XJ Jeep

An update to my original post about the Fuse panel. Here is an image of the fuse panel. This is located on the passenger side kick panel.

Oil change (actual 117,379)

• Replaced oil filter with Mobile 1 M-301
• Replaced oil with Mobile 1 Drive Clean 5000 5w30 (6 Quarts)

Rotate tires
Replaced gas cap (broken) #6837
Topped off washer fluid

Oil change (actual 114,235)

• Replaced oil filter with Mobile 1 M-301
• Replaced oil with Mobile 1 Drive Clean 5000 5w30 (6 Quarts)

Installed spare rear drive shaft (rebuilt with new u-joints)
Installed front drive shaft (new u-joint @ axle end)
Replace burned out bulb in map light

Needed to order a new track bar screw and retaining nut as the one I used, became stretched and loose. Figured may as well use the factory spec ones since the 8.8 one I used didn’t work very well. Another 100 mile trip and seems to be holding much better. Guess 10.9 strength does make a small difference.

Parts were only $10.60 plus tax. One day order time from the local dealer.

Well, as you can see, Pumpkin has a matching set of shoes now. The extra set of Moab wheels I have, I’m using 2 for this. The others I’ll be using for something else later on. I was able to score a set of MTR 31’s for $10 and got them mounted for free! Guess when you spend enough money at the tire store they will do favors for you 🙂

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Oil change

• Replaced oil filter with Mobile 1 M-301
• Replaced oil with Mobile 1 Drive Clean 5000 5w30 (5 Quarts)
• Lucas Oil Treatment (1 Quart)

Replaced (2) hatch gas struts with Mighty Lift (C95771)
Installed  Street Racer Parts White Face gauges (part no longer made)

Well, after taking almost 3 yrs off this project, I’ve gotten back to it.

Ordered the 3500# axle, 60″WMS to WMS only to find that the Moab wheels won’t work without modification. So, spares will work for the time being. I’ll get back to the Moabs when the solution in my head works.  :satansmoking: Also waiting on a custom built axle tie plate. Since trailer axles are usually bolted to 1 3/4″ or 2″ springs, there is nothing out there for this application when using the factory rear springs. They happen to be 2 1/2″ wide. I found a nice little mom and pop shop close to home that will make it for me. Should be ready in a day or so.

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This information is for 2000 Jeep Cherokee

4.0L I6 Engine – Lubrication – 10W-30 – 6.0 Quarts
4.0L I6 Engine – Cooling – Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze/Water – 12.0 Quarts

AW4 4-speed Automatic – Dexron II/III ATF – 3.5 Quarts (Service Fill)
AW4 4-speed Automatic – Dexron II/III ATF – 8.9 Quarts (Overhaul Fill)

NP231 Transfer Case – Dexron II/III ATF – 2.5 Pints
NP242 Transfer Case – Dexron II/III ATF – 2.9 Pints

Dana 30 Front Axle – 75W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil – 2.5 Pints
Chrysler 8.25″ Rear Axle – 75W-90 GL-5 Gear Oil – 4.8 Pints

Mobile One Filters

M-204
4.000 inches Length
3.500 inches Diameter

M-301
5.000 inches Length
3.500 inches Diameter

Oil filter study done, showing that Mobile One filters the best all around filter. The down side is price. But you do get what you pay for in life.

2000 JEEP Cherokee

High & low beam headlamp
H6054
H6054ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H6054XV XtraVision Halogen – The Brighter Light
H6054CB Cool Blue Halogen – The Whiter Light
H6054LL Long Life Halogen Upgrade: Lasts 6x longer

Parking light
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear turn signal
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Tail light
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

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