4 out of the 5 things should be those rims.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Ouch Mike! I can't say that I agree with you but I definitely appreciate your honesty. What are your favorite rims?

@mikepalfreyman1166

5 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H I’m all about the stock five spokes in a 15 or 16. Maybe I’ll get a little frisky and powder coat a set every once in a while but I love the look of stock. Don’t get me wrong that XJ is gorgeous! Just not my style. If it makes you feel better I just bought one that has the worst rims ever. I’m sure you’ve seen them. They were super popular on Jeeps in the early 2000’s. Super deep offset with six spokes that look like chrome cameltoes. If I had a choice between the two I’d choose yours.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@mikepalfreyman1166 LMAO, nobody wants chrome cameltoe rims! I always respect a good set of stock alloys. My Favorite XJ rims are the 2000-2001 XJ Classic rims. The 5 stars with the little ridge in the middle of the spoke. limiteds of the same year had them too, but they were all painted silver. I like the gunmetal color with the polished lip much better than the classics. I ended up using the challenger rims because 1. i was amazed they fit, 2. no one else used them before. 3. its a daily driver and I dont need meaty off road tires. Thanks for watching 👍👍

@fomocowboy

5 жыл бұрын

I've certainly seen worse looking wheels, I don't think they're too bad looking. Plain 5 spoke black without being 14 feet deep. What's not to like?

@GrimReaper-ly8zk

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH I've got that jeep, with the gunmetal rims, black and same colour leather. Just can't bring myself to sell it.

If any of you who have never owned a 4.0 online XJ and are asking yourselves, 'Why did he just nitpick so many little issues instead of addressing bigger issues that the vehicles were known for?' Because this specific jeep, more so the 1997-1999 imo, were bullet proof vehicles that just required subpar maintenance and would still excel on the road and really held their value depending on what state you lived in. The vehicles are amazing to say the least.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Your Right on the money. I could also name 5 major issues but everyone knows those. I wanted this to be different.

@cstoner421620

5 жыл бұрын

My 89 is still running strong no leaks just an old truck that starts and goes where and when i want. Nothing but fluid services unless i broke something in the past 15 years cant complain. Randy sees more drive time then any other vehicle i own

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@cstoner421620 that's my favorite kind of XJ... A solid driver!

@backyardbraaapn1017

5 жыл бұрын

"BUILT PROOF"???? Lol, u sure you dont mean Bullet Proof

@specops1903

5 жыл бұрын

@@backyardbraaapn1017 naw

The door check piano musical was brilliant!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you noticing, it's greatly appreciated!

@dickJohnsonpeter

5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard that click on an xj before. Maybe I just never noticed. My 97 doesn't do it but I think the frame is tweaked a little though.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@dickJohnsonpeter your lucky it doesn't do it! Lol. Worn out door check

@thederpycrafter

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH my XJ door creaks honestly fills me with Joy.

@ZackHeinkel2000

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, you should extended with this brilliant song too kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZXiM27Ssf7SfedY.html

I have three 2000 xjs. I would say their biggest weakness which you did not mention was their vapor locking when it was hot outside. I would say it is the best vehicle I have owned for use back and forth to the wilds of Canada and back to heavy road use in the US. Another problem is inadequate cooling when towing a trailer loaded with gear in the heat of the summer. I love all the gauges in the vehicle and the two transfer case options. Also choice of three rear differentials. Dana 35 Chrysler or Dana 44. Another weakness is the drivers seat will tend to break welds trying to get your wallet out of your pocket. But for an inexpensive vehicle all of these problems can be overcome!

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

Great input brother!

THAT'S where that noise is coming from!! 😂 definitely staying tuned for more videos 👍👍 excellent mods, lots of hard work done right ❤❤❤

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yep... That's it! Thanks for watching Sarah!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@Jon Iwanyszyn LMAO 13 years! Wow. I had that squeek in every XJ!

@jeepgodxj

5 жыл бұрын

Damn! That’s what is is?!

@jamalwalker2104

5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if my door was broken. Now I know it’s a common issue.

@michaelbmw1931

4 жыл бұрын

Sarah insta?

