The first thing you should buy after purchasing a Jeep XJ is a teeth whitening kit, because you're gonna be smiling all the time.
@ky0611
10 ай бұрын
I don't I was smiling lol
@freetob1
4 ай бұрын
@@ky0611 Or kleenex lol
@scarfacejan3
2 ай бұрын
🤣
@FernandoFlores-zn5ws
Жыл бұрын
As an XJ owner for over 20yrs now, you’re spot on with your advice. Good job!
@noahbartholomew932
Жыл бұрын
Good advice! One other thing I would add is change the motor mounts out to poly mounts. I've had 2 cherokees and the factory mounts are garbage
@hawkie333
Жыл бұрын
This is good advice for anyone! Well done. A few minutes of thinking ahead saves hours, days, and potentially your life. If it’s not a daily driver be sure to use it once a week to keep everything functioning.
@keniferusxj7047
Жыл бұрын
The most import thing to by is a roof rack and a light bar..it helps youre jeep with traction
@neighborsgoat
Жыл бұрын
Great advice, especially for the Noco! Saved me from 3-4 situations where battery just died!
@stlpro2a386
Ай бұрын
Old XJs are like Harleys..they don't leak, they mark their territory. Another note. Pull the OEM plastic lower rear quarter panels (between the rear wheel and rear bumper) and clean them out....best to just leave them off. This is a major rust area for XJs. Change the oil, do normal maintenance, the 4.0L straight 6 will last for hundreds of thousands of miles. Rust is the major enemy of old XJs....floor panels, mentioned quarters, etc. Have three, love 'em.
@GF_Burke
Жыл бұрын
The D35 is just fine... as long as you're not doing hard core rock crawling. 33BFGs are fine. I just always have drinking water, no reason for "anti-freeze" in the summer. ;) Of course my main rig is a my 79 F150 300 4x4. The 98XJ is built... but just a toy backup.
@mccartneystuart
Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, fix it before adding all the lifty things. I almost inherited my 92 limited, leaking from just about everywhere. Replaced all the gaskets, got it in peak running condition. IRO 3.5 premium lift 32s. They are great vehicles.
@ThatOneGuyYMK
5 ай бұрын
This is sound information for any new XJ owner. I also appreciate the way it was presented, no frills, no fluff, just great info.
@commanderdan2319
8 ай бұрын
My XJ I got from my grandfather, he bought it brand new in '91. Currently has over 389k miles on mostly factory components. As far as I know, no components in that jeep have been replaced before I got it. These old Cherokees, in bone stock configuration, will run forever. Only within the past couple years have I had to start replacing components like the alternator, thermostat, ball joints, wheel bearings, u joints, shocks, etc. she still needs quite a bit of work but I'm planning to build her to take the punishment BEFORE I start nodding her (IE: dana 44 front and rear axles with Eaton lockers, body stiffeners, steering box brace, upgraded steering box, and rebuilt 4.0l turbo
@R.C.A.D.
