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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Ldenne, Sep 11, 2019.

  1. Sep 11, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    Ldenne

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    Ldenne [OP] New Member

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    Hello all I’m Lauren. We just bought a 99’ Cherokee for the family. Ready to fix it up and have it looking good and running well.
     
    Ldenne, Sep 11, 2019
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  2. Sep 11, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    aggrex

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    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Welcome @Ldenne ...if I had the room I'd get me an XJ too! There's some active XJ builds / questions going on here. Post a pic of your new ride.
     
    aggrex, Sep 11, 2019
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  3. Sep 11, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Prerunner1982 Well-Known Member

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    Hello Lauren, welcome from Oklahoma.
    '99 is commonly regarded as the best year for the XJ.
     
    Prerunner1982, Sep 11, 2019
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  4. Sep 11, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    Ldenne

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    Ldenne [OP] New Member

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    AAB4E00E-A735-4539-91B4-C7FEEC414058.jpg Thank you all for the welcome we are excited to fix it up. It has only 133,000 miles on it so not too bad. It’s got some rust and needs a bit of work but runs well
     
    Ldenne, Sep 11, 2019
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  5. Sep 11, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    aggrex

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    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Nice looker XJ! Try some rust converter on those rusty areas to slow/stop the rust issue.
     
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    aggrex, Sep 11, 2019
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  6. Sep 11, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome to the site!
     
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  7. Sep 11, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    Welcome to the forum @Ldenne . Sharp looking XJ.
    I loved my 2000 XJ. You'll love yours also I'm sure. Don't forget to post up any questions, and pics of your progress. We like Jeep Porn.
     
    JKBob 25, Sep 11, 2019
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  8. Sep 12, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    Ldenne

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    Ldenne [OP] New Member

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    We are definitely enjoying the XJ. I am working on sanding down the rust spot spots primering them till we decide on a paint job. I’ll have to find some rust converter for the larger areas until we can fix them.
    We’re is a good site to find aftermarket parts such as interior panels etc?
    And are they usually hot - I can feel a lot of heat coming through the floorboard by my feet and legs when driving and on the passenger side. Thanks
     
    Ldenne, Sep 12, 2019
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  9. Sep 12, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Quadratec.com has been one of my go-to online venders. Check out their website and catalogs will arrive shortly. Excessive heat from the floorboards could be from the exhaust system that's leaking, bent or insulation under the carpet is missing.
     
    aggrex, Sep 12, 2019
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  10. Sep 12, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    Ldenne

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    Ldenne [OP] New Member

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    Could be the carpet insulation there is no carpet. I’ll have my husband and so.lm check the exhaust and let them figure it out
     
    Ldenne, Sep 12, 2019
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  11. Sep 12, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    Awrench

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    nice XJ - 1999 a good year, and that 4.0L is legendary for durability and simple systems....

    Get a solid dependable powertrain then do the appearance issues. But let the gang help - a wealth of knowledge here to share..
     
    Awrench, Sep 12, 2019
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