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Old 02-28-2013, 04:00 AM
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Just put in an order for a Froehlich Crossover OTK steering kit!!! Cant wait to get that goin!!!
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They'll go on the bottom side rear axle mounts, just gotta give them a little incentive. I think i tapped mine on lightly with a rubber hammer if i remember correctly, not sure as its been a while. All i really do remember is that it maybe took a minute or two longer to get them on. I remember the thread i was following at the time said "the lower rears will go on with a little push " And it took exactly that, just a little push. Now if you've got brand new JK shocks (mine had either 500, or 5000 miles on them.. cant remember which exactly) or you're installing brand new bushings, it might give you a hassle. But mine went on fairly easily. Its the upper shock bolts you have to worry about..
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy
For why?
Sorry, didnt see your post. I bypassed it to temporarily solve the problem of the notorious 84-96 cherokee switch and the plug that connects to it melting. It's certainly not a permanent fix (or at least i dont plan on it being) but it'll at least let me use my heater until it gets warmer outside. So far i've had to replace the switch and plug around this time every year.. I've ran out of spares and dont have time to go to the junkyard, so this will work for now. Plus i never really change the heat settings anyways.. Whether its A/C (which i never use) or heat, its always on high. Hell if i get hot or cold i just turn the main switch to off anyways.
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb


Sorry, didnt see your post. I bypassed it to temporarily solve the problem of the notorious 84-96 cherokee switch and the plug that connects to it melting. It's certainly not a permanent fix (or at least i dont plan on it being) but it'll at least let me use my heater until it gets warmer outside. So far i've had to replace the switch and plug around this time every year.. I've ran out of spares and dont have time to go to the junkyard, so this will work for now. Plus i never really change the heat settings anyways.. Whether its A/C (which i never use) or heat, its always on high. Hell if i get hot or cold i just turn the main switch to off anyways.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the explanation. This is the first time I'm hearing about this problem. I think I will pull my dash and inspect mine.
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
Exploded my transfer case at 60 mph.
Dang! We're you in 4wd while that happened?
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Originally Posted by theyammieguy
Sorry, didnt see your post. I bypassed it to temporarily solve the problem of the notorious 84-96 cherokee switch and the plug that connects to it melting. It's certainly not a permanent fix (or at least i dont plan on it being) but it'll at least let me use my heater until it gets warmer outside. So far i've had to replace the switch and plug around this time every year.. I've ran out of spares and dont have time to go to the junkyard, so this will work for now. Plus i never really change the heat settings anyways.. Whether its A/C (which i never use) or heat, its always on high. Hell if i get hot or cold i just turn the main switch to off anyways.
Thanks for the explanation. This is the first time I'm hearing about this problem. I think I will pull my dash and inspect mine.[/QUOTE]

Well you'll know if you're having the problem. It'll randomly cut off, or you'll no longer be able to selection certain speeds with the switch.
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Originally Posted by 91XJMudMan
Just put in an order for a Froehlich Crossover OTK steering kit!!! Cant wait to get that goin!!!
Good luck
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Not today but yesterday.. Rear quarter panel rust fell off, new muffler is already making noise, door pin broke (fixed) took a door bolt out cause all it was doing was hitting the hinge. And I found out I get 7 mpg. I was happy(not really) lol
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lol ^
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Air horn And cleaning
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Originally Posted by 01Cherokee_Sport
lol ^
Glad someone thinks its funny, I still don't get it :/ lol
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4
Not today but yesterday.. Rear quarter panel rust fell off, new muffler is already making noise, door pin broke (fixed) took a door bolt out cause all it was doing was hitting the hinge. And I found out I get 7 mpg. I was happy(not really) lol
Well now I feel less bad about me needing a driveshaft rebuild and sye lol. Oh and rear disc conversion.
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Well now I feel less bad about me needing a driveshaft rebuild and sye lol. Oh and rear disc conversion.
I also need ujoints and motor mounts, rear main seals leaking also. I have a vacuum leak somewhere and need new control arms. Woop
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

I also need ujoints and motor mounts, rear main seals leaking also. I have a vacuum leak somewhere and need new control arms. Woop
So this is probably what I'm gonna do to my Cherokee today!
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Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

I also need ujoints and motor mounts, rear main seals leaking also. I have a vacuum leak somewhere and need new control arms. Woop
Lol we have a winner. Sorry to hear of your jeep issues.


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