTALL (TALL GEARS) WITH CARRIER REMOVAL STEPS
http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/lrhubs/default.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/lr00a/
REAR AXLE
XJ DANA44 AXLE SWAP
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billa...buildup/D44.htm
RING AND PINION INSTALL (GEARS) ON A CHRY-CO 8.25 AXLE
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109859
AXLE PIC CHART FOR COMMON AXLES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/atta...tachmentid=3560
PICS OF A D35 AND A CHRYSLER 8.25 REAR AXLES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88078
FORD 8.8 REAR AXLE SWAP INFO
http://members.***.net/rough-riders/...8/ford8_8.html
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/ford8_8/
http://xjfanatic.com/ford88.php
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html
**RECOVERY AND PROTECTION**
CRUDE DIY TOWHOOK BRACKET SCHEMATIC
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/xjhook/
TOW HOOK INSTALLATION
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok...hookbumper.php
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...t4x4hooks.html
http://www.sonicjay.com/jeep/97up-xj-hooks.pdf
SKIDROW TRANSFER CASE SKID
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok.../tcaseskid.php
TOMKEN TRANS SKID
http://www.ericsxj.com/tomken.htm
MOPAR GAS TANK SKID / RECEIVER HITCH
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok.../hitchskid.php
BUMPER INSTALLATION (FRONT)
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/BPI.php
**TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE**
General AX5 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax5.htm
General AX15 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax15.htm
General AW4 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/aw4.htm
GENERAL NP231 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm
GENERAL NP207 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm
B&M TRANS TEMP GAUGE INSTALL
http://4x4trailhunters.com/article.php?id=12
http://jeepin.com/features/tranny_temp_gauge/index.asp
TRANS GEAR RATIOS
AX15- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ax15.html
AX5- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ax5.html
BA10/5- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ba10.html
TF904/909- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/tf904.html
AW4- under best auto trans http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke.../jeepspeedfaq/
NUETRAL SAFETY SWITCH REBUILD
http://jeepin.com/features/nss/index.asp
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
AW4 TRANSMISSION OVERRIDE SWITCH
http://www.jeepbarracks.com/modules...=article&sid=19
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234510
SPEEDO GEAR SWAP FOR RECALIBRATING SPEEDO (BIGGER TIRES)
http://jeepin.com/features/speedogear/index.asp
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...edo/speedo.html (note: chart #'s in this article are wrong.)
NP231 PARTAIL OVERHAUL
http://4x4trailhunters.com/article.php?id=20
SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) NP231 TC (XJ and YJ/TJ use the same methods for install)
ADDITIONAL AA/PORC SYE INFO
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212704
AA- http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/aasye99/
http://jeepsunlimited.com/modules.p...=article&sid=71
RE 88-95- http://www.dorianjepsen.com/wrangler/syekit/index.php
RE 96-01- http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/sye.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok.../slip-yoke.html
Tom Woods- http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/sye.html
JB- http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...iner/index.asp
http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/29623/
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/
SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) NP242 TC
RE- http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/sye.html
http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/84jeepxj/sye.html
JB CONVERSIONS "SHORTY" SYE
http://www.jeepin.com/features/supershorty/index.asp
Mike
PS: Sorry, but some of the links are not active anymore.
