Lowering an XJ ?
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 6cyl.
Lowering an XJ ?
I have an idea and it is a bit unconventional....I was thinking of Lowering my XJ,,,I know, you jeep guys are probably saying WTF ???, bit if someone wanted to actually lower the XJ, what would be involved ? is it as simple as flipping over the rear axle and mounting the axle on the other side of the leaf springs ? and what about the front end ? do you have to shorten or cut the coil spring to the correct height ? I don't know if anyone had ever lowered an XJ, but for a DD and only a street machine it might be nice...any thoughts on this ? Thanks in advance.
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I don't know what goes into it, and I've never seen one, nor would I do it myself, but I'd sure like to see one.
If you make it happen, make sure to post some pics.
If you make it happen, make sure to post some pics.
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The last two XJ's pictured above are the same Jeep, before and after paint. That particular XJ (Google search "Jeep XJ-R") is turbo charged and absolutely kills it on the autocross course. The XJ is surprisingly light and performs well on the track.
From what I remember, it takes some custom leaf setups and/or a flip kit in the rear, plus some shorter springs in the front. The XJ-R had the front straight axle cut down the middle and re-welded in a slight "V" for extra clearance and camber. It's a great build.
From what I remember, it takes some custom leaf setups and/or a flip kit in the rear, plus some shorter springs in the front. The XJ-R had the front straight axle cut down the middle and re-welded in a slight "V" for extra clearance and camber. It's a great build.