The Up Country Suspension Package & the Trailer Yow Pkg are the only 2 options that I did not order. She's never going "off road" [if it does - it's called an accident]! I have nothing to tow, but I did see value in the Tranny fluid cooler and had it installed in the service department prior to delivery. Her window stricker price was $30,215.00. My selling dealer was amazed how I got it up so high! (He was also scared I'd change my mind) !!! he he he
I have a 1999 Cherokee that I bought in summer of 2001. I have noticed a chirping noise coming from the rear of vehicle when vehicle is moving. I have determined that it's coming from the read door after having ridden in the rear compartment while driven by somebody else. While riding in back, I pulled on the inside door handle, and the chirping stopped, and it starts immediately upon releasing the rear door handle. From the outside/rear, it seems as if there is some "play" as I push the door in. Does anyone have any experience with this, and if so, how did you resolve it? There is no recall for this noise according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Got my '01 Cherokee back today from having the 30K service. The only thing I had them change was the transmission and transfer case fluid. I did the other service items myself (air filter, plugs, etc). They also replaced a faulty oil pressure sending unit. I had complained that the rotors were vibrating a bit and they replaced them for no charge. Pads still have 70% remaining. Tires 50%. The only rattle I have is in the dash, and I think it's a connector from my aftermarket CD player. I thought I'd have more rattles by now as I tend to blast out some very rough roads. Usually I have a domestic rattling pretty good by now, but my current two have held up much better than previous models in that respect.
If you think the rear door doesn't close all the way you can adjust the latch which is located at the wheel well and has two bolts with torqx heads which require a special wrench or socket. A body shop or a regular auto shop should be able to slightly move the latch inward to make the door close a little tighter. I would also compare the other rear door to the one with the rattle and if possible with another cherokee vehicle. There is also the possibility that your car was involved in an accident and the body shop did not align the door properly. Good luck!
Thanks for the information, I figured buying anything from the dealer is an expensive way to go. Not sure what aftermarket shock to go with but it will be some decent gas shock. The truck is saging a little but not very noticible and I don't care about ride quality as it is no longer my daily driver but now just a bad weather, beach fishing, camping vehicle. 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!
You've got it right on. The only addition to make is if you have full time 4x4 then you can use it all the time, dry, wet or otherwise.
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
I had the dealer put on the towing package when I bought the vehicle. Mine already came with foglight. If I can remember correctly the towing package was $425 and the fog lamps were about $200. That was in Canadian dollars, too.
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:
Something else you might want to consider is front tow hooks. There is nothing good up front to hook to if you get stuck or need to pull someone else. I also had a tow hook bolted to my class III hitch.
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 bought an aftermarket kit from www.custom4x4fabrication.com and they're tougher than the Mopar ones. I put them on myself in about 3 hours. Half of that time was taking the front bumper/endcaps off for the first time. Now that I've done it once, I could probably disassemble the front end in less than 1/2 hour.
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
I have no idea if they are still for sale, but if you are looking I would check out some of the manuafacturers I listed on google.com. You should be able to find lots of sites that sell them. There was a great discussion on driving lights on the XJ-List (on lists.off-road.com/pipermail/xj-list/) about a month or two ago. You could check the archives but because of a software upgrade, it might not be there any more.
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.
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.
yea i checked on the trailer tow package and it's the 7 pin connector, Class III hitch and engine coolant. what do you think about the engine coolant? is it necessary? and if so is the mopar brand needed..because now i am leaning towards the hidden hitch and other fog lights all put on by our own family mechanic and just avoiding the dealership totally..i was also wondering if installing any of this would void my 3yr/36kmi warranty?? thanks again for all the help i really appreciate it..and that site was great..it really gives some good technical hints
jemtz, 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.
I honestly don't know what the extra engine coolant they do is except for adding a tranny cooler that has nothing to do with the engine. If you're going to talk to a dealership about it, could you ask them what it is and then post it here? Thanks. Adding a hitch or foglights can't void your warranty, no matter what any dealer says. They just want you to buy their stuff. If you get a hard time due to a problem, ask them to point it out in their warranty where it says you can't add aftermarket items.
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).
