I have a '96 XJ (same color) set up for over landing. 330,000 miles and still goes an oil change without adding any oil. Sad to hear about your rescue vehicle. Spent over 2 hours in the middle of a river hung up on a hidden rock with water up to the headlights one October in Manitoba. Took a month to get things dried out. Wife's famous words were... Let me out here (before crossing). Only casualty was a burned up steering pump. Great rigs if cared for properly.
My son loves his XJ. My wife’s line is “watch and learn” a statement I said just before I got monumentally stuck in a ditch years ago, but I still hear the line from time to time.😂
@@RaisedinAlaska clean every wiring harness and ground bolt on that rig. They all need it. And use a multimeter to test voltage drop while it's running, for all possible connections under the hood. Block ground strap, alternator wires....,.starter wires..... Everything. It will save you so much headache, even though what I just said takes a half a day to do. Not easy, but critical for every single vehicle over ten years old.
Thank for watching. It’s still running strong and we are a couple oil changes down the road from last summer. The engine oil had been good color. It does have an exhaust leak and the sound on my camera may not be great.
Water and alternators don't mix well. With how low they put them on the cherokee it is always in my mind when offroad. A good splash shield helps some.
@@RaisedinAlaska splash shields won't fix a submerged situation, but will help keep water off. Seems yours was battery, but for the 97-01 Xj the alternator hangs down low.
@@crashtke We did end up replacing the alternator. It was never deep enough to submerge the alternator, but it could have been water damage. I like your idea of a splash guard, that very well could have been our demise.👍🏽
I haven’t been ignoring your question. Currently we have different wheels and studded winter tires on the Jeep. The summer tires are stored behind a bunch of other tires. I looked today, but I don’t think I’ll see them until spring. That said, I’ll reply again when I dig them out.
Looks like a great time. Extra battery, jumper pack or a Jeepin buddy is always a good idea when heading deep into the wilderness!
Yep, you are correct. Darnedest thing, I’ve learned this lesson before.
I have a '96 XJ (same color) set up for over landing. 330,000 miles and still goes an oil change without adding any oil. Sad to hear about your rescue vehicle. Spent over 2 hours in the middle of a river hung up on a hidden rock with water up to the headlights one October in Manitoba. Took a month to get things dried out. Wife's famous words were... Let me out here (before crossing). Only casualty was a burned up steering pump. Great rigs if cared for properly.
My son loves his XJ. My wife’s line is “watch and learn” a statement I said just before I got monumentally stuck in a ditch years ago, but I still hear the line from time to time.😂
@@RaisedinAlaska My wife's line is... "Remember we have to drive this home."
It is a good point, but there might be something awesome over the next hill and be be sad to miss it.😁
I've got a couple of XJS, best value in 4x4's
They are a great little vehicle.
That water & silt kills everything on a vehicle in a hurry don’t ask me how I know 🤣
True. A lost a bearing in my Argo last year and a blame the silty water.
where is this trail in alaska?
Jim Creek.
This video captures the essence of the Jeep Cherokee XJ's offroad capabilities. A salute to a true trail conqueror!
They are great little rigs, my son loved his.
@@RaisedinAlaska clean every wiring harness and ground bolt on that rig. They all need it. And use a multimeter to test voltage drop while it's running, for all possible connections under the hood. Block ground strap, alternator wires....,.starter wires..... Everything. It will save you so much headache, even though what I just said takes a half a day to do. Not easy, but critical for every single vehicle over ten years old.
@@sasquatchrosefarts Thank you, I will share your information with my son.
That would be an awesome time. Beautiful and nice trails. :)
Great video, nice XJ and beautiful scenery!
This is my favorite 4x4. I have turbo diesel XJ and I love that thing!
Greetings from Croatia!
Greetings from Alaska.🎉 XJ’s are great little rigs. Thank you.
@@RaisedinAlaska you're welcome! 🙋
Great father son day !!
Love the outtakes with amazing grace !
Life is Kool...is it not...brings back memories...Awesome vid!!
Thank you. Fun times that will be remembered for years.
You're right, water does not make a good lubricant. I learned that the hard way.
We are hoping to avoid the costly portion of the lesson.🤞🏽
Hey man, I know it’s like a year too late but your head is cracked. The knocking sound is coolant getting dumped on top of your valves
Thank for watching. It’s still running strong and we are a couple oil changes down the road from last summer. The engine oil had been good color. It does have an exhaust leak and the sound on my camera may not be great.
Ohh u got water in ur diff, transfer case, transmission and engine? What did u think was going to happen? 🤣
The water was deeper than we anticipated.☹️ That said, fluid changes in everything and we are ready for another adventure.
Hi, nice video and car! What tyre size and suspension are you running?? I have and XJ too and love the looks of yours!
This jeep has 33‘s on it and an Old Man Emu 4 inch lift. My son has been very happy with it.
sooooo cool
What size lift and tires are you running? Looks really good
The jeep has a 4 inch lift and 33 inch tires on it. My son’s pretty happy with it.
Water and alternators don't mix well. With how low they put them on the cherokee it is always in my mind when offroad. A good splash shield helps some.
Great thinking, we should look into that.👍🏽
@@RaisedinAlaska splash shields won't fix a submerged situation, but will help keep water off. Seems yours was battery, but for the 97-01 Xj the alternator hangs down low.
@@crashtke We did end up replacing the alternator. It was never deep enough to submerge the alternator, but it could have been water damage. I like your idea of a splash guard, that very well could have been our demise.👍🏽
Fantastic video. It’s always great to see the kids. So cool you can share these adventures together.
Thank you. It will make great memories and was a treat for me: Between his work and teenage friends he has less free time, I was the same at his age.
Good video, nice scenery, and a solid trail rig!
Thank you, it was a great father and son outing.
Great adventure with awesome scenery.
Thank you. It was a great trip and some quality time with my son.
pretty rare color on that XJ you got there.
Thank you.
Nice video
Thank you very much.
What wheels are those?
I haven’t been ignoring your question. Currently we have different wheels and studded winter tires on the Jeep. The summer tires are stored behind a bunch of other tires. I looked today, but I don’t think I’ll see them until spring. That said, I’ll reply again when I dig them out.
@@RaisedinAlaska Much appreciated sir👍