160000-too many miles on a cherokee?

[Saudade]

1988 XJ Laredo. 165,000. Looks like crap but still runs with the pack.

[90XJINPA]

Originally Posted by Saudade

1988 XJ Laredo. 165,000. Looks like crap but still runs with the pack.

1990 XJ Laredo 214,000 miles.
It has its share of issues, but when you pay $450.00 for it it is going to. It doesn’t look to have been taken good care of. No major issues, though the heater just quitting was no fun. I am installing a manual 4x4 engagement cable in this weekend.
I find that Jeep’s are like my Harley............always wrenching on something, but thats what makes it fun (some days...lol).
Later.

[flyingAMT]

I need the size of the spindle nut on a '96 cherokee 2 wheel drive. I assume it is going to be metric. (I need to service the front wheel bearings.) I think its around 1 3/8" or the mm equivalent. Autoparts store says they dont know, and the Haynes manual does not mention size. Thanks

btw, my 96 has the 2.5L (4cyl) 5 speed, with 130,000 miles, its never left me stranded.

[kmerian]

Originally Posted by 87luxury

160000-too many miles on a cherokee?1993 jeep cherokee (country edition?)2300$

No way! Got my '89 with 130000 for 1300, now have 180000, still running pretty good with only minor maintainance.

[Ray H]

Originally Posted by flyingAMT

I need the size of the spindle nut on a '96 cherokee 2 wheel drive. I assume it is going to be metric. (I need to service the front wheel bearings.) I think its around 1 3/8" or the mm equivalent. Autoparts store says they dont know, and the Haynes manual does not mention size. Thanks

btw, my 96 has the 2.5L (4cyl) 5 speed, with 130,000 miles, its never left me stranded.

I dont know what this has to do with the original post but Im always glad to try to help.
I cant help you with the size. You are correct, it is metric (22 mm I think but dont hold me to it). Check your Haynes again. I doubt it gives any info on servicing those hubs. Im not up on the 2WD like I am the 4WD but I think the front hubs are sealed and cant be serviced, just replaced. Thats the way they are on the 4WD XJs. I would assume the 2WDs are the same.

[Gabewatt]

they can be serviced but its not worth it. but you do still need the spindle nut to come off to get the hubs out. its a 32mm i belive but im not 100% on that.

[95xjsport]

It is a 32mm I had to put hubs on my 95 about 2 months ago

[JeepTrouble]

I have to agree with these fine people. I have two cherokees, a 1990 (195,000) runs like a dream and a 1988 (185,000) runs real good, with only stupid minor stuff. Every one that i know who has a jeep says the same thing i do, they will run until the engine falls out and even then it would roll farther than any other suv!

[erupert]

I bought a '91 Cherokee Laredo with 168K on it. It's used just when my pimary car is in for service or to tow behind our motorhome. It's now got 178K on it but I have to say it runs like a top. Fixed the oil leaks; prev owner didn't have a cork gasket on the valve cover, and the "O" rings in the oil filter adapter housing were dried up, and gave it a general tune up and replaced belts/hoses and it runs great. Tranny shifts nice, rear is quiet and it gets about 19mpg. Just bought a set of shocks to throw on it to see if it helps the ride.

One thing that has bit me is the same as other Jeeps I've owned - electrical gremlins. Right now, the fuse blows on the circuit that controls the interior lights, power locks and radio memory. Going to bring it into the garage for a new carpet ($134 from JC Whitney) and new headliner next week so I plan to find this short. Since the fues blows immediately, I am assuming that it's a short in the positive side of the circuit.

[Raimundo]

Originally Posted by 87luxury

160000-too many miles on a cherokee?1993 jeep cherokee (country edition?)2300$

WWHHAATT??.I proudly have a 1987 Cherokee Pioneer with 171000 miles on it. You should see it in snow!!!

[Raimundo]

Originally Posted by JeepTrouble

I have to agree with these fine people. I have two cherokees, a 1990 (195,000) runs like a dream and a 1988 (185,000) runs real good, with only stupid minor stuff. Every one that i know who has a jeep says the same thing i do, they will run until the engine falls out and even then it would roll farther than any other suv!

You are right!!!.Tell'em I have an '87 pioneer with 171000mls on it 4x4 in-line6 and there is no snow able to stop it. you are right.

[95xjsport]

I second that, both of mine mine track through snow like its nothing

[Gabewatt]

i have a friend who has a 91 with a 5speed manual and a 4.0 and it has 295,000 on it. he loves it and it has yet to give him a problem.

[mhanks]

Originally Posted by 87luxury

160000-too many miles on a cherokee?1993 jeep cherokee (country edition?)2300$

no way i have a 98 with 202,000 still going strong

[tomd0223]

My 99 Jeep Cherokee has 212,000 on it and it still runs strong.