r/CherokeeXJ

Both top corners of the rubber weather molding started "peeling" out.

What are my options?

Right now I’m running these American Racing AR23s, but I picked up a set of AR62s in practically mint condition with the original boxes and center caps.

What’s the better look?

90 XJ Laredo
Rough Country 3in Lift, Steelies, and KO3s 31x10.5R15

Going to align this guy after finally getting some wheels and tires after finishing the rebuild. WHAT IN THE WORLD is going on with the rear toe? (The bottom readings). I made sure the leaf spring perches were in correctly and everything was tightened on the ground. Other than something bent or seriously messed up, I have no idea where to start looking. First time on the alignment rack for this car so it may have been like this before. Any ideas?? If it’s expensive I might just run it like this for a bit…

I've done a lot of work getting my XJ ready for this trip. Paint, wiring for factory fogs, kill switch, ZJ tank swap, rear main seal, and other detail work.

I'm getting over 400 miles of range with the ZJ 23 gallon tank and manual transmission getting me 20+ mpg at steady speeds.

I’ve seen people swap front zj seats into an xj. Has anyone ever done front and rear zj seats into an xj? Found someone parting out a zj with factory red interior. Might grab the front and rear seats and see if I can get the rears to work somehow.

I said I regretted ever trying to get into jeeps. Apparently you folks think they're real great. So, welcome into the sub my 94 XJ. Picking it up tomorrow, planning a 3.5 lift and 33x12.50r15's. Gonna keep the axles that are in it, lunchbox locker in the back. Throw some bumpers on it, and call it done. This is take two on a jeep xj project. (For those who don't know, my 86 burnt beyond saving yesterday, less than 24 hours into owning it. I might've been sour but I am one persistent bastard) anyways, feast your eyes. 4.0l automatic.

Found i got a slow leak after flushing the coolant on the weekend, im assuming I just need to replace the lower radiator hose? (Unless theres something else that could be causing it as its coming right from the top where hose clamp is and not from a crack in pipe) but is there any chance it could also be leaking behind the pulley in picture, or is it just runoff?

Cheers guys

I have been combing forums and this Reddit on bump steering and wandering steering topics for weeks trying to diagnose my own rig. 3” spacer lift on 33s (JL wheels with spacer adapters). No bump steer or wandering prior to lift on same wheel set up. Lifted it and it was all over the place. Replaced front end steering components with adjustable trac bar, stock location. Centered the axle by measuring from the inside of the shock to the same siping on the front tires. Had an alignment after install and then adjusted to tow in slightly. Dropped my sway bar , didn’t change anything.

Did not replace lower or upper control arms, so I am guessing my caster is off. Getting an angle finder Thursday and longer LCAs Thursday. But this thing rides like crap compared to prior the lift. On dirt roads or bad paved roads (common in Michigan) I am fighting this unit to stay alive. Downright dangerous at 70mph if I hit a bump. Body shifts a lot in a turn, feels ambiguous.

Based on this video, it looks like my angles are ok ? Hoping that my LCAs can provide some relief. If not, thinking of taking the lift off to keep me alive. Anything you see in this that I overlooked? Thx in advance.

I have an additional antenna on my roof my 1992. what is it for and how do I unscrew it? The nut on top only unscrews the top of the antenna. I need either a replacement or a seal, since water is leaking in there. Old rubber vaporized.

It is not the radio, since that antenna is in the right front fender.

The bearings are still buttery smooth, it only puts out 3A @ 12.1v @ 2500rpm.

I’ve just imported my XJ to the US from sitting in a storage shed in the UK for the last 2 years.
I’d like to turn it into more of a highway eater / long distance road trip vehicle rather than an off road build.

I’m thinking a pretty comprehensive refresh/build:

• LS swap
• Transmission/drivetrain
• Completely redo the suspension
• Brake upgrades
• Steering
• Cooling system
• Basically anything else needed to make an XJ comfortable, reliable, and happy cruising at 75–80 mph for hours at a time

I don’t have the know how (or realistically the time) to tackle an engine swap myself, so I’m looking for a shop in the Dallas/DFW area that could handle most or all of the build.

Anyone done something similar? Any shops you’d trust with an XJ LS swap and the rest of the build?

Not looking to build a rock crawler, reliability, highway manners, comfort, and being able to knock out big miles are the priorities along side some easy dirt track stuff.

Would also love to hear from anyone who’s built an XJ for this purpose and what you’d do differently.

Realized my rear bump stop was disintegrated so I took it off. One bolt snapped inside but the other came out. It seems like it could possible be rusted through underneath but not totally sure. If it is, do I just add frame stiffener there and put a bump stop over that? What would you do here

Electrical issue.