Жыл бұрын
Great info across the board, "especially with purchasing Mopar replacement parts, that's absolutely key with any Chrysler product, Mopar parts may cost a little bit more initially, but it's generally only a few dollars difference, and the replacement parts will last as long as the originals. 😁👍 As for the XJ's; I absolutely love these vehicles, we as a family own 3 "01 XJ's, One belongs to my parents, and it's a metallic silver 01 XJ limited, 4×4 4.0l 4 spd auto, that's completely stock from top to bottom, with around 170k miles on it, they are the original owners of it, and have always taken great care of it, it's in excellent condition, and has always ran beautifully. Interior; not bad overall, "non smoker vehicle" no rips or stains on the seats, but the headliner is starting to sag in certain areas, otherwise the interior is in near perfect condition. As for the body on it, it's pretty darn clean, "especially considering that we live in Michigan. 😂 My older brother has a Black 01 XJ sport, 4×4 4.0l 4 spd auto, purchased used, 160?k miles on it, and somewhat ruined by a bad rear fender trim job,🙄 whoever cut out the rear fenders went past the welds, and separated the body in that rear section,🤔 It's also got a poor man's lift kit, with longer rear shackles and ford f150 coil springs up front. It currently has a set of 31" federal Couragia M/T's, on the factory 15" steel wheels. It has trimmed factory bumpers fore & aft, that the previous owner was responsible for, "and actually did a decent job on" 😂 lol it's interior is ok`ish no rips, but the headliner is tacked up in several places, and it's got a few odd stains here and there, otherwise it's a very solid vehicle, and runs absolutely beautiful, it's only major downfall, is that Rear fender trim job, "that's ultimately going to be it's undoing. My XJ Limited; Gun Metal Blue Pearl 01 4×4 4.0l 4 spd auto, leather interior, power seats, heated seats, stock infinity tweeter speakers up high on the doors, fake wood trim, and a Rancho 3" short arm lift kit "professionally installed by previous owner" I've owned it since 2015, purchased it with 134k miles on it, and it currently has 164k miles on it. I personally removed the fender molding, and Trimmed the front fenders up to the mid way point of the factory fender flare, along with Trimming the Rear wheel wells, along with Cutting & Folding the rear quarter panels, "Learned from watching Bleeping Jeep, and a couple of other KZitemrs" The outcome was good, and everything looks professional,😁 it started with 31" Goodyear Dura Trac m/t's, and it currently has 265/75R/16 federal Couragia M/T's, on the factory five star aluminum wheels, not sure on the metric tire size,🤔? But I think it translates to a tall 32" tire, "maybe 32.8" or something like that,😕Idk The interior is clean`ish, but the heated seats no longer work, and the headliner is sagging like mad, it also came with a JL audio 12" sub, and JL 600w amplifier, to help aid in rust removal and future body damage,😄 lol doesn't sound bad on the inside, but I'm sure it sounds like a can of bolts in a paint shaker on the outside.😂 lol I grew up in the in the load stereo generation, and have always had some kind of system, but since I'm currently 49 year's old, I only bump it up when I'm far away from the general public, "otherwise I would feel like a total fool.😄 ha ha ha "I'm too old for that sh#t! Same thing if I'm out on a Harley, I turn down my stereo, and keep everything respectable, while in the publics eyes.😁 Back to the Jeep... it's been a good rig for the most part, but it does have an occasional hiccup from time to time, that I can't figure out for the life of me,🤔? Sometimes out of the blue, the first and fifth cylinder will stop firing for no apparent reason, and the jeep runs like absolute hell.😕 usually when that happens I shift it into neutral while driving the road, then turn off the ignition for 10 seconds "while coasting" and then start it back up, generally it goes back to normal, but sometimes I have to repeat that process several times, before it goes back to normal again.🤔😕 it's kind of a pain in the rear end! Another problem was overheating, it recently had a heater core and rad replacement, when I bought it in 2016, "so that stuff was okay, my fix for the situation was a 180° thermostat, and then I wired the electric fan for the A/C, up to the factory fog light switch, (the fog lights have been gone for awhile so no loss there) And any time I need some extra cooling, I simply hit the switch, only drawback from that rig is needing the running lights turned on, in order for the fan to get power.🙄😄 otherwise though it doesn't have a problem keeping the jeep running cool. As for the A/C... It didn't work when I bought it, and I've had it pretty much disconnected since day one,😕 But I wouldn't mind turning the AC compressor into a onboard air compressor, at some point in the future.😁 Never the less... we all love our XJ's over here, and I think that you were spot on with all of your video information. Many thanks for the hard work that went into the video, "your Jeep is looking pretty tuff, and I wish you and yours all the best my friend. 😊👍
@Dukers2300
5 ай бұрын
Totally agree on tool kit - be sure to have some quality TORX bits (ideally two full sets in case one of them breaks)\ Head lamp. Jumper cables. Hose clamps. Spare serpentine belt. Spare alternator. Spare water pump, thermostat, and water/coolant. Spare sensors. Throttle body position, idle air control, engine coolant temp, manifold air pressure, cam position (if equipped) even junk yard gambles that you can test good will be adequate over nothing. Have a 12V air pump handy. Spare U-joints and a hitch vise. Tie rod/steering arm end. Anti-seize or a little thing of assembly grease. Have a lightweight high-lift jack and a jackstand or two. I know this seems like a lot, but aside from the small jack and stands I can fit all this into a milk crate.
