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This link has a chart showing spring measurements. http://comancheclub.com/topic/43011-alternate-leaf-springs/?hl=rear+leaf+springs

spring lengths are the same for SWB and LWB. However, the arch is diff from 2wd to 4wd.

You weren't kidding on the prices! Those prices are ridiculous . I search craigslist for DWF. I found 1 XJ with manual 4wd: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5863289867.html For his asking price, he may be waiting a while (at least in the east).

My bad. :oops: You asked about a 2wd trans. I thought was what you had in your MJ. I did not read your signature. Edit: You will need a tcase that went behind an AX15. The tcase behind a BA10 uses a 21 spline input shaft. The AX15 combo have 23 spline output/input shafts.

What Big Dan said. The 2wd doesn't allow a tcase to bolt to it. The price and steps to convert a 2wd to 4wd is more time and $$ then the price of a 4wd off of Craigslist. Because of all the parts you will need to do a 4wd conversion, I would suggest you search for a 4wd XJ. It has almost everything you will need: front axle, front drive shaft, AX15 and a tcase.

Here is the 88 electric FSM. Most of the wiring should be the same for 89. http://comancheclub.com/topic/12083-electrical-manual/

After buying that truck, I don't think the purchaser has much of either remaining. I agree with this whole heartily. :thumbsup: +2. I love my little truck!

Mine has been make a rattle on the pass side for years. Like you, I've tried a few "fixes" but the rattle was still there. Because I am the one driving it all the time, and I usually don't have a passenger, I am not able to look for it while moving. When I have time (in the spring) I will check out this fix.

Looks like you are candidate for the CAD bypass: http://comancheclub.com/topic/17377-cad-fix-1/

Here are two youtubes on installing duel fans

Here is a good place to start: http://comancheclub.com/topic/12083-electrical-manual/ The 88 electrical FSM

The OP said he engine came from a 98. I thought the "dreaded" 0331 was '00 and '01. I may have the years wrong. If it is a 0331, then make it a boat anchor.

Depends on where you are and the condition of the head before work. I just spent $350 to fully recondition the head from a 93 XJ. (Actually, it was bartering. I was told that was the value.)

Whether you keep the existing head or pick up one from a JY, you should at least have it looked at by machine shop. This way you will know if its any good before proceeding with it.

I guess I meant to say that the current Fel Pro gaskets will fit the older engine blocks: 4.2 and early 4.0.

I just searched Auto Zone, Advance Auto and Napa. All three list the Fel-Pro gasket. I don't know if these stores are near you, thou. Prices ranged from $20 to $30. I was told by parts-jockey that the oil pan gasket has not changed from the '70s until the end of the 4.0 in 2006. So, this part should be easy to source.

You have not said what yr your MJ is, nor what it has (engine, trans, mods, etc.), so we may be guessing. Based on the 88 electric FSM, the Inst cluster lights are powered by an org w/ blk wire from the light switch. The light switch is hot all the time. The Instr fuse is 5 amps (88 FSM).

The wiring harnesses for both the 2.5 and 4.0s have three plugs: 1) front window washer pump (MJ/XJ), 2) rear window washer pump (XJ only) and 3) washer fluid level indicator (XJ only). Do you possibly have the wrong connector plugged in? The two pump connectors are both "T" shaped. The level indicator is flat. The wires for the front washer pump are Violet w/trace and Blk. Just a thought.

The credits at the end give away the year...you just have to perform Roman math.

Found this on Youtube. Must be 89 or 90. Here is how I guessed: Chrysler Lee Iaccoca No C101 under the hood Closed cooling system

You need to perform the cruiser54 procedures on your Renix. www.cruiser54.com Welcome (again) to the insanity that is ComancheClub. :cheers:

If I recall, someone on CC offered to rebuild the pump/sending units. I don't know if they're still a member on CC or if they still offer the service.

you are correct: no PDC in a Renix. The whole cluster is powered by one wire (Wht/Blk) from the fuse panel. I don't see a way to isolate the Volt meter from the other cluster gauges.

A source for a selection of FSMs is Jeep4x4center.com. Scroll to the bottom of the left-hand column. Select: Jeep Community - Jeep Knowledge Base. In the "Online Repair Manual" section, select your vehicle (Jeep Cherokee) and the year (1996-2001). You can then download different sections as it relates to your specific needs.

Wouldn't the gauge read even with the ignition off then? No. The fuse panel is powered from the Ign switch only in the Run and Start positions. So, what's the plan? Why did the guy in the link go to the trouble of using a relay? :dunno: I was looking at the 88 Elect manual and trying to follow the guys instructions/directions. I was lost. From the 88 manual, the wire feeding the Ign switch also feeds power to: pwr windows, starter circuit, blower motor, and wipers I would cut the Yel wire from the Ign switch. This wire powers the gauge fuse and the TCU fuse. This wire would charge the relay (86) when the ign is turn to Run or Start. I would run wire from the batt to the power relay (30). The second half of the Yel wire would feed power to the gauge fuse (87). This way, you would isolate the gauge cluster from all the other components, but still power it with the key on Run/Start. (I am not an electrical engineer, but on paper it looks like it would work. Of course, Communism looked good...on paper.)