Northern Utah BS thread #2
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From: salt lake city, utah
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
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From: Clearfield
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hello everyone. I am new here and fairly new to the jeep world. Currently have a 97 xj. Mostly stock. Just lifted 6 inches basically. Trimming fenders here soon. Any advice?
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From: SLC, Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I'm a 3.5" on 35's trimmed and bumpstopped
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From: Clearfield
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Im on 33s now that are brand new and planning to go bigger. Trimming is free amd I am bored until I get some cash to start other things.
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From: SLC, Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I've seen way too many people buy big rigs not knowing any better or having the basic skill set going on a hard trail only to get them selfs into serious trouble where I can walk right past them like its nothing with a much smaller rig
Last edited by Tom95YJ; Jun 2, 2014 at 09:29 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Clearfield
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I would keep it where it's at or go lower since your new to jeeps bigger isn't always better . IMO lower it to 3.5-4.5" add some sliders and armor and learn the rig and what it can do where it's at then Readdress going bigger. 35's Are the limit for the stock axle so if your going bigger you really need to go to 1ton axles.
I've seen way too many people buy big rigs not knowing any better or having the basic skill set going on a hard trail only to get them selfs into serious trouble where I can walk right past them like its nothing with a much smaller rig
I've seen way too many people buy big rigs not knowing any better or having the basic skill set going on a hard trail only to get them selfs into serious trouble where I can walk right past them like its nothing with a much smaller rig
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I do think a LCG is a good thing, but with that said I loved my xj with 6.5" lift and 35's. Built it with a lot of flex and after cutting the maximum out of the front and rear with bushwhackers it would still rub front and back when flexing. There would be no way to achieve the flex I wanted with an xj and LCG without a ton of $$ and custom fab. Could raise a tire 36.5" off the ground and still have the other 3 touching. Went everywhere I wanted it to. It is now crushed 
I ended up wanting more so I sold it and went for 37's and dual cases ect... Idk it's a Toyota thing.... So I got a frame.... 
People enjoy different parts of wheeling and like/expect different things, my recommendation is use it, get to know it, and figure out what you want.... Then build it.
For reference and remembrance lol
And no post of mine would be complete without a poser or two....
Just do w/e fits for you....
I ended up wanting more so I sold it and went for 37's and dual cases ect... Idk it's a Toyota thing.... So I got a frame.... People enjoy different parts of wheeling and like/expect different things, my recommendation is use it, get to know it, and figure out what you want.... Then build it.
For reference and remembrance lol
And no post of mine would be complete without a poser or two....
Just do w/e fits for you....
Last edited by Gorillaxj; Jun 3, 2014 at 10:44 PM.
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Does anyone know where I can get gears installed that won't charge me a fortune? I'm wanting to put 4.56s in my 96 with possibly an Aussie locker in the rear. Just don't think that gears are a task I am good enough to tackle on my own.