Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

DougW wrote:
> XS11E wrote:
>
>> Some time back I was at my local dealer and was offered a pretty good
>> deal on a really beautiful '02 GC ltd. I passed but I really liked
>> the critter. Later I kept thinking about it and even looked at ads,
>> etc. and asked here for information and comments and I finally
>> decided no, I'd keep the '93.
>>
>> I'm VERY glad I did. I believe it will be my last Jeep vehicle...
>
> So far I haven't had a reason to change my 93. :)
>
> Although it does need a new PS box (developed a tick) and the usual
> changeout of bushings.
>
Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
making funny clunking noises?

Actually still looking for the source, found the darned neoprene mounts
on the Ranchos were loose *again*. Exhaust pipe has no new shinys.

Very mild clunking sound on heavy bumps.

Still, prefer the higher ground clearance of the ZJ over the latest
models, never did like the WJ--it always looked like someone
overinflated a ZJ.

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

Lon Stowell wrote:

> Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
> making funny clunking noises?

Dunno. the rear diff is open on my zj. You do get clunks especially
if the drive shafts need lubed or the track bar bushings are shot.

> Actually still looking for the source, found the darned neoprene
> mounts on the Ranchos were loose *again*. Exhaust pipe has no new
> shinys.
> Very mild clunking sound on heavy bumps.

That sounds like the shaft or possibly a cracked antisway U clamp.
Althought the antisway mounts usually make a nifty creak-pop noise
on either a left or right turn.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/


> Still, prefer the higher ground clearance of the ZJ over the latest
> models, never did like the WJ--it always looked like someone
> overinflated a ZJ.

The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with the
rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.

--
DougW

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

Lon Stowell wrote:

> Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
> making funny clunking noises?

Dunno. the rear diff is open on my zj. You do get clunks especially
if the drive shafts need lubed or the track bar bushings are shot.

> Actually still looking for the source, found the darned neoprene
> mounts on the Ranchos were loose *again*. Exhaust pipe has no new
> shinys.
> Very mild clunking sound on heavy bumps.

That sounds like the shaft or possibly a cracked antisway U clamp.
Althought the antisway mounts usually make a nifty creak-pop noise
on either a left or right turn.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/


> Still, prefer the higher ground clearance of the ZJ over the latest
> models, never did like the WJ--it always looked like someone
> overinflated a ZJ.

The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with the
rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.

--
DougW

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

DougW wrote:
> Lon Stowell wrote:
>
>> Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
>> making funny clunking noises?
>
> Dunno. the rear diff is open on my zj. You do get clunks especially
> if the drive shafts need lubed or the track bar bushings are shot.

? Lubing the drive shafts will presume requires opening it up?

The track bar bushings LOOK ok, but they are as far as I know the
originals. The front ones were all just replaced, probably shoulda done
the rears.

>
>> Actually still looking for the source, found the darned neoprene
>> mounts on the Ranchos were loose *again*. Exhaust pipe has no new
>> shinys.
>> Very mild clunking sound on heavy bumps.
>
> That sounds like the shaft or possibly a cracked antisway U clamp.
> Althought the antisway mounts usually make a nifty creak-pop noise
> on either a left or right turn.
> http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
>
>
>> Still, prefer the higher ground clearance of the ZJ over the latest
>> models, never did like the WJ--it always looked like someone
>> overinflated a ZJ.
>
> The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with the
> rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
> Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.
>

I have a 95 ZJ, and got really tempted with a 5.9 but it didnt have the
worlds best 4wd goodies.

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

DougW wrote:
> Lon Stowell wrote:
>
>> Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
>> making funny clunking noises?
>
> Dunno. the rear diff is open on my zj. You do get clunks especially
> if the drive shafts need lubed or the track bar bushings are shot.

? Lubing the drive shafts will presume requires opening it up?

The track bar bushings LOOK ok, but they are as far as I know the
originals. The front ones were all just replaced, probably shoulda done
the rears.

