1997 XJ on FULL WIDTHS and 44's
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From: venice FL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Also forgot to tell you guys i took it to ryc and drove around on saturday for a few hours until all my buddies Chevys broke lol then we left, but the jeep never gave me an ounce of trouble
and i found out that these axles have 4.56 gears and posi trac front and rear.
and i found out that these axles have 4.56 gears and posi trac front and rear.
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From: venice FL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
This guy has did it with great results let you guys take a look at this link its a better site that that other one. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm gona buy this week give me your guys input!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showt...p-Hydro-Assist
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showt...p-Hydro-Assist
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From: venice FL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
well i only have 2wd because my front axle is broke on the driver side but i never got stuck out there and i went in some deep holes and its just spun them tires right through it. it has the same power in 4 low has it did with my old axles and 33s i can power brake it on the road and burn um off.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
This guy has did it with great results let you guys take a look at this link its a better site that that other one. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm gona buy this week give me your guys input!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showt...p-Hydro-Assist
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showt...p-Hydro-Assist
Yes, it'll will help you greatly. Tho, most individuals that make this modification have a bit heavier steering linkages than your stock steering. I envision your links folding in half. But I'm sure that one of your buds have done it and it worked fine.
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From: venice FL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I just bought this hydraulic cylinder for it its should be in within 3 days.
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...&item=9-7259-8
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...&item=9-7259-8
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
I just bought this hydraulic cylinder for it its should be in within 3 days.
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...&item=9-7259-8
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...&item=9-7259-8
1 9-7258-6 1.5X6X1 DA HYD CYL SWIVEL 79.95"
There's a reason you were supposed to get the 6" stroke cylinder. The throw on a Dana 44 is right at 6 inches. You're going to have to put internal stops in the cylinder. A LOT of them.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
"There's a lot of chatter about putting spacers in the ram to limit travel to match the exact tie rod travel. Some people say stuff breaks if you don't limit it, others have run without spacers. I'm going to try it without inserting spacers."
This is from your beloved link.
This tells me that this guy likes to cut corners just as badly as you do.
At least to me a favor and put the ram on the tie rod. Please don't put it on your drag link that is connected to your ghetto fabulous pitman arm.
This is from your beloved link.
This tells me that this guy likes to cut corners just as badly as you do.
At least to me a favor and put the ram on the tie rod. Please don't put it on your drag link that is connected to your ghetto fabulous pitman arm.
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"There's a lot of chatter about putting spacers in the ram to limit travel to match the exact tie rod travel. Some people say stuff breaks if you don't limit it, others have run without spacers. I'm going to try it without inserting spacers."
This is from your beloved link.
This tells me that this guy likes to cut corners just as badly as you do.
At least to me a favor and put the ram on the tie rod. Please don't put it on your drag link that is connected to your ghetto fabulous pitman arm.
This is from your beloved link.
This tells me that this guy likes to cut corners just as badly as you do.
At least to me a favor and put the ram on the tie rod. Please don't put it on your drag link that is connected to your ghetto fabulous pitman arm.
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From: venice FL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Its going down low on the tie rod i didnt get any other hoses or fittings from that website becuase i got a local hose shop in town that can make me my hoses and get my fittings i need. How strong is this set up gona be could it steer my truck on its own?