That "Jolly Rancher" of a 3rd brake light is also the main source of leaks in the rear.

@ProjectDanH

7 ай бұрын

exactly!!!

Jesus I've been wondering for 4 years where that cricket noise was coming from. Thanks a lot Dan, I gonna check my back seat latch!!!

@ProjectDanH

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO, crazy right?

You shut your mouth Dan,,,,lol There’s nothing to hate about an xj ! Great video brother!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! I know! It felt so wrong to say that!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@B Bennett LMAO 🤣 that's why I made sure to say don't take it seriously... Twice! Haha.. your rig sound amazing! Live it up brother!

things I hate about XJs 1 over heating on hot days 2 over heating on hot days again 3 replacing the bloody crank position sensor 4 death wobble 5 they like to drink but still love them

@chad_is_here

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah heat soak sucks too I even get it on freezing cold days if I go in the store for 10 minutes

@thecarwreckhunter

5 жыл бұрын

I only ever get it on hot days over 35 C sitting in traffic or driving in soft sand other than that it's ok, ive also wired the electric thermofan on a switch and backspaced the hood, that helps a fair bit

@cstoner421620

5 жыл бұрын

Someone added a fan in the hood on mine very functional not a good look what so ever. But it works and now my jeep is different than yours so ill keep it.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA Exactly! Thank You!

@mohameddabous3781

3 жыл бұрын

@@cstoner421620 I did add fan on my xj works very good

You sir make great videos , I guarantee your channel will start getting real popular, especially within the Jeep community . Keep it Up Dan !!!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick, that's very kind of you to say. If you guys keep watching, I'll keep em coming!

@DEInTheGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!

Bought our 2001 XJ in 2001. Still got it, and it's been GREAT

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome !!! I wish I was an original XJ owner

I just bought a 98 Cherokee Classic and couldn't figure out where that squeaking was coming from. Now I know it's the back seat. Thanks for the video....I enjoyed it.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! I'm glad I could be of service! Thanks for watching! 👊

The piano music for the squeaky door was inspired! My 89 xj had the squeaky doors until I tackled it with new door checks and some simple mods with washers to reinforce the door metal. No noise now - just rain water dripping in through the old door seals! It never ends.....

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! That's funny, and your right it never ends! I still have done the door checks 🤷‍♂️

Call me crazy, but I personally love the door clicks. I think they add to the personality of the truck.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

You have a point... Nothing screams XJ like "click click"

@jtcustoms1182

2 жыл бұрын

Now it has a song to go along with it. Makes it a lot better.

Thank you for tracking down the source of one pesky annoying rattle - nice easy fix too!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Andrew! Hard to believe something so incredibly annoying can be such a simple fix! Lol

My 96 XJ has none of these issues. I personally like the drum brake rear as well.

@jackdooley8732

5 жыл бұрын

I don't` mind the drum brakes either , just the fact I have to manually adjust them. The auto adjust system does not work . Oh well.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Cool man, thanks for watching!

Looks nice. The only complaint that I have is you have princess tires on it.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO. Thanks ... I'll work on that!

@matthewpate154

5 жыл бұрын

A princess? Its called take care of your jeep not treat it like a piece of shit this thing is beautiful.

Haha great video! What squeak ... *turns music 🎶 up louder

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO, Yup!!!

You should make a video talking about your old jeeps that you had in the past, now i'm curious about what happened to them lol. Great video as always!

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea!! thank you for that

I found thicker rubber cushions/inserts for the rear seat latches online somewhere. It resolved the squeak.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

There ya go! Thanks for sharing!

Lol the amount of tailgate issues is no joke my 95 2 door had alot of small issues in the tailgate area, but that one got totaled in a wreck after only having it for month, now a few years later I'm looking to get a 99 4 door 4wd with a police package that if I'm not mistaken gave it disc brakes

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

wow! definitely get the police package!!!

The thing I hate about my XJ the most it's been stuck in a snowbank for 2 weeks. The dealer should have that door check, don't forget to get the special roll pin that attaches it to the A pillar.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

John I apologise but I busted out laughing at your comment. I'm so sorry to hear that. Will you be able to remove it soon? Please keep me posted!

