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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Question Making XJ's less top heavy???

Is there any way to make our cherokees less top heavy?
And lowering the suspension is not an option. Ive heard of lengthening our axles how does this work?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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full width axles.

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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Wider axles do improve stability, but there are really no other practical options to lowering the center of gravity. Only thing you can do is keep added weight as low as possible. If you are good with a torch and welder I'd love to see some fabwork though
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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ok is that what you use wheel spacers for?
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Originally Posted by Cherokee89sport
ok is that what you use wheel spacers for?

ya but i wouldnt go more than a 20mm spacer
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Does it weaken the bond between the rim and the axle that much?
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