Recent content by Rattle Trap

I'm very sure the 4.0 straight six that was used in the YJ was the very same block used in the XJ. The only differences between the two engines were the fuel injection system and some other electrical components. If all you need is the block you can just swap what is on your original engine to...

I have a 93 Cherokee that has rust issues on the rocker panel, rear quarter panels and the bottom of the doors. I would like to have the rust cut out and sheet metal welded over. I am not looking for a factory like restoration. I just want to make it look decent and prevent the rust from...

Thank you Tim, I went to their website and found what I was looking for. It is called a "spring clamp clip." They are sold as a pair for only $12.99. I also got free shipping. A very inexpensive repair. Hopefully this info can help someone else on this site with the same problem. All Cherokees...

The leaf springs on my Cherokee have lost the rear band that holds the 2 leafs together on both driver and passenger side. It now makes a "clacking" sound when I drive over bumps. Does anyone know where I can purchase replacement bands to fix this problem? I appreciate any information you can...

It was a bad winter here in NJ and I did hit a lot of really bad pot holes! I will check those parts you mentioned when I get a chance to get underneath again and take a better look. Thanks for the information, I will keep you updated on what I find.

I have a 93 XJ with 277k miles on it. I never replaced the steering damper. I have a shimmy at around 60 mph but it doesn't happen all the time. It will go away. It got better when I had tires balanced and rotated but it will still shimmy at times. Not a death wobble but a shimmy or shake. I...

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking the same thing heyhar. I might just take that trip to the junkyard with the cordless sawsall. I just hope I can find one that is in decent shape. It seems a lot of Cherokees rust in that area. Especially when you live in a state like I do where they salt...

I have a 1993 2 door Cherokee Sport. The passenger side lower rear quarter panel is very rusted (actually it is almost gone). This seems to be a common problem area with Cherokees. I have tried all the popular after market parts suppliers and have not been able to find one. They are availabe for...

I have a 1993 2 door Cherokee Sport. The driver's side lower rear quarter panel is very rusted (actually it is almost gone). This seems to be a common problem area with Cherokees. I have tried all the popular after market parts suppliers and have not been able to find one. They are availabe for...

I'm going to leave well enough alone Pelican. I took it for a drive and did not even notice any difference in sound. However I also have a high performance exhaust, so I like my Jeep to make a little noise. If noise bothered me, I never would have bought a Jeep in the first place Lol...again...

Hey Pelican, you must must be a genuis! I did just what you said and bypassed the resister and it ran perfectly! I took a peice of copper sheet metal and cut a small square from it and attached both the connectors to it. It started and ran great. I took it for a test drive, no problems at...

I have a 1993 Cherokee Sport with the 4.0, it has 262,000 miles. I started it today and it ran for about 5 seconds and then stalled. It will start every time I try but will not stay running for more than just a few seconds. I can hear the fuel pump turn on every time I turn the ignition on. My...

It's time to replace my exhaust and I do not want to get another pos stock exhaust from Mieneke. I believe the stock exhaust really kills performance and want to get something with better flow that also sounds better. I was thinking about a Dynomax cat back and also want to replace the original...

Thanks MC, I couldn't figure out what it did by looking at it but I knew it was put there for a reason. Thank you for the explanation.

I have a 1993 Cherokee with a 4.0 six. The vacuum hose located at the rear of the valve cover pan is broken. I just noticed it recently and ordered a new one. I asked the person that works in the parts dept at the dealer and he did not know what it is for. Does anyone know what this does? I...