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I own a 2000# pop up camper and haul gear for up to four people at a time and my 99 XJ is having a hard time of it. I'd like some bolt on mod suggestions to help the XJ work a little easier and cool off better, since it's overheated twice while towing (thread about it in OEM Tech). It has the...

On the way to a campground today my 99 XJ overheated leaving me and my family stranded on the interstate. My camper is a small pop up that weighs less than 2k pounds. However the camper and XJ were fully loaded with gear for two adults and two children. This was our first trip in the new camper...

So I finally was able to get my cruise control parts installed after stork's sent me the wrong clockspring and then sent me the correct one. I went by instructions sent to me from Jeepsareus, so I'm pretty sure I have installed it correctly but it's not working. I'm starting to wonder if...

I just received used cruise control parts from Stork's, and was getting ready to do the install and searching some info when I found out that if the airbag has been deployed on the vehicle that the clockspring is out of, it is no good. Well I called Stork's and he said he doesn't know, that he...

I'm getting ready to change the auto tranny fluid in my 99 XJ, it's nearing 90k miles. The fluid on the dipstick is relatively clean and does not smell burnt, but I just bought a camper, getting ready for some towing, and want to make sure the fluid is fresh. A few months ago I change the TC...

Today I went to change out the belt on my newly acquired 97 XJ. I got the Krikit II tensioner tool and a premium belt from NAPA and was set to go. I had a tough time getting the tensioner to loosen, the bolt was sticking up an inch or so, but the pulley didn't move. After a little pounding with...

I'm in need of stock 15x7 wheels, steel or alloy as long as they are in nice condition. I don't want rusted steels or oxidized alloys. Anyone have some laying around they want to get rid of?

I've searched and had no results. Anyone know off hand what size the nut is that holds on the rotor? I don't have a big enough socket and need to grab one. The repair manual doesn't say either. :(

During the summer I came home from a two week vacation to a dead battery in my 99 XJ. Jumped it and it started right up, however since that time it's been having a hard time starting when it had never hesitated before. Sometimes it took a few turns of the ignition to get it going. Well the...

I bought a set of 235/75/15 Bridgestone A/T's a few weeks ago, and rather than mount them on the stock wheels I decided to order some Cragar Soft 8's and opted for the 8" wide. Now that I have them, they seem REALLY wide, and look like they are going to stretch out the tires quite a bit. Am I...

Went to take the wasted driver's seat out of my 97 and the right front (rusted) bolt head snapped off. There is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the headless bolt still sticking out. I kind of doubt vise grips will work, any suggestions on how to get it out?

My 97's leaf springs are inverted, I'd like a set off a later model, since it would tend to have less miles and last awhile. Anyone do a recent lift and looking to offload stock springs? I'm located in western NY near Olean.

I'm new to the area here (Angelica) and was wondering where there are some good pick n pull junkyards around, if any. Thanks.

I'm looking to get a drivers seat for my 97 XJ, and I was wondering if there are any good used parts dealers online, even better one that deals with Jeeps only. I live out in BFE, there are no decent boneyards to go to, and the local used parts guy never has anything and his prices are high. A...

I just got a set of Bridgestone all terrains 235/75/15 and I called to get a set of Cragar Soft 8's from Summit Racing, and the guy asked if I wanted 7 or 8 inch wide, 4 1/2 or 4 3/4 offset. Are 8 inch just right for 235's or too wide? Which offset? Thanks

The pulsating in my brake pedal is really starting to annoy me, so it's time for new rotors. The question is which ones? Jeeps Are Us has a pretty good deal on OEM front brake "kits" (rotors, pads, pins, boots) for 130 bucks, but if they are going to warp again in a year I'd rather go with...

I was wondering if it's worthwhile to have a shop with BG machines to flush the tranny on mt 99 XJ. I thought about just draining and filling it myself, but I know that I won't be able to get all the old fluid out. Is there a DIY way to flush the trans, or am I better off having a shop do it...

Ok, I've been searching about what fluids to use and how much friction modifier, but there's all kinds of different info. What is the ideal fluid to use? What kind of friction modifier do I use, and where can I get it? Is friction modifier still necessary if I'm using synthetic fluid? Is...

My '99 XJ front axle needs the inner seals replaced since I have a pretty good leak out of the passenger side. I'm a mechanically inclined person and do lots of my own work, but don't have all the needed tools. I could buy the tools I need, but then there's always the issue of not getting the...

I'm a XJ newbie and was wondering if the fine members of NAXJA could tell me more about my 1999 Cherokee SE 4x4. Things I need to look out for, parts that need extra care, preventive maintenance tips, must have aftermarket parts, basically stuff that owners need to know about their XJ. I have...