Bright Red 97 XJ Build
#916
weird, maybe on a computer instead of phone? my phone does not like some sites.
it was for some brand new never installed RE drop brackets.
#917
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Ah. These new control arms are temporary so I can get the jeep street worthy again, I still plan on going 3 link, but I just can't afford them right now.
#918
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Passenger side is bolted up, driver side not so much. That bushing took forever to get in right, and when it was finally done I was so tired I ended up accidentally dropping the upper UCA bolt into the unibody. I'm done for the night.
Only pic I got. Too busy throwing things in anger at that bushing
Only pic I got. Too busy throwing things in anger at that bushing
#919
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From: Chesapeake, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Passenger side is bolted up, driver side not so much. That bushing took forever to get in right, and when it was finally done I was so tired I ended up accidentally dropping the upper UCA bolt into the unibody. I'm done for the night.
Only pic I got. Too busy throwing things in anger at that bushing
Only pic I got. Too busy throwing things in anger at that bushing
Still, looks good! I need to overhaul the front end eventually, not looking forward to it.
#920
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Jeep is on all 4s! UCAs in and new u joint in the front driveshaft and is driving good for the most part, didn't really get to drive it too much because when I put the new u joint in I guess one of the clips didn't seat right and popped out along with the cap whole driving. Waste of $20.
#921
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
New u joint and took it on the highway. Back in business baby! Still feel I slight jiggle, but that may only be my tires so out of balance. And I hit 1k followers on IG so today was a good day lol. If only It'd stop being in the 90s all week
#927
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
So as usual my celebrations were premature. While out test driving I decided to hit this bump in the road going about 45ish and low and behold it wobbled again. Takes a bit more to initiate it, but it's still there. I'm gonna go through everything once more:
-Brand new adjustable upper and lower control arms
-New UCA axle bushings
-New ball joints
-Steering box spacer
-Larger bolts fit snug for trackbar
-New adjustable trackbar
-TREs are good
-Still haven't gotten alignment
-Tires a bit out of balance
I might go ahead and get that plate welded on the axle side trackbar bracket to make sure it's fully secure and replace all the TREs. I have balancing beads for the tires. I'm at a lost now.
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-Brand new adjustable upper and lower control arms
-New UCA axle bushings
-New ball joints
-Steering box spacer
-Larger bolts fit snug for trackbar
-New adjustable trackbar
-TREs are good
-Still haven't gotten alignment
-Tires a bit out of balance
I might go ahead and get that plate welded on the axle side trackbar bracket to make sure it's fully secure and replace all the TREs. I have balancing beads for the tires. I'm at a lost now.
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#929
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From: Glen Ellyn, IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
I haven't touched the steering box yet. It's factory, leaks, and has play in the steering wheel/ shaft. I don't think the pitman arm has play, but that is also factory and reamed for my steering.
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From: SoCal
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Might be time to start looking at a new one... well I would do the alignment first and put those balance beads in.