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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 16, 2018 8:41:37 GMT -8
So where do i begin? last week the transmission went out in my daily driver at 70MPH which then grenaded my engine. So i needed a new daily driver because i didnt want to put 90 miles a day on my Cummins. I wanted something i could work on, something i knew, and something that was cheap to repair. Enter the Cherokee. 1993, 4.0L, AX15/NP231, 30/8.25 (welded), 3" freedom off-road lift, 33x12.50x15 Cooper tires, 175K miles. The last owner (second owner) installed a header, mustang injectors, tie rods, hubs, shocks, passenger axle, clutch kit, u-joints.     First thing that had to happen was the Raider stickers had to go lol  it even came with a spare open diff rear axle from a 98 |
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Post by John on Apr 16, 2018 12:14:13 GMT -8
Nice find. I like how the fender flares look like they belong there. Some days I miss my old 88 Laredo.
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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 16, 2018 12:55:57 GMT -8
I ordered up a bunch of typical maintenance items for it, valve cover gasket, breather grommets, plugs, cap, rotor, plug wires are new and quality so i will leave them, oil filter adapter seals, u-joints, new lift struts for the rear hatch.
still need to pick up oil and filters on my way home
depending on what the family has planned for this weekend i may be able to get the front bumper modded for my 12K pound winch with synthetic rope.
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Post by willmh3 on Apr 16, 2018 17:38:11 GMT -8
Looks good man. Hope she serves you well.
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Post by Jeff on Apr 16, 2018 17:59:29 GMT -8
I ordered up a bunch of typical maintenance items for it, valve cover gasket, breather grommets, plugs, cap, rotor, plug wires are new and quality so i will leave them, oil filter adapter seals, u-joints, new lift struts for the rear hatch. still need to pick up oil and filters on my way home depending on what the family has planned for this weekend i may be able to get the front bumper modded for my 12K pound winch with synthetic rope. Nice pick up! I have a 1993 Land Cruiser. Over 3 years I’ve done the below plus other random: Preventive maintenance: -Headgasket -radiator -02’s -all hoses -water pump -biff’s rebuilt -brake calipers -rotors -catalytic converter -exhaust rubber -phh upgrade -rear heater delete Egr 👋🏼 -fan clutch -Fuel pump -Fuel sock -Fuel filter -rebuilt injectors -wires -plugs -cap & rotor -coil pack -MAF -intake manifold decarboned Jeff |
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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 17, 2018 7:23:46 GMT -8
stopped last night and picked up the o-ring kit for the oil filter adapter.... only to find out there is no adapter. Looks like the PO removed the adapter, the filter just screws directly to the block.  my outside sales guy has been looking for a Cherokee, he seen it as he drove by work today and had to call and tell me i suck lol. He says he is going to be back at the branch Thursday and may make me an offer on it. he only knows what the guy i got it from was asking, he doesn't know how much i actually paid for it, but it would have to be a pretty good offer. |
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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 19, 2018 14:41:35 GMT -8
parts parts and more parts coming in for this thing. so far my best gestimation is im getting 18MPG which aint bad for 33's and what im guessing is 3.08 gears
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Post by Matt on Apr 19, 2018 20:34:35 GMT -8
I also own a Cherokee. 1997 Lapis Blue  My brothers and mine at our secret local spot  |
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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 25, 2018 8:19:13 GMT -8
nice looking jeeps
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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 25, 2018 8:19:32 GMT -8
when i got it the rear hatch wouldnt stay up, not my first XJ with blown lift struts, the previous owner said they were not even a year old. well heres your problem   |
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Post by warrpath4x4 on Apr 27, 2018 10:28:12 GMT -8
did basic tuneup last night, plugs, cap, rotor. i left the wires because they look brand new. Runs smoother, had ac delco plugs in it and number 5 or 6 had buildup on it, not sure how much spark it was actually getting.
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Post by warrpath4x4 on May 2, 2018 7:46:04 GMT -8
last weekend between pine wood derby, working overtime, and installing a new hot water tank in my house i put a new speedo gear in. now with a correct speedo/odometer i was able to figure out my correct mileage..... 17.5 MPG freeway
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Post by Matt on May 2, 2018 13:29:37 GMT -8
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Post by warrpath4x4 on May 3, 2018 11:35:57 GMT -8
ya i work with 2 guys that 1 has a stock YJ and the other has a JK rubicon and neither are getting the mileage i am. |
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Post by Matt on May 3, 2018 17:25:26 GMT -8
ya i work with 2 guys that 1 has a stock YJ and the other has a JK rubicon and neither are getting the mileage i am. Yeah my JK gets 15-ish on the highway, downhill, with a tailwind. lol most I've gotten is around 17 I think. We wont even talk about my XJ. |
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