I have an 88 cherokee 4x4 4 1/2 in skyjacker lift 33 inch bfg all terrains... i have the rear hitch and had the 9000 pound ramsey winch but sold it for 800 bucks.. what would you add if it was your jeep for better profermance and a better look. i am 17 so its kinda got to be on a budget

 

Bumpers, Skids..

 

x2 on the bumpers and skids. but also free flowing exhaust for better fuel economy and performance.

 

Skids first, then lockers second.

 

Well if you plan to wheel it. Tow Points gets you on the trails. Tow hooks in front and hitch in the rear.

Skids would be next.

Honestly after that, I would look at the $250 lunch box lockers like aussie or lockrite.

If your just driving on the street and want fuel milage. Get a cold air intake. Self bore out the bottom of the throttle body under the butterfly plate. Dump the cat.

So give us an idea of what your shooting for. Daily driver that looks decent or future trailer queen with 5.13 gears, long arm, full lockers, armor, etc.

 

if you ahve the dana 35 rear end youll want to change it. if you want bolt in look for a chrysler 8.25 rear end, or the dana 44 for the xj. or if you dont mind doing a lil fab work do an 8.8 from an explorer.

 

im have the 2 tow points on the front and the rear hitch already.. im really into wheeling in it i love it! im looking into getting some skids but i dont want to pay to much but i dont want to sacrifice in quality... does anyone have any links to some decently priced skids looking to first get the skid for the transfer case, tranny, and the gas tank. i already have the bumper in the front so what kind of bumpers are yall talking about?

 

Aftermarket bumpers of course. Do a search on this forum. There is links to all kinds of skids and bumpers.

 

i already have the front bumper and im really not to interested with getting a back bumper...
i really would like to get ahold of some inexpensive skids

 

If so then start taking a look at your local JY's and CL for parting out XJ's. Otherwise your options are aftermarket.

 

i wouldnt buy skids but thats just me i woulda kept the winch and next buy JK axles 1800 bucks from chrysler (4:10 gears, electronic locker, Dana 44) you cant build 44's with all that for that cheap (that is just my dream lol i am 19 and in college)

i have 80 bucks into my bumpers (i work at a machine shop too, free welder use and 1/4"
plate)

but i would do lockers first on a budget.

atleast in the rear!!

 

What your Cherokee needs is my driveway under the tires and my name in the back of the title.
No?
it was worth a try.
Towpoints, bumpers and skids are a good start. Aussie lockers too.

 

haha what kind of lockers shouold i be looking to get? what kind of price range am i looking at?

 

That depends on your budget and what you plan on doing with your XJ. Aussie lockers and other ratcheting type lockers usually run just under $300, stuff like ARB, OX, Detroit and Eaton start to get expensive at $5-700.
The lunchbox lockers (Aussie, Powertrax no-slip, lock-right)do not require the ring gear to be removed, so installation is much easier.They just replace the spider gears.

 

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