XJ Cherokee Issues Solved: Bucking/Stalling, Exhaust Brakes and more!

This rad ‘96 Cherokee former US Forest Service 5spd was riddled with little mechanical issues we fixed! Clean and nearly rust free, we brought it back to life. Gauges fixed, rear brakes, interior detailing, new exhaust, and bucking/stalling solved with the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). #cherokeexj #jeep #mechanic

[@davidpawson7393]

XJs have a special place in my heart as my father's love of surf fishing and the ocean wasn't gonna let cancer get in the way but as he couldn't carry his gear from the parking lot at Cape Point, Cape Hatteras, our family car went from a 78 LTD wagon with a brief Ramcharger to a series of XJs with the last being given to me after mom passed. Now he has a Lexus AWD that as a retired Toyota tech and having experienced it's many safety features with him scaring I mean driving me around allows me to sleep. That's my XJ story and there's much more I could bore you with. It's a Jeep thing.

[@FanelliRestorations]

i hear you man cars hold a special place in all our hearts! it certainly is

[@DavidWeatherall]

Thanks for this video, recently purchased my own Phase 1 XJ - and any videos with these kind of detailed issues and fixes are always welcome for a DIY home mechanic

[@FanelliRestorations]

I’m glad to hear that you got one and that my video is helpful, they are very fun to work on, take car!

[@60EFFIE]

Looks like you got a good one. Jeeps of that era around my neck of the woods are all rusty beaters by now.

[@davidpawson7393]

I'm in New Hampshire and after my last beater became too expensive I looked for an XJ but don't have time for a project as I bought the house a year ago. 93 Ranger survivor was worth the 6 month no vehicle wait. Still looking for a decent XJ though.

[@FanelliRestorations]

i agree man, i had a 98 2.5L 2dr 5spd 4x4 a/c XJ back in 2018 that i bought for $500 in ustate Ny was heavily rotted but i still had fun

[@russschulz5774]

Good work, I also have a '96 USFS XJ.

[@FanelliRestorations]

Thank you, that’s rad they’re cool!

[@lynnbarker7651]

Why are you getting a momentary and frequent check engine lights. Saw them several times during the video. Start up, while accelerating, and shifting.

[@physicalfitnesswoerden]

What’s up with the yellow Duster project?

[@FanelliRestorations]

It’s on hold, had a baby and house projects but will be back soon along with the ‘78 power wagon and ‘69 RR!

[@physicalfitnesswoerden]

@@FanelliRestorations Congratiolations MoparMom & MoparPapa ! Enjoyed your video’s Frank; keep it up 👍🏻