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Jan 12, 2013 | 06:55 PM

#59986

qwertyu

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From: glen burnie, md

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Thats not good at all. I was getting 12 to 13 on 31s. I think they went up since my new cat is installed. Im thinking add my little bit of extra lift and 32s. Im ok with 12 mpg.

I'm getting almost 16 mpg on 31s and stock gears. Was getting 14 mpg until I put a new air filter and muffler on a few weeks ago.

Jan 12, 2013 | 06:55 PM

#59987

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courtjester

Pudgy next time you have the jeep in walkersville let me know would like to come see those bumpers. They look good.

Sure man. My brother lives over there so ill come by sometime.

Jan 12, 2013 | 06:58 PM

#59988

jacobb89

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From: Brooklyn park MD

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers

Definitely does. That's why I took mine off. Put a new speedo gear in so ill get accurate mpg's finally. Think I was around 12-14 but just added all that weight with the bumpers.

yea my gear was changed from prior owner seem accurate to me.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:01 PM

#59989

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwertyu

I'm getting almost 16 mpg on 31s and stock gears. Was getting 14 mpg until I put a new air filter and muffler on a few weeks ago.

I need a new cap and rotor. Thatll help.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:07 PM

#59990

jacobb89

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From: Brooklyn park MD

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l

im hoping to get some improvement doing headers and cat back since cats are still good along with injector swap since mine are probably dirty anyways.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:16 PM

#59991

jacobb89

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From: Brooklyn park MD

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0l

Got my mini skids yesterday in the mail. They are pretty beefy more then I was expecting lol.
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Jan 12, 2013 | 07:17 PM

#59992

qwertyu

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From: glen burnie, md

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Staying between 2k and 2.5k rpm has seemed to help a lot for me.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:24 PM

#59993

96xjclassic

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From: Frederick, Maryland

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

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Good one. ZING!

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:34 PM

#59994

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Guys just need some opinions. Should I add the extra 1.5" that I have or just do like .75 or just an inch. I don't need much just want a little more clearance.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:37 PM

#59995

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by my89xj

Guys just need some opinions. Should I add the extra 1.5" that I have or just do like .75 or just an inch. I don't need much just want a little more clearance.

Little more like me. .75 and eventually trim fenders for 33s.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:38 PM

#59996

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Heres a good question: how do you know if an XJ front drive shaft will work in the rear at certain heights?

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:43 PM

#59997

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Little more like me. .75 and eventually trim fenders for 33s.

Well at the same time, your at 3.5" correct? I'm at 3" so...yea. me adding 1.5 would get me to 4.5 which is where you'll be

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:45 PM

#59998

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by my89xj

Well at the same time, your at 3.5" correct? I'm at 3" so...yea. me adding 1.5 would get me to 4.5 which is where you'll be

Im at 3". The leafs are supposed to be 3.5", but they arent. Theyre a tad over 3. Id be at the same height as you.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:49 PM

#59999

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Im at 3". The leafs are supposed to be 3.5", but they arent. Theyre a tad over 3. Id be at the same height as you.

I just slapped myself and scream stick with the plan Aaron. I'm OK now.

Jan 12, 2013 | 07:49 PM

#60000

my89xj

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From: Frederick, MD

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Im at 3". The leafs are supposed to be 3.5", but they arent. Theyre a tad over 3. Id be at the same height as you.

I just slapped myself and screamed stick with the plan Aaron. I'm OK now.