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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject: Cascade Jeep Crew? |
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Well I said heck with my good gas mileage rig and got another old toy
A Cherokee Pioneer with what I believe is the original strong running 4.0 Litre and auto trans.
I think I made an awesome deal because it is in fantastic shape inside and out, even has a "nice rack". lol Oh and it's an '88, just like my 'Bird!
Only things really modified are the wheels and tires, ubber sweet camo headliner and the carpet was pulled out and the floor done with truck bed coating. Other than that, its pretty unmolested and no sign of rust _________________
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Had mine out playing in the rocks yesterday.
Did awesome.. no breakage (other then the mis-made napa ebrake cable) and never got stuck!
And here's an awesome pic someone took of my jeep on my last outing.
Edit.. sorry, should have said great jeep! They're a blast and totally different car experience then the fbody is. |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Nice action shots! That last one especially, I'm totally new to Jeeps, what all does the Rubicon package get you?
And yes totally different driving experience, this doesn't mind going slow. Lol |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Dana 44s front and rear with 4.10 gears. Air lockers in both ends. Transfer case with 4:1 low ratio vs regular 2.72:1 ratio. 16" wheels. Rear disc brakes instead of drums. Probably forgetting something.. but lots of good stuff.
Oh and stock it had 31" goodyear wrangler mtr's for tires.. I've got 33" toyos on it now. |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like a beast! That's probably one of the last years of the 4.0 liter too huh? I'm assuming mine doesn't have anything special for gearing, I can tell it's got a whimpy Dana 35 in the back even though some of them had 44's. |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
1987 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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This is a 2003.. first year for the rubicon. 2006 would be the last year for the 4.0. Mine is a 5spd as well. np3550
Your's will feel like it has alot more power then mine. Rubicons a heavy weight and they only get heavier as you put bigger tires/bumpers/etc on. Mine started out around 4k lbs. Which is almost a 1k lbs heavier then a cherokee. |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, I wouldn't have guessed those are 4k lbs. Mine is way old school with Renix? Fuel injection, couple years before the "H.O." motor with Chrysler fuel injection, I will say it gets off the line pretty well but doesn't care for RPMs much. Lol |
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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According to the Jeep forum TJ curb weight is Curb weight = 3,092-3,832 lbs
With the heaviest being the rubicons. Mine saved a little because it doesnt have AC, but the toyo's are much heavier then the goodyears. 72#s per tire vs 52 X 5 tires. Then add the winch/plate/rear bumper and tire swing. And all the stuff you carry around.
The Renix system works well ... until it doesnt. Paul's 87 cherokee seemed to go really well.
Dewey has a newer cherokee as well. Not sure who else here has both. |
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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IIRC paul had some problems with the Renix system initially. He could tell ya more about that than I could. |
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chevymad Master B
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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I find they work very well, but arent the easiest to troubleshoot. |
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chevymad Master B
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Ahh.. here's the cherokee's weight data. curb weight 4wd = 3,057 lbs - 3,386 lbs |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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That weight adds up really fast, damn...
Luckly it's not having any runability issues right now, I noticed it has what looks like the same map sensor as my firebird so it must be a speed density system. |
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:16 am Post subject: |
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I know QWK had a newer cherokee, but I think he sold it.
Mine is basicly bone stock, I don't really want to mod it much, I want 4 wheel drive, and something I don't have to work on.
I am set here for new tires, so I think I'm going to put a small lift on it (maybe 2") and some 30"-31" tires, and that will probably be about it. The XJ's are a cheap way to get into Jeeps for sure, and mine has proven to be surprisingly capable off-road. We were all suprised when Paul and I went wheeling and I ended up having to go in front of a YJ on 31's to knock the snow ruts down for him.
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:29 am Post subject: |
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Idle adjustment was all I had to do with the Renix. Otherwise it was all mechanical stuff and fixing what stupid people did.
They run strong! _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Nice! maybe well have to do a browns camp trip sometime! I forgot to mention the guy gave me some shackle extensions and coil spring spacers that he was going to put on but never got around to it. they might give me an inch lift or so. But Ive been liking it so far even just driving to work and back. lol _________________
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Well it says the renix version made 177hp. Thats only 13 less then the HO. Plus how light those cherokees are. I mean my lg4 had 170hp and probably weighed more then your cherokee. |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
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Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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Dewey316 wrote: | I know QWK had a newer cherokee, but I think he sold it. |
Yep, I drove a 4.0L 2000 Cherokee for 10 years. Sold it last summer. Most reliable vehicle I ever owned. Slowest vehicle I ever owned. That rig is going to treat the new owner well and will run forever.
I had an Old Man Emu full suspension, 31x10.5 BFG AT-KO tires on stock 16" rims, and a Durango 4x4 steel rear bumper and tire carrier. Raised the floor boards 5" off the ground but it looked normal, like it was supposed to come from the factory that way. I eventually upgraded the license plate zip ties to a homemade metal bracket and mounted a light after my wife got pulled over for no lighting on the rear plate.
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 9:57 am Post subject: |
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They seem to rack up the miles and keep on going, I looked at several for sale in the last few weeks, and turned them down before I landed on this one. Mostly due to having 270k + and being totally worn out. This one is an '88 with 168k on it, even the original drivers seat looks nearly new. |
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ChrisB Member
Joined: 01 Dec 2009 Posts: 81 Location: Dash Pt, Wa
1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Someone start the CJC forum.
I've had 7 Jeeps, 5 of which were XJs.
Current is a ZJ with just 3" of lift and 31s. Didn't want to go to crazy with this one and keep it reliable for use mainly in the mountains on service roads etc.
Current compared to the two priors, little different
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
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Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Haha looks like you have fun with them! |
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