Jeep Performance Improvement Ideas
While I had my engine out, I decided to upgrade the cooling system. I have always had trouble with the pressure bottle and getting the cap to seal. I had already ordered a new cap when I decided to make the change.
Since I don’t have AC on my off road Jeep, I decided to try to relocate the alternator to the area normally used by the compressor. I looked into making brackets, but I found they were readily available on Ebay.
For years I have been running with the stock brake lines with my three inch lift. I just unbolted and rearranged the metal brake lines to get enough droop.
Occasionally however, I will snag something and give some undue stress on the brake lines. After one of my wheelign partners broke a brake line on the last trip out, I decided to make an upgrade.
For various reasons, I did not want to go with braided stainless teflon lines. I wanted to stay with stock DOT style rubber lines.
Continue reading “Longer front brake line Jeep XJ”I have been noticing some intermittent drop out of power assist on my Cherokee for a few weeks now. I tried overfilling the reservoir in case there was an air bubble. That lasted for a while, but today the power assist was dropping out at some very inopportune times. So, since I had a new pump on the shelf I decided to change it out.
Since I don’t have an air box, I did not have to remove it. I did remove the electric fan just to get a little better access.
