[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
Paraleyes
captain_ruggy


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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/comprehensive-list-accessory-manufacturers-fabricators-vendors-338529/

[balloo93]

**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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/how-install-lift-many-pics-404101/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/another-homebrew-bootyfab-longarm-build-248377/

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

HOME BREWED BPE FRONT AND REAR
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/how-do-you-make-barpin-eliminators-91472/
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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/shock-bolt-replacement-fix-pics-heavy-323809/

SHOCK LENGTH GUIDE FOR DIFFERENT LIFTS SIZES (other tech too)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/length-4-lift-shocks-751414/


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

[balloo93]

**FRONT AND REAR AXLES // DRIVESHAFTS**


DOUBLE CARDAN REBUILD
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/doublecardan.php
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/cv-driveshaft-rebuild-part-deux-345170/
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/driveshaft/driveshaft-5.htm

DIFF COVER INSTALL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/d30-differential-cover-swap-writeup-429732/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/gear-install-chryco-8-25-a-109859/
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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/rear-axles-how-can-i-tell-88078/

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+
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/how-install-pre-96-oe-tow-hook-brackets-97-pics-485570/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/automatic-manual-swap-thread-258497/

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
http://jp.automotive.com/93239/154-0805-1987-2001-jeep-cherokee-neutral-safety-switch/index.html
http://www.boyandjeep.com/tech-articles/aw4-neutral-start-switch-rebuild

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/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/aw4-tcu-mod-write-up-234510/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/greasing-slip-joint-97-xjs-write-up-357569/

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

FIX FOR A NP242 STUCK IN 4PART TIME
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/stuck-part-time-4-wheel-drive-427233/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/how-install-tc-drop-write-up-405578/


The Official SYE (Slip Yoke Eliminator) Thread
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/official-sye-slip-yoke-eliminator-thread-all-read-426483/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/sye-install-supplemental-photos-212704/
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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/how-budget-sye-186995/?highlight=adapter+hack%2A

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/extended-e-brake-cable-lifts-345675/
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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/drum-brakes-write-up-hope-helps-534338/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/fitting-kj-liberty-rear-disc-brakes-xj-cherokee-8-25-axle-750112/

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

[balloo93]

**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 Serp Belt - JeepForum.com

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

OVERRIDE SWITCH ON ELEC FAN
for a 99, may work with other OBDII Radiator Fan Override Switch (The Easy Way) - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association
OBDI http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/auxillary-fan-override-switch-write-up-pics-811703/

[balloo93]

**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)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/write-up-inner-fender-trimming-clearance-big-tires-955688/

CUSTOM TUBE FENDERS
Tube flare write up. - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association

CUTTING REAR LOWER QUARTERS
Paraleyes- http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/cut-fold-rear-lower-quarter-panels-right-way-1007865/#post9237914
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

Replacing Rear Quarter Window
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/how-install-rear-cargo-window-jeep-cherokee-xj-zj-1143392/

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**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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/wj-seats-installed-353084/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/2-door-seat-swap-flip-forward-write-up-752202/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/removed-key-stuck-ignition-write-up-530673/

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

REPLACING THE TURN SIGNAL MULTI_SWITCH ON A 97+
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/write-up-replace-turn-signal-switch-97-xj-620147/?highlight=turn+signal

97+ WINDOW NOT WORKING EXCEPT DRVS SIDE
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/97-power-window-fix-w-pics-288655/?highlight=door+locks

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

COMPASS AND CLOCK CALIBRATION INFO
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/stock-compass-help-313788/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/new-light-covers-355895/index3.html

WALMART OVERHEAD LIGHTS MOD
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/cheap-walmart-lights-pics-63531/?highlight=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/my-cheapo-light-bar-mod-137964/?highlight=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/amp-more-cheep-walmart-lights-install-64092/?highlight=walmart+light
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/my-walmart-light-mod-finished-96255/?highlight=walmart+light

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/97-xj-gauge-cluster-swap-write-up-how-752630/

INTERIOR STORAGE DECK
http://www.ericsxj.com/storage.htm
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/storage-sub-box-write-up-handy-dandy-super-duper-storage-box-197251/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/quartz-clock-wrie-up-64514/
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDashClock.htm

CB RADIO


SPEAKER UPGRADES / SUB ENCLOSURES
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/write-up-97186/

LED BACKLIGHTING FOR GAUGE PANEL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/led-panel-lights-conversion-write-up-109945/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/upgrading-negative-battery-cables-lots-pics-444922/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/upgrading-positive-battery-cables-lots-pick-445428/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/replaced-engine-ground-strap-writeup-lots-picks-444082/

UPGRADING A 87-90 WITH A 136AMP ALTENATOR
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/136-amp-alternator-mod-338597/
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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/97-xj-blower-motor-removal-replacement-367612/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/fuse-diagram-2000-xjs-33820/

[balloo93]

**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+
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/fuel-filter-pump-replacement-97s-up-138580/?highlight=fuel

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

WIPER BUSHING REPLACEMENT
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/windshield-wiper-fix-new-pics-jeep-268354/

[balloo93]

**WHEEL AND TIRE TECH**

JEEP RIMS LISTING THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/jeep-cherokee-stock-rims-encyclopedia-320730/

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

[balloo93]

**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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/all-00-01-4-0l-xj-headers-offered-502290/

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)
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/2001-missfire-problem-72181/

CPS REMOVAL
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/crank-position-sensor-write-up-197260/
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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/complete-c-oba-write-up-tons-pics-194132/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/wow-new-plugs-air-filter-question-143804/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/throttle-body-question-comment-154516/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/banks-header-01-intake-manifold-swap-1993-xj-my-version-215685/

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+
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/fuel-filter-pump-replacement-97s-up-138580/

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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/96-04-mustang-gt-intake-mod-how-462724/

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

[balloo93]

***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
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/durango-gear-box-zj-steering-bar-swap-afterthoughts-1191132/

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

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