@johndorflinger2344

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH I'm guessing April 15th by the drifts in the road. High altitude living after a bomb cyclone.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@johndorflinger2344 oh man, That's some serious weather! Stay warm and be safe!

I'm 16 just got my first car and its a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport and only has 176k miles on it I got it for $700 little to no rust and the plastic piece in the trunk area and all the trim and everything else is in mint condition.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

awesome brother! congratulations. great first vehicle!

In regards to my previous comment, I still am a big fan of keeping it somewhat stock. Best of luck to your build(s) in the future!

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I have chrome handles and the lift gate is chrome push button no plastic handles for me and that piece is not broken!!! 1987 Laredo holy crap now I know where that squeak is coming from

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! That squeak!!!

@dylanashley799

4 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H I appreciate the honesty of the video and I find It funny that we find the same things about the vehicle necessarily in our taste XJ or bust

I might have to get rid of my WJ and get a XJ 😍, I just love the boxy look and it’s just beautiful 👌

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

ahhh another win for the sweet XJ. Just don't tell Doug from D&E in the garage. lol. I say keep the WJ and get an XJ too! the more jeeps the better 💪

The 2 problems that i have with my 99 are the tailgate and some times the electric door locks...and the sunroof....

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

The door locks could be the master switch or broken wires in the door boots. I've never had an XJ with a sunroof 😕. Thank you for watching!

1: The stock headlights are terrible ($20 ebay harness and some LEDs or H4s fix that pretty easy though) 2: No fold up front windshield wipers 3: No 60/40 rear seat or headrests for rear seat 4: The glovebox lock is Junk 5: The tailgate stuff you mentioned

@ProjectDanH

2 жыл бұрын

Nice List buddy!!

Good call on the squeeky rear seat. But you forgot the worst thing. That first and second gear are in the same shifter position on the automatic.

@supersami7748

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Treleaven You got that right! I had a 1992 XJ for 20 years, I got use to it but still hated it. Also unibody, especially pre 1991 which is when Chrysler did their first upgrade.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I never realized

To Dan H. Dan, I'll continue to pray for you.... But on a more serious note, I too have a 93 Country. Switching over to rear disc brakes is something I'd love to do simply because of the simplicity of the Disc Brake System. The 2nd thing is the R-12 Refrigerant System. Wondering if all I'd need to do is get the R-134A Conversion Kit & leaving the old style Compressor on it.... I'll keep searching your video's on the Disc Brake & wait to hear from ya on the A/C R-134A changeover.. Your friend, Dan J (aka Monty Daniels) Peace & Love to ya Brother....Oh yes, I am still looking for a Southern XJ for the Wifie..... Edit: Love the Door Click set to music, what an amazing guy you are Dan, thanks again for keeping it Real :)

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

thank brother! I'm sorry but I can't help you with the AC system. That's one thing I stay away from. I'm gonna try to do the disc brake swap soon! God Bless!

@montydaniels1054

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Ha Ha, I'm thinking as long as this old system is still going, lol I'll focus on other things... God Bless you guys as well Dan H....Thx for the reply....

I'm on my third Cherokee. (So I love them.) Can't really argue with any of what you're saying. I did replace a door check roll pin and remedy that annoyance on one of them. As for the squeak on the backseat release...my '00 Limited has (factory?) felt tape around those parts. I have to say, a lot of the little squeaks and rattles in my XJ have become comforting to me. I'm sick of newer cars being eerily quiet, as if they aren't machines.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Marv... these little things feel like home!

Yes the click in the door!!! This past weekend my passenger side door was stuck open. The spring bracket was bent and locked up with years of rust. I fixed the problem and greased all the other doors. They still sound like shit but at least they work.. The other thing I hate is that squeak that comes and goes from the plastic dashboard. So random, and hard to find the cause. Great work, you got a new sub 👏

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and the View! glad you got the doors working again... they all sound like crap🤣

I'm a bit late to the party having only recently developed an interest in these vehicles. I have noticed that the XJ is roughly the same era as the Land Rover Discovery 1/2 running from 1989 to 2004. The XJ and the Discovery share similar faults. The door check straps, really annoying and the rear seat backs squeaking! At least we got front disc brakes! Love the channel, keep up the good work!

