Recent content by Bzamora

Okay, next question guys... how hard is it to remove the bolts? Do I really have to heat them red hot, pound on them and pray the welded-in nuts don't break loose? My XJ has been garaged for most of its life and is mostly rust-free, but I still see scare stories.

Yes I see they're still available. My problem is finding a way to install the bushings.

You guys are lucky. My A/C isn't working either, and I discovered that here in the Peoples Democratic Republic of Washington we are no longer allowed to buy refrigerant without a commercial license. So much for fixing it on my own. :(

It's time to replace the sagging leafs on my '99 XJ. It came with the Up Country suspension package. Should I go with the OEM springs, or are there better aftermarket offerings? I see them from vendors like General Spring and Crown Automotive.

Thanks Paul, but they're so dirt cheap on Quadratech I think I'll just pick up a couple when I order some other stuff.

Well that explains it. Mine won't stay because it is hard as a rock. I checked the local auto parts store but they didn't list them so I'll have to look online. Thanks.

When doing the brakes this weekend I happened to notice that the bump stops that fit in the bottom of the welded-on tube inside the coil spring are shot. One fell out and the other one is just a lump of rotted rubber. Where I can I get new ones? And how do they attach? I tried to reattach the...

Those of you who applied insulation to the roof, did it help with the noise? For all the things I love about the XJ, mine is as loud as a train on the highway. Since I need to replace the headliner anyway it'll be nice to put something up there if it'll actually help.

You're the second person I've seen complain that the Crown springs go poop pretty quick. Not a good sign.

I like the idea of pre-installed bushings, but those don't match the OEM part number for my +1" springs from what I can see.

My '99 has the Up Country package and is in need of fresh springs at the rear as it's starting to sag slightly. I have a choice of either the OEM ones (52002392AB ) or replacements from Crown (4886186) which cost half as much. Is there any reason to stick with the OEM springs or are the Crown...

Aside from a sagging headliner and rear leafs my '99 is in primo condition. No rust, and the engine is still strong at 210K. I guess it might be time to fix the few things that need attention just in case I suddenly get the urge or need to offload it.

Thanks, I didn't realize that. I had assumed they fit into what looks like knockouts at the bottom of the end caps. Fortunately I have a spare valance panel on hand so I can cut into it without worry. I was looking at the aftermarket driving light kits at the auto parts store today, and I...

Rats. Installing cruise control ended being a simple plug n' play, but it looks like I've got some more research to do on the lights.

I just found these on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Front-Driving-Fog-Light-Assembly-NEW-Pair-Set-for-197-2001-Jeep-Cherokee-XJ/282065798665?fits=Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3ACherokee&hash=item41ac6e8609:g:duMAAOSw6dlZ1G9f&vxp=mtr It claims they're OEM lights. Do all XJ's already have the...