1996 XJ Build (beware if you use 56K)
11-20-2010, 11:35 PM
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Year: 1996
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I do get a little rubbing when either front wheel is pushed up in the wheel well while I am trying to turn, but cut-out fenders are on my list too... so no worries. Otherwise they clear perfect, look great, and conform to all the legal guidelines here in PA! lol
11-20-2010, 11:38 PM
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Well, they are small blocks, AND they are temporary. In the spring I will replace the spring pack with the 4.5" set, keep the 2" shackles and up grade the front to 6" springs and a 1" adjustable spacer to allow for the weight of the new front bumper. But for now, this made the Jeep sit level. Which settle my stomach, AND fixed the angle of my headlights! ROTFL.
Thank you for the concern though. That looked like it hurt!
11-21-2010, 07:24 PM
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Okay, I got some much better pictures of the final result! Thought I did find some more issues, (it never ends) that I will have to address. With the extra inch in the rear, I may be after a slip-yoke eliminator next month, I also need a new left front universal joint in my front axle. But these are minor compared to another issue. I found a small hill today, I needed to try, and these 33's do not quite fit into my rear wheel wells, so I am also going to get the cut-out fender flares next month as well.. Slowly but surely, this is getting there!
Okay, first some good shots....
In normal drivng conditions, I have NO clearence issues with these tires at all. So much for the lift only clearing 32's huh? I took some pics with the wheels turned so y'all can see. There may not be a LOT of room, but there is still room to spare! LOl
Also, since it cam up in another thread, these drop brackets for my lower control arms look a lot more at home with these tires. So no more fear of them being in the way I think!
Now as far as flexing goes, this was the best I could do today. My sway bar up front was still connect, though I have removed the one in the rear all together. And though these tires griped to the ground like slicks ona race car, I had to stop my climb because I would have torn off my rear fender flare. For now, since this is a street vehicle, they need to remain in tact....LOL....
I get paid only once a month at my job, so the next real update will not be for at least another month..... So keep checking back in from time to time !!
Okay, first some good shots....
In normal drivng conditions, I have NO clearence issues with these tires at all. So much for the lift only clearing 32's huh? I took some pics with the wheels turned so y'all can see. There may not be a LOT of room, but there is still room to spare! LOl
Also, since it cam up in another thread, these drop brackets for my lower control arms look a lot more at home with these tires. So no more fear of them being in the way I think!
Now as far as flexing goes, this was the best I could do today. My sway bar up front was still connect, though I have removed the one in the rear all together. And though these tires griped to the ground like slicks ona race car, I had to stop my climb because I would have torn off my rear fender flare. For now, since this is a street vehicle, they need to remain in tact....LOL....
I get paid only once a month at my job, so the next real update will not be for at least another month..... So keep checking back in from time to time !!
11-23-2010, 11:57 PM
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Year: 1996
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Other then the minor rubbing when I stuff a wheel, NO compaints. These tires are smooth running, and incredibly quiet on the road! They have turned some heads too....
I am anxious to put them to use in their natural enviroment though.... but soon enough I am sure.
12-29-2010, 07:56 AM
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Awesome looking rig you got there... Can't wait to get to that level on mine!! Will def. keep checking back on this one!!
01-01-2011, 12:24 AM
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Year: 1996
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I have actually noticed quite a few of these older Cherokees where the exhaust hangs down like that. I sell them for a living, so i see them everyday... but yeah, that is on my list of to-do's, to pull the whole system up and tuck it up into the frame work a little more.
I also desperately need to upgrade my tack bar and my steering stabilizer..... lol
Unfortunately the next upgrade/update will be a little further out then I had hoped. My heater in my home took a crap this past weekend, so funds needed to be shifted. it happens, but next month may bring a different story.
I am trying to get this fully done, accessorized, and ready to go for a pre-planned weekend trip to Rasuch Creek this spring. i have a few buddies and their jeeps all working to get ready to tear up the park... so the winter will be slow, but the spring will bring a lot more pics, mods and definitely some videos! It has been over a year since I have posted a new one to youtube and I am getting ancy! LMAO....
For those curious, check out the JK I built, and the wheelin videos with that, my F250 and some of my friends at http://www.youtube.com/user/junior3382?feature=mhum
