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If all goes well, this will soon be mine:

 

Two bad things:

1 - idiot light cluster

2 - 5 speed stick. Not that bad, but an AW4 would be one more part compatible with the Manche. And off road I prefer an automatic.

 

What gears should this have? 4.0 HO with a 5 speed (AX15?).

 

And yes, I'm keeping the Manche too. The Suburban is getting replaced.

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Even trade for my Suburban. Yes, they are getting the better end of the deal, but I don't have a use for the Suburban any more, the Cherokee will get better mileage, and I think the Comanche will like having a cousin parked next to it.

 

It is as nice as it looks in the photos. No rust anywhere that I can find, unless it's hiding under a new coat of paint. It was brought to Ohio from NC a few years ago, where it was bought at a police auction; recovered stolen vehicle, so it has a salvage-rebuilt title. That's been long enough ago that any gremlins should have been found and fixed by now.

 

The only thing bad I could find was that the exhaust sometimes rattles against the just installed new trailer hitch, and the headliner is sagging.

 

It is not going to see anything other than pavement until I get sliders on it. The rockers are in like new shape, I'd like them to stay that way. It will eventually replace the Comanche as the play rig, but not any time soon.

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Thats fairly rare as far as XJ's go to find a 2 door, 4.0L, and a 5 speed, thats 4wd as well! Nice find, You probably won't see decent mileage out of it this winter but I know you should see low to mid 20's on the highway with that when it warms up this summer...

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Thats fairly rare as far as XJ's go to find a 2 door, 4.0L, and a 5 speed, thats 4wd as well! Nice find, You probably won't see decent mileage out of it this winter but I know you should see low to mid 20's on the highway with that when it warms up this summer...

thats exactly what my rig is just mine is older. ive had it in 4h all winter and its been fine as far as mileage goes. when i deliver i get people that ask me if I'm crazy for deliverying in a cherokee, and they always look at me like I'm nuts when i say it gets in the 20s in the city

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Well, I got it!

 

Turns out after I wiped most of the snow off it's not as nice as I thought body-wise. There is rust (and bondo!) under the paint, and although the paint is at least a few years old, it is definitely not the original coat. Engine runs good, transmission shifts good, clutch is good, steering is nice and tight and it's got almost new tires. Not a drop of oil anywhere in the engine compartment or under engine, slight hint of a brown spot on the air filter.

 

Rear wiper is missing. There's rot through above ps front wheel. That fender may get replaced, unless I take care of it by raising the flare. Once the weather warms up it'll be lifted 2" using parts I already have around here.

 

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Too bad it's not a D44, but I knew it wasn't a D35. And it's better than a D35, but then, isn't everything?

 

Anyhow, around 6pm I requested the build sheet, just after 6:30 I received it. Some stuff is wrong, some stuff doesn't make sense and some stuff is nonsense, like them calling it a *Grand* Cherokee. Here it is:

 

Dear Marcel:

 

Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Customer Assistance Center

regarding the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

 

We appreciate the time and effort you took to write to us. In response

to your email regarding the vehicle buildsheet information, we would

like to inform you that according to our records your vehicle was

equipped from the factory with the following.

 

Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats

Agate

Convenience Group I

Convenience Group

Heavy Duty Electrical Group

Monotone Paint

4.0L Eng(ERH)/5Spd M/T Nv3550(DDD)

117 Amp Alternator

600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery

Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes

High Back Bucket Seats

Easy Access Passenger Seat

Reclining Front Seats

Rear Folding Seat

Next Generation Front Air Bags**

Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch

Front Seat Area Carpet

Rear Seat/Wheelhouse/Cargo Carpet

Cargo Tie Down Loops

Front Floor Mats

Sport Bar w/Rear Padding

Full Length Floor Console

All Manual Transmissions

5-Speed HD Manual Transmission

Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System

Dana 30/186MM Front Axle

3.07 Axle Ratio

175MM Rear Axle

All Engines

4.0L Power Tech I-6 Engine

Tinted Windshield Glass

Front Door Tinted Glass

Full Metal Doors w/Roll-up Windows

Left Manual Mirror

Right Manual Mirror

Swing-Away Mirrors

All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors

Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System

Air Conditioning

Instrument Cluster w/Tach

100 MPH Primary Speedometer

Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Cigar Lighter

Dual Note Electric Horns

12V Auxiliary Power Outlet

Locking Glove Box

STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR

STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR

STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR

STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR

STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR

Shift Indicator Warning Lamp

Courtesy Lamps

Underhood Lamp

Halogen Headlamps

Fog Lamps

CHMSL Lamp

Painted Front Bumper

Black Rear Bumper

Bumper Extensions

Chrome Headlamp Bezels

Black Front Frame Overlay

Body Color Grille

Bodyside Side Steps

Sport Bar w/Side Padding

Federal Emissions

EVAP Control System

19 Gallon Fuel Tank

Speed Control

Amber Fire Pearl Coat

Amber Fire Pearl Coat

All Radio Equipped Vehicles

AM/FM Compact Disc Radio

4 Speakers

Fixed Long Mast Antenna

Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Normal Duty Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar

Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars

Tilt Steering Column

Full Size Spare Tire

Outside Tire Carrier

P225/75R15 OWL Wrangler AT Tires

Goodyear Brand Tires

Black Soft Top

15X7.0 Aluminum 5-Spoke Wheels

Matching Spare Wheel

All Aluminum Wheels

Delete Remote Start System

Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield

Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield

2 Front & 1 Rear Tow Hooks

Tethered Fuel Filler Cap

Protective Coating and Remover

Spring - Left Rear

Spring - Left Front

Spring - Right Rear

Spring - Right Front

 

Please note that our owner information database has been updated to

reflect the name and mailing address in your email. This will help the

post office to deliver mail from us regarding this vehicle to the new

address you provided. If your vehicle is involved in a future factory

recall campaign, you will be notified promptly by US mail.

 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

Thanks again for your email. We value you and your business.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mike Hanes

 

Customer Service Representative

Chrysler Customer Assistance Center

 

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