Recent content by redxjjoe

I took mine off. (Jeep was originally my mothers, stock, see my signature for changes). Will hopefully be replacing them with some good rock rails. I only used the running boards to stand on when washing the top. Even my short (5' 1") wife didn't use the running boards to get in. If we...

Thanks for your interest. Another party got to it first, sorry. redxjjoe

1995 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) factory service manual. Complete and in good condition, some minor cosmetic damage or dog-ears OK. Chrysler Corporation service manual, not a Haynes, etc., or a manual on CD.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) factory service manual. Complete and in good condition with some minor cosmetic damage on cover. It is a Chrysler Corporation service manual, not a Haynes, etc., or a manual on CD. I got it on e-bay thinking it was an XJ manual. (Didn't read the ad close enough)...

Had similar symptoms on my '95. Found bad ignition switch wiring in steering column below key switch. Over the years of tilting and untilting the steering wheel, wiring (specificially where the harness plugs into the switch/turnsignal, etc assembly) had become worn, causing a bad connection...

Can't tell from the postings whether you got it fixed yet, so here goes: I had a similar problem with my '95. A varity of symptoms that were different from time to time and intermittant (worse kind of problem). Sometimes it just wouldn't start. Sometimes it would start but the starter...

Just installed OEM tow hooks and brackets on my '95 XJ. Found that the sway bar hit the bolt head on the bolts I used for the rear-most mounting point on the bracket (through the frame). So I changed those bolts to 1/2"x3 1/2" carriage bolts. The rounded head allows plenty of clearance for...

Any Chevrolet truck? or just small truck like Sonama or Blazer?

I paid NAXJA for membership via PayPal on September, 11, 2004. I can't find my name on the "Users List" at all. Or does it not appear on the list when viewing it? My user name still does not appear in red letters on the "online" or "viewing" parts of a page and I have not received any thing in...

I didn't see this one: With the heater and A/C, I can wheel in comfort year-round, no dust eating or freezing my keister off (unless I want to, then I just roll ALL FOUR windows all the way down.

Lifted or not, how would one determine whether or not an XJ was "level"? For example, would both front and rear bumpers be approximately the same height off the ground (Level pavement) or would the front and rear portions of the pinch seams be equal height off the ground? If nothing is equal...

Starting a Dakota leaf pack install (Not using the top Dakota leaf). Question: The leaf lengths on the Dakota leafs from the center pin hole to the ends are different (example; 25 1/2" and 19 1/4"). Should the longer end be toward the front of the XJ or the back? I may have just answered...

Been searching, no luck. Need descriptions of such things as bolts and nuts (minor stuff as opposed to "axle assembly" or "right-hand front door"). The "1995-96 Jeep Parts Catalog" I have does not always have complete descriptions of bolt and nut sizes. The catalog gives part numbers and has...

I'm about to do a 3" lift on a '95 Cherokee Country XJ. Without getting EVERYBODY'S opinion on EVERYTHING from '88 to '04, what Brand, model and/or shock length's have worked best on a '95 XJ? Granted, from all the posts I've read, every XJ will be different and my lift may end up being 2 1/2"...

I agree with the comments about joining the Ham community. With repeaters, communications can be very reliable. However, if you wheel in logging country and use logging roads to get to your off-road trails, you'd better have a CB radio and call out your mile markers (if present) when on...