Factory tow package includes: HD Engine Cooling (this is not coolant, but a heavier duty radiator along with an additional electric cooling fan), a seven pin connector along with a 4-pin adaptor (very nice setup), synthetic rear differential lube, tranny cooler, and obviously a class III hitch. The nice thing about the factor hitch is the wiring plug is built into the hitch up high so there is less chance of tearing it off when off-roading. Some of the aftermarket ones have the plug mount on the bottom of the hitch where it can get ripped off. Other have no mount for trailer wiring, so the wires have to be tied up somehow in the back. I didn't catch how much you were going to tow, but if it's not big loads the tranny cooler would be the only addition that I'd say you require. The heavy duty engine cooling is something you could get away without as long as you pay attention. You probably could add just the additional cooling fan to your current radiator though. I like the cooling package though, just for off-roading and my general rough-neck driving:)
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 bought a 98 Cherokee sport 4X4 this past December. It only has 35,000 miles on it and I have really enjoyed it so far. I have noticed while my transmission is in Drive and I stop at a light or stop sign that there is sometimes a rattling noise from the floor/dash center console area. The noise goes away as soon as I shift into any other gear or while I am driving. The noise also will not happen all of the time. With someone else sitting in the jeep and the transmission in Drive (foot on the brake) I can make the rattling start by shaking the truck. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
jimmy47, it could be the exhaust rattling against something. Try to get someone down there to hear the noise. Is it still under warranty? If so, I'd take it to the dealership to diagnose.
I finally found a link to the web site that I had wanted to post about foglights, etc. Here it is:
Instead of fog lights, you might want to look into getting Cibie or Hella "E-Code" (European spec) replacement headlights. This would require no additional wiring, and improve your lighting quite a bit, both in fog, and regular conditions.
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!
> While I did not see the ad, the > 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.
No kidding. I haven't seen the ad, but in my area deer populations are crazy. We had severe storms the 1st four days of gun season this year and you can tell the harvest was low. Usually we have some relief until spring. The 90% of the accidents in the state patrol/sheriff reports are deer related. At least 8 per day and this is a rather unpopulated area. Nevermind how many people hit them but don't need a trooper to respond. Of course, DC makes money off all these accidents so it's to their benefit for us to keep blasting them with our bumpers.
My Cherokee when cold and/or wet, makes a loud rattle in the back cargo area. I traced this to the exhaust pipe and the bracket that hangs it on the rear of the vehicle. This bracket is a rubber "O". Take a long zip-tie and wrap it around the "O" and pull it tight. that is it, took the rattle right out.
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.
I had the Hella Micro FF's on my Tacoma. They worked pretty good. Not as good as some of the bigger ones, but a decent compromise for size. I bought mine from summitracing.com as the've always treated me right and have good prices. I also have the Hella Vision replacement headlights and they are pretty good, especially on high-beam. Don't really do anything in the fog though.
They would work OK if you rarely ever see more than 1" of snow or never go off-road. They are definetely a dry or wet road tire. I'm going with the Michelin LX-A/T which has a similar tread to the Goodyear but should be quieter and wear better. The tread on the stock Goodyears is just enough for me, I'd like something more aggresive but I'm also on the highway alot so the RT/S and LX-A/T is a good compromise. Michelin also has a LX-M/S which is in between the cross-terrain and LX-A/T. I had them on my 3/4 Ton Ram from the factory and they did OK in the snow/light mud. Very nice tire, but again a bit less aggresive. Just depends on your driving style and conditions.
They tried to rob my Cherokee. They attempted to punch out my exterior door key hole locks, but they failed. In so doing, the area around it got dented inward. If viewed from the side, it looks like this: ) rather than this: 1 Anyone have any experience with Dent Wizzard in fixing this?? I really don't want to repaint the door, the car is 6 months old. S A N D Y
To include all Jeep enthusiasts, the Jeep Wrangler Owners Club has been changed to Jeep Owners Club, located on Edmunds.com Owner's Club board. Please stop by and introduce yourself in Meet the Members and let me know how I can help build your club.
I have linked this discussion into that folder, but it will always reside here in SUVs.
checkme: If you are willing to consider French tires, I assume you would be willing to take a look at Japanese. I got Toyo Tranpath SUs to replace the mediocre Goodyears that came on my 1998 Classic. Wet/Dry handling is much improved, and they are at least as good in the snow. For the little bit of trail riding I do, they are fine as well. If you are looking for something a little more off-road than that, they also have the Open Country A/T. Toyo makes VERY good tires. They can be a little pricey (though not compared to Michelin), but they are definitely worth it. Here is the URL:
I don't know about you all, but since I bought my '01 Sport I occasionally get those "Jeep Gear" catalogs of smiley face T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. It's amazing how fast Daimler-Chrysler slammed the door on the Cherokee - first of the new SUV generation back in '84.
