Tech/FAQ links and TSBs.

[balloo93]

EricsXJ and I decided to finally post up some links that could be used as a reference for a lot of the major question the board seems to have. PM me additional links that you think are necessary.

Special thanks to:
EricsXJ
GottaBeJeep
cfkingfish
lbsnowryder
Islandroaddie96
Roll Tide
XJ99
LOCKED UP
JVracer04
kapplera
sonicjay
xjfanatic
twisted_ed
fatwreck
cmotsvt
el_chupo_
Walton99
conrasm
nick_deno
zach1288
Andrew2516
Jeepin_XJ_101
00xj54
drew and not you
madrabbitt
XJ Xtreme
DefaZ
AZ Jeff
JBassXJ
Jeds Sr.
ben1.8t
sharpie1k
jeepkid8037
tozier9
CJ7-Tim
Blue-J
Steve88XJ
Kyle Deidrick
Atari.fan3000
TheRifleman
PESteele
Jmila1901
XJohnnyC
Cherokeegrrl
fourwheelerjeff
lost honda pro
mortalenema
dude_in_an_XJ
T4STE
Higgs98XJ
the_weirdo
89SAFARIXJ
HCI_Stang
XJ9635



HERE WE GO:

[balloo93]

**TECH DOWNLOADS/ OFFROAD TECHNIQUE/LOCKER MANFACTURER LINKS**




COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS ON THE 87-90 RENIX 4.0L
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Engine/Basic_Sensors_Diagnostics.htm

84-01 PARTS CATALOGS
http://www.xjjeeps.com/tech_reference.asp?section=2&ID=0

AW4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
http://members.fortunecity.com/90limited/

AW4 TRANS MANUAL
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/AW4_manual.PDF

AX15 TRANS MANUAL
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PDFs/New%20Jun%202003/Jeep%20component%20service%20manual%20Transmission _AX15.pdf

4WHEEL TERRAIN TECHNIQUES
**Not all XJ stuff, but general refrences. Some trick may not work with ECU vehicles.**
http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter/4wdtech/4wdtech.html
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/cs/off...aa020401a_4.htm
http://4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/17158/


GENERAL OFFROAD TECH
http://www.4x4now.com/4wht.htm
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...%2Fspotting.htm
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dyn...oa dguide1.htm

LOCKER MAKER LINKS
http://www.offroadlockers.com
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/ProductsServices/PerformanceProducts/Products/Differentials/DetroitLocker/index.htm
http://www.traction.eaton.com
http://www.arbusa.com/
http://www.powertrax.com/

LOCKER VENDORS
http://www.differentials.com/catalog.html
http://www.drivetrain.com/Powertrex.html

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS / FABRICATORS / VENDORS
Comprehensive List of Accessory Manufacturers/Fabricators/Vendors

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**LIFTS**



HUGE LIST OF AVAILABLE LIFT KITS
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/all-read-xj-suspension-kit-options-enjoy-382635-post3394819/


TIRE LIFT COMBO
Stock lift:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91208
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82869

Lifted fitment:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90893
Overview of various lifts/tires:
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45602

TIRE SIZE COMPARISION/CONVERSION CALCULATOR
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html

2" BUDGET BOOST COIL SPACER AND SHAKLE
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/BOOST.php

HOME BREWED BB LIFT
http://fitchva.com/jeep/?p=56
www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontSpacer.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearSpacer.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoMainLeaf.htm

ROUGH COUNTRY/HECKETHORN (covers AAL install)
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/99/09_sept/hrclift/hrclift.html

SKYJACKER 3" LIFT
www.polytropia.com/cherokee/suspension.html

OME 3.5
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=258011

RE 3.5" SUPER FLEX LIFT
How To Install A Lift *Many Pics*

RE 5.5" HD LIFT
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/RE55XJLIFT.php

TNT LA KIT
http://www.projectxj.com/mods/long.arms.htm

S10 LEAF SWAPS
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=50083

DAKOTA LEAF SWAPS
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Budget_Lift.htm

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**SUSPENSION MODS AND FIXES**



DIY DRIVE WAY ALIGNMENT
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm

HOW TO REMOVE REAR SWAY BAR
http://members.tripod.com/Jeep_n_John/swaybar.html

REDRILLING STOCK TRAC-BAR MOUNT AFTER LIFT
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrackbar.htm

HOMEBREWED LONG ARMS
Another Homebrew/BootyFab Longarm build.

