sycoglitch

Not true 100% if you're talking about the spacer mod. As long as you align it right there's the same gap as stock.

salad

Looks nice but what happens when you open the hatch? Lol

typosey92

Just waiting on my last tire then it's build time.

ohio95xj

Put in a 97+ center console. I have cup holders now.

SteveMongr

Did you do anything about the gap in front of console?
And what about the e-brake? I understand there is some modification to get it to work.

Morat

Drove it with the new front pads/rotors. What a difference!

EZEARL

In reference to the raised hood issue. I raised the back of my hood last summer. Knew it wouldn't lower the engine temp,which I have no problem with,but I wanted lower the underhood temp. After making and installing a set of 3/4"x3" spacers I decided it made the hood too high for my tastes so I made a 1/2". By removing the rubber seal and bumping that shelf down a bit full length I got an even 1/2" gap all along the opening (I can still seal it if I want). Adjusted the hood all the way forward and all is good. Hood latch works as normal and it's ALOT cooler under there.

SteveMongr

^ So the general consensus is; Hood spacers lowers underhood temps. ZJ fan clutch lowers engine temps. I have done one at a time but not both.

EZEARL

I've had the ZJ fan clutch for a couple yrs now. Noticeably lower under the hood temps and coolant temp never gets above 210 even when creeping along or pulling a mountain with the a/c on in ambient temps in the 90's. But then I also revamped the cooling system except for the rad when I installed the ZJ clutch.

SteveMongr

I said the something similar abut the ZJ clutch on naxja, for slow speed/high RPM driving. They claimed I was 100% incorrect, that the stock cooling system in good shape can handle any type of driving, including many miles of deep and soft sand and dunes. ROFL Yea right. Think I will stick to our friendly CherokeeForum.

EZEARL

Can't say for certain if the ZJ one is better or not because I've never had good oem one. The oem clutch was weak when I got the Jeep causing the coolant temp to get just below the red when poking around the backroads and when pulling a mountain. I do I know I like the idea of the ZJ one getting more air passing through the radiator.

HS00XJ

Is the zj fan clutch a direct bolt on or is mod required ?

SteveMongr

It is direct bolt on but usually will not work with 3 row radiators due to the increased size of the clutch. And if you use a transfer case drop, the increased angle can put the lower fan blades into the radiator. It's usually just the 3row that causes issues however.
NAPA #272310 AdvanceAuto #215149
Yes it is a bit louder at idle with the hood up and the extra load on engine will likely reduce economy by a small margin. But the airflow is great.

EZEARL

NAPA 272310 is a bolt on. I will tell you that some guys say it's loud. And some say it affected the mpg. I've kept mine on.

HS00XJ

thanks guys