What did you do to your XJ today?? - Page 30

98CherokeeSport · 02-16-2010, 12:59 PM

did you upgrade the front axle shafts? running 35s can be trecherous without chromolys.. just ask tim

tampaviking · 02-16-2010, 02:34 PM

44 in rear, um I wanted to get chromoly but the govt is dragging *** on my stop loss payment. So I was hoping that not having a locker in the front can preserve the shafts.

Cherokeefever · 02-16-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tampaviking

44 in rear, um I wanted to get chromoly but the govt is dragging *** on my stop loss payment. So I was hoping that not having a locker in the front can preserve the shafts.

I`m running the bigger joints now and so far so good. I was breaking them left and right with the smaller joints.

tampaviking · 02-16-2010, 10:51 PM

What joints, and can you just replace them without changing shafts.

wanagojeep · 02-25-2010, 02:37 AM

well it got a new(old) CB and wiring. got a little magnet top for now, i have a friend that has a firestick waitin for me at his house. then ill have a sweet set up.

JollyRodgerXJ · 02-25-2010, 07:01 PM

I waled past it a few times. Even slapped it on the hood. I haven't driven it all week so it's been holding down the driveway.

dbcooper1999XJ · 02-25-2010, 07:25 PM

Weeks worth update: installed Rustys Rock Sliders, It's about time, been putting it off all winter. Trimmed front wrap around bumper plastic, was hitting tires at full stuff. Trimmed rear fender lip and plastic, tire rub there too. Pics in my album of where tires rubbed and Poser Flex pics. Just so I could "see" where tires were rubbing.

98CherokeeSport · 02-25-2010, 10:17 PM

been researching my jeeps summer "makeover" for the past few days. started pricing stuff out and designing the details. gonna start on some of it soon actually. cant wait to get the project rollin!!

cob24 · 02-27-2010, 12:26 AM

Didnt do anything today but tommorow we are installing the lift and tires. Big day for me

dbcooper1999XJ · 02-28-2010, 08:50 AM

Bashed it against rocks drove it through deep water and basically gave it a good flogging.

Rode with a good group of people, 10 rigs in all.

cob24 · 02-28-2010, 11:30 AM

Man that looks like a lot of fun. Yesterday Bobby and I installed a 3" lift and 31's. Today Im going out to cut some plastic off the front fenders cause the tires are rubbing.

BuckB91XJ · 02-28-2010, 01:29 PM

Cob, post up some pics of your Jeep with the new lift and tires ASAP!!!!

DBCooper, That trail in TN. looks FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!! If I can make it to TN. someday I'd love to run that trail with you and the guys. I've really wanted to 4wheel in Tn. all my life. Tellico was one of the places on my dream list, right up there with Rubicon and Moab. Awesome looking rig and very cool trail.

dbcooper1999XJ · 02-28-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ

Cob, post up some pics of your Jeep with the new lift and tires ASAP!!!!

DBCooper, That trail in TN. looks FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!! If I can make it to TN. someday I'd love to run that trail with you and the guys. I've really wanted to 4wheel in Tn. all my life. Tellico was one of the places on my dream list, right up there with Rubicon and Moab. Awesome looking rig and very cool trail.

Would love to have you join us here in the South. This place is just a sample of what we drive here. I have a link in my signature line of a trail I ran New Year's Day about 15 min from my house. The mountain is called Aetna, there is nothing on it but trails. Once I get some pics and video footage from a fellow rider I will make a full video from The Cove, I want my rig to be in it too, not just me shooting other rides. If you know what I mean.