DEATH WOBBLE FIXES
www.kevinsoffroad.com/techarticles/deathwobble.html
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/dw.html

HOME BREWED BPE FRONT AND REAR
How do you make barpin eliminators?
www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Rear_BPEs.htm

REAR SHOCK MOUNT RELOCATION (higher mount more ground clearence)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearShockM.htm

REAR UPPER SHOCK MOUNT REPAIR/ OPTIONS (BPE's)
www.rocklizardfabrications.com/broken_shock_mounts.htm
Shock bolt replacement: a fix with pics (Heavy)

SHOCK LENGTH GUIDE FOR DIFFERENT LIFTS SIZES (other tech too)
Length for 4" lift shocks...


QUICK DISCONNECTS
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=257890
http://www.jksmfg.com/support.htm

DIY QUICK DISCONNECTS
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/98/08_aug/disconnect/disconnect.html
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/12

ADJUSTING BUMPSTOP LENGTH
www.rocklizardfabrications.com/Adjusting_Bumpstops.htm

HOMEBREWED TC DROP BRACKET
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTCdrop.htm

LCA and UCA LENGTHS FOR DIFFERENT LIFT SIZES
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/re_db.html

WJ CONTROL ARMS FOR LESS RUBBING UP TO 3-3.5" LIFT
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/BSlowerWJctrlArms/WJ_LCA.htm

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**FRONT AND REAR AXLES // DRIVESHAFTS**


DOUBLE CARDAN REBUILD
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/doublecardan.php
CV Driveshaft Rebuild Part Deux
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/driveshaft/driveshaft-5.htm

DIFF COVER INSTALL
D30 differential cover swap writeup

PINION SEAL REPLACEMNT FOR D30 AND D35
http://www.jeepingsingles.net/tech/pinionseal.asp

STOCK JEEP AXLE GUIDE
http://www.tellico4x4.com/index.php/cPath/2880_76_2934

FRONT AND REAR AXLE GUIDE
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/gear1.html
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325707_182_full.jpg
http://www.xjjeeps.com/tech_reference.asp?section=2&ID=3
8.25 - http://www.jeepforum.com/wiki/index.php/Chrysler_8.25
d35 - http://www.jeepforum.com/wiki/index.php/Dana_35


GEAR RATIO CHART AND FORMULA FOR TIRE SIZES
http://www.superlift.com/library/gears.asp



FRONT D30 AXLE and STEERING


XJ FRONT LEAF CONVERSION
www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Leafspring_conversion/leafs.htm


ZJ TO XJ TIE ROD CONVERSION (couple of TJ articles, but XJ and TJ use same steering linkage)
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/tjtierod/
http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/zjtie/tierod-1.htm
http://members.rennlist.com/gman/jeep/

TIE ROD END DUST BOOT REPLACEMENT (poly boots can be bought at most auto parts stores if you can't find factory replacements)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTieRod.htm

STEERING STABILIZER REPLACEMENT
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steeringstabilizer.html

STEERING


STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT (On a TJ, but same set up as the XJ knuckles)
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steerstop.html

DANA30 HOME_BREWED POSI_LOCK SYETEM AND VACUUM DIAGRAM
http://www.gljt.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10033
http://www.4x4wire.com/dodge/tech/solid_axle_cad/
http://www.driveev.com/jeepev/convpgs/4x4convert.php

FRONT HUB REPLACEMENT
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/2001/02_feb/bearing/index.html

BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARadjustableBallJoints/adjustableballjoints.htm

D30 PINION SEAL
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/SRpinionSeals/PinionSeals.htm
http://www.jeepingsingles.net/tech/pinionseal.asp

D30 AXLE SEALS INSTALL
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/TUBESEALS.php

