Sep 21, 2015, 03:49 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:
Browse all: General Overview
- Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 1999 to 2004 Crash Test and Safety Ratings
Important Information to help you understand your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Browse all: General Overview
XJ Ask the Question Thread
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,387
Likes: 1
From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by sam.bellet
6.5 inch rc lift, I've heard you can get away with not buying a sye and drive shaft....just keep stock. Will it be fine?
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,613
Likes: 0
From: Summerville, South Carolina
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
axle
my dad has a 1994 Ford F150. Thought about trying to pay him to trade axles? ha he never uses it... what would be on his truck? and would mine work on his? i have the D35 in the rear
Last edited by zombie jeep101; Oct 16, 2012 at 08:02 PM.
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: charlotte NC
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Originally Posted by cf1k1
Every rig is different. I'm 2wd running a 6" lift. I have the long drive shaft. I put 4* shims in and it was causing binding. I put TC drop, or in my case, a tranny drop and it was perfect. You may or may not need one. Most will tend to say you need and SYE.
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,387
Likes: 1
From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by sam.bellet
Ok thanks,I talked to the guy at rough country and he said it will be fine with out, just wanted some input of others.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 15,581
Likes: 8
From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
my dad has a 1994 Ford F150. Thought about trying to pay him to trade axles? ha he never uses it... what would be on his truck? and would mine work on his? i assume i have the D30 in the back. but i never checked
You have a d35 rear d30 front
That truck might have a 9 inch rear twin I beam front Dana 35. The front will not I repeat will NOT work on your xj
Moderator of Jeeps
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
No. Just no.
You have a d35 rear d30 front
That truck might have a 9 inch rear twin I beam front Dana 35. The front will not I repeat will NOT work on your xj
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,387
Likes: 1
From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
wow hah okkk guys. Got it. i didnt know, idk much about axles... (yet) give me 2 weeks....
anywAYS, what would i get a ford 8.8 out of?
anywAYS, what would i get a ford 8.8 out of?
Seasoned Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: charlotte NC
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Originally Posted by cf1k1
For as long as I've been on here and as many posts an threads I've seen, be prepared to buy one. If your RC kit comes with longer shackles, that'll rotate your pinion angle up. And if I'm not mistaken, RC kits that big come with a TC drop, you might've able to get away with it. But as aforementioned above, be prepared to buy one.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 15,581
Likes: 8
From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
wow hah okkk guys. Got it. i didnt know, idk much about axles... (yet) give me 2 weeks....
anywAYS, what would i get a ford 8.8 out of?
anywAYS, what would i get a ford 8.8 out of?
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,387
Likes: 1
From: The Florida State University
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 L
Originally Posted by sam.bellet
Hmmm ok thanks. It is a big investment when having to Buy or not to buy a sye and drive shaft.