USING YJ BRAKE LINES FOR LIFTED XJ
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...eHosesOnXJ.htm
BRAKE JOBS/GUIDES
http://jeepin.com/features/drums/index.asp
http://jeepin.com/features/discs/index.asp
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontDisks.htm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm
UPGRADING MASTER CYLINDER ON PRE 95 XJ's
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...terUpgrade.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/bra...kes03/booster/
REAR DISC BREAKS ON A Chry Co 8.25 REAR AXLE
http://geocities.com/dcpaschal/mitch.html
http://cherokeekid5.tripod.com/zj_discs_on_a_xj.htm
http://www.akappler.com/document_ser...&doc=rear_disc
http://home.swbell.net/rriojas3/reardisk.html
REAR DISC BREAKS ON A D44 REAR AXLE
http://jeepin.com/features/cvdiscs/index.asp
REAR DISC BREAKS ON A D35 and D44 REAR AXLE
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...rDiscsOnXJ.htm
**ENGINE MAINT, PERFORMANCE, AND UPGRADES**
POSSIBLE HIGH IDLE SOLUTION
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/idle.htm
COMMON MISFIRE CONDITION ON 00-01 (INJECTOR 3)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72181
CPS REMOVAL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197260
DIY OBA (On Board Air) USING STOCK AC COMPRESSOR
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194132
TB CLEANING THREADS/Link
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ngine/tbody.htm
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143804
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154516
NON-HO TO HO SWAP, QUICK OVERVIEW
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...p/engswap.html
INSTALLING A 99+ INTAKE ON A 91-98 HO HEAD
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215685
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE TPS ON A 87-90 4.0L
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl232i.htm
READING THE OBDII DIAGNOSTIC CODES
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/tech/codes/
http://www.allpar.com/fix/computer-codes.html
READING OBDI DIAGNOSTIC CODES
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoECUcodes.htm
CHECKING THE COIL AND CPS TESTING PROCEDURES
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl077g.htm
OIL IN AIR FILTER (BLOW BY) FIXES
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...0ltr/blowby.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...over/cover.html
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica.../ValveCover.htm
REPLACING FUEL FILTER ON A 97+
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138580
OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/pressure.htm
CONVERTING TO LARGER OIL FILTER
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...rConversion.htm
FUEL INJECTOR O-RING REPLACEMENT
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...gine/oring.html
CHANGING THE OIL ADAPTER O-RINGS
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/4
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles...unt_O-Rings.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...rConversion.htm (covers removal and
install of Oil FIlter Adapter Housing).
MOTOR MOUNT REPLACMENT
http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/31818/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...gine/engmounts/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...nts2/mount.html
http://jeepin.com/features/motormounts/index.asp
REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACEMENT
http://jeepin.com/features/rearmain/index.asp
BORING A HO (91+ 4.0L) THROTTLE BODY OUT TO 60mm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTBboring.htm
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/2
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...h/ThrottleB.php
HOMEBREWED SNORKLE/ DEEP WATER INTAKES
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billa...kel/snorkel.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...e/AirIntake.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...stomSnorkle.htm
REMOVING STOCK AIR BOX SILENCER/VENTURI
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSilencer.htm
OPEN AIR (CONE FILTER) INTAKES
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/afilter.php
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/9
STROKER ARTICLES FOR THE 4.0L
http://www.angelfire.com/my/fan/stroker.html
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...okerSummary.htm
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...trokerCalcs.xls
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/bryce/stroker/stroker.cfm
**COOLING**
3CORE RAD INSTALL
http://www.jeepin.com/features/gdi/index.asp
AUX FAN TEST WITH A JUMPER
http://www.fivezerofive.com/cpg132/...ls.php?album=81
INSTALLING NEW RADIATOR
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRadiatorFitting.htm
BURPING the COOLING SYSTEM
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...BurpAirMod.htm
CONVERTING THE CLOSED COOLING SYSTEM
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/F...ow-bottle.html
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/rad.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke.../radiator.html
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...stemSwitch.htm
WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT
http://jeepin.com/features/waterpump/index.asp
OVERRIDE SWITCH ON ELEC FAN
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/auxfan.htm
**BODY MODS**
FACTORY PAINT CODE LOACTION AND HOW TO READ IT
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/pai...tions.htm#chry
HOMEBREWED REMOVALABLE DOOR
http://www.myxj.net/tech/doorless/
(97+ year)http://xjfanatic.com/97doorless.php
TRIMMING FENDERS
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...FenderTrim.htm
(Front Fender Trimming)
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...rearfender.htm
(Rear Fender Chop)
http://jeepin.com/features/stageone/index.asp
http://rocklizardfabrications.com/fender_trimming.htm