@Chris-fl6fx
Жыл бұрын
The best rational thing to do is to sell it. Having said this I know we all need something that keeps us off the street and on the track. That’s why we got our second Xj ten years ago and just last month it got a newly rebuild engine in it💪😜 Greetings from The Netherlands
@Roy-e4f
8 күн бұрын
I’ve had my Cherokee Sport since new…1999…it has never overheated. I keep it because it is GREAT
@dondercole4249
9 ай бұрын
Great advice inherited a 24 year old XJ from mom and dad have been maintaining for past 11 years no leaks runs great and tool kit is essential carry along good little’Tank’
@xxxy9928
Жыл бұрын
a cheap smal roll steel wire !!( fence repair wire ) to fix something, works at hot parts better then zipties ! ;) 5L water +soap , dirtbags , working-gloves , extra pants and shirt , and so much more stuff needfull .....
@marka.2715
10 ай бұрын
It amazes me the lack of maintenance on these Jeeps. I've bought three and every one needed all new gaskets (valve cover, oil filter adapter, oil pan/rear main seal), front and rear diffs leaking, lack of radiator cooling system, water pump, etc. Crazy how cheap people are but they will spend $2000 on a stereo system.
@stevennewellproductions
10 ай бұрын
Hit the nail right on the head 👌
@DesJd-go1xr
Жыл бұрын
Problems that I faced. Rust under passenger seat and battery. Under front window seal. Water from the ac in to the foot well because condenser was not properly insulated. Don't put a drop of water in the radiator it will cause rust. Overheating. Install a good quality radiator. Starter and ac compressor failed. Central locking failed and passenger side switch controls everything and had to be replaced. Put brembo brakes and disk its great.
@tailchasernw7875
5 ай бұрын
Just got an 87 jeep Cherokee, ready to learn and spend money😅
@tracywisniewski1416
8 ай бұрын
I truly enjoyed your video you are young to me but you know your stuff with your videos and I love the way you explain everything. Keep up the good work my friend 👏 👍. Please keep it up.Tracy Wisniewski Las Vegas, Nev
@jamesbridges6082
Жыл бұрын
Remove batt terminals, replace sensors with new OEM, or clean IAC and then before hooking up the battery, touch and hold the terminal leads for full minute? Before watching this video, I had planned on doing the above sensors and disconnecting the battery but didn't know about touching the pos and neg together
@KristofferEk
Жыл бұрын
basically like with any other vehickle your planing to modefy MAKE SURE ITS MECHANICALLY AND STRUCTUALLY SOUND FIRST.
@CarlDerry-j1w
7 ай бұрын
Amen to You & Steven. Broke on road side & all your $ in bling is no bueno. Carl, TX
@Deadbuck73
Жыл бұрын
I keep a couple long ratchet straps. Used it to wrap all the way around the jeep to hold my exhaust on. My wife thought I was doing it to keep the doors on! 😂
@stevennewellproductions
Жыл бұрын
If it work it works 🤷♂️
@Deadbuck73
Жыл бұрын
@@stevennewellproductions got me home! And bought me a couple days til I could get to a store for some pieces to make it all better.
