Ok so here is my 98 XJ 5-speed i just picked up for $200 and the problem is that the po tried to drift with it last winter and pegged a curb...ripped out the sway bar link mount on the passenger side and the sway bar link on the driver side got ripped off and the mount was torn/bent so badly that the entire load of the front left side is on the coil/shock, the passenger side uca was also ripped off but welded back on and is still somewhat attatched to the axle mount. My question is what should i do? Im thinking that i should go get a front axle out of another cherokee for like $90 and order a new suspension set up for the front end since the mounts are so gone on this axle i dont think they can be saved but i wanted your guys opnion, so tell me what you think.

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I'd say you're on the right track, if I were in your shoes I'd just buy new parts and throw that busted stuff out...

 

Thats was weakend by rust. Get a axle.

 

p.s. nice lookin Jeep otherwise! nice find for $200 bucks, good buy!

 

X2 on getting a new rear. RUST will always be rust so get rid of it...Tj

 

x2 get a lift while ur at it if its in ur budget since ur replacin it anyway

 

I happened to look at the rear end and the cover is pretty much shot, im thinking about finding an auto with some 3.55's, how much do you think itll run me for an 8.25 rear and a 30 up front? Id guess around $250 but id like to be in the right price area before i go pull some axles, i apperciate all the help guys

 

a front and rear package from a j/y usually go around $500

 

Seems a bit much for a D30 and a 8.25...But i understand what your saying, retail price for them is nuts, for that price i could get a whole parts jeep

 

Thanks, ive been looking for a 5-speed for 3 years now and havent been able to find one near by for cheap until yesterday, the wait was worth it