What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Well I technically didnt do anything to the Cherokee tonight but I did find out it is turning into a real Jeep. That means after 6 weeks of owning it and putting less then 100 miles on it, I need a new radiator. Yep its leaking. There were a few drips this morning and a puddle when I got home (did nothing but sit in the garage today). I was hoping it was just the hose but its not. Its coming out of where the aluminum crimps to the plastic. Let the never ending repairs begin!
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synergy adj track bar and drop bracket and brace , drop pitman arm , sway bar disconnects , extended rear shackles , arb lockers in front and rear axles , poly motor and tranny mounts , transfer case drop kit , slip yoke eliminator kit ordered. Attachment 298448
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Passenger front brake caliper seized up last night just before I got home. The new centric rotors survived but the ceramic pads cracked. Trip to AZ, 2 new calipers and all new pads(semi metallic this time), some help from the pregnant wife with the brake pedal and back up and running. Only went to bed an hour late. Bought a water pump & thermostat to do this weekend since it's leaking every now and then and slightly noisy.
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Year: 1989
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.0 stroker
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4 New procomp shocks , 4core aluminum radiator , over sized tranny cooler , borla exhaust system with header to be installed tomorrow .
When it is to cold outside it is time to work on the jeep in the shop.
When it is to cold outside it is time to work on the jeep in the shop.
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Year: 1989
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.0 stroker
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so instead of paying $500.00 for the wood grain kit I spent $150.00 for the diamond plate and cut it to fit and used rivnuts in the stock holes where the original molding was and sealed it with silicone to keep water and dirt from getting behind it.
IT LOOKS GREAT!
I did it all the way around both sides and the rear hatch.
so now when I am in the desert and I happen to run thru the bushes it is easier to polish it out than scratching the fake *** wood grain contact paper.
Plus it makes the doors and body more protected from dings and dents .
I'd rather replace the diamond plate then a fender or door.
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The wood grain went south from the desert sun .
so instead of paying $500.00 for the wood grain kit I spent $150.00 for the diamond plate and cut it to fit and used rivnuts in the stock holes where the original molding was and sealed it with silicone to keep water and dirt from getting behind it.
IT LOOKS GREAT!
I did it all the way around both sides and the rear hatch.
so now when I am in the desert and I happen to run thru the bushes it is easier to polish it out than scratching the fake *** wood grain contact paper.
Plus it makes the doors and body more protected from dings and dents .
I'd rather replace the diamond plate then a fender or door.
so instead of paying $500.00 for the wood grain kit I spent $150.00 for the diamond plate and cut it to fit and used rivnuts in the stock holes where the original molding was and sealed it with silicone to keep water and dirt from getting behind it.
IT LOOKS GREAT!
I did it all the way around both sides and the rear hatch.
so now when I am in the desert and I happen to run thru the bushes it is easier to polish it out than scratching the fake *** wood grain contact paper.
Plus it makes the doors and body more protected from dings and dents .
I'd rather replace the diamond plate then a fender or door.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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Uhh well I haven't driven mine in a week or so which means I haven't done anything BUT I did walk past her and see a piece of the rocker finally fall off meaning IT'S TIMEEEEE (bruce buffer MMA intro voice) to get the 2x6 (or 2x8 for future exo tie-in) rockers done and possibly boatsides! It's long overdue since bad spotting destroyed my passenger rocker... Remember, just because you're a good spotter for your buddies, does not mean they will return the favor lol
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0 i six H.O.
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took her out and drove her. steering is worse since I put the zj steering on, I need to straighten the steering wheel and do the toe in and out stuff too. trans is starting to stick now, it seems like 1st and 2nd and possibly even 3rd sometimes. was doing like 40 and the tach was showing 2 grand.
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Uhh well I haven't driven mine in a week or so which means I haven't done anything BUT I did walk past her and see a piece of the rocker finally fall off meaning IT'S TIMEEEEE (bruce buffer MMA intro voice) to get the 2x6 (or 2x8 for future exo tie-in) rockers done and possibly boatsides! It's long overdue since bad spotting destroyed my passenger rocker... Remember, just because you're a good spotter for your buddies, does not mean they will return the favor lol
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Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Uhh well I haven't driven mine in a week or so which means I haven't done anything BUT I did walk past her and see a piece of the rocker finally fall off meaning IT'S TIMEEEEE (bruce buffer MMA intro voice) to get the 2x6 (or 2x8 for future exo tie-in) rockers done and possibly boatsides! It's long overdue since bad spotting destroyed my passenger rocker... Remember, just because you're a good spotter for your buddies, does not mean they will return the favor lol
Him - "yeah, you have plenty of room on this side"
*scrapeeeeeeeee*
me- WTF was that, it sure sounded like i had plenty of room.
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Him -
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Me -
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Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Had it turn off on the highway again. No fricken clue whats doing it. Gotta get under it and jiggle everything. Not when its 25F out though.
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Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0