Get those front springs put in and see if you still rub.

Also for the rear you can always get some shackle relocation brackets which will not only give you more flex but a little extra lift to match the front.

 

Springs are going in once I get a d30. I am sure they will help but I have a feeling I will still need longer bump stops. I found out that I am missing the one for the passengers side so I need some new ones anyways.

I was thinking the same thing for the rear. 3" isnt much too ask for, so longer shackles and the relocation bracket should do the trick for the time being.

The track bar went in last night as well. Drilled out the axle side mount to 1/2" and everything was good. No old rusted bolts or anything.

 

Right on, im glad.

Plus the relocation brackets and proper shackle angle should help the rear flex nicely.

 

That's what I am hoping for! Need to get some longer shocks next. I am pretty sure the ones I have are standard length and limiting the down travel.

 

bumpstops are going to be your friend. You can actually have a very flexy rig with low lift when you get properly bumped and the right shocks. I'm going to be throwing in more bumpstop and getting longer shocks for my rig. Maybe even cut some more fender out. It's been an issue where I run out of down travel and don't even hit the bump stops yet.

 

Well I found out last night that my radiator is leaking. I saw that there was water dripping a few days ago but though it was leftovers from driving through a puddle. So sure enough, after sitting in the garage for a few days, it was still dripping. I got home last night, and there was a huge puddle. I checked all the hoses and they are fine. Looks like it is coming out between where the aluminum crimps to the tank.

 

Amazon has the OEM replacement radiator for 76$. Just put one in my 2000. Probably the cheapest you will find it.

 

Technically, eBay is cheaper if you like to live life on the edge, YOLO style.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171706807303

 

Ya i think ebay was like $54. The only problem is that they all have a provision for the trans cooler. That means less cooling compared to what i already have. Might just go for one of the all aluminum 3 fan radiators.

 

I would honestly throw an OEM style radiator back in and freshen your stock system while you're in there. New hoses, thermostat, etc. I have seen a lot of poor reviews with those 3 fan setups since they don't flow enough air. The mechanical fan does the job no problem!

 

I was almost thinking of flushing the system first. That way I can free whatever gunk is left over in the system and clog the old radiator up instead of the new one. Then of course we all know the water pump will go out after the flush (never fails). So might as well do ALL the cooling components at the same time. Well everything except the heater core. Heater cores in XJs are no fun...

 

So now it comes down to a full aluminum radiator for $100 (still uses stock fans and mounts) or a OE style replacement for $50. Thoughts?

 

Just throw an OE radiator in. The stock cooling system works great for the cherokee

 

Sounds like a plan. I cant say I have ever had a Cherokee over heat so makes sense.

On another note, after 6 weeks of searching, I finally found a Dana 30! Its actually the cheapest one I could find and I dont have to pull it. Should be getting dropped off at my shop tomorrow. FINALLY!!!

Will it be 4wd and ready for KOH? Very very possible now. Sounds like I have a busy weekend ahead of me.

 

Yeah i would stick with OEM style. Just keep your cooling system up to par, and you should never really have a problem with overheating. i like to change my coolant once a year, it's cheap enough to just do that.