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    Can anyone recommend a shop in San Antonio?

    I need some suspension and brake work done on my 98 Cherokee. I find myself strapped for time and was considering having some of the work done. Can anyone recommend a shop or wrencher in San Antonio that does good work at a reasonable price? Please move this thread if I am posting in the...
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    What forum to post in

    I wanted to post asking for recomendations for a place in San Antonio to have some brake and suspension work done on my Cherokee...which forum should I use? Thanks, Chuck
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    Key won't unlock cargo hatch

    Electric door locks work fine, but cargo hatch won't open with key? Cargo hatch dome light comes on when doors open, but not when cargo hatch alone is open. Is there a hatch sensor? 98XJ -Chuck
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    Few questions on changing out steering knuckle

    I need to put a used steering knuckle on my 98 XJ and had a few questions I hoped someone might offer some advice on. Does it make a difference if the weight is relieved off the suspension or not when loosening/tightening the tie rod to knuckle nut and upper and lower knuckle nuts? There...
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    Steering knuckle year compatibility?

    Need to swapout passenger side steering knuckle on 98 XJ. I want to save some bucks and get one from the junkyard. Anyone know which years would be compatible? -Chuck
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    Stripped caliper--hexicoil bidirectional thread?

    One of the brake caliper bolts on my 98 XJ is missing. Bought a new bolt from dealership, but the threads are stripped on the knuckle. Too much material missing to retap with same size. Did a search and saw helicoil inserts were a solution and had a question about them. I don't want to pull...
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    Water dripping sound but no overheating

    Bought a used 98 XJ 4.0 automatic last spring. Popped the hood after driving home from work today just because and noticed a dripping sound that weakened in intensity but lasted for about 45 seconds. Sounded like it was coming from inside the block, but I'm not certain. No visible leaks...
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    Leaf Spring Rattle + Master Key question

    Just bought a 98 XJ. Some of the clamps around the leaf springs are loose and make a hell of a racket on bumpy terrain. There is a rubber grommet on one of the clamps, so I suspect that the others that are rattling used to have them. Should I get replacement rubber grommets or is there a way...
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    XJ Test Drive -- questions

    I went and looked at a 1992 Cherokee Laredo 4x4 this weekend. Had AT, 4.0 engine and towing package. New to XJs so had some questions. - Maintenance Required light was on. This the same as a check engine light? - Was a hissing noise that sounded like it was coming from directly behind the...
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