My '88 W.I.P. (Work In Progress)

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Nov 19, 2014 | 08:23 AM

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onlyinajeep726

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From: Clayton, NC

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB

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Originally Posted by dino30

Have you looked into the WJ Steering and Brake swap ? This gives you bigger rotors , twin piston calipers and separates the steering links .... If you use a Late model TJ wheel bearing with a 1/4 in spacer behind it you can keep the current bolt pattern .. If your running 15" wheels , you can run a mustang cobra caliper (more clearance for the 15" wheel ) and a ford sport trac rotor (5x4.5 bolt pattern instead of re drilling the WJ rotor) ... Keep it up , I like how your jeep is coming along .. I am a big fan of the Xj and seeing one built like this is just cool ..

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

Yea, I've looked into the WJ setup/upgrade. I would love to do it, but right now, it boils down to time and money. I have too many other projects going on and no money to do them all haha. I'm gladly accepting donations to the Jeep fund, though.