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Hopefully it will hold up for another year or so before I will buy something newer.
I drive a 2000 Cherokee Sport with the part-time 4x4 system. I thought that the road surface dictated the need for the system. Snow that covers the road surface or off road conditions were the only ones that I thought warranted the 4wd. Patchy roads snow & dry is a guess. Usually, the 2wd is fine for these roads.
Thanks!
BTW, I've had to switch back to 2wd when I was off roading to make a three point turn on a large, dry, flat piece of granite. It probably had more grip than most pavement.
i was reading all the posts from the last month or two ( since i last came on here ) and i want to put a few things on my cherokee...i have a 2001 sport 4x4 (no up country suspension)..i wasn't able to get fog lights or the tow package on my jeep..but i want them. i read someone saying they had the dealer put on their hitch i think, along with all the fluids necessary etc...i was wondering if anyone knows if that is possible and if so, an estimate on how much the hitch and fog lights would cost...i figured i would get the mopar parts as opposed to aftermarket..if that's not a good idea i'd appreciate any input..thanks
dan
I think you're better off getting aftermarket fog lights. I think you can pick up good lights with all the wiring/relays that will outdo the stock ones for less. As for the tow hitch, the dealership *should* still be able to do it for you, but shop around for the best price.
I don't have any lighting specific sites but you could check out:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cherokee/xjproducts/company/Hella/microff.htm
also search for IPF on the 'net and you should find some more info on that brand, too.
I just had my fronts installed. I started to do it myself but it's actually a big pain. Dealer quoted me $50 for the install (plus the tow hooks). I know it took him MUCH longer than the 1 hour the book quotes because when I called to see if it was ready they were still trying to get the front bumper off, LOL! You should either get mopar hooks or something specifically built for the XJ because of the way it's built. You just can't bolt hooks on. I would also look for aftermarket lights, the factory ones are marginal at best. Plus both of mine are cracked already, not a very high quality lens.
I still haven't had to use the hooks yet, though. If you want more information about the install or the different kinds of hooks available, just ask because I researched them thoroughly before I bought mine.
i went to a local dealership and they estimated it would cost me $92(from parts book) for the fog lights (plus labor) and i think he said around 200 for the hitch (labor included)...i don't think i will get the mopar lights because of what sebring95 said about them cracking! I forget exactly the price i was told for the hitch but I am also checking out the Hidden Hitches from www.performanceproducts.com their price is $125 for a 6,000lb class III mount. if anyone has or had one of these please comment on what you think of them...also I was wondering if when i put a hitch on will i need to get the trailer tow package prep stuff? i know it came as an option but when i bought mine (may 2001) there were none left around here..if so, can i get this from the dealer or is it not even necessary? they said it wasn't...but i don't want to void any warranties as i only have 7k mi so far....thanks a lot i appreciate all the help
sebring 95: when you said you had the hook mounted to the hitch..do you mean the ones that slide into the reciever or it was actually bolted on?thanks
vin weasel: the lights on the web page you listed look really nice...do they still sell these? and where might i be able to find the prices? thanks
dan
If I remeber correctly, the factory tow package included three things: Class III receiver mount, 7-pin connector, and tranny cooler. I think they might have replaced the rear diff fluid with synthetic, too, but that's a little hard to check up on.
http://www.dimebank.com/Light-up.html
It'll probably tell you more about lights then you'll ever want to know.
In case you're wondering, I got the listing from here:
http://lists.off-road.com/pipermail/xj-list/thrd11.html
It may not be there in case more messages have been added but as of right now is was a thread on page 11 called "New Headlights (Cibie)". Some of the other messages have links in them to different suppliers, etc. It's mostly about upgrading your headlights but most of the same info applies to fog and driving lights too.
dan
I, too, have had a chirping noise - mine is from the driver's front door. When I mentioned this to the service department, they sprayed the door seals with silicon spray. This fixed the chirping noise. But, I wonder if they were just treating the symptom, and not the cause. The door seems to have a little more play, when pushed from the outside, than the other doors, and also has more wind noise. I'll probably try to get them to adjust the latch the next time I'm in for an oil change.
Hi deloon, my door also has a squeak in it. I'm going to get it fixed when I get a couple of other squeaks/rattles taken care of. My concern is that it is the poor door hinge weld coming off. This is a common problem with these vehicles and the fix outside of warranty is somewhere around $300 to reweld the thing metal onto the door. If it is the hinge, make them replace it under warranty (if you still have it).
