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I took a long break from the Jeep and the forums after losing two cams a piston and basically everything else. Hopefully I’m back, trying to keep busy every day after work and weekends. So on to the transmission it burned up. Parts being installed: IPT Blue Plate Kit (Been sitting in the...

B79zcp5nW5U It finally dumped 23” the week before New Year’s. I know snow has been a little scarce for people this year I hope this helps.

The old driver’s side seat belt was having problems clicking in and on top of that the webbing was stretched, sun faded and the edges were getting frayed. I didn’t feel like the belts were going to be safe if I was involved in an accident. Since factory replacements don’t seem to be available...

1989 RENIX 4.7L stroker engine is about 2 years old no major problems until now. The problem started with what sounded like a cracked header. Pulled the header there were some cracks welded it put it back on no real improvement. Drove it for a couple of days then later when I pulled out in...

These are the first full pictures I’ve taken of my exterior.

Harmonic balancer failure after 18,000 miles. First I noticed the belt was squeaking when A/C turned on and the engine made an odd noise during full throttle. Looked under the hood and the belt was working its way off the water pump. Looked a little further and the harmonic balancer was...

The original plastic sockets for the dome lights broke so I’ve been looking for a fix. I was going to replace them with a socket from a newer Cherokee but then I found some universal led’s that would work better. I used two PUTCO universal led dome lights #980116. It’s the largest universal...

After my engine build I used two 12” flex-a-lite 392’s with a combined CFM of 1840. The flex-a-lites worked fine until I blocked the flow with an AC condenser then it got even worse when the transmission started slipping. So to prepare for the summer and to put off rebuilding my transmission...

With winter coming up I’m getting things ready for the ton of driving I do in search of snow. First thing I need is to reduce some of the noise. I’ve been using Daystar polyurethane engine mounts they’re very responsive but also transfer a lot of sound to the cab. I was looking at both the...

I’ve never had a Cherokee with working AC I usually buy it broken then it never really gets hot enough to really care. This time I’ve decided to replace all the missing parts so I can be cool for that one week a year we get in Washington. My old 89 lost some things when I replaced the engine...

I’ve read every stoker build or forum post I could possibly find but none of them had quite what I wanted. At first it was going to be a basic build cheap easy very little down time. Then I remembered if there’s any possibility for more power I can’t stop myself. With great mods like an HO head...

I finished wiring my headlights so now it’s time for the battery. I had some cable lying around that looked about right all I needed were a few more supplies. Picked up some lugs, adhesive lined shrink tube, braided sleeving, and battery terminals. I borrowed a cheap crimper that’s made to be...

I was tired of my dim yellow lights. After pulling the wires I noticed the plugs were heavily corroded and I had some nicks in the wire. It was probably time for an upgrade. I used the guide from go.jeep-xj.info with a few changes. Some of the things I wanted to accomplish during this...

My box was in bad shape most of the foam was deteriorated, all the seals looked like they were leaking, metal parts were rusty, the heat and vents didn’t work well, and it stinks. I ordered all the seals I could find which were only 3 I had to make the rest. The top of the box was covered...

A Little something my brother built for me. Its fully TIG welded. Tube: 304 Stainless Header: APN expanded to 2.5”, two bungs added one for the O2 sensor and the other for tuning, then finished off with a V-Band. Muffler: Magnaflow 12586 Exit: No tip it’s all natural with a 45 degree bend...

My vehicle has some extended down time so I ripped out the dash. The factory used as much duct tape for wiring the interior as the engine compartment. I unwrapped all the wire cleaned it removed the goo and dirt inspected the wire for problems then rewrapped with some new vinyl. The duct tape...

I’m cleaning my engine compartment getting ready for the new engine and found a few surprises. After uncovering the wires I’ve found eight patches where the factory used duct tape. Its definite factory work the connections have a flat pressed look and I don’t think someone who uses duct tape...

The kit I’m using is the ATP RM30 which contains friction, steels, gaskets, seals. I also had an ATSG manual to help me along the way; I wouldn’t attempt a rebuild without it. This is an ongoing project last time I pulled the engine and rebuilt the transfer case (Link) now it’s time for the...

And yes the engine transmission and transfer case are easily removed in one piece. I've been lurking for a while I don't like to pretend that I'm an expert and I'll probably only post projects that are exciting to me or either helpful or interesting for the community. So it's an 89 Limited...