darknezz

I know theres many things from saw a zj that can be used to upgrade the xj's. I've seen things like sway bars and pitman arms. Well I'm wondering what else their is and what would really be the most beneficial.

I plan on using new bushings for anything I change out of course!

I am also looking for what I can use for front springs and rear leaf packs to get a good 3 inches of lift, I was planning on getting the RC front spring and rear LONG AAL kit with Nitro 9000 Shocks, well I'll still be getting those shocks, but I'm wondering if I can cut my price by over half by finding JY springs and leaf packs.

LMK THANKS!

xjoffroad

I would get a real full leaf pack not the AAL. the AAL will sag in a short time.

darknezz

I'm well aware of that, hence wanting to find a good leaf pack from the junkyard that will give me a good 3 inches of lift and not wear very fast, I know their out their as I've seen posts here about it before, I just don't know from what. A full leaf pack will set me back even more money than the LONG AAL so that's not really an option.

xjoffroad

then save some $$ to get real leafs. people have done the s10 leaf conversion and I have not seen a set thats lived up to the hype. owner of our shop has gone through 2 sets of leafs in the last 2 years. not worth it in my eyes

Spr0ckEt

What about the Dodge Dakota leafs? (leaves?)

TheJerm

S10/blazer/dakota, any spring under axle truck with 2.5" wide strings will work. The setup all depends on the condition of your pack and the jy pack you get.

I have a pair of blazer springs sitting at home waiting to go in. not bad for $80 lift in the rear.

JerseyJeeper

Copied this from another thread on JY upgrades

Suspension & Lift:
1. ZJ V8 Upcountry Coils = 1-1.5" lift
2. F-150/Bronco Coils ('79-ish) = 4-4.5" lift
3. S10 leaf packs (cut eyes off S10 main and bolt pack under XJ main) = 3-4" lift
4. JK shocks = slight mod to fit 2-4" lift
5. MJ Shackles = 1/2" lift
6. Camaro Spring Isolators = 1.5" lift

Brakes:
1. WJ brake booster
2. WJ Master Cylinder
3. YJ Brake Lines = 3-4" longer
4. Dodge Ram Van Brake Lines = 10-12" longer (for big lifts)
5. WJ Rotors/Calipers = bigger brakes and more stopping power (will fit 15" rims)

Axles:
1. Ford 8.8 inch ('97+) = need spring & shock mounts (4.10, LSD, Disc Brakes)
2. XJ I-4 & V6 = 4.10 gears (some have 4.56) may have vacuum discos
3. 97+ XJ C8.25 = bolt in and upgrades to 29 spline (strength comparable to D44)

Front End & Steering:
1. ZJ V8 Tierods = beefier & bolt in
2. WJ Knuckles/Tierods/Draglinks = beefier and crossover steering
3. Durango Steering Box = beefier
4. 350 or 351 Power Steering Pump = helps with oversize tires (requires welding)
5. WJ LCA's = more tire clearance (some grinding required)
6. ZJ pitman arm = 1 inch drop over stock
7. WJ rear LCA's = replace XJ front LCA's, 2" longer to accomodate a lift, some grinding required

Engine Performance:
1. Newer XJ intakes (may require some modification)
2. Mustang 5.0 Injectors = bolt in (have 4 holes instead of 1, more fuel, better spray)
3. ZJ V8 alternator = more power to run accessories (some grinding required)
4. Taurus Dual Electric Fans ('96-98) = replaces mechanical fan, better cooling

Other:
1. '94+ V6 Dakota AX-15 = bolt in (but must use XJ bellhousing)
2. Lebaron or laser hood vents = help keep ur 4.0 cool
3. 97+ mirrors are direct bolt in to older XJ's and allow you to fold them in on tight trails.
4. MJ Bucket seats = tilt forward, bolt in to at least older XJ's
5. ZJ gas tank skid = can be modified to fit 97+
6. ZJ and WJ stock tranny coolers with stacked plates (even an upgrade for us with the stock fin style)
7. GM power antennas replace your broken XJ's with little modification
8. 5spd crossmembers give 3/4 inch tcase drop on autos with no loss in ground clearance
9. You can convert the closed system to open without replacing your radiator by using the fill cap from a 4.7 durango or dakota, cutting it into your upper hose, and replace your bottle with an Mj overflow tank or any that fit. Then cap off or eliminate the T'ed lines in the heater core.
10. XJ '97+ doors onto older cherokees = one piece windows and better mirrors


Hope this helps you out

CherokeeEnthusiast

Sticky!

wildspear

A 97 XJ door will fit on my 90 XJ?

TheJerm

I would rather have the smoking windows from the older XJ than 97+ doors, but thats me

JerseyJeeper

Yup I've seen it done many times. You just need the 97+ hinges I believe

darknezz

hmm so f150/bronco coils and s-10 packs?
maybe I will just save up and get the new rc coils and a full leaf pack...

thanks for the info though,
although that didnt list like sway bar or pitman arm, which ive heard of being done and am still wondering what is benificial

JerseyJeeper

It was there lol

1990 cherokee

I have the f150 coils and s10 leaf packs and have no complaints. I am running 32's could fit 33's if I wanted.

JerseyJeeper

Here's a full write up on the sway bar swap too

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/v8...o-xj-mj-20347/