@ils360
2 ай бұрын
Excellent video 👍 I have owned my Jeep for several years now and you touched on just about every point you should have I would also like to add adding aftermarket gauges due to most of the gauges in these Jeeps not being very accurate at all but that's just a personal option I like to install
@williamhaney7123
Ай бұрын
Love the video bro. Absolutely CLUTCH!!
@stevennewellproductions
Ай бұрын
@@williamhaney7123 thanks for watching 🤝
@99jeepxjguy97
11 ай бұрын
Man ! . . .. . That Forest Green Pearl is so gorgeous! Reminds me of my brand new special ordered 99 Forest Green 2Door Up Country. My first new car. Polish that out and I promise you will love it even more. Good stuff. Keep it up. Thanks.
@SteveVi0lence
9 ай бұрын
First thing you should get is a new rear main seal lol
@yoboybotsup7128
4 ай бұрын
I would recommend like 2-3 soft shackles and a stretchy soft towrope
@bryce_2677
Жыл бұрын
I inherited my 01 cherokee sport from my dad after it sat for 15 years because he flooded it and didn't have the money to throw into it at the time and these tips r great( I know alot about being broke down)
@VinylToVideo
Жыл бұрын
I just bought one. I won't be lifting it, won't be putting bigger tires on it; and most certainly will not be putting in those type of horrible LED headlights.
@RenoLaringo
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2001 2.5td and was thinking the exact same.
@VinylToVideo
Жыл бұрын
@@RenoLaringo I still haven't done any of those things lol
@RenoLaringo
Жыл бұрын
@@VinylToVideo I find it beautiful just the way it is. I've got some black painted 5 spokes oem rims with general grabbers on them and since I don't expect doing much extreme off-road stuff, I will keep it that way. I'm going to put my money where it counts the most. I've got a head gasket change awaiting....🙄 And a lot of other ''small things'' to fix before thinking about pimping it😁
@Mega_Tron6891
6 ай бұрын
I got an 8.8 prepped and put 35s on my Dana 35, and decided to wheel it till it broke. A couple years later and it still never broke 😂 guess I pick good lines or something 😂😂😂
@Cowboy66SEVEN
Жыл бұрын
This is good advice. These ole xj’s aren’t as indestructible as people think they are. You will break down at some point in ownership. I should do all these fixes on my xj its got 250k miles on the clock. pretty high mileage. My engine was rebuilt at some point but the trans and the driveline components are all 250k miles.
@stevennewellproductions
Жыл бұрын
U joints!
@offroadsoda
3 күн бұрын
solid video... nice job, good advice
@JoeVizethum
Жыл бұрын
good video - you mentioned the right points to focus on being a new XJ owner !
@zigzigzig
11 ай бұрын
having owned a jeep that gave me hell over the last 5 years.... you're exactly right. all of this advice is dead on
@aflykidfrombrooklyn
Ай бұрын
Great video! Love your content. If you're ever in NY and want to work on my Jeep... You're more then welcomed to!!! Ha!!!
@QalAdventures
6 ай бұрын
That sensor trick might’ve just saved me
@autotek7930
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the bailing wire/ mechanics wire. Sometimes the zippy zip ain't strong enough lol
@timmmax
10 ай бұрын
It's my understanding the overheating or running hot dilemma is mostly the 2000-2001 model years.
@owlclaw
11 ай бұрын
😂 10 psi… I had a S10 that didn’t like full synthetic, I switched back to conventional and oil pressure came back up to normal. Don’t know why but it’s not the same and these old motors weren’t designed for it.
@davidbell4986
4 күн бұрын
Get that breaker bar at harbor freight and have more money to spend on parts.
@Jack_77990
Жыл бұрын
Great advice. I just bought an XJ and I’ve noticed that the brake pedal is super hard to press down on.
@breaking4wds115
Жыл бұрын
Older xjs came with the Dana 44 as well and if you are keeping you xj on road or like 33s no lockers it’s fine
@erocker78
5 ай бұрын
Them jeep cherokees have been proven to be one of the most amazingly capable off-road vehicles ever made.
