Recent content by SurplusFan98

Never got any responses on this, but I ended up taking the rear doors and hatch apart unplugging the locks in different combos to see what worked and what didn't. In the end, I dtermined that the actuators for both rear doors were bad. I pulled one and attempted to fix it myself, but it was...

Hey experts! Need advice troubleshooting power door lock issues in a 98 Cherokee. Current situation: All power windows work, and the driver window lockout works. Power mirrors work on both sides. Power locks work in the front 2 doors consistently. Rear doors and hatch DON'T work or work...

I'm working on this same problem! Were you able to get your issues resolved? If not, maybe we could put heads together.

You got a link?

I'm rebuilding a running 1998 4.0 pulled from a jeep that was in a fire. It has run post-fire, so it hasn't been significantly damaged to my knowledge. Just needs a refresh. Considering trying an at home valve job and really getting into the specs and measurements for my own educational...

Forgot to link to the original clock spring repair writeup

Repairing some old air bag clock springs replaced in previous project to get a new project going. I found and read the post here, but the image links are expired. I found my broken wires, repaired/re-soldered them, and ohmed them out to make sure they were good. In putting everything back...

Chasing some engine shaking issues on my 98 with the 4.0. At first it was severe and I was sure it was a motor mount. Found a disintegrated one on the driver's side, and replaced it with a used but good mount. On next run, the shaking was better, but didn't go away completely. I have other XJs...

I have a map gas torch. That going to be enough heat?

Lol 😂

Oh really? Can you describe or link to a video?

I have a welder but not much time on it yet. I'm guessing your suggestion is to cut it out, flatten it, and weld it back in? I don't know that is trust myself to do that on my own yet, but if that's the way it's done, a welder's time might be cheaper than a body shop.

Right. I guess it's hard to see from the pictures. The spot where the rearmost bolt holding the bumper bracket on is caved in pretty good. To pop that out flush with the rest of the unibody, are you using like a bolt and rachet strap to pull it out, or are you getting inside the rail with a...

What do you guys do to straighten out the end of the frame rail after an accident? I have replacement front bumper mounts, but I actually want to get the rail close to the proper shape again. I bought the jeep with a dented in bumper and I've not done much body work at all.

Nope, Louisiana. We barely even inspect cars here.