I recently purchased a 97 Cherokee country and would like to replace all of the parts in the front end such as ball joints and tie rod ends etc. Does anyone sell a complete kit like that or do I have to order each part myself?

 

WHY do you want to do that? Problems?

 

I've never seen a complete overhaul kit, probably have to source each part # separate.
Sandyman, those are wear items. Better to replace preemptively than wait for problems.

 

I agree. However, only if the items are showing signs of wear correct? I would call what the OP wanted to do as "shotgunning" and I wonder if that is necessary. I am new also but I try to do my part and help you experienced guys help with complex problems instead of these general questions. Thanks for all your information and help.

 

Well, considering it's an 18 y/o vehicle, new to him, and not knowing the history of the maintenance, IMO he's doing the right thing...as stated above, they are wear items, and the rubber boots are probably close to being at the end of their lifespan, if original...better off knowing they're good to go, rather than hope they are, LOL

To me, any older used vehicle you purchase should have as much of the rubber and wear items replaced as soon as you bring it home...that's when you start doing all the work, brake inspections, driveline, steering, tune up, belts and hoses, shocks/tires, and all fluids/filters changed...let's face it, an 18 year old ride could probably use it, haha!!

 

You can find complete kits on ebay and amazon, but not from any kind of quality manufacturer. So you take your chances.

When I first got my 96, I got one similar to this... in fact it may have been this exact one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Supension-St...1VyMc6&vxp=mtr

Its been on the better part of two years and just now one of the TREs is starting to getting to the point where I'll be thinking about changing it again. Not bad for just over $100, but as I begin to replace them now, I'll be going with better quality parts. My local shop sells Moog very reasonably priced.

I'm surprised they lasted this long, but this is also just my DD. I haven't put it through anything harsher than a few two tracks to get back to some hunting and fishing spots. If you're going to be doing any kind of serious off roading, I would go right for the quality parts.

 

Is there a list or diagram anywhere that shows & identifies all the wear items for the front suspension?

 

Basically doing the same thing for my daughters 98 as it is a DD and will never see anything considered off road. She drives it maybe 25 miles a day. As these cheaper parts wear out we'll replace them with something of better quality. I have no idea of the previous owners maintenance so the shotgun method kind of makes sense to me right now. Here is the kit that we are putting on.

 

Having the time, and money, I would do this to every vehicle i owned. If you're gonna get in there and do it, do the whole damn thing.

 

Is this a bone-stock or a XJ or a lifted/modified rig?

 

it wobbles at 55 -65 mph. I can see where it connects to the pitman arm is worn. i just wanted to replace every thing while i had it apart . thanks for responding

 

Just did this last week on my '96 Classic. You can probably find a set that has some of the parts, but it's really not that much more trouble to buy them individually.

If you're going to get Moog, here's the tie rod end part numbers for the three that are individual. To replace the fourth (passenger side to steering knuckle), it's part of the drag link assembly.

The ball joints were the toughest part for me. Trying to get those damn things out after 19 years was a joy.