What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Kiln MS
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Renix
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Finally installed all my new 4AWG power and ground cables, as well as my new battery terminals and 150A circuit breaker in preparation for the 136A alternator install.
New cables and terminals:
New 150A circuit breaker to protect the electronics since the PDC mains are bypassed with the new cables:
For the starter wire the stock setup uses a combined power / trigger connector, so I used a razor to separate out the trigger wire, and attached the wires separately.
Changed the cap, rotor, and plug wires with new brass contacts and shielded LiveWire plug wires.
Snazzy:
Also completed...
- Replaced the front ujoint on my front driveshaft, so that's ready to go back in at some point.
- Tightened the over the center adjustment on my steering box a bit. Seems to have eliminated most of the slop in the sector shaft.
- Cut and tapped my new shifter **** and installed it.
- Oil Change
- Replaced my Oil Filter Adapter O-rings
- New Catalytic converter and fixed exhaust leaks
- Tires re-balanced and rotated
New cables and terminals:
New 150A circuit breaker to protect the electronics since the PDC mains are bypassed with the new cables:
For the starter wire the stock setup uses a combined power / trigger connector, so I used a razor to separate out the trigger wire, and attached the wires separately.
Changed the cap, rotor, and plug wires with new brass contacts and shielded LiveWire plug wires.
Snazzy:
Also completed...
- Replaced the front ujoint on my front driveshaft, so that's ready to go back in at some point.
- Tightened the over the center adjustment on my steering box a bit. Seems to have eliminated most of the slop in the sector shaft.
- Cut and tapped my new shifter **** and installed it.
- Oil Change
- Replaced my Oil Filter Adapter O-rings
- New Catalytic converter and fixed exhaust leaks
- Tires re-balanced and rotated
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Finally installed all my new 4AWG power and ground cables, as well as my new battery terminals and 150A circuit breaker in preparation for the 136A alternator install.
New cables and terminals:
New 150A circuit breaker to protect the electronics since the PDC mains are bypassed with the new cables:
For the starter wire the stock setup uses a combined power / trigger connector, so I used a razor to separate out the trigger wire, and attached the wires separately.
Changed the cap, rotor, and plug wires with new brass contacts and shielded LiveWire plug wires.
Snazzy:
Also completed...
- Replaced the front ujoint on my front driveshaft, so that's ready to go back in at some point.
- Tightened the over the center adjustment on my steering box a bit. Seems to have eliminated most of the slop in the sector shaft.
- Cut and tapped my new shifter **** and installed it.
- Oil Change
- Replaced my Oil Filter Adapter O-rings
- New Catalytic converter and fixed exhaust leaks
- Tires re-balanced and rotated
New cables and terminals:
New 150A circuit breaker to protect the electronics since the PDC mains are bypassed with the new cables:
For the starter wire the stock setup uses a combined power / trigger connector, so I used a razor to separate out the trigger wire, and attached the wires separately.
Changed the cap, rotor, and plug wires with new brass contacts and shielded LiveWire plug wires.
Snazzy:
Also completed...
- Replaced the front ujoint on my front driveshaft, so that's ready to go back in at some point.
- Tightened the over the center adjustment on my steering box a bit. Seems to have eliminated most of the slop in the sector shaft.
- Cut and tapped my new shifter **** and installed it.
- Oil Change
- Replaced my Oil Filter Adapter O-rings
- New Catalytic converter and fixed exhaust leaks
- Tires re-balanced and rotated
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 632
Likes: 168
From: Colorado Springs
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
Interesting. What alternator will you be using? Is there a good write up for this upgrade as I will have to look into this as a future project.
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,197
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/zj...nix-xj-109847/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/a...y-93-a-657796/
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 632
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From: Colorado Springs
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
136A out of a Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L. There's a couple writeups floating around, although yours will be harder since it's a renix - you'll need an external regulator. Also requires grinding of the stock bracketry.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/zj...nix-xj-109847/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/a...y-93-a-657796/
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 61
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From: NH (White Mountain region)
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Got the new windshield in. Didn't need to spend the $$ right now but not much choice...effin rock....
Afterwards though, what a difference. I didn't realize how bad the 13 bad NH winters had weathered (no pun intended) the glass. After the new one was in I almost wanted to check while driving to make sure there was actual glass there. I can see again! Kinda made the XJ look a whole lot newer as well.
Afterwards though, what a difference. I didn't realize how bad the 13 bad NH winters had weathered (no pun intended) the glass. After the new one was in I almost wanted to check while driving to make sure there was actual glass there. I can see again! Kinda made the XJ look a whole lot newer as well.
cleaned the inside for the first time in months. actually just wiped the dash off. but whatever. contemplating whether or not i wanna vacuum it... lots of dirt.
probably gonna take those crap speakers back to Best Buy and pick up another set for it.
also might be going to look at another xj just down the road for sale. i need a new dd bad.
probably gonna take those crap speakers back to Best Buy and pick up another set for it.
also might be going to look at another xj just down the road for sale. i need a new dd bad.
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,812
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From: South Mills, NC
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Rebuilt 4.0L I6