Thanks for the compliment on my ride, it is one of my fav toys.

cob24 · 02-28-2010, 09:34 PM

For some reason I cant load anything from my new camera so Im gonna have to wait for the lights to come on tommorow and go take pics with the old camera. The tires look awesome on it but I need to either go up another inch or trim some off the fenders cause I would never get any clearance b4 the wells are stuffed. But I will get the pics up tommorow

cob24 · 02-28-2010, 10:18 PM

All right so my wife tought me how to shrink the size of a picture so here they are. First pic was taken on saturday morning. Second pic is taken from her good side. If you look closely enough. You can see that she is so hot there is steam coming off of her

. The third and forth one are of the new coils shocks and discos. The adjustable control arms are pretty cool from what bobby told me (though they really were a pain to get installed) and the last one is the pick from her ugly side. My fenders are so tight around it that when we took our first ride i thought I ripped the flare off. So I took a hacksaw to the flares so that I didnt have to hear it the whole way home. Today I tiddyed the cuts up a bit with a straight razor. Im still thinking about removing the peice that goes up to the bumper. I know I need to add some more room somehow in order to fully enjoy these 31s, but she looks decent.

02-16-2010, 12:59 PM	#436
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 673 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: full width ford dana 44 ARB 4.88 Rear Axle: full width Ford dana 60 Detroit 4.88 Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: front-waggy leaf springs, back-6.5" RE lift	did you upgrade the front axle shafts? running 35s can be trecherous without chromolys.. just ask tim __________________ 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/

02-16-2010, 02:34 PM	#437
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 881 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	44 in rear, um I wanted to get chromoly but the govt is dragging *** on my stop loss payment. So I was hoping that not having a locker in the front can preserve the shafts. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

02-16-2010, 10:51 PM	#439
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 881 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	What joints, and can you just replace them without changing shafts. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

02-25-2010, 07:01 PM	#441
JollyRodgerXJ Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver W.A. Posts: 34 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AX-4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 33x12.50x15 Pro Comp MT Lift Specifications: 6.5'' Backyard lift Misc Accessories: SYE, RE controle arm drop brackets, RE chromoly tie rod, Rocky-mountain offroad adjustable track bar	I waled past it a few times. Even slapped it on the hood. I haven't driven it all week so it's been holding down the driveway. __________________ TJ RECOVERY TEAM

02-25-2010, 07:25 PM	#442
dbcooper1999XJ Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hixson Tn. Posts: 137 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Stock Transmission: AW4 --- Custom Winch Tube Style Bumper Transfer Case: NP231 Planed SYE kit Front Axle: Dana 30 Rough Country Double Disconnects Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Sway Bar removed Tires: BF Goodrich 255/75R17 T/A KM Lift Specifications: 4.5" lift, New arched springs in rear, not blocks 8000LB Warn Winch Misc Accessories: Rusty's Rock Sliders, Drilled/slotted front disc brakes, Carr light bar, 17" wrangler wheels	Weeks worth update: installed Rustys Rock Sliders, It's about time, been putting it off all winter. Trimmed front wrap around bumper plastic, was hitting tires at full stuff. Trimmed rear fender lip and plastic, tire rub there too. Pics in my album of where tires rubbed and Poser Flex pics. Just so I could "see" where tires were rubbing. __________________ 1999 XJ "Sittin High Flyin Low" I listen to the voices in my Tool Box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDGpdzvpXBc

02-25-2010, 02:37 AM	#440
wanagojeep Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oly, washington Posts: 280 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 str. 6 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 235/75 Lift Specifications: lifted 3in Misc Accessories: CB	well it got a new(old) CB and wiring. got a little magnet top for now, i have a friend that has a firestick waitin for me at his house. then ill have a sweet set up.

02-25-2010, 10:17 PM	#443
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 673 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: full width ford dana 44 ARB 4.88 Rear Axle: full width Ford dana 60 Detroit 4.88 Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: front-waggy leaf springs, back-6.5" RE lift	been researching my jeeps summer "makeover" for the past few days. started pricing stuff out and designing the details. gonna start on some of it soon actually. cant wait to get the project rollin!! __________________ 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/

02-27-2010, 12:26 AM	#444
cob24 Hopelessly lost Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa Posts: 721 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: auto Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31 BFG's M/T KM TA2 Lift Specifications: 4" superlift in the front, 4.25 rc/re int the rear Misc Accessories: Discos, new tracbar, tcase dropped, extended brake lines, and a CB	Didnt do anything today but tommorow we are installing the lift and tires. Big day for me __________________ 4" lift (Extended brake lines, adjustable control arms, double shear tracbar, zj steering setup and drop brackets sitting in a box in the kitchen) And a non-stop headache

