Miss POPO8 build thread
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From: Shillington, PA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
you should be able to go to "edit" and then "advanced edit" and itll let you change the title of this thread if you want to change it into a build thread... its going to be moved to the build thread section anyways as now its not a tech question anymore... well i think it will anyways...lol
I cant change the title. POPO started this thread, so I have no access to changing advanced options in it.
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From: Gates,NC
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
Stick your head under there and get a real good look at the rear leaf springs. Do they have any arch left to them, or are they flat? Couple cheap ways to lift it an inch or two in the rear is to add another XJ leaf to your existing leaf pack, or do an extended shackle. A 2" extended rear shackle should net you about 1" lift.
If you go with shackles just make sure to paint them pink.
If you go with shackles just make sure to paint them pink.
This goes along with what I was referring to with adding another leaf out of another XJ pack. If you do a search for "bastard pack" you'll see lots threads on getting an additional couple inches in the rear by doing this. OR, if you find a clunkers XJ with good condition packs in it that you can pick up cheap it'd be an easy swap.
i installed air shocks. they go in place of conventional shocks. My rear was dangerously sagging in my 89 i heard awful sounds the rear tires would smack the wheel mouldings if i hit a bump with people in the car..
inflated to 120psi the back sits about an inch higher than the back. 70$ shipped on ebay and it rides great. Smoother than before with the stock setup. Well worth it in my opinion and a good alternative. air up for height air down for nuetral, air empty rides like stock
inflated to 120psi the back sits about an inch higher than the back. 70$ shipped on ebay and it rides great. Smoother than before with the stock setup. Well worth it in my opinion and a good alternative. air up for height air down for nuetral, air empty rides like stock
Played out leaf springs... not uncommon. This is one of the reasons why most of us opt for a full leafpack replacement vs an AAL (add-a-leaf). The AAL will eventually sag down due to the structural loss of the OEM springs.
If you decide to lift this for the GF you can just replace with a fullpack. Or if you decide to keep a stock ride height you can order a HD replacement pack from a place like www.quadratec.com.
Yes, XJ's are spring over design.
If you decide to lift this for the GF you can just replace with a fullpack. Or if you decide to keep a stock ride height you can order a HD replacement pack from a place like www.quadratec.com.
Yes, XJ's are spring over design.
P.S. my buddy at LKQ came through for me again... got 98 S-10 rear springs with the overload spring still covered in black paint with no rust $30 for the pair... that $133 your talking about spending can get you a stock set of good springs from the junkyard and some s-10 springs to do a bastard pack around 3in if you wanted... and half of a new set of RC 3in springs... all you would need to run 3in of lift... i plan to run more like 4 or 4.5in but ive got stock WJ rear control arms i can run to do that...
WOOHOO!!!!
So does everyone think some stock leaf packs plus this
http://www.4wheelcustoms.com/Product....asp?ID=193476
will be ok????
So does everyone think some stock leaf packs plus this
http://www.4wheelcustoms.com/Product....asp?ID=193476
will be ok????
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From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Gates,NC
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
I know thank you, he did alot to it already! Clear corners and markers, rebedlinered the roof, and pulled the ribbed moulding and bedlinered that, and he got a cold air intake....pictures below....I am VERY HAPPY SO FAR!
We also had to replace the valve cover gasket AGAIN, with a rubber one because the cork SUCKS!
We also had to replace the valve cover gasket AGAIN, with a rubber one because the cork SUCKS!
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From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
ok so basically my jeep is sagging just about as bad, if Iam understanding right I should find a good replacement set from a junk yard that still have some life left, to get back stock BUT if I want to lift it I can get some S-10 or other jeep leafs and hack the eyelets off and use them in the pack to gain some inches? and also if I understand right you can go UP TO 3"s without haveing to change anything else out (iam not used to jeeps but I know after a certain height ,say on a ford you have to change the pitman arms and other stuff) ?
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From: Gates,NC
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
ok so how do I know what to tell the knuckle head behind the counter I need? "I have a '95 cherokee that is lifted approx. 3" higher than factory and I need shocks to fit ?" or is there a way to measure to know the length you need or what?
by the way, I see your from griffin,where abouts? Iam from Senoia
by the way, I see your from griffin,where abouts? Iam from Senoia
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From: New Jersey
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Here's all the info you'll need to piece together a lift. It includes shocks that will work and are a direct fit. The one highlighted in red are the ones you want http://www.rocklizardfabrications.co...dget_boost.htm .
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From: Bristol,Pa
Year: 94
Model: Cherokee
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MJ>XJ
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From: Griffin, G.A.
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4.0 I6
ok so how do I know what to tell the knuckle head behind the counter I need? "I have a '95 cherokee that is lifted approx. 3" higher than factory and I need shocks to fit ?" or is there a way to measure to know the length you need or what?
by the way, I see your from griffin,where abouts? Iam from Senoia
by the way, I see your from griffin,where abouts? Iam from Senoia
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From: Gates,NC
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L inline 6
Ya I had a white F250 powerstroke with 6" stack (and alot of other goodies) it was white
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From: Shillington, PA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
we did the lift with a 3" budget boost from FAT BOBS on ebay. Shipped it was under 100 bucks. Add a leafs and front spring spacers.
He also found that fabtech has stock rear leaf packs for the same price as the local salvage yard wanted for used ones. ($75ea)
He said the only other thing he needed to get were some MOOG bushings. He also said altho the longer shocks were suggested, we are both very happy with how it looks and drives.
He also found that fabtech has stock rear leaf packs for the same price as the local salvage yard wanted for used ones. ($75ea)
He said the only other thing he needed to get were some MOOG bushings. He also said altho the longer shocks were suggested, we are both very happy with how it looks and drives.
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From: Shillington, PA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
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From: Shillington, PA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
EBAY, I can ask POPO to fwd me the link and I can paste it if you want. I know he modified it using the stock elbow because the one from EBAY was to soft and colapsed on itself when it got warm under there. Also the hoses needed a little manipulation with a knife from the inside to slip on the Jeeps two fittings.
