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Feb 2, 2013 | 12:36 PM

#22621

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Originally Posted by DESERTXJ206

I didnt plan on doing it or anything, if someone took the time to make one it would be a good read. I agree that IFS has its place. I like IFS for fast desert driving. My jeep feels like it has square wheels when im doing 40+mph in the desert. Thats why i questioned it. I want both worlds, not just be closed minded to a jeep.

This! I don't know of any IFS or TTB XJ builds, but it's certainly possible and likely has been done.

Feb 2, 2013 | 01:17 PM

#22622

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

This! I don't know of any IFS or TTB XJ builds, but it's certainly possible and likely has been done.

I know I seen pics of an IFS comanche...

Feb 2, 2013 | 01:29 PM

#22623

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

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Originally Posted by DieselD

I know I seen pics of an IFS comanche...

So sexy! Just needs a stroker or v6 and would tear **** up!

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Feb 2, 2013 | 01:32 PM

#22624

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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So sexy! Just needs a stroker or v6 and would tear **** up!

V6? You're gross. 4.6L is more like it.

Feb 2, 2013 | 01:37 PM

#22625

1976Mustang

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From: Colorado

Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport

Engine: Bone-Stock 242

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Closed minded people **** talking IFS. Look at the prerunners and baja/dune racers. That technology has its place. Not everyone here is on rocks or mud.

Well yeah for racing i would prefer IFS. I was just yanking his chain bro!

Feb 2, 2013 | 02:09 PM

#22626

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

V6? You're gross. 4.6L is more like it.

Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.

Feb 2, 2013 | 02:11 PM

#22627

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

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Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.

350 SBC is the most common non-AMC motor swap into XJs and Wranglers. You can buy complete conversion kits.

Feb 2, 2013 | 02:11 PM

#22628

hick92

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Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.

The 5.3 blows I'd say 5.7
Maybe ls
or do a 383 stroker

Feb 2, 2013 | 02:59 PM

#22629

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I looked and couldn't find the answer, so I want to know how much weight each axle type can take before breaking.

Feb 2, 2013 | 03:05 PM

#22630

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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I looked and couldn't find the answer, so I want to know how much weight each axle type can take before breaking.

We generally base axle on the planned tire size and whether or not you plan to use a locker.

Feb 2, 2013 | 03:15 PM

#22631

Customizer1000

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Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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I looked and couldn't find the answer, so I want to know how much weight each axle type can take before breaking.

Stock jeep axles are the weakest

Feb 2, 2013 | 03:17 PM

#22632

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

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Stock jeep axles are the weakest

Best combo: Locked AMC20/LP30

Feb 2, 2013 | 04:16 PM

#22633

DESERTXJ206

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From: Glendale,Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl

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Meant v8. Like a 5.3 or 6.0 vortec. Sounds like itd have enough power to throw a jeep around.

Pretty sure the 5.3 is the same engine as a ls engine, only difference is the block material.

All the 4x4 shows recommend the 5.3 due to its easyily swappable ls parts. And there everywhere in junkyards. Id rather a 5.3 over a 350sbc. Just my .02

Feb 2, 2013 | 04:34 PM

#22634

judbgrdmchn

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How do you reset the computer on a 96?

Feb 2, 2013 | 04:40 PM

#22635

Kris smith

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From: Ramona ca

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

whats the ohms value of a coolant temp at operating temp ?