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/fenders.php
TJ FLARE INSTALL
http://home.earthlink.net/~jkorda/mods/tjflares.html
FENDER FLARE RELOCATING
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...nderFlares.htm
INSTALLING NEWER (97+) DOOR SEALS ON OLDER XJ
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical.../DoorSeals.htm
HOOD VENTS
http://www.ericsxj.com/vents.htm
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok...h/hoodvent.php
**INTERIOR AND ELECTRICAL**
DIY IGN KILL SWITCH
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/article.html?&A=0059
HEADLINER REPARE INSTALL
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/.../Headliner.htm
http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/cherokee/
WALMART OVERHEAD LIGHTS MOD
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...=walmart+light
HEADLIGHT UPGRADES
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/hlights.php
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok...h/hlights2.php
INTERIOR STORAGE DECK
http://www.ericsxj.com/storage.htm
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197251
INTERIOR STORAGE DECK (With the add-on for leveling out cargo with seat down)
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/storage.html
97+ QUARTZ CLOCK INSTALL IN A PRE 97XJ
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64514
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDashClock.htm
CB RADIO
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/CB.php
SPEAKER UPGRADES / SUB ENCLOSURES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97186
LED BACKLIGHTING FOR GAUGE PANEL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109945
GAUGE SWAP
http://www.jeepin.com/features/gaugeswap/index.asp (88-90 to 91-95 cluster swap)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109945 (LED dash lights)
ON BOARD AIR INSTALLATION
http://www.electronicimpulse.net/~v...ep/tech/OBA.htm
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/power_tank.htm
http://www.ericsxj.com/oba.htm
UPGRADING CHARGING SYSTEMS (slow starts and better charging)
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/charge.htm
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...ch/Batcable.php
DUAL BATTERY
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...tery_setup.htm
http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/te...4wd_batteries/
http://www.http://madxj.com/MADXJ/te...Relocation.htm
HVAC BLOWER FIX (if motor speed selector not working)
http://www.geocities.com/chmwatson/F...elink_fix.html
**Maintenance**
AXLE FLUID CHANGE
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/maint/diff_fluid/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...ept/gb/gb.html
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/diff-1.htm
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT ON 00 and 01 4.0L ENGINES
http://jeephorizons.com/tech/spark.html
BELTS, BRAKE FLUID, POWERSTEERING, AND TC
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoService.htm
AW4 TRANS SERVICE
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoService.htm
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontDisks.htm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm
Serpentine belt routing 95
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl453h.htm
**TECH DOWNLOADS/ OFFROAD TECHNIQUE/LOCKER MANFACTURER LINKS**
Tech Manuals 88, 93, 00
http://www.lunghd.com/Downloads_and_Links/Downloads.htm
MANUALS and VARIOUS
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/
AW4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
http://members.fortunecity.com/90limited/
4WHEEL TERRAIN TECHNIQUES
**Not all XJ stuff, but general refrences. Some trick may not work with ECU vehicles.**
http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter/4wdtech/4wdtech.html
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/cs/off...aa020401a_4.htm
http://4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/17158/
GENERAL OFFROAD TECH
http://www.4x4now.com/4wht.htm
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...%2Fspotting.htm
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...oa dguide1.htm
LOCKER MAKER LINKS
http://www.offroadlockers.com
http://www.trachtech.com
http://www.traction.eaton.com
http://www.arbusa.com/
http://www.powertrax.com/
LOCKER VENDORS
http://www.differentials.com/catalog.html
http://www.drivetrain.com/Powertrex.html
**LIFTS**
TIRE LIFT COMBO
Stock lift:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91208
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82869
Lifted fitment:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90893
Overview of various lifts/tires:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45602
TIRE SIZE COMPARISION/CONVERSION CALCULATOR
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
2" BUDGET BOOST
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/boost.php
HOME BREWED BB LIFT
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.c...udget_boost.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontSpacer.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearSpacer.htm
ROUGH COUNTRY/HECKETHORN (covers AAL install)
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ft/hrclift.html
SKYJACKER 3" LIFT
http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/suspension.html
OME 3.5
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...OME/ome-lw.html
RE 5.5" HD LIFT
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...ch/re55lift.php
TNT LA KIT
http://www.projectxj.com/mods/long.arms.htm
**SUSPENSION MODS AND FIXES**
REDRILLING STOCK TRAC-BAR MOUNT AFTER LIFT
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrackbar.htm
HOMEBREWED LONG ARMS
http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/longarm.htm
DEATH WOBBLE FIXES
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/techart...athwobble.html
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/dw.html
HOME BREWED BPE FRONT AND REAR