@ProjectDanH

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sleepy!

The squeak, yes, I HATE that on my 99 XJ. Luckily I bump my type R 12's half the time so I can't hear it...

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Hell yea Mike 🤘

I have a 1999 XJ. I really avoided the 2000/2001 XJs because of the head, dual precats, some have low pinion front axle. I forgot about the dana 35 if you have ABS.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

00 and 01 should all have a new TUPY head by now lol, and an HP d30 shouldn't be too hard to find these days. Plus I enjoy the coil packs. That's why I will never rule out an 00-01. Unfortunately the precats do cause alot of heatsoak.

As bad as drum brakes are to service they do have one positive attribute. Unlike disc brakes they don’t allow rocks to get in between brake shoes and drum. Good for an off-road vehicle

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Good point! Still not enough for me to keep em! Lol

Ball joint grease fixes that rear seat sqeek. Once every other year riding no doors and fjording rivers

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks Logan!

Having a problem with my brakes overheating on a 98 grand Cherokee. I replaced the hose and caliper on one Rear wheel and it’s doing good. Now the other side is overheating and the front passenger side as well. I guess I need to replace the hose and caliper on those to?

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

it wouldn't hurt to replace em all.. especially on a 22 yr old vehicle. I always replace both fronts together and both rears togther. make sure you bleed em and grease em too

Great video. The cloth tape on the rear seat latch isn’t a bad idea!

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! quick and easy!

New door check arm does the trick! Did it right away with mine. Nails on a chalk board!!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Nothing says Cherokee like "Click Click" Glad to hear you did it the right way!

Lol I'll have to make my top 5 list but there's still a lot I haven't explored yet. Number one right now would probably be the stock tcase linkage... Excited to see Dan H's take on a disc brake conversion vid!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. Each XJ has there own personality but I tried to think of stuff that consistently annoying me lol! I've begun collecting disc brake conversion parts... I just gotta find some time to do it! Lol

hahahahah! I own a 2000 xj and the squeaky seat latch is so funny. I've had my Cherokee for a little over a year and I'm just now understanding what that noise is!!! Thanks.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO! I funny because once you hear it you can never "unhear" it.

Great video! Yes, I hate the door check sound. It does make it sound old and crappy. I will look out for your video on what you do about it. And now I hate my jolly rancher too!!!! It has to go! 😄😄

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Sorry for turning you against your brake light! Try an Orvis spoiler!

@GoatOffroad

5 жыл бұрын

I will look into an Orvis spoiler 😃 that’s got to be better than EBay UK!! 🤣

@cwnicholas5333

5 жыл бұрын

How to get rid of the clicking? Remove it!! The door won't stay propped open that's all 🤷🏻‍♂️

@GoatOffroad

5 жыл бұрын

LOL! I just did a video on fixing my door check! I don’t want to take it back out!!! 😁 It was so difficult putting it back in!

@cwnicholas5333

5 жыл бұрын

@@GoatOffroad Lol my XJ came with them removed. Didnt even notice though til I watched this video!

Just bought my first XJ. A 99 dark purple sport model that was garage kept. Nabbed it for $1,500. Only has minor issues which I'm working through now. Amy chance I can run a question by you? I am told the heat works, but it just won't switch from ac to heat. If I turn the dial to hot air, it just blows cold air and the heater core never gets turned on.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new XJ. Make sure your coolant is topped off and burped with the heat on hot and full blast. If that still doesn't work check your vacuum lines and the ones that plug into the heater control

Dan I’m getting ready to retire in about 2 years. I then plan to go out west and visit as many national park I can . I’m looking to get me a used XJ to do my trip. Any recommendation on which xj to look for?

