XercesBlackthorne
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wood River, Nebraska
Hy guys and gals, Im new to the forum. Just bought an 84 5 speed 2 door Cherokee with the 2.8L, but its not the first XJ I've owned. My first was a 4 door automatic 84 Cherokee with the 2.5, and my second was an 86 Wagoneer 4 door automatic with the 2.8L. This 84 that I just got though is the first that I'm considering modding and taking 4x4ing...Needed something for snow season though, as my Fiero just isn't gonna cut it
First things first though. This 84 that I just bought needs a bit of work. Floor pans are rusted out, though someone fiberglassed them. How hard would it be to replace the pans with some aftermarket ones? I've seen them for sale at Rock Auto for about $40 a side...
Second, what would cause the 4wd light on the dash to stay on when the 4wd isn't engaged?
Third, how many belts is the 84 V6 supposed to have? Reason I ask is because this one looks like it is missing a belt, but it doesn't seem to be an important one. There is one pulley, just below the alternator that doesn't have a belt around it, and a groove on the crank pulley that is open...Any idea what belt this might be? Can anyone point me in the direction of a belt routing guide online?
Fourth, what kind of options do I have for suspension upgrades? I'm mainly planning on using this for winter driving here in central Nebraska, but down the line I want to take it on some mountain trails...I don't want to lift it much, 3" most...Who has the best lift kits out there?
Anything I should watch for with this 84 as well? I've heard from some of the Jeep guys back home in PA that the 2.8l V6 has issues with rod bearings and rod knocks? How common is this?
I'm sure I'll have more questions as the time comes, but this should cover it for now...
Any help you guys can provide is much appreciated, and I'm glad to be a part of the forum
-XB
First things first though. This 84 that I just bought needs a bit of work. Floor pans are rusted out, though someone fiberglassed them. How hard would it be to replace the pans with some aftermarket ones? I've seen them for sale at Rock Auto for about $40 a side...
Second, what would cause the 4wd light on the dash to stay on when the 4wd isn't engaged?
Third, how many belts is the 84 V6 supposed to have? Reason I ask is because this one looks like it is missing a belt, but it doesn't seem to be an important one. There is one pulley, just below the alternator that doesn't have a belt around it, and a groove on the crank pulley that is open...Any idea what belt this might be? Can anyone point me in the direction of a belt routing guide online?
Fourth, what kind of options do I have for suspension upgrades? I'm mainly planning on using this for winter driving here in central Nebraska, but down the line I want to take it on some mountain trails...I don't want to lift it much, 3" most...Who has the best lift kits out there?
Anything I should watch for with this 84 as well? I've heard from some of the Jeep guys back home in PA that the 2.8l V6 has issues with rod bearings and rod knocks? How common is this?
I'm sure I'll have more questions as the time comes, but this should cover it for now...
Any help you guys can provide is much appreciated, and I'm glad to be a part of the forum
-XB