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91472
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/.../Rear_BPEs.htm
REAR SHOCK MOUNT RELOCATION (higher mount more ground clearence)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearShockM.htm
REAR UPPER SHOCK MOUNT REPAIR/ OPTIONS (BPE's)
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...ock_mounts.htm
SHOCK LENGTH GUIDE FOR DIFFERENT LIFTS SIZES (other tech too)
http://members.aol.com/Stvns/XJhelp2.html
QUICK DISCONNECTS
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/qdcs.php
ADJUSTING BUMPSTOP LENGTH
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co..._Bumpstops.htm
HOMEBREWED TC DROP BRACKET
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTCdrop.htm
LCA and UCA LENGTHS FOR DIFFERENT LIFT SIZES
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/re_db.html
**FRONT AND REAR AXLES**
FRONT AND REAR AXLE GUIDE
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...7_182_full.jpg
GEAR RATIO CHART AND FORMULA FOR TIRE SIZES
http://www.superlift.com/library/gears.asp
http://gs.tolan-hoechst.com/tirecalc.htm
FRONT D30 AXLE and STEERING
XJ FRONT LEAF CONVERSION
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billa...rsion/leafs.htm
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/leafs.php
ZJ TO XJ TIE ROD CONVERSION (couple of TJ articles, but XJ and TJ use same steering linkage)
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/tjtierod/
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/tierod-1.htm
http://members.rennlist.com/gman/jeep/
TIE ROD END DUST BOOT REPLACEMENT (poly boots can be bought at most auto parts stores if you can't find factory replacements)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTieRod.htm
STEERING STABILIZER REPLACEMENT
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steeringstabilizer.html
STEERING
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/axle/yj-tierod.htm (beefing up factory Tie Rod)
http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/steering.htm
STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT (On a TJ, but same set up as the XJ knuckles)
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steerstop.html
DANA30 HOME_BREWED POSI_LOCK SYETEM AND VACUUM DIAGRAM
(!)http://home.earthlink.net/~stevenschreiber/jeep/
http://www.4x4wire.com/dodge/tech/solid_axle_cad/
FRONT HUB REPLACEMENT
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ring/index.html
FRONT HUB CONVERSION
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/hubs.php
SWAPPING 1 PIECE TJ AXLES INTO A VAC DISCO D30
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/yjd3...jconvert-1.htm
XJ DANA30 FRONT AXLE SEALS/ 297-X UJOINT UPGRADE/ UJOINT REBUILD
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica...297andSeals.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
http://www.jeepin.com/features/ujoint/index.asp
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/ujoints.php
http://www.patricksnorton.com/chero...h/tubeseals.php
LOCK RITE LOCKER INSTALL (TALL GEARS) WITH CARRIER REMOVAL STEPS
http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/lrhubs/default.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/lr00a/
REAR AXLE
XJ DANA44 AXLE SWAP
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billa...buildup/D44.htm
RING AND PINION INSTALL (GEARS) ON A CHRY-CO 8.25 AXLE
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109859
AXLE PIC CHART FOR COMMON AXLES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/atta...tachmentid=3560
PICS OF A D35 AND A CHRYSLER 8.25 REAR AXLES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88078
FORD 8.8 REAR AXLE SWAP INFO
http://members.***.net/rough-riders/...8/ford8_8.html
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/ford8_8/
http://xjfanatic.com/ford88.php
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html
**RECOVERY AND PROTECTION**
CRUDE DIY TOWHOOK BRACKET SCHEMATIC
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/xjhook/
TOW HOOK INSTALLATION
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok...hookbumper.php
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...t4x4hooks.html
http://www.sonicjay.com/jeep/97up-xj-hooks.pdf
SKIDROW TRANSFER CASE SKID
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok.../tcaseskid.php
TOMKEN TRANS SKID
http://www.ericsxj.com/tomken.htm
MOPAR GAS TANK SKID / RECEIVER HITCH
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherok.../hitchskid.php
BUMPER INSTALLATION (FRONT)
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/BPI.php
**TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE**
General AX5 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax5.htm
General AX15 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax15.htm
General AW4 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/aw4.htm
GENERAL NP231 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm
GENERAL NP207 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm
B&M TRANS TEMP GAUGE INSTALL
http://4x4trailhunters.com/article.php?id=12
http://jeepin.com/features/tranny_temp_gauge/index.asp
TRANS GEAR RATIOS
AX15- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ax15.html
AX5- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ax5.html
BA10/5- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ba10.html
TF904/909- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/tf904.html
AW4- under best auto trans http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke.../jeepspeedfaq/
NUETRAL SAFETY SWITCH REBUILD
http://jeepin.com/features/nss/index.asp
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
AW4 TRANSMISSION OVERRIDE SWITCH
http://www.jeepbarracks.com/modules...=article&sid=19
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234510
SPEEDO GEAR SWAP FOR RECALIBRATING SPEEDO (BIGGER TIRES)
http://jeepin.com/features/speedogear/index.asp
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...edo/speedo.html (note: chart #'s in this article are wrong.)