FRONT HUB CONVERSION
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/HUBS.php

SWAPPING 1 PIECE TJ AXLES INTO A VAC DISCO D30
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/yjd30convert/yjconvert-1.htm

XJ DANA30 / 297-X UJOINT UPGRADE/ UJOINT REBUILD
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARD30shafts297andSeals/D30shafts297andSeals.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/tech/axle/ujoint/
http://www.jeepin.com/features/ujoint/index.asp
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/UNIVERSAL/UJOINTS.php

LOCK RITE LOCKER INSTALL (TALL GEARS) WITH CARRIER REMOVAL STEPS
http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/lrhubs/default.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/lr00a/


REAR AXLE


XJ DANA44 AXLE SWAP
www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/D44_buildup/D44.htm

RING AND PINION INSTALL (GEARS) ON A CHRY-CO 8.25 AXLE
Gear Install in a Chryco 8.25
http://www.rockfrogs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=8170&sid=3952ea190959f1a13b9ca4833 0e3c63b

AXLE PIC CHART FOR COMMON AXLES


PICS OF A D35 AND A CHRYSLER 8.25 REAR AXLES
Rear axles how can I tell...-

FORD 8.8 REAR AXLE SWAP INFO
http://members.cox.net/rough-riders/tech_page/ford8.8/ford8_8.html
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2003/xj88/
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axle/ford8_8/
http://xjfanatic.com/ford88.php
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html

LARGE TECH AND FAQ ON THE 8.8
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674123

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**RECOVERY AND PROTECTION**


SIMPLE TO THE POINT DIY FRONT RECOVERY BUMPER
http://jeep_n_john.tripod.com/bumperpage1.htm

CRUDE DIY TOWHOOK BRACKET SCHEMATIC
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/xjhook/

TOW HOOK INSTALLATION
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/99/11_nov/cust4x4hooks/cust4x4hooks.html

INSTALLING PRE 96 TOW HOOK BRACKETS ON A 97+
How to Install pre-'96 OE Tow Hook Brackets on a '97+ *pics*

SKIDROW TRANSFER CASE SKID
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/TCASESKID.php

TOMKEN TRANS SKID
http://www.ericsxj.com/tomken.htm

MOPAR GAS TANK SKID / RECEIVER HITCH


BUMPER INSTALLATION (FRONT)


REAR HIDDEN HITCH INSTALL
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/13

TRAILER HITCH WIRING INSTALL
http://www.jeepin.com/features/trailerwiring/index.asp

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**TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE**

General AX5 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax5.htm

General AX15 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax15.htm

General AW4 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/aw4.htm
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=273048

GENERAL NP231 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm

GENERAL NP207 INFO
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/np231.htm

SWAPPING IN A MANUAL FOR AN AUTO
The Automatic to Manual Swap Thread

B&M TRANS TEMP GAUGE INSTALL
http://jeepin.com/features/tranny_temp_gauge/index.asp
http://4x4trailhunters.com/tech/article.php?id=12

B&M AUX TRANS COOLER
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/11
http://www.jeepin.com/features/trannycooler/index.asp

TRANS GEAR RATIOS
AX15- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ax15.html
AX5- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ax5.html
BA10/5- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/ba10.html
TF904/909- http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/trans/tf904.html
AW4- under best auto trans http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/xjtech/jeepspeedfaq/

NUETRAL SAFETY SWITCH REBUILD
http://jeepin.com/features/nss/index.asp
http://www.dirtdevils.org/XJNutralSwitch.htm

NUETRAL SAFETY SWITCH REBUILD AND SCHEMATICS
http://www.cherokee-jeep.com/1-2swremov.htm

AW4 TRANSMISSION OVERRIDE SWITCH
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoSwitch.htm
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234510
http://members.cox.net/steve88xj/aw4/
AW4 TCU Mod Write-UP

SPEEDO GEAR SWAP FOR RECALIBRATING SPEEDO (BIGGER TIRES)
http://jeepin.com/features/speedogear/index.asp
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/98/07_jul/speedo/speedo.html (note: chart #'s in this article are wrong.)