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

My favorites are a stock 2000 or 2001 with low miles from rust free climate. Just make sure it's stamped TUPY on the cylinder head . You'll see it through the oil cap if you shine a flash light inside. That would be the biggest factor in reliability. Of course if possible grab a limited!

do yourself a solid and get rid of the Dana 35 and get a 97+ Chrysler 8.25. and the disk brakes from a liberty will swap over

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep the Dana 35 cuz I want to retain the ABS.

@perky42069

5 жыл бұрын

ABS is for girls lol

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@perky42069 LMAO! Yep, but it still works great!

@artardFTW

5 жыл бұрын

there should be a way to adapt it or even take it off another equal year vehicle with 8.25

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@artardFTW good to know. I'll definitely upgrade it if it fails. So far it's been doing great with all new seals and street driving

Hi Dan, i have done the D35 XJ rear disc convertion with ABS. Mine in a RHD Australian 95 model, but i bought the parts from a US ZJ and added the handbrake cables etc. The conversion works excellently and looks professional. No bulldog clamps or rough brackets. Although mine is a pre update, i can give you my list of parts, conversion tips, photos etc... The rear brakes now are maintenance free, hassle free, ABS compatible (legal), performance enhanced and just generally all around better.

@AlexBrown-os1sr

4 жыл бұрын

One of my very easy tips is the ABS reluctor rings. The XJ and ZJ had a different size. You need to use the ZJ. Remove the old XJ smaller ones off the axles with heat and a crow bar. To fit the new ZJ ones on the axles, simply pop the new ZJ ones in the oven at 200c for an hour. They will just slide into position on the old axles due to the interference fit. No press, no muss, no fuss. Use ZJ ABS cables and sensors. You only have to make a small cut out in the axle backing plate to receive the ZJ sensors. This does not affect the load bearing capacity, as the load is carried through the axle itself, which is separate to the backing plate.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex! I'm gearing up to do the swap soon. I have all the parts now I just gotta find the time 😁

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

that's an excellent tip brother 👊. I just scored some new D35 Axles off my parts ZJ so I don't have to do the tone ring swap. 👍 I cant wait to get started!

dan i have been trying to identify the source of that squeak for like a year now, i can finally silence it #grateful

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, so glad I can help! Be careful though... It's persistent!

@yryama

5 жыл бұрын

Omg omg yes...I thought it was the spare tire shaking...no, tools under rear seat...no, finally I found it...lol, thank you sir. 96 xj here, love it

My 96 Cherokee has front disc brakes which handles about 90% of braking. The rear brakes used mostly for parking brake. My hatch has the button style and is easy to open. The rear squeak is usually the glass in the rear widows if the seat doesn't fix it. What happens is the rubber around the glass gets hard over the years. As your driving the rubber rubs against the glass causing a annoying squeak. I spayed a lube like WD-40 and the noise went away. Your spare tire if loose can also squeak just use a piece of rubber between the tire and the car.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Your definitely diagnosing some serious squeakage! Sounds like a pro Cherokee owner!

5 things I hate about my xj 1. Unibody 2. No locking hubs so drive shaft spins full time unless you get the shitty center disconnect. 3. Dana 35 because is has anti locks, Dana 44 with locker should’ve been standard for all trim levels 4. Cooling system on 4.0 sucks so bad cutting holes in hood is the norm 5. Reminds me of a Volvo when I look at it There’s other things that catch my attention, alternators to low and packs with mud,no cup holders in the majority of years, seat tracks..... love my xj but I can be honest

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

I Love your honesty... I wish there was a permanent fix for #4, seams like its always hack n prayI lol. its great to hear feedback from someone who truly offroads their Cherokee.

@AZdirtdog

5 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H thanks Dan, ya it’s a shame the a/c is more then enough to enjoy the desert in 110° but the motor gets hot at trail speeds

damn that’s a badass XJ right there man 🔥 black on black is exactly how I envision

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much!

I agree on the drum brakes issue but I think they put drums to keep it on the cheaper side for towing

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Good point! as soon as i have a free minute those suckers are getting ripped out and replaced with ZJ discs!