NP231 PARTAIL OVERHAUL
http://4x4trailhunters.com/article.php?id=20
SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) NP231 TC (XJ and YJ/TJ use the same methods for install)
ADDITIONAL AA/PORC SYE INFO
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212704
AA- http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/aasye99/
http://jeepsunlimited.com/modules.p...=article&sid=71
RE 88-95- http://www.dorianjepsen.com/wrangler/syekit/index.php
RE 96-01- http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/sye.html
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok.../slip-yoke.html
Tom Woods- http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/sye.html
JB- http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...iner/index.asp
http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/29623/
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/
SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) NP242 TC
RE- http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/sye.html
http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/84jeepxj/sye.html
JB CONVERSIONS "SHORTY" SYE
http://www.jeepin.com/features/supershorty/index.asp
Last edited by Mike1998XJ; 10-04-2009 at 12:42 AM.
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From: Grand Haven, Michigan
Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Mike
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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ex...shock lengths for amount of lift
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From: Grand Haven, Michigan
Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
http://www.madxj.com/ and was able to find the USING YJ BRAKE LINES FOR LIFTED XJ article. For some reason the direct link doesn't work.
I'll have to go in and do a little editing on the list and update the links.
Mike
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Wow, incredible info here! Lots of very useful tips. I found the sand driving one really helpful. I have ridden with people driving on the beach when I was younger but I have never done it myself. I was clueless on how I should drive apart from "drive slower and careful"
Lots of great info, I had planned on doing some of those including the gauge swap, closed pressure to open cooling system and fender trimming!
Thanks!
ps: I agree sticky would be great on this.
Lots of great info, I had planned on doing some of those including the gauge swap, closed pressure to open cooling system and fender trimming!
Thanks!
ps: I agree sticky would be great on this.
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 RENIX
I couldn't get the first one to open either, however I copied this
http://www.madxj.com/ and was able to find the USING YJ BRAKE LINES FOR LIFTED XJ article. For some reason the direct link doesn't work.
I'll have to go in and do a little editing on the list and update the links.
Mike
http://www.madxj.com/ and was able to find the USING YJ BRAKE LINES FOR LIFTED XJ article. For some reason the direct link doesn't work.
I'll have to go in and do a little editing on the list and update the links.
Mike
Looks like wherever it was copied from had the display abbreviated. any of them copied with "..." in them will be broken.
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technica.../ValveCover.htm is the link above, that doesn't work.
i think this is what it was supposed to be : http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...ValveCover.htm
edit the forum has shortened the display. you would need to right click on the link and go to "properties" to get the full link....
here is the full text to put into the address bar. maybe this time it will work, apparently the "remove link" button doesn't work.....
madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JAvalveCover/ValveCover.htm
ok...final edit. what a pain! add "www." in front of the above text for it to work....
great source of info, thanks for posting!!
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From: Grand Haven, Michigan
Year: 1998, 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
If anyone feels like working on the broken links let me know. I just don't have a lot of time right now. I can e-mail you the word document if you'd like. Otherwise... It'll take me awhile...
Mike
Mike