New guy and a 700$ 98 cherokee
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From: Baltimore MD
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
so im definitly looking at gears, 4.10 or possibly 4.56...will i need to change out my housing and or axles? will this vehicle be higway capable with those gear ratios? i really wanna run 35's but is that realistic with stock axles and a six inch lift
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33's with 4.10's is a really good setup. It'd be fine on the hwy as well. You an still use the same housing and shafts with them too. 35's are right at the stock shafts' limits, and at 6", you'd have to do some serious trimming to keep them from rubbing pretty bad. I'd stick to 33's and RE's 5.5".
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From: Spanaway
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I have two 98s both are lifted and I love the Hell outta them! Rubicon Express make great lifts and there springs flex good and ride good. My only problem with my jeeps is they have abs which means they have dana 35s which are junk! I just put a chrysler 8.25 in my XJ and my wife is running a police edition d35. Hers has bigger breaks but is still a pos. If you have abs start looking for an upgrade 
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From: Detroit Area
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
BDS is one of the best brands out there. great warranty and customer service. made in michigan
heres an 8.5 inch lift
http://bds-suspension.com/product?ma...8&yr=1984-2001
heres an 8.5 inch lift
http://bds-suspension.com/product?ma...8&yr=1984-2001
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
hey guys,
So im new to the jeep off roading stuff...always liked them just never had the opportunity to get one and at 700 it seemed like a deal i shouldnt pass up (but im sure my girlfriend wishes i had
). had a crazy 88 mazda truck with sas, 35's, and like ten in of lift... So today is the day!! 98, 130k miles. mint inside out and under. Minor exhaust, death wobble, and tps(throttle positioning sensor) problems. i got a ton of questions but i will limit them!
1. Should i adress the death wobble problem? i am going to get a lift for it anyways, and the entire suspension will be redone.
2. i want a big lift but not so much that i cant drive it when i want to on road. i was thinking rustys 8" long arm with 1.74 spacers and 2" blocks for around 10" total. Too much for any on road driving? other kit was the rubicon express 5.5 long arm with spacers and blocks for around 8 total. Also there is another company tt?? or something anyone have experience with them?
3. the jeep also has a short of some kind in it, the main fuse or something like that (40 or 60 amp)?? blows like once or twice a year from what i understand, anyone know about this or experience with same issue?
Thanks in advance guys!!
So im new to the jeep off roading stuff...always liked them just never had the opportunity to get one and at 700 it seemed like a deal i shouldnt pass up (but im sure my girlfriend wishes i had
). had a crazy 88 mazda truck with sas, 35's, and like ten in of lift... So today is the day!! 98, 130k miles. mint inside out and under. Minor exhaust, death wobble, and tps(throttle positioning sensor) problems. i got a ton of questions but i will limit them!1. Should i adress the death wobble problem? i am going to get a lift for it anyways, and the entire suspension will be redone.
2. i want a big lift but not so much that i cant drive it when i want to on road. i was thinking rustys 8" long arm with 1.74 spacers and 2" blocks for around 10" total. Too much for any on road driving? other kit was the rubicon express 5.5 long arm with spacers and blocks for around 8 total. Also there is another company tt?? or something anyone have experience with them?
3. the jeep also has a short of some kind in it, the main fuse or something like that (40 or 60 amp)?? blows like once or twice a year from what i understand, anyone know about this or experience with same issue?
Thanks in advance guys!!
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
any things possible im on 10.5 lift with 38s and 410s drives great on and off road
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From: Baltimore MD
Year: 1998
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so i looked up maryland lift regulations/laws and the only restriction is frame cannot be more than 28 inches off the ground...bumpers are the same regulation
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L (Renix)
you may find this link useful....its to identify all Jeep rearends.
http://www.xjjeeps.com/tech_referenc...section=2&ID=3
modified 1piece D30 front and locked D44 rear for me
im guessing you have the typical D35 rear
http://www.xjjeeps.com/tech_referenc...section=2&ID=3
modified 1piece D30 front and locked D44 rear for me
im guessing you have the typical D35 rear
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i mean holly cow i showed you her rear end already!!!! hahaha i will have them asap, been working ot at the firehouse to make up for all the money i plan on spending on my new toy!!!
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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Year: 1998
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yeah the dam state boys are overpaid and have nothing better to do but write tickets, county and city arent too badd tho. no offense if anyone is a state police officer 