What did you do to your Cherokee today?
03-10-2018, 12:26 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
Thanks for that.
Is this exactly what would be in my '00 XJ 8.25 rear if it came with a Factory LSD?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/152807984098
And can it be installed in a open diff? As I stated before I always hope to come across one.
Is this exactly what would be in my '00 XJ 8.25 rear if it came with a Factory LSD?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/152807984098
And can it be installed in a open diff? As I stated before I always hope to come across one.
Good news BUT, that sensor has long been discontinued. Your only and best bet is to take all you find in the junkyard off of Renix XJs or, if Cruiser has one he'd be willing to sell you.
As for me, just unbolted and dropped the 2wd AX4 and will be installing a new clutch, 4x4 AX4, NP231 and new driveshaft tomorrow.
As for me, just unbolted and dropped the 2wd AX4 and will be installing a new clutch, 4x4 AX4, NP231 and new driveshaft tomorrow.
03-10-2018, 12:35 AM
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03-10-2018, 01:15 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
03-10-2018, 08:04 AM
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Update on the Bilstein install, it's a bust. After spending the afternoon fighting to install them in the backyard, I took them back off. When I put the tires back on and set her down on the ground and jounced her a few times and looked in wheel well i saw there would only be about 3 in compression on them before they bottomed out. So off they came. I was told when I bought this it had a 4 1/2 lift of unknown manufacturer. So googled the shock number, turns out it's an old RC # for a 4 in TJ, XJ lift. So instead of calling Bilstein again and getting wrong info, went to Amazon and ordered a set for a 3-4. Hopefully my long arm won't tear them up.
03-10-2018, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepWoman
Update on the Bilstein install, it's a bust. After spending the afternoon fighting to install them in the backyard, I took them back off. When I put the tires back on and set her down on the ground and jounced her a few times and looked in wheel well i saw there would only be about 3 in compression on them before they bottomed out. So off they came. I was told when I bought this it had a 4 1/2 lift of unknown manufacturer. So googled the shock number, turns out it's an old RC # for a 4 in TJ, XJ lift. So instead of calling Bilstein again and getting wrong info, went to Amazon and ordered a set for a 3-4. Hopefully my long arm won't tear them up.
03-10-2018, 11:37 AM
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So I finally broke down and bought the 3 ton Harbor Freight Jack. They were running their parking lot sale. $68. Grabbed some ramps too. Used the 20% off coupon. Came to like $32. I want see if I can drive up on the ramps with the rear wheels. My mud flaps might make that not possible. The goal is to drive up on 4 ramps. Mostly for cleaning and Fluid Filming under there. Or any work where removing tires is not necessary. Think I am getting a skittish in my old age. Oh and bought all the different sizes of black zip ties they had. $2 each. Figure you can never have to many zip ties.
03-10-2018, 05:08 PM
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Well, big thanks to 88whitecomanche and my buddy Jerry for their help today. Removed the old AX-4 and installed the new AX-5/231, clutch kit and driveshaft. Now I can swap my front axle in, the shift linkage from Boostwerks and front driveshaft.
03-10-2018, 06:08 PM
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Replaced the distributor assembly the other day. Took all of 20 minutes. Didn’t bother with finding TDC and all that, just noted position of the rotor and made sure the new one was at the same position when installed. Starts and runs better now.
Also installed the Autopal headlight housings and new headlight harness. Can’t wait for dark...
Also installed the Autopal headlight housings and new headlight harness. Can’t wait for dark...
03-10-2018, 06:23 PM
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Yep... It's that easy...
03-10-2018, 07:21 PM
Got the injectors and heat shielding fitted to my intake.
Not a lot, since I spent most of the time cleaning the garage. One of those things that no matter how much time you spend it never looks like you've made progress...
03-10-2018, 11:10 PM
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Put the carpet and interior back together. Installed new jcr center console mount. Planning on installing the overhead console I got then a new master cylinder.
03-11-2018, 01:06 AM
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First time I have ever seen that heat shielding in a picture other then on Amazon. So I always figured that you could install it with all the parts still on the Jeep. Looks like that is not the case with the fuel rail heat shield. Is that so?
03-11-2018, 01:47 AM
My Jeep is in the assembly stage and everything was already off. I had been cleaning out the whole intake earlier and planned to fit my 703 injectors with the insulation kit before the intake and exhaust go back on the engine (which is on a stand)
You also really can't fit the individual injector wraps until it's all back on and wired back up, which is why they're not pictured installed.
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03-11-2018, 03:46 AM
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You're correct, it's impossible to install completely without removing the fuel rail from the intake: on the rail wrap there are incisions for each injector, fuel line and Schrader valve, as well as the mount brackets. The reflector/shield sits below the rail. If you're already going to change the injector seals (included), they have instructions on how to do it all in the engine bay.
My Jeep is in the assembly stage and everything was already off. I had been cleaning out the whole intake earlier and planned to fit my 703 injectors with the insulation kit before the intake and exhaust go back on the engine (which is on a stand)
You also really can't fit the individual injector wraps until it's all back on and wired back up, which is why they're not pictured installed.
My Jeep is in the assembly stage and everything was already off. I had been cleaning out the whole intake earlier and planned to fit my 703 injectors with the insulation kit before the intake and exhaust go back on the engine (which is on a stand)
You also really can't fit the individual injector wraps until it's all back on and wired back up, which is why they're not pictured installed.