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Jun 10, 2016 | 08:19 AM

#54541

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen

Then edit my post. Op's question worded it that he could just reach in and pull straight out.

Agreed. I edited it. My fault for not reading his original post thoroughly.

His buddy is indeed a tard for telling him that.

Jun 10, 2016 | 08:59 AM

#54542

Danny74

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From: upstate, New York

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1991 I6 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnToast

Have an 88 with some flat rear springs. She has a 4" lift, what would be a solid, safe set of leaf springs to throw under her?

What type of lift in the rear did it have ?
Are the flat springs aftermarket Lift springs, and if so how much was the lift (of just the springs)?

Last edited by Danny74; Jun 10, 2016 at 02:29 PM. Reason: Clarifying

Jun 10, 2016 | 10:54 AM

#54543

93XJeeper

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From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joecam18

Not sure ill be able to get a wrench up under there. Might just yield to a tranny shop

just bend it up and pull the cable put. If you really want to pull the bolt out, remove the crossmember and lower the Transmission down at an angle so the you can have enough space between the floorboards and the trans to get a wrench in there.

Jun 10, 2016 | 02:26 PM

#54544

Danny74

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From: upstate, New York

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1991 I6 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcguymike

Ah. so a much better option for grounds, not so good idea for multi pin electrical connectors.

No its fine for multiple pins; just green the pin tips.

Jun 10, 2016 | 04:27 PM

#54545

Danny74

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From: upstate, New York

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1991 I6 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny74

Well the only other axle for a jeep Cherokee that I found on Craigslist is this Chrysler 8.25 for $40, but it's an hour away. . . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by winginit

I payed 300. for my C8.25 out of a 99 at a yard no rust at all , . . . .

So, I guess $40 is a really good deal.
But the seller doesn't guarantee condition, as it came with a bunch of other jeep parts he bought.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny74

Well, I might be buying a '96 Cherokee Country, parts jeep; this if I can find a place to park it while dismantling it.
I'm getting it for the whole interrior, including window motors, and front door. I was also going to take a fender and the rear springs, because I currently have a broken leaf on one of mine.
Even if its a weaker variant 8.25, it's still gotta be a better axle than what I got (D35), why not just use that one, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

Partway through the '96 model year Chrysler switched from 27-spline to 29-spline axle shafts, and increased the strength of the shaft. The housing is the same. There is no way to tell without pulling the diff apart and taking a look.

The 27-spline is as weak as the D35, but harder to find aftermarket parts for, or they're more expensive. Given the choice between a 27-spline C8.25 and a D35, I'd probably stick with the D35. Both assume no larger than a 32" tire. A tie breaker would be if one had less rust or fewer miles.

I went like 5 hours for my C8.25, but I also picked up some tires and all three skid plates on the same trip lol

I guess I will have to go look at the axles on that 96 Cherokee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basslicks

If you could talk someone out of a 27 spl 8.25 out of an XJ for a song, you could swap the guts and discs over from the KJ 8.25... win/win. Just depends on how cheap you get both of said axles for.

That sounds like a great idea, especially if I get the 96 parts Cherokee.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93XJeeper

Keep in mind, he's gonna need to have the matching gear ratio to go with the front axle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJwonders

I don't think that would be cost effective because the gears would have to be set up again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basslicks

. . . .. hey ya never know... just cause he doesn't HAVE a welder or HAVE friends

he might still know how to set up gears.

Actually you must have misread somthing. Earlier I wrote that I have a Friend that is great at welding and would help me out . Tho only on small jobs right now because he's got a big project this summer .
As to setting up gears... only ever done that once before and I honestly can't remember what I did. It turned out ok tho , so I'm sure I can figure it out again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcguymike

Although, if the ratios were right, could he just swap the pair of spider gears and shims? or would you keep the factory shims in place and just swap the 2 spider gears...or he could throw in a locker too while he's in there! Then no spider gears or shims to mess up.

That's a great question. ..

Jun 10, 2016 | 05:12 PM

#54546

justmebham

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From: birmingham,al

Year: 2000

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.o

im newby...would it work ok to put infinity gold speakers in 62watt 3 button equalizer gc without amp or disc player?

Jun 10, 2016 | 05:20 PM

#54547

BurnToast

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Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny74

What type of lift in the rear did it have ?
Are the flat springs aftermarket Lift springs, and if so how much was the lift (of just the springs)?

Guy I bought it from couldn't tell me much about it. Said he believed it was a 4" lift. Is there a measurement I can make to verify? Springs look aftermarket. Here's some pics that'll help hopefully.

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Jun 10, 2016 | 05:34 PM

#54548

SatiricalHen

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From: Greenville, SC

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnToast

Guy I bought it from couldn't tell me much about it. Said he believed it was a 4" lift. Is there a measurement I can make to verify? Springs look aftermarket. Here's some pics that'll help hopefully.

if you still have fender flares there's a measurement from middle of wheel to flare, but also top of axle tube to frame can be measured but that distance depends on which axle you have. I believe you have a Dana 35 but not 100% sure.

Jun 10, 2016 | 05:50 PM

#54549

Danny74

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From: upstate, New York

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1991 I6 4.0 HO

So I was wondering, if everyone agrees that the D35 is a POS , why would someone build one up, with disk brakes, a Detroit Locker and Al new bearings and seals?
I ask because somone local is selling one for 700 dollars

Jun 10, 2016 | 05:57 PM

#54550

Danny74

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From: upstate, New York

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1991 I6 4.0 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnToast

Guy I bought it from couldn't tell me much about it. Said he believed it was a 4" lift. Is there a measurement I can make to verify? Springs look aftermarket. Here's some pics that'll help hopefully. . . .

Hmm . . . I am not completely sure about the springs. But the shackles are certainly for a lift kit.

A can you take a photo of the spring from the other side, so more of the spring pack is in one shot?

Jun 10, 2016 | 06:00 PM

#54551

KaMoore

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From: Tucson, AZ

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

I believe that with stock fender flares the center of axle to bottom of flare is 17 inches stock.

Jun 10, 2016 | 06:02 PM

#54552

XJwonders

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From: west chester, pa

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny74

So I was wondering, if everyone agrees that the D35 is a POS , why would someone build one up, with disk brakes, a Detroit Locker and Al new bearings and seals? I ask because somone local is selling one for 700 dollars

because that person is dumb and clueless and now he realize his mistake and is hoping to pass it along to someone else

Jun 10, 2016 | 06:13 PM

#54553

BurnToast

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Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny74

Okay got the spring shot and details from the axle if ya can verify what i got. Also a few of whats going on with the front end. Measures 22.5" from bottom of flare to middle of tire on the front end.