GREASING THE OUTPUT SHAFT/SLIP YOKE
Greasing the slip joint on 97+ XJ's(Write-up)

REPLACING THE REAR OUTPUT SEAL (SLIP YOKE HOUSING)
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTCseal.htm

FIX FOR A NP242 STUCK IN 4PART TIME
stuck in part-time 4-wheel drive

NP231 PARTAIL OVERHAUL
http://4x4trailhunters.com/tech/article.php?id=20

NP242 PARTAIL OVERHAUL
http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8549

NP241OR RUBICON TRANSFER CASE SWAP INFO
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/tc-swap-np231-rubi-tcase-352576/?posted=1#post3056557
http://www.jbconversions.com/pages/reviews/showpage.php?m=4wor&i=2004.07_n2&p=1

NP231 TO NP242 SWAP
http://www.weatherlover1.com/jeep/242.htm

DIY WIDE CHAIN NP231
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JAtCaseUpgrade/tCaseUpgrade.htm

TRANSFER CASE DROP INSTALL
How To Install A TC Drop *Write Up*


The Official SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) Thread
The Official SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) Thread *All Read*

DOWN AND DIRTY HOMEMADE SYE FOR ODD TRANSFER CASES OR CHEAP SOBs
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80289


**SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) NP231 TC (XJ and YJ/TJ use the same methods for install)**

ADDITIONAL AA/PORC SYE INFO
SYE install supplemental photos
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/****_sye.html (you have to copy, paste, and add porc manually in place of the ****)

ADDITIONAL RE Hack-N-Tap/FRONT DS COMBO
How to: Budget SYE

VIDEO OF A AA OR **** TYPE SYE INSTALL
http://www.crgrissom.com/jeep/SYE.wmv

AA- http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/reviews/aasye99/
http://www.4x4xplor.com/SYE-CV.html

RE 88-95- http://www.dorianjepsen.com/wrangler/syekit/index.php
http://www.dpgoffroad.com/tech/rubiconsye.htm

RE 96-01- http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/sye.html
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/98/03_mar/RE_SYE/slip-yoke.html

Tom Woods- http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/sye.html

JB- http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/JB_Wood_crosstrainer/index.asp
http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/29623/
http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/

DIY Hack-n-tap STYLE SYE FOR NP231



SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) NP242 TC

RE- http://www.polytropia.com/cherokee/sye.html
http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/84jeepxj/sye.html

JB CONVERSIONS "SHORTY" SYE
http://www.jeepin.com/features/supershorty/index.asp

DATABASE OF DIFFERENT MAKERS CV DRIVESHAFTS FOR CHEAP SYE


ADDITIONAL INFO ON STOCK ADAPTERS FOR HACK-N-TAP/STOCK DS COMBO
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/1377046-post2.html

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**BRAKE SYSTEM UPGRADES AND MAINT**


DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CAST AND COMPOSITE ROTORS AND HUB DIFFERENCES
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=360959

USING YJ BRAKE LINES FOR LIFTED XJ
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARyjBrakeHosesOnXJ/YJbrakeHosesOnXJ.htm

USING YJ E-BRAKE CABLES FOR LIFTED XJ
Extended e-brake cable for lifts
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/brakes/xjhoseext02/

BRAKE JOBS/GUIDES
http://jeepin.com/features/drums/index.asp
http://jeepin.com/features/discs/index.asp
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontDisks.htm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm

MEMBER DRUM BRAKE JOB
Drum brakes write-up. hope it helps

UPGRADING MASTER CYLINDER ON PRE 95 XJ's
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARbrakeBoosterUpgrade/BrakeBoosterUpgrade.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/brakes/xj_wjbrakes03/booster/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/15

REAR DISC BREAKS ON A Chry Co 8.25 REAR AXLE
http://geocities.com/dcpaschal/mitch.html
http://cherokeekid5.tripod.com/zj_discs_on_a_xj.htm
http://home.swbell.net/rriojas3/reardisk.html
Fitting KJ Liberty rear disc brakes to an XJ Cherokee 8.25 axle