The tow hook I mounted to my hitch by bolting it on. I believe it was rated to 5000# and attaches on the right side, and is pretty much not noticable unless you're looking for it. The disadvantage to the receiver type hooks is you have to haul them around with you. I pretty much always have my ball on the hitch so the bolt-on hook is always available. Only took a couple minutes to install, drill two holes, insert mounting bracket, and bolt up.
The factory fogs were cracked by rocks. Aftermarkets will also crack if hit by rocks, but I've had several sets and never had much of a problem with that. I've only had the cherokee for about a year and both are cracked. It also could just be the location of them picks up more rocks. Others I've had were mounted higher.
I finally found a link to the web site that I had wanted to post about foglights, etc. Here it is:
http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/
http://www.wlfa.org/interactive/features/Read.cfm?
ID=718
(need to fix the letter/word wrap which Edmunds mangles, by eliminating the return)
As far as towing, I considered a trailer hitch for my Wrangler, but ended up getting a Tomken bumper with receiver hitch. If I had to do it again, I might get another brand, but the bumper one is the way to go. It is cleaner, and you get a stronger bumper out of the deal. If you want, you can mount spare tire out back and gas cans, jack, etc.
Do a search at www.google.com for Jeep Cherokee receiver bumper and you'll likely come up with many choices.
Any local speed shop, garage, or tranny place will do a tranny cooler for you. You might want to consider a shift kit or special fluid or computer reprogrammer at the same time if you are really concerned with towing performance.
Good luck, and report back what you did and how it worked out!
> description strikes me to be just what
> Chrysler said: a tongue in cheek skit. I
> would further suspect that the writer of
> the ad was not anti-hunting but, rather,
> ignorant of the sport.
I saw it, and although I didn't quite pay attention, it definately had a PETA feel to it. My first thought was, "Oh great, they're saving the deer. Now the deer can live another day to crash into that shiny new Jeep." I thought it was funny but not in the way Jeep thought it would.
It was a blatant attempt to portray the deer savers as the good guys and the hunters as evil. Jeep screwed up in that there are only a few thousand hard core PETA wackos vs. many millions of hunters.
I was planning on getting hella 550's but I got out the ruler and they aren't going to fit where I wanted them to go. I want to put them down under the bumber where the cut-outs for the factory fogs go...So it looks like I'm gonna have to find something else. I am considering the hella micro ff's. I've seen them on a few different websites and they all seem to be the same price, so I'll see what happens but I appreciate any comments/advice thanks.
dan
http://denmantires.com/denman_coyote_a.htm
Looking at the LT 275/85R-15 size.
This would be for a Wrangler, but applies to Cherokee as well.
S A N D Y
I have linked this discussion into that folder, but it will always reside here in SUVs.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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There is nothing Jeep markets now that would remind you of the historic Cherokee at all. I have no dispute with flat-fenders or CJ's, or even round-eye Wranglers or high-dollar Grands. But what about our truck??
Respect for the heritage? Jeep's hats and T-shirts include one you should avoid, the "World Tour Tee." It lists Jeep heritage vehicles from the CJ-2A down to the Wrangler TJ. Strangely, it lists the "Commanche," but has no mention of the Cherokee line. Now - my real point is, note the Comanche mis-spelling on this Jeep T-shirt! How can Daimler-Chrysler ignore the Cherokee and misspell Comanche - on a shirt? Oh - maybe it's the German spelling.....
More likely the honchos were out riding around in their wives' and daughters' Libertys (groan) and missed it!
I found this tire to be bulletproof and very capable while working at a gold mine in northern Chile's Andes a few years ago. I drove hundreds of miles a week in brutal conditions far from any pavement, and the Coopers held up extremely well on those ragged roads, from the deep snow of the Cordillera down to the hot coastal desert.
Oh - maybe it's the German spelling.....
I think the German spelling would be with a K.
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Shouldn't they have been riding in a HONCHO??
;-)
Or, if you can find it, an International
If you are looking for stuff w/your logos and 'heritage' try ebay! You will see more (I expect) and pay less.
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We received some suggestions: Most irrelevant was in regard to Suburbans and Internationals - Sure, Jaw2000, you're right on track as to the SUV class heritage but (1) they won't fit in my garage and (2) this is the Cherokee site.
I especially appreciate the Wagonmaster link from Kerrville, TX; my bro in Pearland is looking for one.
Are Cooper tires bulletproof? It depends on your caliber, I guess.
And I'm not looking for Jeep logo gear - I'm just ragged that they are pushing so much cute and rugged smiley-face Jeep junk.
Now that you Cherokee vets are all awake again - who offers a quality, affordable ($500) rear bumper spare tire carrier, for the '01's??? The old Mopar carrier was a great design but is not sold any more. Any good ones out there????