90' xj on 35's - Page 4

erikeastridge · 11-19-2009, 01:19 AM

Looks like you got a pretty cool thing goin man...

You know what you could do though? You could always just trade me those tires for mine since mine would fit a little easier.... and yours would look FREAKIN sexy on mine...

ahahahahaha jp jp cool jeep though.

kenheehn3 · 11-19-2009, 04:17 PM

Hah thanx man. I like the way it is all working so far but we'll see once I get my tires on it. If anyone has suggestions for doors or a cage let me know.
Thanks
ken

kellan_musseau · 11-20-2009, 01:17 AM

Don't try and tow from the front hooks..They look cool and everything but you will rip your bumper right off... Like me!

xjbones · 11-20-2009, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellan_musseau

Don't try and tow from the front hooks..They look cool and everything but you will rip your bumper right off... Like me!

i agree....first time you use the front tow points to get unstuck or someone else unstuck.......tour gonna either have a huge hole in your bumper where it ripped off or your whole bumper will just rip off!!!

but i like the rear tow points.....never thought of putting em there

c_kdna · 11-20-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjbones

i agree....first time you use the front tow points to get unstuck or someone else unstuck.......tour gonna either have a huge hole in your bumper where it ripped off or your whole bumper will just rip off!!!

but i like the rear tow points.....never thought of putting em there

i agree , don´t ever use it as a tow point
by the way they looks very cool

kenheehn3 · 11-20-2009, 10:06 AM

I was actually thinking the same thing after I did all that, but on the rear the tow points are actually welded to the reciever hitch assembly so those ones should hold up, but I need to figure out the front end. I am not quite sure what to do with the front bumper to make it strong enough to tow from or if that is even possible. I am also still looking for some shackles to replace my temperary shackle extensions that I made, so if anyone knows of any let me know.
thanks
ken

kellan_musseau · 11-20-2009, 03:16 PM

Since you seem like a competent welder, build a bumper! There is a few tech threads on simple bumper builds on here. I would suggest a shorty bumper. I will try and find a pic of one for you..

kellan_musseau · 11-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Pictures are of ktmracer's xj..hopefully you get the general idea.

kenheehn3 · 11-20-2009, 04:00 PM

If i can find a free piece of steel that large or for cheap I will be making a bumper exactly like that, thanks for the input.

Well today I got my tires on the truck and they look sweet here are a few pictures.

Then last night I also got the rear shocks mounted and I installed all new u-joints in the front end. Now I only have a few other things left to fix before I would trust taking it offroad.

thanks
ken

leo3000 · 11-20-2009, 05:42 PM

nice! what gears you got?

kellan_musseau · 11-20-2009, 06:03 PM

can you say clearance! Nice job.

kenheehn3 · 11-20-2009, 07:01 PM

haha, ya there is some room to play with, but up front I need to make some sort of a limiting strap because my shocks will be blown apart the first time I really flex it out. And I still have not done anything with the rear brake lines to extend them or anything so that is a must as soon as possible. I really want to start my roll cage but I think that might have to wait till spring time but I am not sure yet, only because it is going to start snowing soon and the jeep will fill up in a day with snow.

Within the next week or so I am going to:
-Give the whole jeep a flat black paint job.
-Work out all the problems with the brakes.
-Reconnect the transfer case shift linkage which fell off today.
-Move the track bar lower bolt over 3/4" for better movement.
And there will probably be more but I will keep updating.

thanks
-ken

kellan_musseau · 11-21-2009, 03:19 AM

YJ brake lines will be plenty long enough and will fit right up.

kenheehn3 · 11-21-2009, 10:22 PM

I am either going to do yj brake lines like you said, or I am just going to make my own which is more of what I am looking toward.

caged · 11-21-2009, 10:45 PM

just grab some shackles off an mj comanche. they will give you your 1.75 or so inches of lift.

11-19-2009, 04:17 PM	#47
kenheehn3 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 35"x12.50R15 Lift Specifications: custom 4" Misc Accessories: Adjustable control arms	Hah thanx man. I like the way it is all working so far but we'll see once I get my tires on it. If anyone has suggestions for doors or a cage let me know. Thanks ken __________________ 90' XJ- 4" lift and 35's. Build Thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/90-...x4/#post335193

11-20-2009, 10:06 AM	#51
kenheehn3 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 35"x12.50R15 Lift Specifications: custom 4" Misc Accessories: Adjustable control arms	I was actually thinking the same thing after I did all that, but on the rear the tow points are actually welded to the reciever hitch assembly so those ones should hold up, but I need to figure out the front end. I am not quite sure what to do with the front bumper to make it strong enough to tow from or if that is even possible. I am also still looking for some shackles to replace my temperary shackle extensions that I made, so if anyone knows of any let me know. thanks ken __________________ 90' XJ- 4" lift and 35's. Build Thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/90-...x4/#post335193