REAR DISC BREAKS ON A D44 REAR AXLE
http://jeepin.com/features/cvdiscs/index.asp

REAR DISC BREAKS ON A D35 and D44 REAR AXLE
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/BAzjRearDiscsOnXJ/ZJrearDiscsOnXJ.htm

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**COOLING**


THINGS TO CHECK IF YOU ARE OVERHEATING
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Cooling/Overheat_Diagnosis.htm

3CORE RAD INSTALL
http://www.jeepin.com/features/gdi/index.asp

FAN TEMP SENSOR TEST
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/15/1c/7f/0900823d80151c7f.jsp

AUX FAN TEST WITH A JUMPER
http://www.fivezerofive.com/cpg132/...ls.php?album=81

INSTALLING NEW RADIATOR
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRadiatorFitting.htm

BURPING the COOLING SYSTEM
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Cooling/BurpAirMod.htm

CONVERTING THE CLOSED COOLING SYSTEM
www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/Jeep/radconv_overflow-bottle.html
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/98/12_dec/radiator/radiator.html
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JTopenSystemSwitch/OpenSystemSwitch.htm

TIGHTEN/LOOSEN THE SERPENTINE BELT
87-95 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2406854/2
96-01 http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/serp-belt-445701/?posted=1#post4045266

WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT
http://jeepin.com/features/waterpump/index.asp
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/17

OVERRIDE SWITCH ON ELEC FAN
http://www.projectxj.com/mods/stocker/fan.switch.htm

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**BODY MODS**



FACTORY PAINT CODE LOACTION AND HOW TO READ IT
Find Your Paint Code Location

HOMEMADE DIY GUTTER MOUNTS FOR A RACK
Homebrewed Gutter-Mount Roof Rack

PUTTING 97+ FRONT CLIP ON A OLDER XJ
97+ Panel swap

STUCK HATCH FIX
Fixed the hatch today...

HOMEBREWED REMOVALABLE DOOR
myXJ.Net
97+ http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=408138

TRIMMING FENDERS
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JAfenderTrimming/FrontFenderTrim.htm
(Front Fender Trimming)
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/SRrearFenders/rearfender.htm
(Rear Fender Chop)
Jeepin.com: "Stage-one" XJ fender trimming
Fender Trimming
DELTA 4X4 CLUB TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT - JEEP CHEROKEE XJ FENDER CUTTING AND TRIMMING
Write Up: Cutting & Folding Rear Fenders (rear fender cut and fold)
write-up: inner fender trimming / clearance for big tires

CUTTING REAR LOWER QUARTERS
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...lower+quarters

POOL NOODLES TO FILL GAPS


TJ FLARE INSTALL
XJ TJ Flare Install
korda's XJ | mods | TJ flares
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/588437/10
TJ flares and Paint finally done! - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association
Trimming rear Fenders & Installing TJ flares (Lotta pics)

FENDER FLARE RELOCATING
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/TPfenderFlares/FenderFlares.htm
Yucca-Man: 53guy's Rear Fender Trim Write-up, retaining the stock flare (Best I've seen!)

INSTALLING NEWER (97+) DOOR SEALS ON OLDER XJ
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARdoorSeals/DoorSeals.htm

HOOD VENTS
Tech article - Hood Vents
DELTA 4X4 CLUB TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT - LEBARON HOOD VENTS

Extreme Duty Replacement Rocker Panels
3"x4" Custom rocker panel replacement using box steel to withstand any trail abuse there is.
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/SRrockerPanels/RockerPanels.htm

Extreme Custom Heavy Duty Rocker Panels
Completely custom-made hard core custom rocker panel replacement. Possibly the most complicated/sophisticated way of building weld-in rocker panel replacements.
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JArockRails/RockRails.htm

Serious High-Clearance Rocker Panel Replacement
2"x6" Custom rocker panel replacement with ultimate ground clearance gains, requiring the doors to be shortened! Rockers setup as air tanks also.
Heavy hacking ahead!
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARrockerPanels/RockerPanels.htm

[balloo93]

