need help

jesseg · 09-08-2009, 04:03 AM

I just bought a 1997 jeep cherokee sport all stock with a blown head gasket.I really want to fix her up and make her a trail and road rig i guess what i am asking is any suggestions on places to start looking for options for my new project.Any positve and negative feed back would be helpfull this is my first jeep and i cant wait to get started!!!

thanks for the feedback

98CherokeeSport · 09-09-2009, 01:19 AM

the first thing and probably the biggest given is lift and tires. then i would go armor, beefed up steering then lockers

jesseg · 09-09-2009, 01:06 PM

thanks man thats what im doing after i replace the head gasket im looking for a lift that will fit 31s thanks for the feed back

98CherokeeSport · 09-11-2009, 09:07 AM

how heavily do you plan on wheelin this jeep? i started with the 3.5" Rubicon Express lift with 31s. then i jumped to 32s then 33s all with that lift. i also had to trim the fenders pretty good and bump stop as well.

ol"blue · 09-11-2009, 09:16 AM

Try looking here. http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension_lift_kits.html
Or here. http://www.oldmanemu.com/
Or here. http://www.rubiconexpress.com/jeep/xj/

98CherokeeSport · 09-11-2009, 05:29 PM

i would go with rubicon express. they are quality but a little more expensive. if you make an account on NAXJA.org then look up FullSizeXJ. he is a rubicon express vender and can give you a discount on all rubicon stuff.

09-08-2009, 04:03 AM	#1
jesseg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Misc Accessories: once i tear into her i will post with all the correct specs	need help I just bought a 1997 jeep cherokee sport all stock with a blown head gasket.I really want to fix her up and make her a trail and road rig i guess what i am asking is any suggestions on places to start looking for options for my new project.Any positve and negative feed back would be helpfull this is my first jeep and i cant wait to get started!!! thanks for the feedback Last edited by jesseg; 09-08-2009 at 11:25 PM..

09-09-2009, 01:19 AM	#2
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 528 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	the first thing and probably the biggest given is lift and tires. then i would go armor, beefed up steering then lockers __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5" lift, front leaf conversion, D44/D60 locked, 4.88s Eldorado Dust Devil Child! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f33/pro...l-width-40201/

09-09-2009, 01:06 PM	#3
jesseg Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Misc Accessories: once i tear into her i will post with all the correct specs	thanks man thats what im doing after i replace the head gasket im looking for a lift that will fit 31s thanks for the feed back __________________ If you don't break it you can't fix it

09-11-2009, 09:07 AM	#4
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 528 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	how heavily do you plan on wheelin this jeep? i started with the 3.5" Rubicon Express lift with 31s. then i jumped to 32s then 33s all with that lift. i also had to trim the fenders pretty good and bump stop as well. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5" lift, front leaf conversion, D44/D60 locked, 4.88s Eldorado Dust Devil Child! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f33/pro...l-width-40201/

09-11-2009, 09:16 AM	#5
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 14,124 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44 w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	Try looking here. http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension_lift_kits.html Or here. http://www.oldmanemu.com/ Or here. http://www.rubiconexpress.com/jeep/xj/ __________________ '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 WHP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST" http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...r54_2048_0.gif Last edited by ol"blue; 09-11-2009 at 09:21 AM.. Reason: More info.

09-11-2009, 05:29 PM	#6
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 528 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	i would go with rubicon express. they are quality but a little more expensive. if you make an account on NAXJA.org then look up FullSizeXJ. he is a rubicon express vender and can give you a discount on all rubicon stuff. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5" lift, front leaf conversion, D44/D60 locked, 4.88s Eldorado Dust Devil Child! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f33/pro...l-width-40201/

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