Cherokee Chat General non-tech Cherokee chat
XJ/MJ/ZJ/WJ

What did you do to your Cherokee today?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-13-2009, 07:41 PM
  #3646  
Senior Member
 
Schmoozer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Default

Originally Posted by ltlgreenXJ
dude that sucks.

i, on the other hand, packed up my stuff, going to RC in the morning.
Its gunna be muddy, have fun
Old 06-13-2009, 08:53 PM
  #3647  
Junior Member
 
Vaultzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6
Default

I drove through 3 feet of water to Deliver a pizza. (my cherokee is stock)
Old 06-13-2009, 09:04 PM
  #3648  
Junior Member
 
RedBaron's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L`
Default

I pulled the fan clutch as I'm going to try the 98GC heavyduty fan clutch.

Someday I'm going to be able drive this steampot without having to keep one eye on the temp gage.
Old 06-13-2009, 11:37 PM
  #3649  
Seasoned Member
 
hedbutter's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche (MJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Just finished up a couple of things with my dad:
1. Painted flares black
2. Spray RhinoLined below the trim
3. Changed Oil
4. Change Diff. Oil
5. Fixed front speakers so they actually worked
6. New battery terminal

Good couple nights.. ending around 11:30

Pics will be up tomorrow(hopefully)

Pumped because i finally get to drive it after buying it a month ago(took awhile to get inspected, also took long to get plates)

Last edited by hedbutter; 06-14-2009 at 12:07 AM.
Old 06-14-2009, 12:07 AM
  #3650  
Senior Member
 
Teal96XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Orlando FL.
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 242 6cyl
Default

Drove her to the beach today to get some sun.......
Old 06-14-2009, 12:14 AM
  #3651  
G_P
Senior Member
 
G_P's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Middlesex County CT
Posts: 559
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 H.O
Default

Well last week my death wobble nearly killed me. I hit a small bump in the road at approx. 45mph and the wobble started. Before i could even hit the brakes there was a loud BANG! and the mounts that hold the sway bar and LCA to the pass side of my axle snapped off. I skidded into the oncoming lane (thank god there was no traffic) then managed to skid off the right side of the road. The coil was just dangling in front of the axle held to the top by rust and the tire was jammed into the back of the wheel well. NOT FUN. I got the entire front axle/suspension/steering assembly out of a 98 cherokee that was totalled with less than 2k miles on the clock for 300 bucks and with work and no garage i had a trusted local shop install everything for 400 bucks in labor. Now my death wobble is completely gone and I'm even seeing a big improvement in fuel mileage!
Old 06-14-2009, 01:44 AM
  #3652  
CF Veteran
 
aircruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 2,328
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

^ ^ thatd be scary as hell

last night i drove it to friday night destruction and a jk parked behind me, saw some good action. tonight i got laid in it!

raceway:

Name:  002.jpg
Views: 20
Size:  78.1 KB
Old 06-14-2009, 02:40 AM
  #3653  
Junior Member
 
monster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: The desert - Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/OEM/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/OEM/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.jpg[/IMG]Drove my XJ into the desert so I could climb a butte.


[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/OEM/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]

View from the summit. Elevation @ 807 feet.

Old 06-14-2009, 09:12 AM
  #3654  
Junior Member
 
tomasharvey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I added a Rough Country 3" lift, new brakes front & rear, new rear brake lines and tossed the sway bars in the scrap bin. The 31" MTR's still rub on the front lower arms but I am dealing. Actaully did this work a few weeks ago but I have only had the Jeep for a few months. Looking at rear loacker options next. Oh yeah, mashed the rear bumper the first weekend out!
Old 06-14-2009, 09:20 AM
  #3655  
Junior Member
 
tomasharvey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by G_P
Well last week my death wobble nearly killed me. I hit a small bump in the road at approx. 45mph and the wobble started. Before i could even hit the brakes there was a loud BANG! and the mounts that hold the sway bar and LCA to the pass side of my axle snapped off. I skidded into the oncoming lane (thank god there was no traffic) then managed to skid off the right side of the road. The coil was just dangling in front of the axle held to the top by rust and the tire was jammed into the back of the wheel well. NOT FUN. I got the entire front axle/suspension/steering assembly out of a 98 cherokee that was totalled with less than 2k miles on the clock for 300 bucks and with work and no garage i had a trusted local shop install everything for 400 bucks in labor. Now my death wobble is completely gone and I'm even seeing a big improvement in fuel mileage!

I had the same wobble at 45 and suspected the badly worn front tires were the problem. Ordered 2 new 31" MTR's and had them mounted and balanced...she runs smooth now. I am not sure if taking both sway bars off was a good idea but after snapping both front studs to the axle mounts off during the lift install I will just deal with it.
Old 06-14-2009, 10:45 AM
  #3656  
Newbie
 
MechtaDesign's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I.6
Default

Did some maintenance, changed the oil, added some power steering fluid, and some tranny fluids. Measured how much piping I need for my cold air intake that I'm building for the Jeep. Replaced my bad fuses, and got new once in. Other then that, she's parked out back... lol...
Old 06-14-2009, 12:31 PM
  #3657  
Seasoned Member
 
xjmonkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

i looked at it.......
Old 06-14-2009, 01:55 PM
  #3658  
Newbie
 
MechtaDesign's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L I.6
Default

Originally Posted by xjmonkey
i looked at it.......
lol... I did that last last night, and the night before, oh wait... I'm still doing it... lol
Old 06-14-2009, 02:33 PM
  #3659  
Seasoned Member
 
blank87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Vail, CO
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Finally got my new rear bumper tire carrier and my rock sliders on. Now im just wondering what to do next.... anyone have ideas?
Attached Images    
Old 06-14-2009, 02:48 PM
  #3660  
CF Veteran
 
BuckB91XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Oak Harbor, WA.
Posts: 6,989
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter RENIX I-6, DIY Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator
Default

Right after the race is over, today. I will be replcing the 3rd broken adjustable end on my NICE Rusty's Off Road track bar. I froke it while crossing the river at the start of the Lake Isabelle Trail up at Reiter Trails, yesterday.


Quick Reply: What did you do to your Cherokee today?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:04 PM.