jeepin91sport

I got a 91 jeep cherokee sport
and right now its out of comission due to breaking of the headers and blowing a gasket.
What would couse my 4x4 to stop working?
do you think if i gut out a grand cherokee for the seats if they will fit?
i plan on making my jeep a sand/dd what would be the best lift and tire combo for the money i was thinkin bout th 8" long arm but i dont know if i wanna sit that high i herd that you can use bronco 2 and really an ford suv springs on a cherokee is it true?
should i have the spare with a roof rack of on bumper and what bumpers should i get?

TrueBlueXJ

8" of lift is going to bring along with it alot of other modification that you'll want to be sure you're ready for, ie a Slip-Yoke Eliminator, new driveshaft, etc. And the size tire that 8" will allow will mean at the very least upgrading to new axle shafts and lower gear sets, but really if you're going to be running anything at all above a 35" tire, you should probably look at upgrading axles assuming you've got the Dana 30/Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25 combo. A front Dana 44 and an 8.8 out of a Ford Explorer would be your best alternatives. They're stronger and will give you more gear ratios to accommodate your larger tires.

If you're REALLY new to Jeeps, you may want to start off a little smaller, maybe a 4.5" lift kit from Rubicon Express or Rough Country. Even Rubicon Express' 5.5" Extreme Duty kit would be a good place to start if you want a good amount of lift. You could easily fit 33s or even trim and raise your fenders to stuff 35s in there. Tire clearance is great, but not at the cost of destroying your COG (center of gravity), especially if you plan on making it a DD.

jeepin91sport

well i have a set of dana 44s for front and rear just sittin around iv read about the 8.8 conversions just didnt really think i would wanna do that cuz the 44s are just as good..
besids the driveline angles
i saw the whole 8" kit on rustys off road went threw with everything i would tink i needed for the lift (i.e) sye, drive shafts, gears, steerbox brace, drop pitman arm and it was around 2100...

Kyle

Forget about the DPA, they will do nothing but harm. If you are planning on running a life over 6" then plan on doing it the right way, aka completely new steering to handle the tires that you plan on running.

jeepin91sport

i only plan on running no higher then 37s
i feel any higher will be to top heavy..

Kyle

With 37's your going to want to run aftermarket steering. Also I would be worried about your lift being too top heavy rather then ur tires.

TrueBlueXJ

If you're looking at Rusty's, look at their 1-ton steering if you intend to go with a tire that big.

jeepin91sport

yeah i never thought of that..
1ton is prob the best way to go..
but im a strong beliver of if its not broke dont fix it..
and when it does break upgrade=]]

jeepin91sport

This is all i plan on doin to my jeep..
think i should change anything?
and no im not worried about the money i have alot of the stuff sitting around and got good friends...
1991 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Interirior;

radar detector
alarm
head liner
roll cage
stero system (amp, 4 channel, power spliter, deck, tweaters, door speakers, hatch speakers, sub, wire)
power converter
sparco steering wheel
Rino line floor
racing frot seats
new rear bench seat
white out dash controls
custom center console with cup holders
tach
5. harness

Exterior;

Paint (Pitch black,purple ghost flames, 1 foot from bottom up rino lined)
hatch fixed
mud flaps
head lights
kc lights
8" long arm kit
detroit locker rear
air locker front
skid plates
rock sliders
rear bumper
front bumper
tint
rims and tires 36"
winch
roof rack
removable doors need driver mirror to be legal
bushwaker fender flares
steering box brace
control arms heavy dut
sye kit
Ring and Pinion
Hood
black out head ligh covers and tail light

Motor;

tune up (i.e plugs, oil filter, oil, diff oil, trany oil.)
k&n cold air intake and throttle body spacer
msd igntition
rev limitor
flowmaster40
atlas transfercase
center force clutch
Tranny cooler
engine cooler
Headers
Motor Mounts
Tranny Mounts
Battery
supercharger

Kyle

You also may look into JCR's one ton steering setup.

jeepin91sport

there a site you would recomend for good quality offroad parts other then rustys?

COSXJFAN

That is normally a good way to think, unless you're talking about steering components! If they break, you and others on the road around you, could be dead!! Not trying to be a jerk, but if your steering fails, you're in for some serious ****!! Just my $.02 worth, take it as you will. Good luck, and remember, SAFETY FIRST!!

Kyle

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=1452

Also take a look at our vendors showcase section for some good deals.

vbxjeeper

that is quite a list of parts you wanna get. first, no need for 8" on sand. You would do plenty fine with 3" and 33s, saving you a s*** ton of cabbage. second, yes, safety is FIRST, and steering is probably the number one safety issue on a vehicle. third, research a lot before you do anything. my .02 on the matter.

tupton

x2 on JCR 1 ton steering.