11-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#53
kellan_musseau Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49 My Photos 1997 2 door Cherokee Year: 1997 2 door Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 30" MT/R Lift Specifications: Rough Country 3" Misc Accessories: Custom bumper, roof rack, wheels, CB, ect.	Pictures are of ktmracer's xj..hopefully you get the general idea. Attached Thumbnails

11-20-2009, 04:00 PM	#54
kenheehn3 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 35"x12.50R15 Lift Specifications: custom 4" Misc Accessories: Adjustable control arms	If i can find a free piece of steel that large or for cheap I will be making a bumper exactly like that, thanks for the input. Well today I got my tires on the truck and they look sweet here are a few pictures. Then last night I also got the rear shocks mounted and I installed all new u-joints in the front end. Now I only have a few other things left to fix before I would trust taking it offroad. thanks ken __________________ 90' XJ- 4" lift and 35's. Build Thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/90-...x4/#post335193

11-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#55
leo3000 CF Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: AL Posts: 1,279 My Photos 2001 Cherokee Year: 2001 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0l Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 31inch Wild Country AT's Lift Specifications: 3inch with full packs Misc Accessories: RC Quick discos, 1975 CB radio	nice! what gears you got? __________________ Proud owner of a 2001 White Jeep Cherokee Sport 3inch suspension lift with FULL packs Titus 2:11-14

11-19-2009, 01:19 AM	#46
erikeastridge Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 39 My Photos	Looks like you got a pretty cool thing goin man... You know what you could do though? You could always just trade me those tires for mine since mine would fit a little easier.... and yours would look FREAKIN sexy on mine... ahahahahaha jp jp cool jeep though.

11-20-2009, 01:17 AM	#48
kellan_musseau Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49 My Photos 1997 2 door Cherokee Year: 1997 2 door Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 30" MT/R Lift Specifications: Rough Country 3" Misc Accessories: Custom bumper, roof rack, wheels, CB, ect.	Don't try and tow from the front hooks..They look cool and everything but you will rip your bumper right off... Like me!

11-20-2009, 03:16 PM	#52
kellan_musseau Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49 My Photos 1997 2 door Cherokee Year: 1997 2 door Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 30" MT/R Lift Specifications: Rough Country 3" Misc Accessories: Custom bumper, roof rack, wheels, CB, ect.	Since you seem like a competent welder, build a bumper! There is a few tech threads on simple bumper builds on here. I would suggest a shorty bumper. I will try and find a pic of one for you..

11-20-2009, 06:03 PM	#56
kellan_musseau Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49 My Photos 1997 2 door Cherokee Year: 1997 2 door Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 30" MT/R Lift Specifications: Rough Country 3" Misc Accessories: Custom bumper, roof rack, wheels, CB, ect.	can you say clearance! Nice job.

11-20-2009, 07:01 PM	#57
kenheehn3 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 35"x12.50R15 Lift Specifications: custom 4" Misc Accessories: Adjustable control arms	haha, ya there is some room to play with, but up front I need to make some sort of a limiting strap because my shocks will be blown apart the first time I really flex it out. And I still have not done anything with the rear brake lines to extend them or anything so that is a must as soon as possible. I really want to start my roll cage but I think that might have to wait till spring time but I am not sure yet, only because it is going to start snowing soon and the jeep will fill up in a day with snow. Within the next week or so I am going to: -Give the whole jeep a flat black paint job. -Work out all the problems with the brakes. -Reconnect the transfer case shift linkage which fell off today. -Move the track bar lower bolt over 3/4" for better movement. And there will probably be more but I will keep updating. thanks -ken __________________ 90' XJ- 4" lift and 35's. Build Thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/90-...x4/#post335193

11-21-2009, 03:19 AM	#58
kellan_musseau Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49 My Photos 1997 2 door Cherokee Year: 1997 2 door Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: 5 Speed Front Axle: 30 Rear Axle: 35 Tires: 30" MT/R Lift Specifications: Rough Country 3" Misc Accessories: Custom bumper, roof rack, wheels, CB, ect.	YJ brake lines will be plenty long enough and will fit right up.

11-21-2009, 10:22 PM	#59
kenheehn3 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 35 Tires: 35"x12.50R15 Lift Specifications: custom 4" Misc Accessories: Adjustable control arms	I am either going to do yj brake lines like you said, or I am just going to make my own which is more of what I am looking toward. __________________ 90' XJ- 4" lift and 35's. Build Thread: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/90-...x4/#post335193

11-21-2009, 10:45 PM	#60
caged CF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,678 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 H.O. Transmission: aw4 with shift mod Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: d30hp w/lock-rite Rear Axle: d44 w/lock-rite Tires: 36 inch iroks/beadlocks Lift Specifications: R.E. springs/clayton longarm Misc Accessories: m8000 / custom roof basket	just grab some shackles off an mj comanche. they will give you your 1.75 or so inches of lift. __________________ Epic Beard Man for the win a Jeep with out mud on it is really only a Chevy Trail Blazer - willys55

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