Well, there's a small business venture! Create a solid mold of that trim piece and cast new ones in aluminum. Then polish them up and sell them either plain, to be finished by the customer, or in a few select powder coat or anodized finishes. It's low volume and pretty simple to set up as a back-yard operation.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

now you're onto something!! 💪

If that rear latch gets stuck pull the latch and "punch" on the right and left side of latch and it'll pop open

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

lol, gentle pressure on the license plate works too

Ditto on the doors. I'm tempted to just remove the door stops. #6 would be the 4x4 shifter staff. Mine is relentless

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

lol, yes!!! #6 indeed!

Excellent list, I'm lucky I don't have the seat heaters but agree with the rest. With all respect, I'd like to add one. The water leak from the passenger side when it rains, comes from the cowl, the water leaks through the air conditioning outside air inlet seal over the evaporator, so in order to fix it, you'll need to remove the dashboard and the evaporator assembly! Yes, I know there are some people who cut the body at the cowl and access from there, but I don't think is a good idea.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

yes! that's absolutely an issues! great comment 👍

I got a serious question.. I got a Jeep Cherokee 4x4 4L 1998. The problem is with the sensor’s.. I need to get them replaced as the Jeep just stops dude to the start/stop sensor.. there is supposed to be 2 seniors.. I don’t know where that are or what I can do.. hope you read my comment and can help 🙂

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

Could be a Crank shaft position sensor. not a bad job. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIeT1bCjk7C2m9Y.html

My girlfriends '89 XJ Pioneer rear bottom trim piece is not broken. So I will keep this in mind that it is something to watch out for... Yet I have to ask if your alternator is mounted below where it can easily be submerged and possibly blow? But in amusement the closed system air conditioning unit is mounted on top that has one electrical connector that can be sealed. Keeping humor in mind that these were probably made for "soccer moms" "back in the day". ;) lol Amusing content, thank you.

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the trim piece! lol Thanks for watching. 👍

The door sound is just the pin, inside the latch. Had the same problem

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

lol. yes. they suck. gonna do the whole check.... one day

The hate that door sound tune was... LOL! Loved it.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks for watching!

I think that your five reasons are very reasonable hates. Thanks for your video.👍

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nacho! 👊

I know this was 4 years ago, but where can I find one of the spoilers? They look so nice but I cant seem to find one anywhere! They are out of stock on the website! If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated!!

@ProjectDanH

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I think the manufacturer discontinued it. sad..

Those Door Checks Suck and in the end it will seize up. a Simple piece of rope and 2 Screws would have done the Job. 30 Bucks to replace that noise maker along with pulling the Door Panel off to unbolt. Mine Seized up so i pulled the Pin and it's Silent. I have to do something with that so the door can't fully swing open. and crack the welds on the hinge. I'm the only one who uses the Drivers door so i know not to let the door fully open. Still thinking about a Nylon Rope cut to the right length with 2 hoops on the ends installed with 2 small screws along with flat washers. Just a thought.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually im just gonna repair it with factory parts! lol.... eventually

Man I really want that spoiler for my XJ 😵‍💫

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

Sadly I think they're discontinued

Keeping an eye out for that door fix video

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

one day! 🤣

Which video tells about your storage box in the back? I think i really would like that drop front style for quick access to a deer rifle maybe or a shotgun.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

sorry buddy! I didn't make that video yet!

Yup the door clicks for sure. Can't wait to see your fix on that.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

lol! Yep, its definitely on my list of parts to order.. hopefully ill get them soon.

Hey I noticed your from Long Island ny there Jeep club starting up called smithpoint4wheelers an there are meet every Friday at king kullin in Shirley you should come to them once in awhile your Jeep has a lot of cool mod that no one else has

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'll try to make it! What time??

@phillibasci3524

5 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H it start around 730-8 and there is quite a few Xj there all from Shirley/mastic an north Shirley

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@phillibasci3524 great! Hopefully I make it down tomorrow.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, sorry I couldn't make it down today. I hope to catch up with you another week. ✌️

The door thing KILLS me

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! It's the worst!

