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Aug 27, 2013 | 06:36 PM

#34906

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

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Originally Posted by Dahl87banshee

Rotors from an 89 fit on a 98? How about front axle shafts? Steering wheel? How do I know what axles are in each of them?

Nothing would be an upgrade.

Aug 27, 2013 | 06:43 PM

#34907

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dahl87banshee

Rotors from an 89 fit on a 98? How about front axle shafts? Steering wheel? How do I know what axles are in each of them?

Rotors, no. Shafts, yes. Steering wheel didn't have an airbag in '89, so that may not be legal wherever you live.

Aug 27, 2013 | 07:05 PM

#34908

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Rotors, no. Shafts, yes. Steering wheel didn't have an airbag in '89, so that may not be legal wherever you live.

And here's how to identify the axles:

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Aug 27, 2013 | 07:27 PM

#34909

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by cruiser54

And here's how to identify the axles:

Mmmmm 14 bolt.

Aug 27, 2013 | 07:31 PM

#34910

i-07

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From: manchvegas nh

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

so how bad is it to run 33"s on stock 3.07 gears with 5spd. i have 31"s but i had to replace them and i had a good deal on the new 33's

Aug 27, 2013 | 08:11 PM

#34911

karl4x4

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From: Vancouver

Year: 1998 and 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-07

so how bad is it to run 33"s on stock 3.07 gears with 5spd. i have 31"s but i had to replace them and i had a good deal on the new 33's

Its not bad.. You'll just hate it, your mileage will be terrible, your first gear will feel like second and kiss goodbye your 5th gear.
It probably sucks now with 31s

Aug 27, 2013 | 08:14 PM

#34912

i-07

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From: manchvegas nh

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by karl4x4

Its not bad.. You'll just hate it, your mileage will be terrible, your first gear will feel like second and kiss goodbye your 5th gear.
It probably sucks now with 31s

yeah it does but i will be geting the 4.10's soon just have to save up the funds

Aug 27, 2013 | 08:18 PM

#34913

karl4x4

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From: Vancouver

Year: 1998 and 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-07

yeah it does but i will be geting the 4.10's soon just have to save up the funds

Then why do you ask? if you get a deal on 33s and are planning on 4.10 gears than the answer is obvious.
I would wait to install the 33's on it if its a long time before you upgrade your gears.Your clutch will suffer and engine will run hotter..

If your your present tires are shot then safety first.... obviously.

Aug 27, 2013 | 08:25 PM

#34914

i-07

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From: manchvegas nh

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by karl4x4

yeah i blew out a tire in the woods so im running on a spare that is worn funny and close to bald the 2 fronts are geting low tread from when i had a bad alignment. but got that fixed. so it woul be about a month or too before i can get it regeared

Aug 27, 2013 | 08:26 PM

#34915

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-07

so how bad is it to run 33"s on stock 3.07 gears with 5spd. i have 31"s but i had to replace them and i had a good deal on the new 33's

leave it in low range lol

Aug 27, 2013 | 08:57 PM

#34916

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-07

so how bad is it to run 33"s on stock 3.07 gears with 5spd. i have 31"s but i had to replace them and i had a good deal on the new 33's

My YJ has 33s on 3.07s with a 3spd auto. I just floor it or get in the right land when I go up hills. I'm getting ~15mpg, which isn't bad for what it is. Lots of highway driving at 70-80mph.

Aug 27, 2013 | 09:23 PM

#34917

i-07

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From: manchvegas nh

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

My YJ has 33s on 3.07s with a 3spd auto. I just floor it or get in the right land when I go up hills. I'm getting ~15mpg, which isn't bad for what it is. Lots of highway driving at 70-80mph.

i get about 16.5 with the 31"s will it do alot of damage to anything running it like that

Aug 27, 2013 | 09:27 PM

#34918

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-07

i get about 16.5 with the 31"s will it do alot of damage to anything running it like that

Dukie564 has run 33x12.5s on 3.07 gears with a 5-speed and 275k miles on his drivetrain for over a year now. No issues.

Aug 27, 2013 | 09:28 PM

#34919

i-07

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From: manchvegas nh

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Dukie564 has run 33x12.5s on 3.07 gears with a 5-speed and 275k miles on his drivetrain for over a year now. No issues.

thanks man

Aug 27, 2013 | 10:22 PM

#34920

Dahl87banshee

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Model: Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

Rotors, no. Shafts, yes. Steering wheel didn't have an airbag in '89, so that may not be legal wherever you live.

Alright thanks. Trying to get what I can out of the 89 parts jeep inside my 98 before I scrap the 89. If anyone needs something pm me. Interior is nice and has electric everything and almost all options I think. exterior is junk. Anything you guys think I should keep off of it just incase? The 98s steering wheel is pretty messed up, the 89 is great shape and looks cooler. Might have to move my cruise switches if I did it, don't wanna lose that option.