1997 Jeep XJ Country

[MrMindless]

Push-lock type connector? There's definitely a trick. I dot know it though.

[rejeep]

no need to, just flip it up out of the way...
but it is a push lock..  you cna buy a tool that saves the hassle

[Callelle]

no need to, just flip it up out of the way...
but it is a push lock..  you cna buy a tool that saves the hassle

Found the tool in my dad's box that pops it off after I looked up what it looked like. I know I didn't need to completely take it out but I figured I may as well and would make things easier. I'm taking a lot of it apart separately to clean anyway (throttle body was nasty >.<).

Got everything apart today as far as the intake/exhaust manifold is concerned. Next order of business is to take out and replace the old motor and trans mission mounts.

[smichaelR22]

shoot me a pic of the fuel rail connector, thats what i do all day....

[rejeep]

if you’re putting headers on update the manifold to +99 and buy a bigger throttle body...

headers only work to their fullest if the engine can inhale as well as exhale better..

[Callelle]

if you’re putting headers on update the manifold to +99 and buy a bigger throttle body...

headers only work to their fullest if the engine can inhale as well as exhale better..

It's in the plan. I'm going to eventually get mine bored to 60 mm as well as instal a spectre cowl intake. Right now money is the only thing holding me back.

[Callelle]

New header has been in for a couple days and has been WP tested. Cant say anything on my gas mileage until I get a few tanks of fuel through it. I can say that I do feel like I make a bit more power 1500 RPM and up. I don't feel like I have to give it as much gas to maintain highway speeds. Hopefully it's not just me, but so far, I give the APN header a thumbs up.

[Callelle]

Few small updates. MPG so far has increased from 11.5 mpg to 15 mpg after 4 tanks of fuel, as long as that keeps up, I'll take it as a victory. 4x4101 claimed my connector for the fuel pump, big thanks again to Mike M and Matt for fixing it for me. Couple minor mods have been done as well.


V8 ZJ tie rod swap


Don't know why I said this is minor, obviously the most important modification anyone could do. The LOUDEST shock boots known to man.

Next on the list is a gas tank skid and possibly a Pinion seal on my rear dif. Then it's just saving the money for a trip to Rausch, hoping to go either late July or August.

[Wingman]

SWEET boots!

[MrMindless]

That pic doesn't do justice!

[Callelle]

Tomken Gas tank skid installed.

Also stripped my rear bumper down to bare metal, got rid of the rust, and repainted it flat black to match my front bumper and rockers.

[Callelle]

I'm thinking long arms are going to be a thing.

http://www.tntcustoms.com/Jeep_Cherokee_XJ/Suspension_Upgrade.aspx

[Ryan_25]

M4 longarms would be the way to go.

[Callelle]

M4 longarms would be the way to go.

Considering that. Harrison and Spencer suggest going 3 link. The thing that's selling me so far on the TnT kit is the belly pan and the number of positive reviews it has. Still researching and considering options.

[xjh3]

I like 3 links because using a radius arm or 4 link setup that inherrently binds and needs rubber bushings in order to work so it can deform them just seems dumb to me. That being said, I've wheeled with tons of XJ/TJs with bolt on radius arm kits that work well.

Radius arm would probably be fine if you don't wheel a ton. I've got a couple Ruff Stuff heims that were new in January and are spanked now but I'm guessing they have over 20 days of hard wheeling on them this season. I can't imagine how a stock UCA rubber bushing would hold up if I had radius arms and wheeled them this much. I've watched people with stock rubber UCA bushings spinning their wheels on obstacles and the axle jiggles all over the place.

I wore out stock bushings in like two runs and bent short arms, so I rebuilt them stronger and used flex joints instead of bushings. Then there was nothing to deform so my UCA mount broke instead. Went to 3 link and have been problem free since.