My 1999 build
12-28-2011, 08:55 PM
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Haha you and me both, my funds are running short. And ill probably stick with 3.55's till i save up enough for new gears.
12-28-2011, 11:04 PM
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Check the metal tag/plate thing next to your diff cover, it will say. You most likely have 3.55's. I'm running 31's as well and I'm still at 3.55's. If you really do plan on going up to 33's, I think 4.56's would be a good option. Check this table out:
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-ti...atio-chart.htm
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-ti...atio-chart.htm
don't mean to thread jack, just wanted a little clarity.
anyways....
Awesome cherokee! I've got the same color, but my flares are black. Yours makes me want a new bumper BAD. haha
cant wait to see more pictures of what you've done to it!
12-29-2011, 09:01 AM
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Is that chart correct? I've been considering 4.10 gears and 33s in the future, but 2700rpms at highway speed is ridiculous. I have a 5 speed. I'm relatively new to all of this, but is my 5th gear like an overdrive? between 4th and 5th gear right now my rpms drop roughly 400rpms. Right now, I have 31s with 3.07 gears, and am at 1900rpms at 65mph.
don't mean to thread jack, just wanted a little clarity.
anyways....
Awesome cherokee! I've got the same color, but my flares are black. Yours makes me want a new bumper BAD. haha
cant wait to see more pictures of what you've done to it!
don't mean to thread jack, just wanted a little clarity.
anyways....
Awesome cherokee! I've got the same color, but my flares are black. Yours makes me want a new bumper BAD. haha
cant wait to see more pictures of what you've done to it!
12-29-2011, 09:04 AM
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Check the metal tag/plate thing next to your diff cover, it will say. You most likely have 3.55's. I'm running 31's as well and I'm still at 3.55's. If you really do plan on going up to 33's, I think 4.56's would be a good option. Check this table out:
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-ti...atio-chart.htm
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-ti...atio-chart.htm
01-04-2012, 10:30 PM
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Well come to find out that my local mechanic didnt really "fix" my brake lines.The just half-way did it and now i have to get brand new brake lines 
01-27-2012, 07:21 AM
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Well finally got all my brake lines re-done for $200 I also put on some new distributer plugs to replace the piece of junk stock ones. Plus i waxed and washed her, also washed the underside of the jeep and greased all the bushings. This is what the new stance looks like with the new wheels! 
I also put on some new distributer plugs to replace the piece of junk stock ones. Plus i waxed and washed her, also washed the underside of the jeep and greased all the bushings. This is what the new stance looks like with the new wheels!
01-27-2012, 04:51 PM
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Build seems to be goin pretty well man. Defianatly a fan of that safari rack what kind is it? And lookin foward to the rest of your build!
01-30-2012, 05:23 PM
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08-19-2012, 12:52 PM
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Well i finally got some new tires yesterday, theyre federal couragia m/t 31x10.50's. They are great tires, took it up a old logging trail that has alot of big rocks and they did great, they didnt slip at all. With the next couple pay checks im either gonna get currie, or rubicon express adjustable control arms, uppers and lowers, cant wait!!!
08-23-2012, 03:07 PM
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Well finally got around to painting my rusty tie rod and also my drag link and track bar. Was going to paint it the color of the jeep but the paint was gonna be real expensive so i just went with semi gloss black, nex will be axles and sway bar. Ill post pics up tomorrow
08-23-2012, 07:06 PM
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Well i got out of class early tonight so here are the pics of the painted tie rod, drag link and track bar