**INTERIOR AND ELECTRICAL**


DIY SECURITY CONSOLE WITH STOCK PARTS
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394307

GRAND CHEROKEE SEATS FRONT AND REAR IN A XJ
wj seats installed
2 DOOR Seat Swap....flip forward*WRITE-UP*

HOW TO TIGHTEN UP A LOOSE TILT STEERING WHEEL COLUMN
http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html

HOW TO REPLACE KEY CYLINDER ON 88
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=939364&highlight=ignition+lock+re moval

HOW TO REPLACE KEY CYLINDER ON 96
http://www.sparkys-answers.com/2009/04/1996-jeep-cherokee-blower-inop.html

KEY STUCK IN CYLINDER
Removed Key Stuck In Ignition... Write up

REPLACING THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON A 97+
http://www.links4jeeps.com/writeups/lock_actuator/

REPLACING THE TURN SIGNAL MULTI_SWITCH ON A 97+
Write Up: Replace the Turn Signal Switch on 97+ XJ

97+ WINDOW NOT WORKING EXCEPT DRVS SIDE
97+ Power Window Fix w/ pics.

INSTALLING 97+ WEATHER STRIPPING ON A PRE97
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARdoorSeals/DoorSeals.htm

COMPASS AND CLOCK CALIBRATION INFO
Stock compass help

DIY IGN KILL SWITCH
http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/article.html?&A=0059

BEDLINING THE FLOORBOARD
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239647&highlight=bedlined+floor%2 A
http://jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171378&highlight=bedlined+floor%2 A

HEADLINER REPARE INSTALL
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Interior/Headliner.htm
http://www.wlsheadliners.com/tutorials/cherokee/
http://www.4x4xplor.com/headliner.html

WALMART OFFROAD LIGHT COVER MOD
New light covers

WALMART OVERHEAD LIGHTS MOD
Cheap Walmart lights pics...
my cheapo light bar mod
Amp and more cheep walmart lights install
my walmart light mod finished :)

HEADLIGHT UPGRADES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/2145691-post15.html
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoHeadlightLoom.htm

ONE OF THE BEST HD HEADLIGHT HARNESS WRITE UPS I HAVE EVER READ
http://fitchva.com/jeep/?p=57

LED TAILIGHT CONVERSION
http://www.driveev.com/jeepev/convpgs/ledlighting.php

LED INTERIOR/CLUSTER CONVERSION
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486998

CLUSTER CONVERSION
97+ XJ Gauge Cluster Swap - Write-up/How-To

INTERIOR STORAGE DECK
http://www.ericsxj.com/storage.htm
Storage and Sub box Write-up for the "Handy Dandy, Super Duper Storage Box"

INTERIOR STORAGE DECK (With the add-on for leveling out cargo with seat down)
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/storage.html

97+ QUARTZ CLOCK INSTALL IN A PRE 97XJ
Quartz Clock Wrie-up
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDashClock.htm

CB RADIO


SPEAKER UPGRADES / SUB ENCLOSURES
write up

LED BACKLIGHTING FOR GAUGE PANEL
LED Panel Lights Conversion Write-up

GAUGE SWAP
http://www.jeepin.com/features/gaugeswap/index.asp (88-90 to 91-95 cluster swap)

ON BOARD AIR INSTALLATION
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/power_tank.htm
http://www.ericsxj.com/oba.htm

UPGRADING CHARGING SYSTEMS (slow starts and better charging)
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2004/jeepalt/

UPGRADING YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT HIGH-AMPERAGE ACCESSORIES
http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=277034

BUILD YOUR OWN HD BATTERY CABLES AND GROUND STRAP
http://www.geocities.com/JeepI6Power/electric.html
Upgrading Negative Battery Cables...Lots of pics!
Upgrading Positive Battery Cables... Lots of pick
Replaced Engine Ground Strap *Writeup* Lots of picks!!