@aaronhjelmstrom9727
7 ай бұрын
Looks a ton like my 98 moss pearl green XJ. Lifted about 5 inches on 35x12.
@69sound81
11 ай бұрын
Well, it is often overlooked even when this should be common sense. If you get a used vehicle this old ypu should absolutely take it to a mechanic and have him do the maintenance everywhere. And I mean it. This includes engine, sensors, intake, fuel system, gas tank, transmission, transfer case, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical stuff, computer reset... and this first time, please get original and new parts. Yes, this is a lot of money, but you have to understand that you buyed a big old toy that you wanna rely on. You wanna take it back to brand new condition as much as you can. I actually wanna buy one of this and to be honest, I have very strict list of musts for the xj I will purchase. It has to be 2000 or 2001. It has to be the 4.0 It has to be 4x4 It has to be stock It has to be free of rust (easy in Mexico) It has to be cheap. I have a very big proyect, but keep this in mind... you might wanna forget about the cheap price, but keep the rest in your list. Stock vehicles often have a 100% pavement use with the ocasional camping adventure. But if you find a jeep that is lifted, has HD bumpers, roofrack, wheels and tires, lights, winch, lockers... well, decked out jeep... then it was used and abused. And even if it was always well taken care of, you will find something that has already given all it has and is about to break. You want a vehicle you can rely on, so please consider that. And... if you are planning to swap the engine, consider a 6.0L v8 from GM. I am a Mopar guy and I am all about the Hemi, bjt this is the single most reliable V8 engine in the market along with the 5.3L. And, the 6L90 transmission as well (6L80 is good to).
@williambrannen4215
6 ай бұрын
Good video man, Im looking at an xj right now that Im thinking about getting. Now I know some things to prevent lol
@rayaboomboom
11 ай бұрын
Great Presentation Skills. I have a 98 XJ 102K High Pinion
@christopherfuller8815
2 ай бұрын
Loved this video. Loved it. I have an 01 XJ and am having rear differential issues (Dana 35). You mentioned “swapping” it out. Did you get your new axle from the junk yard or somewhere else?
@65MK
Жыл бұрын
Lots of great information. You’ve got a new subscriber. 👍🏻👍🏻
@Moezer
Жыл бұрын
Never use those traps with hooks for tugging yikes
@deadspeed6679
Жыл бұрын
First mod should be AAA
@blakejulian6878
Жыл бұрын
The only thing I think you missed was rust spots when looking. Other than that well said!
@stephanoeaton9769
9 ай бұрын
Good advice...nice, ur from Mass, I'm in New Hampshire originally from Mass.
@BeckMagee-q6u
11 күн бұрын
Sylvester Gateway
@RenoLaringo
Жыл бұрын
I was about to comment ''first thing you need to purchase after buying a XJ is 10 gallons of water'' but decided not to be that sarcastic 😁
@auryason3814
6 ай бұрын
Tbh ive never had issues with precision from oreilly or the masterpro chassis parts (until I lifted it anyway)
@THW745
9 ай бұрын
great video man super informative
@nashboeckel5449
6 ай бұрын
35’s are fine with 33’s has long you don’t have a heavy foot.
@w1646
7 ай бұрын
First thing I did with mine is buying those rear hatch lifts
@w1646
7 ай бұрын
Second thing was change the driver side motor mount
@Sube-Tube
Жыл бұрын
Didnt know about the axle thing. The xj i was looking at has the dana 35 so ill definitely try yanking a better axle from a junkyard one
@justonbohannan
Жыл бұрын
Shhh!!! You shouldn't have said it doesn't leak. It'll start now.
@columbiariverdetailing1943
Жыл бұрын
Gears, lockers then lift and tires.
