1997 Cherokee ( Project T-reXJ )
On the topic of progress...
I've acquired a LockRite D35 locker( brand new ), Carrier, Spare Gears, and Spare Axel shafts from a another member of our local jeep club for nothing more than $100 and some beers lol. Hurray for no more open diffs ! I'm not sure exactly when I'll install it, but I will be sure to post pics.
Ive ordered a couple things which im waiting for in the mail, such as;
- a pair of 7" spot lights
- Polyurethane sway bar bushings
- Rubicon Express Quick Disco's
Please tell me you didnt get a dana 35??? Btw the 8.8 and 44 are A great combo and a hell of a deal, also you bought the best quick dicos their so fast
I've acquired a LockRite D35 locker( brand new ), Carrier, Spare Gears, and Spare Axel shafts from a another member of our local jeep club for nothing more than $100 and some beers lol. Hurray for no more open diffs ! I'm not sure exactly when I'll install it, but I will be sure to post pics.
Ive ordered a couple things which im waiting for in the mail, such as;
- a pair of 7" spot lights
- Polyurethane sway bar bushings
- Rubicon Express Quick Disco's
Please tell me you didnt get a dana 35??? Btw the 8.8 and 44 are A great combo and a hell of a deal, also you bought the best quick dicos their so fast
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From: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6cyl I
yes im locking a d35.. yes i know its not suggested.. BUT im doing it. I know plenty of guys who have run locked dana 35's for years without any problems, so Im gunna give it a try. and if i blow it up then i have a perfectly good excuse to throw a new axle under her lol. I no longer have the chance to get those axles unfortunately although it would of been one steal of a deal. And i cant wait to try out those discos, ive heard alot of good things about them !
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From: Conowingo, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
yes im locking a d35.. yes i know its not suggested.. BUT im doing it. I know plenty of guys who have run locked dana 35's for years without any problems, so Im gunna give it a try. and if i blow it up then i have a perfectly good excuse to throw a new axle under her lol. I no longer have the chance to get those axles unfortunately although it would of been one steal of a deal. And i cant wait to try out those discos, ive heard alot of good things about them !
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From: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6cyl I
I prefer wheeling at a slow speed so i can pick my lines right and enjoy my surroundings. Im still geared at 3.07 so i leave her 4lo while wheeling anyways so I should be alright. Thanks for the support haha.
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From: Conowingo, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6cyl I
Okay where to start.. Its been way to long since I updated this thread lol.so I ended up throwing a lock right locker in the rear and it does wonders for me.I made up some lawn edging flares (back yet to be done), did the doorless mod, put the sway bar back on along with some RE quick discosand polyurethane bushings. Today I received my Bpe's in the mail and installed them. While I had the shock out I replaced the ****ty RC bushings with polyurethane bushings. And I think thats it lol. Ill try stay on top of this thread from now on, I do have some big plans for this thing. Anyways, heres some pics of the progress.
"Rebuilt"

All installed

Doorless
rears are yet to be modded.
"Rebuilt"

All installed

Doorless
rears are yet to be modded.
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From: West MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L i6
This thread keeps gettin better man... I have the same jeep as you just stock... Plannin on lookin as good or better than yours haha... Anyways... Nice jeep... Sweet thread
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From: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L 6cyl I
So guys, im stuck between a roof rack or a rear tire carrier... Im not a huge fan of roof racks but i dont want the weight of a rear tire carrier saggin my leafs. Post some pics of what you got !




