What did you do to your Cherokee today?

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03-01-2014, 06:03 PM

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SteveMongr

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Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by FruitSnacks

Bought some front axle u-joints, now just have to pick a nice warm day to install them but Minnesota weather is proving difficult... How hard should it be to put these in? Anybody done them before? I'll look up some how-to threads also

They are not hard but definitely read up because you will need the proper technique and 12 point socket to get the hubs off. Also, the axles out and back in without damaging the seals in the pumpkin.

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03-01-2014, 06:16 PM

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sycoglitch

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Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

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Originally Posted by SteveMongr

They are not hard but definitely read up because you will need the proper technique and 12 point socket to get the hubs off. Also, the axles out and back in without damaging the seals in the pumpkin.

Getting the axle nut off, no pun intended, is the hardest part i feel. A steady hand and good leverage will get the axles out without damaging the seals

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03-01-2014, 06:24 PM

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FruitSnacks

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

This will be my biggest "project" for my xj since I've owned it lol

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03-01-2014, 06:27 PM

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Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Glad she's alright, bud

Thanks my friend

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Originally Posted by Mr2Jeep

Those tires wear great, no issues what co ever! I'm on my 2nd set, got 56,000 miles out of the first set.

Thanks,great to know

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03-01-2014, 06:31 PM

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Singlespeed92

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Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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Cleaned it up a bit,and hauled my son's old bike (he just moved up to a 26"er mtn bike) and one of mine out to the LBS to set on the for sale floor

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03-01-2014, 06:34 PM

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98REDXJ2

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Year: 1998, 1993

Model: Cherokee

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Thinking of getting these.

Opinions anybody?

I have those. Thy are glass. They're good I've had mine for over a year. Pushing my girlfriend to buy a set her lights suck!

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03-01-2014, 06:50 PM

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FruitSnacks

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This will be my biggest "project" for my xj since I've owned it lol

Brakes are definitely next......(screech) lol

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03-01-2014, 06:51 PM

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Neon injectors will help mpg

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03-01-2014, 07:00 PM

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Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

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Rear locker for today

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03-01-2014, 07:03 PM

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unidentifiedbomb

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Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

Replaced my drum pads and hardware, then removed my emergency brakes. What a difference and no more clunk. Does anyone know if I can do anything cool with my e brake handle? Cable locker switch?

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03-01-2014, 07:07 PM

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NewKindOfClown

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Replaced my drum pads and hardware, then removed my emergency brakes. What a difference and no more clunk. Does anyone know if I can do anything cool with my e brake handle? Cable locker switch?

Seat ejector

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03-01-2014, 07:23 PM

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Skeeter_Leg

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Drove it home from the shop after a two week welding job in Memphis. I missed her.

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03-01-2014, 07:32 PM

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Cleaned it up a bit,and hauled my son's old bike (he just moved up to a 26"er mtn bike) and one of mine out to the LBS to set on the for sale floor

Are those 235s?

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03-01-2014, 07:40 PM

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Are those 235s?

I sell those at work and they only come in 235/75/15's.

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03-01-2014, 08:02 PM

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Did the ZJ tie rod today! Finally no more weak *** center link.
Gonna mount my newly acquired pillar mounts (detours) and wire my led pod lights tomorrow!

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