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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Just not sure if it would handle differently.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
Bohnett you still have that axle or did someone scoop it up already? That locker would look nice in my rear end.
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From: Elkton, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Mike I'm gonna be up toward Elkton (New Castle) this weekend - maybe we can meet up at some point. If you do your axles one weekend I'm more than willing to plan a trip up there - I'll just drop my fiance off at her moms and head down.
I need to get you to weld something quick for me anyways if you're willing.
I need to get you to weld something quick for me anyways if you're willing.
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From: Elkton, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks, Mike. I'll be sure to post once a date is determined.
Bumpstops and shocks are what's holding me back now. I'm gonna pretend there's nothing wrong with the tire until Jon can give me some feedback. If it can be fixed, there's no reason to be stressed. If not, I'll have to figure something out.
My plan for shocks:
Front coils are 3" so 3" shocks.
My rear springs are RE 3.5s, and I'm told they underrate theirs, so I'll likely have 4-4.5" after settling. Shocks seem to be sold at 3" and at 4-5" but I'm not sure which to go for.
I was planning on putting my front 3" shocks on with the lift, and ordering rears after measuring my actual lift in the back. Would I be alright driving without rear shocks for the time it takes to ship?
Bumpstops and shocks are what's holding me back now. I'm gonna pretend there's nothing wrong with the tire until Jon can give me some feedback. If it can be fixed, there's no reason to be stressed. If not, I'll have to figure something out.
My plan for shocks:
Front coils are 3" so 3" shocks.
My rear springs are RE 3.5s, and I'm told they underrate theirs, so I'll likely have 4-4.5" after settling. Shocks seem to be sold at 3" and at 4-5" but I'm not sure which to go for.
I was planning on putting my front 3" shocks on with the lift, and ordering rears after measuring my actual lift in the back. Would I be alright driving without rear shocks for the time it takes to ship?
Bumpstops holding you back??? I have my rears installed, front's won't get done until I do my swap. Not stopping me.....
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
They're practically new. Stickers are still on and readable, and everything. They just have a little surface rust from sitting outside.
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From: Elkton, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Before I drive back to Cleveland and screw around to remind my friends why my Jeep is better than their cars...I'm gonna need em to save my tires lol
They're practically new. Stickers are still on and readable, and everything. They just have a little surface rust from sitting outside.
They're practically new. Stickers are still on and readable, and everything. They just have a little surface rust from sitting outside.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Elkton, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Moderator of Jeeps
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Elkton, Maryland
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Good thing is that I will install adjustable control arms when I do my swap, and will be able to shift my axle some to get another inch or 2 of clearance...
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
You can guess based on your estimated lift, tire size, and trimming. The stock ones are 2 1/4" long I believe, and you want to aim for 1.5-2" before the bumps touch when using progressives. They'll compress about to about 60-70% of the original height.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
you don't have to drain the fluid to change the pinion seal - it's done from the outside by removing the yoke.