The plastic molding on the tailgate was fine until I broke it lol. Yea, the plastic molding there, and by the bottom of the door frames is so cheap and badly placed. I accidentally broke off the molding by the bottom of my driver's side door foot well too.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Yep! Too brittle when they get old

The trim mines in perfect condition on my 93 😂 I've had no problem with it now the back glass has problems with 2 15's but who needs windows 😂

@ProjectDanH

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO

Man I’m new with the XJ’s, i have a 99 XJ manual transmission, could you make a video about how take the truck apart and do the Assam me again?

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

I have a few year down vids.. check em out congrats on the XJ sounds like a great vehicle

Just watched this video again and remembered something, sometimes you can make the door check noise better by spraying some wd40 on it. The passenger door on the ZJ made a terrible creaking sound when you opened the door, sprayed some wd40 on the door check and hinges, 6 months later the noise has still not came back. Doesn't always work ( depending on how bad it is ) but it does sometimes.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

I WD40 it often, it helps with the squeel but not with the clunk. thanks for watching!

@bionicraspberry8067

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH yea, it just depends on how bad it is. The ZJ had more of squeel, rather than a clunk. It got rid of the squeel on it. Now thinking back to it, I think that 93 country I mentioned had the clunk on the doors of it. Maybe it's worse for XJ's?

Where can I get new fenders and a hood for my 1998 Grande Cherokee Limited 5.9

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Ebay, Craigslist, facebook marketplace, Letgo. thats what I use.. where ya from?

The reason for drum brakes is simple really if you've ever been stuck axle deep in some nasty stuff sand or gravel gets stuck if in there can ruin rotors and pads real quick. No biggie if yours is a pavement princess but if your back in the Rockies 40 miles from nearest town you need your brakes to work properly

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO,. Pavement princess indeed. So tell me, if drum brakes are so good why are they phased out? Furthermore, Why are disc brakes used on the front where they endure 70% of the stopping power? Funny, I still haven't seen a Disc to Drum conversion. 🤔 I'd really love to see a JKU with 4 way drum brakes! 🤣🤣🤣. thanks for the view, I appreciate you watching. 👊. PS. thanks for Tom N Huck.. great novel.

Do you know if the 96 and the 2000 cherokee body panels are interchangeable....like the front fenders and hood

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Hoods are interchangeable, yes. Fenders and header panel are too but they all must match together. Doors are and lift gate are not, they must match the body unless you do some pretty extensive mods.

Where can I get that spoiler/ center brake light upgrade? I have a 2000 limited that is also blacked out.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

spoiler lights dot com

#5 - After almost 10 yrs of that door click noise, I finally fixed it today. It only took 5 mins. All I did was knock the pin out of the rear door hinge, and tap it in to the front door hinge. QUIET AT LAST!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

hahahaha.. Great Fix!

Talk to me about these rear seats. I’ve heard you mention agate or a-gate (or however you spell it) and cannot find the via the googles. Can you post a link? Thanks!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Sure, they're the factory leather XJ seats in Chrysler Agate color. What do you want to know about them?

Good one Dan The Man! I cant wait for that door check fix,that one sure is annoying....

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

It sure is! But now you get to think of that catchy tune from BIG Everytime you open the door 🤣

Damn Danno... You had me triggered with that title! Awesome vid. haha. Love it!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

LMAO.. you know I don't hate anything about XJs ! It carry these burdens with pride 🤣🤣🤣

@DEInTheGarage

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH When it comes to working on Jeeps, if you don't have a sore subject, you probably aren't in far enough yet

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Lol the music with the door’s sound 😂🤘🏼

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

lol! you'll never forget that song now!

@carlospecas

3 жыл бұрын

Dan, i’ve a question for you, today as I was cleaning under the driver seat, I noticed that there was a wire unplugged, and another cable coming from below the air conditioning area, right next to where you fasten the seatbelt...it’s like a sensor or something like that, do you know what’s the function of those cables? I noticed that now because I have like a month with that XJ, is my first one and I want to do everything as it should be. Thanks!

I'm interested in this disk brake conversion.. could you make a video about it

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Steven! Thanks for watching

I think that spoiler looks much worse than the brake light

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, the brake light is awful!!