UPGRADING A 87-90 WITH A 136AMP ALTENATOR
136 amp Alternator Mod
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=930069&highlight=external+regulat or

DUAL BATTERY
www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/dual_battery/my_dual_battery_setup.htm
www.4wdandsportutility.com/tech/03054wd_batteries/
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARbattRelocation/BattRelocation.htm
http://www.hellroaring.com/4wheel.htm
http://www.wranglernw.com/pc-6370-79...1987-2001.aspx

HVAC BLOWER FIX (if motor speed selector not working)
www.geocities.com/chmwatson/FAQs/Jeep/HVAC-fuselink_fix.html

HVAC VACUUM DIAGRAM (FOR A 92)
http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl312a-lib.htm

HVAC HEATER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ?-96
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Electrical/Heater_Blower_Motor.htm

HVAC HEATER BLOWER MOTOR REPLACEMENT 97-01
http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1i/bl793i.htm
97+ XJ Blower Motor Removal and Replacement

HVAC HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT
http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1h/bl566h.htm
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=243641386&highlight=heater+core+r eplacement#post243641386


WIRING SCHEMATICS FOR 1984 - 1998 XJ AND MJ
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/15/3e/8f/0900823d80153e8f.jsp

FUSE BLOCK DIAGRAM FOR '00 XJ's
Fuse Diagram for 2000 XJs

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**Maintenance**

FLUID QUANTITIES AND TYPES
http://www.quadratec.com/jeep_knowledgebase/article-123.htm

TIGHTENING/LOOSENING THE SERPETINE BELT
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2406854/2

AXLE FLUID CHANGE
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/maint/diff_fluid/
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/99/09_sept/gb/gb.html
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/diff-1.htm

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT ON 00 and 01 4.0L ENGINES
http://jeephorizons.com/tech/spark.html

BELTS, BRAKE FLUID, POWERSTEERING, AND TC
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoService.htm

AW4 TRANS SERVICE
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAutoService.htm

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFrontDisks.htm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm

BRAKE BLEEDING
http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspension/bleed/brakebleed.htm

O-RING REPLACEMENT ON FUEL INJECTORS
http://autorepair.about.com/library/a/1f/bl522f.htm

REPLACING FUEL PUMP ON A 97+
Fuel filter / pump replacement for 97's and up!

Serpentine belt routing 95
http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl506a-lib.htm

WIPER BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Windshield Wiper Fix...and new pics of the jeep

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**WHEEL AND TIRE TECH**

JEEP RIMS LISTING THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
Jeep Cherokee stock rims Encyclopedia

BOLT PATTERN FOR VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm

BACKSPACING INFO AND DEFINITIONS
http://www.high-impact.net/wheels/backspacingillustration.htm

GENERAL WHEEL INFO
http://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html

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**ENGINE MAINT, PERFORMANCE, AND UPGRADES**


DYNOMAX CAT BACK INSTALL
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/10

INSTALLING A FLOWMASTER TO STOCK EXHAUST
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/replacing-muffler-99-cherokee-433248-post3918726/?posted=1#post3918726

HEADER OPTIONS FOR THE 00-01 4.0L
All 00-01 4.0L XJ Headers Offered

V8 SWAP INFO. LOTS OF INFO ON WHAT WILL WORK AND HOW TO FIT IT
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/xj_swap.htm

2.8L to 3.4L ENGINE SWAP
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Project_XJ/Project_XJ.htm

POSSIBLE HIGH IDLE SOLUTION


COMMON MISFIRE CONDITION ON 00-01 (INJECTOR 3)
2001 missfire problem

CPS REMOVAL
Crank Position Sensor Write Up
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/cps.html

CHECKING THE COIL AND CPS TESTING PROCEDURES
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl077g.htm

CHECKING THE CAM POSTION SENSOR AND CRANK POSTION SENSOR (aka CPS)


DIY OBA (On Board Air) USING STOCK AC COMPRESSOR
complete a/c to oba write up.... tons of *PICS*

DIY ADJUSTABLE MAP SENSOR
http://www.jeepbarracks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18

TB CLEANING THREADS/Link
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherok...ngine/tbody.htm
Wow, New Plugs and Air Filter! And, a Question...
Throttle Body question, comment!

