Suspension question...
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From: Blunt, South Dakota
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.6 stroker
Some obvious observations on your front steering / suspension-
1. Missing Bump Stops on Both Sides
2. Shocks look to installed wrong as the upper bushings do not look like they are compressed enough
3. Sway Bar bushings (sway bar to frame) are completely worn out
4. Boot on Track Bar looks torn (Track Bar to Frame end)
5. Springs have the spacer clip (springs likely have sagged and this is some attempt to make them longer or return to factory height either its a BS attempt to fix)
6. Shocks look like they are too long and incorrect for your application. Also Rancho Shocks could very well be worn out in 2-3 years a better bet for replacement would be a decent Monroe shock
7. All steering parts look original and could be at or are past their useful / functional lifespan
8. Not visible from your pictures the control arm bushings could be at the end of their lifespan and should be inspected or replaced.
Your 2 wheel drive XJ probably does not need HD front springs, standard replacement springs from Dorman or Moog would be more than capable.
1. Missing Bump Stops on Both Sides
2. Shocks look to installed wrong as the upper bushings do not look like they are compressed enough
3. Sway Bar bushings (sway bar to frame) are completely worn out
4. Boot on Track Bar looks torn (Track Bar to Frame end)
5. Springs have the spacer clip (springs likely have sagged and this is some attempt to make them longer or return to factory height either its a BS attempt to fix)
6. Shocks look like they are too long and incorrect for your application. Also Rancho Shocks could very well be worn out in 2-3 years a better bet for replacement would be a decent Monroe shock
7. All steering parts look original and could be at or are past their useful / functional lifespan
8. Not visible from your pictures the control arm bushings could be at the end of their lifespan and should be inspected or replaced.
Your 2 wheel drive XJ probably does not need HD front springs, standard replacement springs from Dorman or Moog would be more than capable.
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From: Riverview , Fl
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: L6 4.0 L
Some obvious observations on your front steering / suspension-
1. Missing Bump Stops on Both Sides
2. Shocks look to installed wrong as the upper bushings do not look like they are compressed enough
3. Sway Bar bushings (sway bar to frame) are completely worn out
4. Boot on Track Bar looks torn (Track Bar to Frame end)
5. Springs have the spacer clip (springs likely have sagged and this is some attempt to make them longer or return to factory height either its a BS attempt to fix)
6. Shocks look like they are too long and incorrect for your application. Also Rancho Shocks could very well be worn out in 2-3 years a better bet for replacement would be a decent Monroe shock
7. All steering parts look original and could be at or are past their useful / functional lifespan
8. Not visible from your pictures the control arm bushings could be at the end of their lifespan and should be inspected or replaced.
Your 2 wheel drive XJ probably does not need HD front springs, standard replacement springs from Dorman or Moog would be more than capable.
1. Missing Bump Stops on Both Sides
2. Shocks look to installed wrong as the upper bushings do not look like they are compressed enough
3. Sway Bar bushings (sway bar to frame) are completely worn out
4. Boot on Track Bar looks torn (Track Bar to Frame end)
5. Springs have the spacer clip (springs likely have sagged and this is some attempt to make them longer or return to factory height either its a BS attempt to fix)
6. Shocks look like they are too long and incorrect for your application. Also Rancho Shocks could very well be worn out in 2-3 years a better bet for replacement would be a decent Monroe shock
7. All steering parts look original and could be at or are past their useful / functional lifespan
8. Not visible from your pictures the control arm bushings could be at the end of their lifespan and should be inspected or replaced.
Your 2 wheel drive XJ probably does not need HD front springs, standard replacement springs from Dorman or Moog would be more than capable.
Having said that, where can I take my Jeep to have this front end overhaul done, and is it worth it?
Where do I get those parts as well?
Thanks,
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Year: 97
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If your mechanic put those on, then yeah, find a new mechanic. A competent mechanic would have seen an issue immediately.
All the parts can be had at most any parts store, like Napa, O'Reillys, etc, or online from any number of places, rockauto, ebay,Amazon, etc.
All the parts can be had at most any parts store, like Napa, O'Reillys, etc, or online from any number of places, rockauto, ebay,Amazon, etc.
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From: Riverview , Fl
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: L6 4.0 L
Trying to get shocks, but the description of 0-4" and 2-3" lifts etc confuses me. As far as I know I have a stock XJ but you mentioned: "Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ
First get your true lift by measuring from the center of the hub to the flare and subtracting 17 inches, or if you don't have them to the crease in the fender and subtracting 22 inches."
What is "the flare" or "the crease in the fender"?
First get your true lift by measuring from the center of the hub to the flare and subtracting 17 inches, or if you don't have them to the crease in the fender and subtracting 22 inches."
What is "the flare" or "the crease in the fender"?
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From: Riverview , Fl
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: L6 4.0 L
It is 18" from the center of the wheel hub to the flare in front; 16.5 " at the rear...! So I guess now I can order the shocks 0-4" lift ...I guess if it starts with "0" is ok...!
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Looks like you may not have any lift at all, but maybe that is the up country package which is a 1" lift. The rear has sagged, typical of just about everyones. I tink you could just get stock shocks
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: L6 4.0 L
Thanks,
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From: Riverview , Fl
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: L6 4.0 L
Well for father's day my kids gave me everything here, from Amazon and it raised the Jeep I think 2-3 inches...hhhmmmnnnn. My mechanic wasn't sure if I was going to like it and I was ready to scream until I saw it, it doesn't looked too raised and it handles much better with no bottoming out like before. The parts were sold as "standard"...!
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