02-28-2010, 08:50 AM	#445
dbcooper1999XJ Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hixson Tn. Posts: 137 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Stock Transmission: AW4 --- Custom Winch Tube Style Bumper Transfer Case: NP231 Planed SYE kit Front Axle: Dana 30 Rough Country Double Disconnects Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Sway Bar removed Tires: BF Goodrich 255/75R17 T/A KM Lift Specifications: 4.5" lift, New arched springs in rear, not blocks 8000LB Warn Winch Misc Accessories: Rusty's Rock Sliders, Drilled/slotted front disc brakes, Carr light bar, 17" wrangler wheels	What I did with my XJ today Bashed it against rocks drove it through deep water and basically gave it a good flogging. Rode with a good group of people, 10 rigs in all. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ 1999 XJ "Sittin High Flyin Low" I listen to the voices in my Tool Box. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDGpdzvpXBc

02-28-2010, 11:30 AM	#446
cob24 Hopelessly lost Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa Posts: 721 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: auto Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31 BFG's M/T KM TA2 Lift Specifications: 4" superlift in the front, 4.25 rc/re int the rear Misc Accessories: Discos, new tracbar, tcase dropped, extended brake lines, and a CB	Man that looks like a lot of fun. Yesterday Bobby and I installed a 3" lift and 31's. Today Im going out to cut some plastic off the front fenders cause the tires are rubbing. __________________ 4" lift (Extended brake lines, adjustable control arms, double shear tracbar, zj steering setup and drop brackets sitting in a box in the kitchen) And a non-stop headache

02-28-2010, 01:29 PM	#447
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,982 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Cob, post up some pics of your Jeep with the new lift and tires ASAP!!!! DBCooper, That trail in TN. looks FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!! If I can make it to TN. someday I'd love to run that trail with you and the guys. I've really wanted to 4wheel in Tn. all my life. Tellico was one of the places on my dream list, right up there with Rubicon and Moab. Awesome looking rig and very cool trail. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

02-28-2010, 09:34 PM	#449
cob24 Hopelessly lost Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa Posts: 721 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: auto Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31 BFG's M/T KM TA2 Lift Specifications: 4" superlift in the front, 4.25 rc/re int the rear Misc Accessories: Discos, new tracbar, tcase dropped, extended brake lines, and a CB	For some reason I cant load anything from my new camera so Im gonna have to wait for the lights to come on tommorow and go take pics with the old camera. The tires look awesome on it but I need to either go up another inch or trim some off the fenders cause I would never get any clearance b4 the wells are stuffed. But I will get the pics up tommorow __________________ 4" lift (Extended brake lines, adjustable control arms, double shear tracbar, zj steering setup and drop brackets sitting in a box in the kitchen) And a non-stop headache

02-28-2010, 10:18 PM	#450
cob24 Hopelessly lost Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fort lewis, wa/ university place, wa Posts: 721 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Year: 1999 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: auto Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 31 BFG's M/T KM TA2 Lift Specifications: 4" superlift in the front, 4.25 rc/re int the rear Misc Accessories: Discos, new tracbar, tcase dropped, extended brake lines, and a CB	All right so my wife tought me how to shrink the size of a picture so here they are. First pic was taken on saturday morning. Second pic is taken from her good side. If you look closely enough. You can see that she is so hot there is steam coming off of her. The third and forth one are of the new coils shocks and discos. The adjustable control arms are pretty cool from what bobby told me (though they really were a pain to get installed) and the last one is the pick from her ugly side. My fenders are so tight around it that when we took our first ride i thought I ripped the flare off. So I took a hacksaw to the flares so that I didnt have to hear it the whole way home. Today I tiddyed the cuts up a bit with a straight razor. Im still thinking about removing the peice that goes up to the bumper. I know I need to add some more room somehow in order to fully enjoy these 31s, but she looks decent. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ 4" lift (Extended brake lines, adjustable control arms, double shear tracbar, zj steering setup and drop brackets sitting in a box in the kitchen) And a non-stop headache

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