1988 Redneck Ride
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: Jackson,TN
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks i new yours looked somewhat wider than the norm on here. Any reason for going with the wheel spacers instead of a wheel with more backspacing say 2.5"
Last edited by MuscleHead; Nov 8, 2011 at 08:44 PM.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i went to 16 inch wheels and figured i could clear my steering arms and thought that i would have enough backspacing . well i was wrong. Opps.... so i went with wheel spacers until i buy differant wheels.
Senior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: Jackson,TN
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Yeah im thinking about using IRO steering and will surely go with alot of backspacing from the get go.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,251
Likes: 0
From: Frisco, Tx
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by MuscleHead
Yeah im thinking about using IRO steering and will surely go with alot of backspacing from the get go.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Went out wheeling today with XJFANATIC up in the white tanks. He had a friend down from Commiefornia so we took him out for some fun. Ran an awsome trail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was nice and cool, a little over cast. Perfect day. Here are some of the Photos from today.





















Thats all I have for now. I will try to upload the ones off my phone tommarow.





















Thats all I have for now. I will try to upload the ones off my phone tommarow.
Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 232
Likes: 1
From: Glendale, AZ
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
awesome photos man...i will post mine pretty soon...phone is taking a dump on me at the moment...we will have to hit that trail again. We definitely need to go to sedona in the near future. thanks for coming out today that was a lot of fun.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well I finally bit the bullet and went down and picked up my
wench. SmittyBilt XRC 10. $650 with a full replacement warrenty for 4 yrs.


Had to cut a bit for the electrical control box to fit.

Went ahead and added some LED lights along the sides so I could see the wench at night to help plug in. Worked out pretty good.


I havent got to test out its capability yet. I will let you all know what I think when I get a chance
wench. SmittyBilt XRC 10. $650 with a full replacement warrenty for 4 yrs.


Had to cut a bit for the electrical control box to fit.

Went ahead and added some LED lights along the sides so I could see the wench at night to help plug in. Worked out pretty good.


I havent got to test out its capability yet. I will let you all know what I think when I get a chance
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 956
Likes: 1
From: New Haven, IN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
how do you like the steering and track bar? i just ordered it today. also did you bumpstop at all for the longarm? i know the shocks have built in bumpstops but didnt know if that was enough... limiting straps needed? thanks man.. nice rig btw!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Love the steering. very well biult. I didnt use any bump stops. I might in the future , just havent yet. but then I havent needed them. limiting straps wouldnt be a bad idea. I located my brake lines a little lower down on the fender. but I havent needed them.
CF Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,237
Likes: 1
From: albany, new york
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: i6
hey i love your jeep, it gives me hope for my 88!!! Im amazed by what you guys can do. i joined up looking for info on a 3" lift, after checking a bunch of builds, i feel like joining was a mistake for my wallet, i'll be starting a build soon, probable name, poverty jeep. again, your jeep is awesome. oh btw whats the current milage???
Last edited by crbnfibr; Dec 9, 2011 at 05:31 PM.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by crbnfibr
hey i love your jeep, it gives me hope for my 88!!! Im amazed by what you guys can do. i joined up looking for info on a 3" lift, after checking a bunch of builds, i feel like joining was a mistake for my wallet, i'll be starting a build soon, probable name, poverty jeep. again, your jeep is awesome. oh btw whats the current milage???
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well I finally got my LED lights installed and some pictures. I bought them from XKGLOW.COM. I have to say I had my doughts but they are really bright.


































