prerunner xj build
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From: chino hills ca
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Wait, 93+ have no vacuum does that mean they're electronic? I prefer manual hubs but if I find an electric on is it as simple as hooking it up to a switch?
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From: Yucca Valley, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
If i'm not mistaken all axles 91 and newer do not have the vac. disconnet. The axle could be modified to work by moving the vac. fork to the locked position but i've also read that the older axle tubes are not as strong.
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Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
No. The non vacuum axles have different shafts that are one piece instead of two. The axle is ready to work as soon as you put it in 4wd
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From: chino hills ca
Year: 1991
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From: City of Trees, CA
Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
so to correct myself, 92+ are safe. all 95+ have bigger 5-297 ujoints so they make good spares. that includes 00-01
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
00-01 true about the U joints but i wouldn't by the whole axlw from those years because they are low pinion... all the shafts and joints would work though
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Metal Shims
I'm new to the XJ world. Mine is a 2000 2wd, automatic with a 4.0 in it. I just put a Rusty's XJ Cherokee 3" Spring Pack Lift Kit on my Jeep. I am hearing a slight grinding sound and I'm thinking its the driveshaft due to the "new" angle the driveshaft is at. I was thinking that metal shims would help. What do you think? Any suggestions on what else the grinding sound could be is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
Yeah 92-99 you'll be good to go...
Yes and go here for a better response instead of a build thread lol...
I'm new to the XJ world. Mine is a 2000 2wd, automatic with a 4.0 in it. I just put a Rusty's XJ Cherokee 3" Spring Pack Lift Kit on my Jeep. I am hearing a slight grinding sound and I'm thinking its the driveshaft due to the "new" angle the driveshaft is at. I was thinking that metal shims would help. What do you think? Any suggestions on what else the grinding sound could be is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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From: chino hills ca
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L6
Lol thanks for the support haha
Well I wanna ditch my rc lift and build an engine cage for some 10" coilovers and custom control arms and mounting points
Rear I plan on deaver race pack with some 12" triple bypasses
Then once I find a decent rear axle I plan on trussing it
Well I wanna ditch my rc lift and build an engine cage for some 10" coilovers and custom control arms and mounting points
Rear I plan on deaver race pack with some 12" triple bypasses
Then once I find a decent rear axle I plan on trussing it
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From: City of Trees, CA
Year: 93 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
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