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Mar 8, 2013 | 09:27 AM

#25801

theyammieguy

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From: Houston Texas

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhennessee1

There are these awesome things called push mowers.

LMAO.

Mar 8, 2013 | 09:52 AM

#25802

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

How long should my u bolts be?
Just an RE 3.5" pack and small shims.

will 7" cut it?

Mar 8, 2013 | 09:54 AM

#25803

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Did you buy them from somewhere? I've looked down that route but every place wants 50+ bucks for em.

Yeah, paid 50 bucks for em.

Mar 8, 2013 | 09:55 AM

#25804

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

LMAO.

If you come cut all my grass with a push mower I bet you'd be here for a week.

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:18 AM

#25805

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

If you come cut all my grass with a push mower I bet you'd be here for a week.

X2. We hace a 3 acre yard plus 10 rental properties

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:21 AM

#25806

Customizer1000

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From: Ohio

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Did you buy them from somewhere? I've looked down that route but every place wants 50+ bucks for em.

Just build them

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:22 AM

#25807

Customizer1000

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From: Ohio

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

X2. We hace a 3 acre yard plus 10 rental properties

Well we have 90 acres of grass and 30 rentals, so there

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:35 AM

#25808

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

How long should my u bolts be?
Just an RE 3.5" pack and small shims.

will 7" cut it?

no one?

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:41 AM

#25809

Cherokeekid4x4

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From: Kansas

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

no one?

What's the problem lol? They should have given you the right ones with the lift. Other than that I don't know if it matters much as long as they are tightened down

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:50 AM

#25810

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

no one?

Yes, 7 inches should be plenty, I used te ones from advance auto parts.

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:51 AM

#25811

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherokeekid4x4

What's the problem lol? They should have given you the right ones with the lift. Other than that I don't know if it matters much as long as they are tightened down

He didn't buy a lift kit, just springs. If you had 4 inch long u bolts they wouldn't work, it defiantly matters.

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Mar 8, 2013 | 10:56 AM

#25812

Xj88

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From: Chattanooga

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

LOL.
I just thought 7 may cut it close.
7 is what the rustys are and i was going to run to ringgold on my lunch break to get em.

Mar 8, 2013 | 10:59 AM

#25813

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xj88

LOL.
I just thought 7 may cut it close.
7 is what the rustys are and i was going to run to ringgold on my lunch break to get em.

Mine were like 9 inches, and I cut a couple inches off, I'd say 7 will work. If not, grab the advance auto ones. They say 3 and 1/8 but but they fit tight on my 8.25.

Mar 8, 2013 | 11:17 AM

#25814

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

autozone carries 3"X 8" x 1/2"dia ubolts - which is what you need.

Mar 8, 2013 | 11:50 AM

#25815

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

So I put a d35 from and automatic into a five speed Xj. Am I going to have drive shaft issues?