>
>> Actually still looking for the source, found the darned neoprene
>> mounts on the Ranchos were loose *again*. Exhaust pipe has no new
>> shinys.
>> Very mild clunking sound on heavy bumps.
>
> That sounds like the shaft or possibly a cracked antisway U clamp.
> Althought the antisway mounts usually make a nifty creak-pop noise
> on either a left or right turn.
> http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
>
>
>> Still, prefer the higher ground clearance of the ZJ over the latest
>> models, never did like the WJ--it always looked like someone
>> overinflated a ZJ.
>
> The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with the
> rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
> Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.
>

I have a 95 ZJ, and got really tempted with a 5.9 but it didnt have the
worlds best 4wd goodies.

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

Lon Stowell wrote:
> DougW wrote:
>> Lon Stowell wrote:
>>
>>> Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
>>> making funny clunking noises?
>>
>> Dunno. the rear diff is open on my zj. You do get clunks especially
>> if the drive shafts need lubed or the track bar bushings are shot.
>
> ? Lubing the drive shafts will presume requires opening it up?

not axle shaft, drive shaft. :) There shoud be a zerk where the slip
joint is.

> The track bar bushings LOOK ok, but they are as far as I know the
> originals. The front ones were all just replaced, probably shoulda
> done the rears.

That's the problem with bushings. They might look fine but be loose.
Same with suspension bits. I had a pop on the front that turned out
to be a "somewhat loose" lower track arm bolt. Silly thing looked ok
but needed to be retorqued to 130 ft lbs.

--
DougW

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

Lon Stowell wrote:
> DougW wrote:
>> Lon Stowell wrote:
>>
>>> Roughly what mileage does the limited slip on the ZJ tend to start
>>> making funny clunking noises?
>>
>> Dunno. the rear diff is open on my zj. You do get clunks especially
>> if the drive shafts need lubed or the track bar bushings are shot.
>
> ? Lubing the drive shafts will presume requires opening it up?

not axle shaft, drive shaft. :) There shoud be a zerk where the slip
joint is.

> The track bar bushings LOOK ok, but they are as far as I know the
> originals. The front ones were all just replaced, probably shoulda
> done the rears.

That's the problem with bushings. They might look fine but be loose.
Same with suspension bits. I had a pop on the front that turned out
to be a "somewhat loose" lower track arm bolt. Silly thing looked ok
but needed to be retorqued to 130 ft lbs.

--
DougW

Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

"DougW" <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

> The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with the
> rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
> Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.

I've never had the urge for the 5.9, I always thought it would hurt gas
mileage. Wonder if it would and if so, how much? What's the mileage
rating below "abysmal"?

The 4 wheel disks are nice, I'm not sure the flipper glass would be
used much. I would like the later seats, I think the '95 has the
lumbar adjustment and, if so, that would be very nice.

However, all in all, I think my best move is to keep my '93 until it
hits 100,000 miles and that's years away since I don't drive it much
now.



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Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

"DougW" <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:

> The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with the
> rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
> Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.

I've never had the urge for the 5.9, I always thought it would hurt gas
mileage. Wonder if it would and if so, how much? What's the mileage
rating below "abysmal"?

The 4 wheel disks are nice, I'm not sure the flipper glass would be
used much. I would like the later seats, I think the '95 has the
lumbar adjustment and, if so, that would be very nice.

However, all in all, I think my best move is to keep my '93 until it
hits 100,000 miles and that's years away since I don't drive it much
now.



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Re: Remote Keyless EntryTransmitter?/2002Grand Cherroke
 

XS11E wrote:
> "DougW" <I.only.read.usenet@invalid.address> wrote:
>
>> The only thing I was tempted to do was to swap out for a 95 with
>> the
>> rear flipper glass and 4 wheel disc brakes. That and the 5.9 V8 :)
>> Every once in a while you can find them for a reasonable price.
>
> I've never had the urge for the 5.9, I always thought it would hurt
> gas mileage. Wonder if it would and if so, how much? What's the
> mileage rating below "abysmal"?
>
> The 4 wheel disks are nice, I'm not sure the flipper glass would be
> used much.

I think I've used mine about three times. But it depends on what you
do I guess.

> I would like the later seats, I think the '95 has the
> lumbar adjustment and, if so, that would be very nice.
>
> However, all in all, I think my best move is to keep my '93 until it
> hits 100,000 miles and that's years away since I don't drive it much
> now.

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