[XJMuscle98]

Can you please explain the purpose between using torx screws in the most arbitrary places?

Are you trying to prevent anyone from removing that screw? It takes a mere 10 seconds to remove it with a torx driver. There is absolutely no reason why my project should be halted because you decided to randomly use torx screws in one area, while an area right next to it has regularly screws.

Also, what was the purpose of using both metric and US bolt sizes throughout the vehicle?

That one is beyond me as well.

Post more of your dear Jeep ponders.

[KINGJB]

yes i have wondered this as well. can be very anoying.

[Kettles]

Yeah, I took my seat out the other day. 3 13mm bolts, one 11/16ths nut... I mean come on.. SAE and Metric on the same component! It is true what they say I guess about how jeep took a box of random parts from other vehicles and made our jeeps.

[99Greenmachine]

All I can say is welcome to a globalized world haha...if you're a true right-winger you will sense my sarcasm


TIP: Make sure you buy a 18mm deep socket...it's very common and not included in most socket sets FWIW

[YJSXJ]

Yup, and if XJ's do ever (by some grace of god) see production again, please resolve the leaky windshield/blower motor leaks.......................it's very annoying

[XJKyle1389]

Originally Posted by YJSXJ

Yup, and if XJ's do ever (by some grace of god) see production again, please resolve the leaky windshield/blower motor leaks.......................it's very annoying

Well...The Cherokee name is back in production for 2010 (according to Petersen's 4 Wheel & Offroad). Unfortanetly....read on

Dear Jeep (Chrysler for that matter),

Thank you for not only killing the Cherokee from production after years of exceedingly well sales, but also for bringing the Cherokee back into production in the form of a ____________ (Insert insult here)!
According to what I have read the New Jeep "Cherokee" will not only share a platform with the Dodge Durango, but will have an independent 4 wheel suspension. Why? It goes against all that the Cherokee has come to be.
I know that todays people want a more road worthy, smoother ride. I know you have to produce what the public would buy. I am not saying dont build this new SUV. I am just saying dont slap the Cherokee in the face by putting its name on this turd.
Dear Jeep...Thanks for killing JEEP

[XJMuscle98]

Originally Posted by 99Greenmachine

All I can say is welcome to a globalized world haha...if you're a true right-winger you will sense my sarcasm


TIP: Make sure you buy a 18mm deep socket...it's very common and not included in most socket sets FWIW

haha I understand what you mean, but whats the 18mm for? I really need deep sockets too, I'm tired out always having to use the crescent wrench and waste like 5 minutes per bolt. Especially when they're like 2" long and you only have like 6" range of motion.

Originally Posted by Kettles

Yeah, I took my seat out the other day. 3 13mm bolts, one 11/16ths nut... I mean come on.. SAE and Metric on the same component! It is true what they say I guess about how jeep took a box of random parts from other vehicles and made our jeeps.

lol I was just remembering that since I took my seat out the other day.

One can only wonder why the heck they decided to make 1 bolt come up from the floor while all the other ones go into the floor.

[theducksguts]

Originally Posted by XJKyle1389

Well...The Cherokee name is back in production for 2010 (according to Petersen's 4 Wheel & Offroad). Unfortanetly....read on

Dear Jeep (Chrysler for that matter),

Thank you for not only killing the Cherokee from production after years of exceedingly well sales, but also for bringing the Cherokee back into production in the form of a ____________ (Insert insult here)!
According to what I have read the New Jeep "Cherokee" will not only share a platform with the Dodge Durango, but will have an independent 4 wheel suspension. Why? It goes against all that the Cherokee has come to be.
I know that todays people want a more road worthy, smoother ride. I know you have to produce what the public would buy. I am not saying dont build this new SUV. I am just saying dont slap the Cherokee in the face by putting its name on this turd.
Dear Jeep...Thanks for killing JEEP

I feel bad for the few engineers who are actually trying to produce well designed stout vehicles but constantly get undercut by marketing and focus groups.

[XJMuscle98]

Originally Posted by XJKyle1389

Well...The Cherokee name is back in production for 2010 (according to Petersen's 4 Wheel & Offroad). Unfortanetly....read on

Dear Jeep (Chrysler for that matter),

Thank you for not only killing the Cherokee from production after years of exceedingly well sales, but also for bringing the Cherokee back into production in the form of a ____________ (Insert insult here)!
According to what I have read the New Jeep "Cherokee" will not only share a platform with the Dodge Durango, but will have an independent 4 wheel suspension. Why? It goes against all that the Cherokee has come to be.
I know that todays people want a more road worthy, smoother ride. I know you have to produce what the public would buy. I am not saying dont build this new SUV. I am just saying dont slap the Cherokee in the face by putting its name on this turd.
Dear Jeep...Thanks for killing JEEP

The Liberty has taken the Cherokee name in Europe.

lol.

[stevieboy]

HaHa...great post! I have never had to bring out so many different sets of tools to work on something. I find it just adds to the character of owning a Jeep. Really though, what the hel* were they thinking

[99Greenmachine]

Originally Posted by MattEagan

haha I understand what you mean, but whats the 18mm for?

Let's see:

-Shock bolts
-leaf spring bolts

among other things...im sure I'll think of more...Im busy doing ChE homework right now...focusing my brain on mass flows and volumetric flows haha

[XJMuscle98]

Originally Posted by 99Greenmachine

Let's see:

-Shock bolts
-leaf spring bolts

among other things...im sure I'll think of more...Im busy doing ChE homework right now...focusing my brain on mass flows and volumetric flows haha

lol well I've never changed either yet, so I haven't learned the hard way yet.

[mcthnif]

Dear Jeep. Why did You stop making Jeeps?

[USMC_XJ]

Originally Posted by MattEagan

lol well I've never changed either yet, so I haven't learned the hard way yet.

It is almost 3/4th, but it isn't.

I would also pick up a 21 mm deep socket also and a 12 pt. 13 mm socket.

21 is for the lca's and front leaf spring bolt.
13 is for the wheel bearing hub. I had the misfortune of thinking I could use a 6 pt. the first time.

But that was only an excuse for buying a welder.

[RichN]

Dear American Motors.....Chrysler....Mercedes Benz.....Fiat

Sad to think the vehicle that helped us kick *** in WWII has been owned by two of our enemies. I guess Fiat needs to sell out to Honda in a couple of years and complete the trifecta.