Like cruiser said. Check all fluids but only use 4lo when really needed. 4hi is plenty strong to use for most applications. And a good set of tires too. Now make sure to post pics of those dunes. Would be pretty interesting to see

 

You have the gear selector in 1-2 when your in 4lo or i D?

 

I have 3 in drop brackets on my front sway bar. 97 4.0 do I have to have these? I was gonna put the skid plate on. But then realized that I can't bc of the brackets.

 

sway bar brackets off a jk.. will the front or rear brackets off a jk work for 3in for the front of a Cherokee?

 

[QUOTE=dwilly;2738492]I have 3 in drop brackets on my front sway bar. 97 4.0 on 3 in lift. do I have to have these? I was gonna put the skid plate on. But then realized that I can't bc of the brackets.or will I have to get a different skid. Or just build brackets for the skid to go on?

 

Build your own brackets if you want to keep the skid on.

 

So leave the sway bar brackets on and build some more to put the skid on?

 

Does anyone know what type of front axle i have on my 96 cherokee 5spd manual 4.0 liter? and what type of axle do i have with my c8.25 rear differential? 27 or 29 spline?

 

Front is dana 30 hi pinion
Rear is either a d35 c clip or a c8.25 27 spline

 

A D35 in his C8.25?? That's a new one.

The only front axle that came on a '96 was a high pinion Dana 30.

Rear axle unfortunately was a transition year, your Chrysler 8.25 could be either a 27-spline or 29-spline. The only way to know is to take it apart and look. No exterior identification marks.

 

thanks a lot. What would be the best locker for my rear? if it is a 27 spline?

 

Try Modified Tech, there are several threads on that subject right now.

 

Hey not everyone was lucky enough to get a c8.25, and if ya don't know what's in the front ya might not be correct what's in the rear.

 

I've heard of a dust shield on the pinion yoke that might be tied to whether it's 29 spline or not... not 100% sure though. Mine has it and it's a 96, but I haven't checked whether or not it's a 29 spline since it's a 2wd and it's staying stock.

 

Does an XJ, a zj and wj all have the same drag link?
The reason I'm asking is I did the grand cherokee TieRod upgrade. I just went ahead and used the drag link from the grand cherokee as well that was in the setup. I believe it was off a zj.