What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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From: Vernon NJ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
replaced torque converter. What a nightmare. But now it shifts better and stays locked up on the highway. The old one was overheated to the point it had turned blue.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L H.O.
Well, after a lot of thought, I've decided to put her up for sale. Now that she's no longer pulling full time DD duty, I've been trying to decide what to do with her.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
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From: York PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre I6
Well, after a lot of thought, I've decided to put her up for sale. Now that she's no longer pulling full time DD duty, I've been trying to decide what to do with her.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Well, after a lot of thought, I've decided to put her up for sale. Now that she's no longer pulling full time DD duty, I've been trying to decide what to do with her.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,167
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Well.... today (yesterday for those of you who haven't been up for 22 hours) I replaced some broken junk...
This turn signal lens....
...and this turd...
...in favor of a 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 with Trac-Lok and KJ disc brake conversion.
That replaces the last remaining piece of my original drivetrain lol
This turn signal lens....
...and this turd...
...in favor of a 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 with Trac-Lok and KJ disc brake conversion.
That replaces the last remaining piece of my original drivetrain lol
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Alaska
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Well, after a lot of thought, I've decided to put her up for sale. Now that she's no longer pulling full time DD duty, I've been trying to decide what to do with her.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
Obvious answer, more extreme. More lift, more tire, etc. Thing is, I've worked my *** off getting her set up like this. If I'm going to do a more dedicated 80% trail runner, why trash a perfectly nice driver to do it?
And then there's my kids. They're at that age now, chomping at the bit for a jeep. Lol, I'm not handing the Badger over to teenagers.
So I figure sell her, take that money and pick up two stock 92-96 XJs. One for them to learn on, and one for me to start from scratch with.
I'll miss my Badger, but it'll just go on my growing pile of regrettable life decisions.
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Greenville, SC
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Been doing stuff for/on the manche and haven’t touched the cherocar. I have a feeling she will get neglected now there’s another babe in my life.
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From: central maine
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
BOUGHT a 98 for my girl friend, pulled it inside and pulled out the whole interior start working on the floor and out need inner rockers more then floors
When you say Trac-Lok is that the Factory Limited Slip? If so I want that with the disc brake swap. Always hoping some day I will find an 8.25 3.55 rear with the Factory Limited Slip. Do the disc brake conversion and change over from a Command Trac to a Select A Trac. Figure one of the reasons I own a Jeep is to be able to get around when it snows and always figured that set up would make it a little better.
When you say Trac-Lok is that the Factory Limited Slip? If so I want that with the disc brake swap. Always hoping some day I will find an 8.25 3.55 rear with the Factory Limited Slip. Do the disc brake conversion and change over from a Command Trac to a Select A Trac. Figure one of the reasons I own a Jeep is to be able to get around when it snows and always figured that set up would make it a little better.
I know what a limited slip feels like in tight turns and this diff is acting this way. But like I say, When I hang one side it does freewheel like an open. It has me confused and wanted to find out if anyone else has experienced this before? Trying not to pull the cover just to find out if this is even possible.
That's the problem... Someone pulled any tags that were there and tossed them at some point before I got it. But I noticed it is starting to get a bit of a clunk when the oil is real hot from a long drive on a hot day, so I guess I should go and reset the lash and service it when I get a chance, I can tell for sure then when I pull the cover. I was just curious if someone had experienced this before, I am hoping this might be the case!
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From: Greenville, SC
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Bugout4x4
That's the problem... Someone pulled any tags that were there and tossed them at some point before I got it. But I noticed it is starting to get a bit of a clunk when the oil is real hot from a long drive on a hot day, so I guess I should go and reset the lash and service it when I get a chance, I can tell for sure then when I pull the cover. I was just curious if someone had experienced this before, I am hoping this might be the case!