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!
Since I'm in here, I will tell you tire-shoppers to give serious consideration to Cooper Discoverer LT's. I have used this tire on two of my three Cherokees (one at a time), and never had a problem of any kind. Even Consumer Reports rated them fairly high....They were/are fairly economical, easy to keep balanced, and my last set was good for 48K miles. You can go up at least one size to 235's, if not larger, on the 15 inch wheel.
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.
WOW! Bulletproof tires! I have GOT to get some of those! How did you find out they are bulletproof? Did you run into some Chilean guerrillas? I don't think my Toyos are bulletproof, and I am afraid to find out. ;D
What Toyo's do you have? I'm considering the M410 or the M606 in a 225/75. I really like the Michelin LTX-A/T but I've got to go up to 235's and I'm a power junky and run lots of hills. I've got the Open Country A/T's on my Ram but wasn't looking for anything that aggresive on my XJ. Always liked Toyo's, but haven't had any experience with the ones I listed above.
I have the Tranpath s/u which is more of a "highway" tire than you seem to be considering. While it does fine in light off-highway use, I would guess it isn't much better than the GoodYears that came on my XJ. On-highway they are a big improvement in the wet, dry, and snow. I only have about 10k miles on them, so I can't comment on wear. I just got the OEM replacement size (225/75R15). I talked both my parents into getting Toyos on their cars ('95 Mustang GT with Proxes T1-S & 1999 GMC Suburban with Tranpath s/u) and they love them. This company has gotten lots of awards. I think they just make excellent products at the moment. Of course, if you get some Toyos and don't like them, you have a 45 day/500 mile money back guarantee. This applies to most models, so check with the tire retailer.
The transpath do look great for highway use, and while I'm not a big off-roader anymore I still find my way into lots of mud/snow. Had to pull a trailer up a very muddy hill last weekend and the stock RT/S's did pretty darn well. I don't think I would want anything less aggresive. The Open Country A/T's are too loose for my driving style with the Jeep. The Ram normally has 10,000# behind it and they are awesome handling the weight. I would love to get by with a highway tire as I'm going to be running 50K per year, but getting stuck once would change my mind!
Suit yourself. I consider the RT/S a primarily "highway" tire as well. Technically, the Tranpath s/u is an all-terrain tire. IMO, it is as good as the RT/S off-road, and perhaps even better. The tread pattern can be deceiving. It was obviously engineered on a computer instead of a drafting board with a slide rule (slight exaggeration). It is more open than it looks. The reason I stressed the highway characteristics is that it is so much better than the RT/S on-road. Like I said, you could always go for the 45day/500mile trial. Good Luck!
Thanks for the feedback, I think! One reason I logged in was because there was no substantial interaction on this site since 22 January (we got that problem fixed, obviously!)
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????
I just bought a 1999 auto Cherokee Sport in January. It test drove great and the first two weeks everything felt normal. Then in the third week I noticed a thump in the rear end as I braked to a stop. Likewise, when I pressed my foot on the accelerator to start again it would thump. It doesn't happen every time, but it's annoying and jarring and makes me wonder if something is wrong? This is my first 4-wheel drive, so I don't know if this is typical or not. Also, my brake pedal is very stiff. I came from a car to a Jeep so I thought it was just normal, but now I wonder. Does this thump when you stop and start happen to anyone else? Any suggestions or 'reassurance' you could give me would be appreciated!
Check to see if your rear end has a Limited Slip Differential. Your dealer's service center should be able to tell you over the phone how to determine this. In fact, they should be able to tell you whether or not it does just by looking up your VIN on their computers. If it does, you may be missing the synthetic lubricant which makes it work. The first time I had my axle grease changed, they forgot to add the LSD lube. It made a similar sound (thump or knock) to what you describe when I started and stopped.
I've seen this in several 4X4 vehicles, most notably the Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, 4Runner, & Tacoma. Mine does it every once in awhile, and I really can't figure out exactly how and why it does it. I've been told it has something to do with the suspension and drivetrain winding up a bit during braking. I notice it most if I'm doing a california stop off a highway ramp. Seems like hard braking and then not quite coming to a stop will get it to thump more often than any other situation. But I've had it do it during a complete stop too. Like I said this is somewhat common on 4X4's, but why some of one model do it more than others I have no idea. Maybe it's all driving style?
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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!
KarenS
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http://www.toyo.com/
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.
tidester
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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.
like new
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????