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10-20-2008, 09:12 PM
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jeep cherokee
what are your guys's thoughts on them. I'm being offered a trade, my old v6 car for a 95 cherokee sport. it's green and seems solid besides the ps fender is smacked in. says he paid 3500 a few years ago. has 110K, 4wd works, new tires. and thats all i know as of now. opinions?
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10-20-2008, 09:28 PM
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they aren't bad. motors can take a beating. trannys kinda suck. great for winter or hauling around or down time. i'd consider that as a straight trade. easy enough to work on.
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10-20-2008, 09:30 PM
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There are 1324643216513216512 members here with jeeps. We could be NJJOA
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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10-20-2008, 09:30 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Check with Ian, I think he can fill you in on some stuff.
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10-20-2008, 10:22 PM
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Find out what engine, transmission, and transfer case it's got.
Overall they are very solid and reliable. I'm on my 2nd one (only 'cause I was a jackass and totaled the first one).
I would say go for it. Great winter DD
- Justin
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2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
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10-20-2008, 10:25 PM
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Queen of Destruction / NJFBOA Supporting Sponsor / Moderator / 12 Second Club / 2006 Member of the Year / PITA
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I had a 94 cherokee that i bought with 164k and sold it to my cousin only about a month ago with 28x,xxx on it. wonderful DD, engine and trans will last, the jeep will rot around it, so take care of that and it will live a long beautiful life. the 4wd is awesome too
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10-20-2008, 10:40 PM
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the best vehicle I've bought so far has been my 96 Cherokee. I have nothing but good things to say about them. The 4.0L motor is a workhorse, 4wd is great in the winter, you can haul plenty of stuff in them, cheap insurance...the list goes on and on.
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10-20-2008, 10:49 PM
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Ian is alive!
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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10-20-2008, 11:04 PM
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it's this little guy... http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/886818794.html I like it i think I'm gunna do it. thanks guys! any other opinions?
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02 F250 7.3
96 F250 351
96 z28 borla cat back k&n cold air and a 3 inch cowl
FOR SALEpm for details
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10-20-2008, 11:15 PM
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AHHHHHHH NOT ANOTHER JEEP/FBODY OWNER! Now I know why GM wants to buy chrysler.
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10-21-2008, 10:21 AM
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Looks like the rear springs are sagging some, but that's not uncommon. You can get a longer spring shackle for a cheap fix (under $30).
Looks like a pretty solid XJ overall. Check out www.jeepforum.com, you should be able to find a fender from someone there pretty cheap.
- Justin
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10-21-2008, 12:24 PM
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13 Second Club
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mine runs low 16's...
edit: soon to be high 15s 
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99 Riviera, Bone stock, 14.34 @ 96 "Walking 5.0's in luxury" RIP
95 Cherokee, Bone stock 16.2 @ 83 "Treeing your 3rd gen and beating it to the line despite trapping less....and looking better"
93 TA, Bone stock, 13.8 @ 100 "Beating ****** drivers in ****** LS1's"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/285090241699967/
R.I.P. Tia 
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10-21-2008, 01:32 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirrel
mine runs low 16's...
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I talked to Justin about that. You must have a factory freak. I have never seen a Cherokee run that fast. I so a bored out 4.0 run a 16.7 Everything else has been 17.0 or slower.
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10-21-2008, 03:12 PM
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It looks nice, but the key is whether or not it was well maintained. If it was, the 4.0 will last a good long time. The one in my TJ is pushing 145k and runs as strong as the day I bought it.
The transmission should be okay; they got rid of the crappy Peugot tranny in the late 80s AFAIK. If it's in good condition and runs well, I'd pull the trigger.
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10-21-2008, 03:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
I talked to Justin about that. You must have a factory freak. I have never seen a Cherokee run that fast. I so a bored out 4.0 run a 16.7 Everything else has been 17.0 or slower.
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its a country too, so its a heavy sumbitch
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99 Riviera, Bone stock, 14.34 @ 96 "Walking 5.0's in luxury" RIP
95 Cherokee, Bone stock 16.2 @ 83 "Treeing your 3rd gen and beating it to the line despite trapping less....and looking better"
93 TA, Bone stock, 13.8 @ 100 "Beating ****** drivers in ****** LS1's"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/285090241699967/
R.I.P. Tia
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10-21-2008, 06:01 PM
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how hard/expensive would it be to lift it a few inches?  i don't wanna dump money into this thing i just can't drive something thats stock.
modifying = addiction
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02 F250 7.3
96 F250 351
96 z28 borla cat back k&n cold air and a 3 inch cowl
FOR SALEpm for details
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4 33x10.50 15 procomp xterrains
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10-21-2008, 06:10 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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Quote:
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its a country too, so its a heavy sumbitch
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I know...a bone stock 00 cherokee with not even power windows ran a 17.07 last friday.
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1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
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Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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10-21-2008, 06:14 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
I know...a bone stock 00 cherokee with not even power windows ran a 17.07 last friday.
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I told you already, the HO 4.0 pwns the non-HO 4.0 
Mine has an HO badge, as does Eric's. That's why we're faster
- Justin
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10-21-2008, 06:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by black95maro
how hard/expensive would it be to lift it a few inches? i don't wanna dump money into this thing i just can't drive something thats stock.
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Depends on how high you wanna go. You can get a 2.5" budget boost with new shocks for $250-350, and that would allow you to run a 30x9.5x15 and offroad it with no issues.
If you wanna go bigger, it gets more expensive fast.
- Justin
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10-21-2008, 06:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Depends on how high you wanna go. You can get a 2.5" budget boost with new shocks for $250-350, and that would allow you to run a 30x9.5x15 and offroad it with no issues.
If you wanna go bigger, it gets more expensive fast.
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you have a pic of yours? I'm not sure what i want.
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02 F250 7.3
96 F250 351
96 z28 borla cat back k&n cold air and a 3 inch cowl
FOR SALEpm for details
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4 33x10.50 15 procomp xterrains
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10-21-2008, 09:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
I told you already, the HO 4.0 pwns the non-HO 4.0
Mine has an HO badge, as does Eric's. That's why we're faster
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mines an HO. its also a 2 door 5 speed with no power options
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10-21-2008, 09:38 PM
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Quote:
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mines an HO. its also a 2 door 5 speed with no power options |
You're a HO..... 
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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10-21-2008, 09:52 PM
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how hard is the fender smacked? i can work out most sheet metal, restore body lines, remove creases, etc. and i love working on jeeps.
last weekend i straightened the whole side of my sis-in-law's car, filled, sanded, primered and painted it all in the same day. she was surprised, but i told her i only needed the car for a few hours. and i need to keep my hand in it or i will lose the skill...
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10-21-2008, 09:57 PM
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Quote:
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you have a pic of yours? I'm not sure what i want.
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Lots of pics here:
http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/New_Jeep/
http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/CMSP/
http://www.njfboa.org/JustinImages/Jeep/
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how hard is the fender smacked? i can work out most sheet metal, restore body lines, remove creases. and i love working on jeeps.
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See the Craigslist link above...it's got one pic of it. By the looks of it, it would be far easier and cheaper to find a local fender the same color and just replace it. Jeep parts are cheap.
- Justin
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10-22-2008, 07:51 AM
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My bro had a 94 jeep wrangler 4.0 L HO - incredible work horse - engine is incredible.
Mom had an 88 cherokee? it was great too
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