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I just spent $300 on a new Adam's Driveshaft because you decided you didn't like the first one after how many years??? And this is the slow months in the shop, the wife's birthday is next week, Christmas is in 3, I'm probably gonna have to park you until I can fix you... That means I'll have to drive stRangerDanger (03 Ranger 4.0L 4WD)
Right now, I don’t have AC but I wanna have AC in the future. My blower only works in the 4 position.what could that be? Just trying to replace everything that I can back there so I don’t need to do it again.
1998 Cherokee
Going on in 2 weeks.
Next summer I plan on swapping my good drive train (95, 4L, AW-4 4x4) into a clean chassis and I'm wondering what's gonna be the easiest year(s) to look for. Currently near me is an 85 that I like the look of for a good price, but is it gonna a one to one swap? Or are there more things to consider?
Anyone have a successful spot for a stockish look wireless charger? I know these don't have much room for a cell phone spot I always place mine next to the E brake.
i know the Pre 97 have the cubby in front of the shifter but +97 don't have the same in the location.
i really dont want to use a cell phone holder but i dont see much for any other option.
Been fighting with my brakes for a couple years now. I have a '90 that I removed the Bendix ABS and replaced with a standard, double-diaphragm system.
The main symptom I have now is this: when I start it cold, the brake pedal can be pushed to the floor and it takes serious pressure to stop. After driving for 15ish minutes, the pedal is super stiff and in extreme cases the brakes are slightly engaging while I'm driving with my foot off the pedal.
I've rebuilt the rears, totally replaced everything in the fronts (calipers, pads, rotors, hoses), drained / flushed / bled the fluid several times (so it's not water or air in the lines).
Pretty much the only thing I haven't touched is the prop valve and the hard lines. I can't imagine the lines are the issue - is there any conceivable way this is the prop valve?
Radio has begun acting up in a strange way while driving in cold weather.
When it happens, relay clicks behind the glove compartment and all audio stops. The radio remains powered on (clock, backlight), but there is no sound from any function (AM/FM/cassette). Even the electrical whine in the speakers is gone.
Power cycling the radio has no effect, and does not trigger the relay. After a long sit, the relay typically clicks back on with the radio and normal function is restored.
Anybody experienced this before?
I'm looking to replace the rear door checks by ones that allow the door to open 90deg, does anyone know if they exist or which i could use? I know they exist for for example Defenders, but can't find any info on it for the Cherokees. And yes, will replace leaf springs on rear axle as well (are Lesjöfors any good?)
I have this whistle going on when the heat is running, it only really whistles when I get off the gas and as soon as I get back on the gas it goes away. If had this problem for a few months now and I can’t seem to pinpoint where it’s coming from or from what, I have no codes for vacuum leak or anything of that nature. I hope the video was good enough to give you guys an example I was on my way to work this morning and totally got fed up with it😂 hope someone can point me in the right direction.🙏🏼🙌🏼
Genuinely how am i supposed to operate this could someone more knowledgeable then me explain what each setting does and how to get into each headlight setting? The trim is sport if that matters at all lmfao plz help tho im boutta throw the battery full force against the wall
Bodys a 90 but pervious owner put a new motor in it (just installed cold air intake as it didnt come with one)
Hey guys, just wondering, if you had a secret santa with a budget of $100 USD what would be on your wish list? :)
PFA is not my XJ
I upgraded my transmission mount to a rustys off road off set polyurethane mount. It works great but now my stock cooling fan is rubbing up against the power steering pump since the trans now sits a bit higher. The fan was already messed up, but i was wondering if anyone had any ideas either for a low profile fan or somthing else. Luckily its about to be the dead of winter, and the xj is just the ranch vehicle for down the trail activities when its -30 here in the mountains.
Blower motor cuts out whenever I press the brakes.
Going to start preparing for a rear main seal replacement during my Christmas vacation. What other seals, gaskets, or the like should I replace while I’ve got the oil pan off?
Additionally is it a bad idea to replace the head gasket if I’m not seeing any signs that it is broken? I’d like to asses the condition of the pistons, the head, and any carbon buildup. I have the time and attention span for it currently and as I’ve had the girl for 20 of her 25 year, 173,000 mile life and I know the valve cover has never even been taken off before.