@jackdooley8732

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH I like the spoiler, should have put on at the factory.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@jackdooley8732 they did on 97-01 Orvis Editions in Europe

So I think I have a solution to that *click click* the door makes. We bought a car a few months ago the guy that owned it before took the pin out and put a nut and bolt through.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

I've done that, its only temporary. The real problem is in the internals of the door check.

@hotroddinlogan1043

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Ohh, okay that makes sense. A good day to you man!

did you ever do a video on how to fix that door noise when opening?

@ProjectDanH

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I'm not sure.. I definitely have a couple more XJ door vids

Hey love the build and the challenger rims! Where can I find the rear spoiler? Saw you posted the link to a comment response but can’t find it anymore.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! i got the spoiler from www.spoilerlights.com/. tell em Project DanH sent ya 😉

@wa_reap_bassin_2620

3 жыл бұрын

Project Dan H haha thanks man will do

And remove the door stopper bar, I did ..just be careful in the wind . Do not fling it open into the wind or you won't have a door anymore.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Lol.. I take the click over a wind bent door any day

couldn't agree more with most of these complaints. I love my xj but with all the squeaks and doors noise and rattling it makes you feel like you're driving a junker. So annoying.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

I know right! Annoying is the best word.. it bugs me but will never stop me from driving it! I'm on a mission to un-junk this thing!

I have a 96 with none of these problems. Maybe it was a smart move to buy a new 96 instead of a 97 (they were both available at the time). I wanted to stay with the classic look.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

lol.. I think your right. Its quite possible a 97 and up problem.

Because drum brakes are cheaper and hold better on the parking brake. The only advantage for discs, size to size, is heat shedding and let's admit it- nobody takes their xj to the track. Well, that one guy does, but nobody else.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Have you seen that AKA XJ with the turbo?

@padrescout

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH No, But that sounds amazing! I remember someone doing a article on that crazy lowered red, white, and blue one some time back that looked like a hoot. XJs are so great, they really can do anything.

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@padrescout follow AKAxAUTO on IG. Awesome turbo XJ... Done right!

Where did you get the break tail light spoiler? I want one for my 2000 xj.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

there awesome. spoilerlights.com

Please could you tell where can I get a spoiler like that for the lift gate

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

Spoilerlights.com

I have a '98 XJ for 21 yrs. Over 300,000 miles and still going. The only thing I hate about it is that I don't have the $$$ to get her back to showroom condition!!! Great video!

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Andrew!!! Keep maintaining brother... one day you'll clime the mountain of restoration!! 😁

@andrewwright01

5 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH Thanks Brother. My main concern for fixing it up is that my daughter will try to take it from me. LOL

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! I have three Jeeps and three daughters... the Jeeps are certain to be picked off one by one. haha!

Where can I find those trim pieces on the bottom of the interior tail gate opening? I could get them at one time, but now can't find one. My 2001 is broken, of course.

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

lol.. eBay, junk yard, FB marketplace

@hudsonhollow

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH I guess no one is making them anymore. Should be a lucrative market for them. ;)

@hudsonhollow

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH BTW, I bedlined my back bumper. It's held up for years now.

Get u some carpet same size as channel in the seat latch stop the squick that how mine was fixed 3m tape on the back and carpet side facing you so it look nice

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

great idea!

@todhollandsworth4371

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectDanH just helping another jeeper

Were did you score the rear light spoiler? Was it spoiler lights dot com?

@ProjectDanH

4 жыл бұрын

yes sir!

drum brakes? really? they're cheap to replace, they work good, whats the problem?

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

Same as all the other non-issues I listed. They're all just annoyances. Kept it light Justin... nothing too serious. 🤙

@jeffbuckwalter8536

5 жыл бұрын

If you wanted disc go grand Cherokee

@ProjectDanH

5 жыл бұрын

@@jeffbuckwalter8536 ok!

Hello brother if you don’t mind what’s the best 2” lift that you recommend

@ProjectDanH

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, IDK.. I use RC. They're affordable and they get the job done

my driver side door used to click like that😂 then one day it stopped out of no where. it wont stay it one place anymore though

@ProjectDanH

3 жыл бұрын

haha! it gave up and died!