Jeep Cherokee XJ Water Leak Issue + Fix

[@WAEMIDIV]

This is the kind of care many Cherokees need but don't get. Good on you for tearing apart the interior and stopping the rust in its tracks

[@erichimes3062]

My brother has a 95, and I have a 96. Both had the water leak attributed to the bushing around the antenna. Lots of silicone sealant solved that problem.

[@troycharbonneau8643]

Great places to check. I have completely sealed off my cowl area to rule that out, and it still leaks when parked in the rain. Just a bit on the passenger side, much more on the drivers side from that same general area. Will be a project for next summer when temps stay above freezing. Right now I just keep an old towel on each floor and change them as needed. Carpet is already removed.

[@ruststang94]

The cherokee is going to be mint when you are done! Good job!

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks James!

[@tRavis200604]

My passenger side leaks around the same spot... I'm gonna have to check the antennae plug.

[@gypxyguerrillero]

Same here. The weird thing is sometimes it'll go lomg periods without leaking and then after a particular rain, the passenger floor is soaked. I don't get it. But checking the antenna tomorrow.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Nice fix

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks man!

[@Bunny-bono]

Ima do this with my Cherokees

[@johanwestin9236]

Did you ever figure out the leak in the rear?

[@KyleSVT]

I think so. Not 100% sure, but I just finished putting a new rubber seal on the rear hatch and used a bunch of clear exterior window caulk to seal everything up. I also shimmed the rear hatch up a little as I think mine is pretty warped from the florida sun. Will keep you updated on how it turned out

[@gypxyguerrillero]

How'd that turn out? I'm dealing with passenger side and back hatch badly leaking. Mold and fungus everywhere!

[@mikesymmons31]

Man that xj has a lot of natural weight reduction

[@KyleSVT]

haha could be a lot worse