jeepininsocal

Hello I'm new to jeeps... I just purchased a 91 jeep Cherokee 4x4 5 spd and its missing the front axle and I think the arms are bent the tires lean but anyway I went to pick a part and saw some nice jeep front ends and I'm wondering which year or model can I grab a complete front axle from to replace mine. At the same time I would also like to lift it is there any stock parts that can lift the jeep for cheap or cheap Aftermarket kits I can get maybe a 6 in front and 4 in back, thanks for your help in advance..

xjmuddigger

welcome to the forum,and if your gettin a new axle check the gear ratios and try and get one from a 97+
heres a link to junkyard parts thatll improve ur xj for cheap
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/

jeepininsocal

Kool thanks, what's the diff from the 97+ would I need to customize or is it bolt in ready

xjmuddigger

they are stronger high pinion axles,and its a direct bolt in

jeepininsocal

I heard I have to get the same ratio as my original is there any way of finding what ratio it is without unbolting the cover

xjmuddigger

sometimes theres a metal tag on the top diff cover between the 2 top bolts but they usually dont stay on,so you will have to do that,there is a way to do it by counting the spins of the driveshaft while you spin the tires but i dont know much about it,but if you get the front a rear axle out of a 97+ jeep xj youl wont have to worry about it but dont get the axles out of a 5 speed theyll have 3.07 gears

jeepininsocal

Won't I need the same ratio as the rear and by getting the axle out of a 97+ is it only a Cherokee or a grand Cherokee too

xjmuddigger

you cant get it out of a grand cherokee,will not bolt up and different rear axle suspension,your gonna have to get it out of an xj

xjmuddigger

if you get the fornt and rear axles out of the same xj that is a 97+ you wont have to worry about gear ratios and they will be able to withstand more punishment

jeepininsocal

Kool thanks for your help

xjmuddigger

your welcome bo