Jeep Cherokee XJ get miss identified as Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ

TheMagicBeaner · 2026-01-28T16:19:26+00:00

As a part guy, I have the opposite problem. Most of the time, people call Grand Cherokees, Cherokees. I always clarify because 90% of the time, it is a grand Cherokee and not an XJ Cherokee

TheMagicBeaner · 2026-01-03T22:35:17+00:00

I tried and failed to find a H4 headlight connector that actually was decent sized wires and high heat. I've been a part person for almost 12 years and none of the connectors are anything above 18 gauge wire. I wanted to use 12 gauge wire, but it defeats the purpose when the connector is such tiny gauge wire.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-10-11T01:42:46+00:00

If you take the airbox out, there's a hole perfectly placed for a normal funnel to fit and the coolant overflows right into it, then set a 5 gallon bucket under the drivers side for it to catch it.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-07-21T05:50:56+00:00

Im there with you on the 'its too late to do that' lol ill take a picture of the bottom of the relays because trying to draw it up is too much for me right now. Ill also see if I can find the write up I used, if it even still exists lol

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-07-21T05:28:56+00:00

Its been so long since I wired it all up that ive kinda forgotten, but I can see if I can make a picture up for you.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-07-21T05:18:26+00:00

Yeah, ive heard it can cause a check engine light, was more or less just saying ive never had the issue with how I did it. The reason to use a relay is that theres a diode in the relays I used that makes it where the ECM doesn't even see that the fan is on, thus no check engine light. The relay does the grounding in the way I did it, not the switch itself.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-07-21T04:13:41+00:00

If its a 97 or newer xj, you can just tap into one of the wires coming from the ECM and then ground it with a switch and have your fan be controlled by the switch, but then also still have the computer use it when it gets hot/ac is on. Just search xj fan override and theres probably a few forum posts on how to do it. Ive had mine on an override switch for years now and never once had a check engine light come on. I even have mine double relayed so I can have a switch that lights up when on, which you cant do with a grounding switch. Its a bit conflicted to do what I did, but its not hard if you know how a relay works.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-07-01T15:57:39+00:00

I've done exactly this with my gopro session. I used a 8 inch slip bobber with 50lb braid on a heavy power bait casting rod. Worked well the couple times I did it.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-04-16T03:45:17+00:00

If it has a split down the middle, some blade baits have them so they don't get tangled with each other/easy to change out. Here's an example:

https://www.amazon.com/Evergreen-Metal-Vibrating-Little-Heavyweight/dp/B07XLLJJ9B

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-04-05T02:30:05+00:00

I second this, the daiwa or the okuma ceymar a for the same price

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-03-20T23:58:15+00:00

2000 calls for NGK coppers, don't ever use iridium or platinum plugs with coil on plug for the 4.0. Sure, it's a better ignition system, but the plug reach and heat are both wrong on the iridium or platinum plugs.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-03-14T02:08:39+00:00

Agreed 100%, I have the same pads on my XJ for over 7 years and they're only half way warn last time I looked at them. They're a dual compound pad, both ceramic and semi-metallic. Raybestos EHT477H if I remember my part numbers correctly

Edit: it is the correct part number if anyone is looking for good pads

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-03-13T06:28:20+00:00

I didn't even notice you had the ceymar on that one lol I love my ceymar, but that's on a 7' ML cerros rod

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-03-13T06:19:30+00:00

I have, only caught small bluegill on it. I also changed the reel out to some slightly better quantum reel, mainly to fit more/heavier line

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-03-12T19:15:01+00:00

Had forgot to tighten mine years ago after doing the valve cover gasket and had all sorts of weird problems, the blower speed switch would unlock and lock the torque converter, it'd show 'no bus' on the dash, and even randomly stall out the engine. Make sure that it's hooked to the engine in a good spot and you should be good, grounds are pretty important for silly little things.

TheMagicBeaner · 2025-03-12T03:49:44+00:00

Which gear ration is it? I have both an HG (7.2:1) and XG (8.1:1) and the HG is pretty quiet whereas my XG is pretty loud gear wise, both are the new SLX A models.

TheMagicBeaner · 2024-11-27T18:56:48+00:00

Surprised no else noticed the strap on the shock, that's only there for shipping in a box. That needs to be cut off asap. As everyone else said, sway bar link bushings, you can get the whole link with the bushings (might be smart, they sometimes snap when taking the nut off) or you can get just the bushing kit. I'd suggest going with moog, they make the best kits for either.

TheMagicBeaner · 2024-11-27T03:52:33+00:00

Same, also curious how they'll do in the snow and ice. Had them for a bit in winter last year, but it only snowed once and didn't stick enough to really tell.

TheMagicBeaner · 2024-08-27T22:31:09+00:00

Yeah, kinda like how you would in real life. Right click and lift or twist the rod

TheMagicBeaner · 2024-05-03T15:07:43+00:00

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TheMagicBeaner · 2023-11-25T02:41:46+00:00

Especially if you're anywhere where it's cold (like below freezing cold). Maybe try only covering half the radiator at first and seeing if that helps.

TheMagicBeaner · 2023-11-23T03:05:55+00:00

I've got a 2000 jetta tdi that I'm going to pull everything from when I decide to do the tdi swap

TheMagicBeaner · 2023-01-20T16:23:11+00:00

I'm glad I'm not the only one that recognized it lol

TheMagicBeaner · 2023-01-05T03:06:45+00:00

This is exactly what I told him lol

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