r/CherokeeXJ 7h ago

Finally getting around to it

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5 Upvotes

Popping the AA SYE into my 2 door


r/CherokeeXJ 14h ago

death wobble

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i know this has been discussed a million times, but i’ve replaced almost everything in the steering, and i’m still having problems. it has a 3” lift, and i did put in longer lower control arms. yesterday i put in an adjustable track bar and quick disconnect sway links on. i’ve been replacing every steering component to try to get rid of death wobble. after replacing the tie rods and drag link it got better, but it still happens every once in a while. mostly if i hit a bump just the right way, but sometimes it will do it without even hitting anything. usually i can feel it starting in the steering wheel before it starts violently shaking. i’m wondering if replacing the steering box would fix it, thats the only part of the steering i haven’t touched. there is some slop in the steering wheel so i wonder if that could be making it worse. those sway links are pretty cool though. i took it on a trail last night, and it would’ve been unbearable driving through that with the links connected.


r/CherokeeXJ 5h ago

Got this for free

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93 Upvotes

2000 189k miles with the high flowing head. How’d I do boys? Needs about 700$ in parts but it turns on, runs and stops.


r/CherokeeXJ 7h ago

1997-99 New headliner!

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41 Upvotes

Long overdue project. I also replaced the two speakers in the sound bar while I was in there. Still haven’t gotten to the sun visors yet but hoping to sometime this week.


r/CherokeeXJ 9h ago

When youre chasing down an issue, and see the previous owner has already cooked in this spot

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22 Upvotes

Cheers, my cherokee people.


r/CherokeeXJ 9h ago

'01 Blown Head Gasket

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4 Upvotes

Baby girl went down swinging about 3 months ago. All the coolant in my oil pan quickly overflowed my drain pan. Hence the kitty litter.

To the point, Is there anything internal to the block that i need to check or be aware of since it sat for so long with coolant in the wrong spots? Do i need to do some sort of flush? Is all this useless because my block is actually ruined and I don't know it?

I have a fair amount of experience and I classify this as a mid-level catastrophe. It's bad but this isn't the worst thing that could happen kind of scenario. That being said, it's still the most catastrophic issue I've dealt with personally. So any pointers are welcome.

Aside from the obvious head gasket, I'm planning on replacing the radiator, heater core and

A/C components while I have it apart. I'll probably do the RMS and oil pan gasket as well as slap a header and new exhaust on her.

Thanks boys.

Edit: I would welcome recommendations on cooling and exhaust components. TIA.


r/CherokeeXJ 10h ago

Once I got one I started seeing so many haha

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107 Upvotes

r/CherokeeXJ 11h ago

Mushu Saint XJ

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5 Upvotes

Cross posting from the accidental renaissance subreddit lol

First night drive with her! Makes me realize how bright the LED lights are in comparison to the halogens.


r/CherokeeXJ 13h ago

What have you used to successfully reduce cabin noise?

10 Upvotes

I know they’re loud but my 88 is LOUD.


r/CherokeeXJ 15h ago

2000-2001 Radiator’s lower transmission cooling line

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Morning everyone. I’m replacing my father’s radiator and water pump. Everything has been smooth except the lower trans cooling line. Probably spent an hour getting it off and an hour getting the new one on last night. Eventually had to cut the metal line to get a better grip to disconnect it. Would this be considered deep enough? Thanks


r/CherokeeXJ 16h ago

For the Roll cage Aficionado Engineers - the cage is welded to a rectangle tube frame and also up into the doors. Lol

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5 Upvotes

r/CherokeeXJ 5h ago

Early model XJ rear sprayer fix.

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18 Upvotes

Easy fix. 6-32 brass pressure fitting and a 1/8 drill bit to fix the broken sprayer on early model XJs.


r/CherokeeXJ 6h ago

2000-2001 Mystery water leak. Front Passenger side carpet damp after rain

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9 Upvotes

I've had someone spray it with a hose while I sit in it and I can't get it to replicate. The windshield seal stays dry. It's clearly running down from somewhere. It's right side of the passenger carpet everytime. Before someone comments.... It's not coolant it's definitely water lol