NON-HO TO HO SWAP, QUICK OVERVIEW
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/99/09_sept/engswap/engswap.html

INSTALLING A 99+ INTAKE ON A 91-98 HO HEAD
Banks Header and '01 Intake Manifold swap for 1993 XJ, My version

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE TPS ON A 87-90 4.0L
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl232i.htm

READING THE OBDII DIAGNOSTIC CODES
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/tech/codes/
http://www.allpar.com/fix/computer-codes.html

READING OBDI DIAGNOSTIC CODES
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoECUcodes.htm


OIL IN AIR FILTER (BLOW BY) FIXES
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/xjtech/engine/40ltr/blowby.htm
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/98/04_apr/valvecover/cover.html
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JAvalveCover/ValveCover.htm
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

INSTALLING A EXTERNAL IN-LINE FUEL PUMP
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/SWAMPYBYPASS.php

REPLACING FUEL FILTER ON A 97+
Fuel filter / pump replacement for 97's and up!

OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING


CONVERTING TO LARGER OIL FILTER
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARoilFilterConversion/OilFilterConversion.htm

FUEL INJECTOR O-RING REPLACEMENT
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/xjtech/engine/oring.html

CHANGING THE OIL ADAPTER O-RINGS
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/3 (Cardomain is messed up. Go To page3 for writeup)
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Engine/Oil_Filter_Mount_O-Rings.htm
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/ARoilFilterConversion/OilFilterConversion.htm (covers removal and
install of Oil FIlter Adapter Housing).

MOTOR MOUNT REPLACMENT
http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/31818/
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/xjtech/engine/engmounts/
www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/2001/01_jan/EngineMounts2/mount.html
http://jeepin.com/features/motormounts/index.asp

REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACEMENT
http://jeepin.com/features/rearmain/index.asp

BORING A HO (91+ 4.0L) THROTTLE BODY OUT TO 60mm
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTBboring.htm
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/325707/2

ARB SNORKLE INSTALL
http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/SNORKEL.php

HOMEBREWED SNORKLE/ DEEP WATER INTAKES
www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/snorkel/snorkel.htm
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JAairIntake/AirIntake.htm
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/JJcustomSnorkle/CustomSnorkle.htm

REMOVING STOCK AIR BOX SILENCER/VENTURI
www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSilencer.htm

OPEN AIR (CONE FILTER) INTAKES
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/afilter.php
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/325707/7

MUSTANG CONE STYLE AIR BOX CONVERSION
96-04 Mustang GT Intake Mod ~How-To~

STROKER ARTICLES FOR THE 4.0L
http://www.angelfire.com/my/fan/stroker.html
www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/DMstrokerStory/StrokerSummary.htm
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/bryce/stroker/stroker.cfm

NUTTER BYPASS AND VARIOUS OTHER INFO ON CARB'D APPLICATIONS
http://www.m1911.org/cherokee_mods.htm

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***STEERING***


STEERING BOX REBUILD
http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/drivetrain/129_0801_saginaw_steering_box_rebuild/index.html

DIY INCREASED PRESSURE AND VOLUME MOD
http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/powersteering.html

DRIVEWAY ALIGNMENT
http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html

WJ CONTROL ARMS FOR LESS RUBBING UP TO 3-3.5" LIFT
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical/technicalfiles/BSlowerWJctrlArms/WJ_LCA.htm

ADJUSTING THE STEERING BOX
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jeep-Repair-817/Jeep-repair-maintenance.htm

LOOSE STEERING COLUMN FIX
http://www.chevyasylum.com/column/tiltcol.html

SWAPPING IN A DURANGO STEERING BOX
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=71626&highlight=durango

STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT (On a TJ, but same set up as the XJ knuckles)
http://www.4x4xplor.com/steerstop.html

STEERING PUMP COOLER
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Power_Steering_Cooler.htm

ORO OVER KNUCKLE STEERING INSTALL
http://jeepin.com/features/uturn/index.asp

HOW TO TIGHTEN UP A LOOSE TILT STEERING WHEEL COLUMN
http://elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=27192
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/088020.html