@noahmelvin1003
Ай бұрын
It’s a old xj 210 isn’t overheating
@ethan928
7 ай бұрын
I’m interested in a live axle 4x4, and so far my list is a land cruiser, patrol or xj. But are these unreliable? This video has kinda gotten me thinking Japanese is the go too
@barryfowler7028
8 ай бұрын
I bought the noco and it’s fantastic
@rogerhector5885
Жыл бұрын
a decent tool box. workshop manual
@alexavier0396
Жыл бұрын
Super helpful bro thanks
@VirginiaLopiccalo-u7c
25 күн бұрын
Antonetta Avenue
@maynardsmusicroom3981
11 ай бұрын
My right ear loved this video
@BeastV33
9 ай бұрын
Also i am running 31s on Dana 35s and stock front. Seems fine.
@stevennewellproductions
9 ай бұрын
31’s are tiny. Any bigger than 33’s you’ll run into problems
@m.w.6607
Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what roof rack, light bar and bumper you have?
@ColinFinley-d9x
3 ай бұрын
What fenders do you have one yours?
@Nigriff
9 ай бұрын
Great video
@leehodge2415
7 ай бұрын
I've been around long enough to see fad words. This era seems to like to say clutch. Which really hits my ear wrong. Rad, dope, fresh, gangsta, I've heard a ton of them. Watching someone say it, is like seeing your mom in acid wash jeans thinking she looks hot... At 50.
@ConradHerbert-w6m
18 күн бұрын
Burley Grove
@BeastV33
9 ай бұрын
bruh if it burning oil its just leaking somewhere where it can burn lol
@johnr5545
3 ай бұрын
Have fun god bless
@KennethWilson-z8i
25 күн бұрын
Batz Square
@josepagan6392
8 ай бұрын
I'll add an insect repellent...😄
@Executioner480
8 ай бұрын
Tldw; its an angry grill 😡
@JerryBlais-l5j
22 күн бұрын
Morissette Corner
@AFOverland
Жыл бұрын
Sick hood
@yangoongarage7410
Жыл бұрын
What tires should I get?I want some wide tires. Everything is still pretty much stock on mine.
@stevennewellproductions
Жыл бұрын
Firestone destination mt2. Great tires
@batterybuilding
Ай бұрын
A 4Runner.
@JBlinky67
Жыл бұрын
Then buy a second car to drive when your xj is broke down
@granitesand78
Жыл бұрын
Let’s get real you should put a CPS and some extensions in your glovebox on the way home from buying it lol
@stevennewellproductions
Жыл бұрын
I forgot to add that to this video lol good call!
@granitesand78
Жыл бұрын
@@stevennewellproductions lol
@johnpaulpunla3357
8 ай бұрын
Hi. What's the exact color of your cherokee?
@stevennewellproductions
8 ай бұрын
Forrest green
@johnpaulpunla3357
8 ай бұрын
@@stevennewellproductions i would love to have that color on may vehicle. Thanks
@leviluikart977
Жыл бұрын
No the very first thing you do when buying a used vehicle is a tune up
@ramseyf2914
Жыл бұрын
Holy shit is this the 2jz xj
@CalQwax
9 ай бұрын
Pinion angle shims with SYE?
@stevennewellproductions
9 ай бұрын
Yeah drives really smooth. Local Jeep shop recommended keeping the shims on
@CarolineMorgan-e3u
14 күн бұрын
Cierra Club
@lmbear
Жыл бұрын
SLE? Slip yoke eliminator...and a good toolbox!!! You'll be working on the sob. Buy a Toyota, if you want something reliable.
@AndrewLong-m9r
8 күн бұрын
Garcia Jeffrey Harris Paul Gonzalez Steven
@ethansehodges2656
13 күн бұрын
Johnson Richard Thompson Jessica Gonzalez Scott
@666_Media
Жыл бұрын
Hi Question can you facelift a xj 96 to a 01
@stevennewellproductions
Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s possible
@patrickhenigin4805
Жыл бұрын
But why? 96 is the last cherokee that looked jeep.
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