Project: #Goldnugget - The 3rd build.
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From: Burlington, NC
Year: 1994...mostly...
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO, Lot's of Bolt Ons
10.25 ring & pinions fit the 10.5 housing and that's what most do as there is greater support.
Personally I'd just bite the bullet and buy metric rims over redrilling hubs.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Yeah, that's up in the air until I get the axles in. I have a set of metric rollers for now. If I came across a deal on a set of standard wheels then I'd redrill. If not, I'll buy new metric wheels.
I can get a set of Allied/Raceline Rock 8's for $881 shipped to me.
I can get a set of Allied/Raceline Rock 8's for $881 shipped to me.
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From: Greensboro
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
As long as I can get chromo shafts and gear sets for the 10.5 then I'll be fine.
Keep an eye out for some decent used 8x170mm 17" beadlocks for me if you come across them frequently. I haven't seen a single set. The only reason I planned to switch back to 8x6.5 is because I can do it for free and 8x6.5" wheels are much easier to find used.
If I couldn't find a good deal on used wheels then I planned to just order 8x170mm wheels new.
I also figured if I needed a spare on the side of the trail I'd be much more likely to find someone willing to let me use their 8x6.5" wheel.
Keep an eye out for some decent used 8x170mm 17" beadlocks for me if you come across them frequently. I haven't seen a single set. The only reason I planned to switch back to 8x6.5 is because I can do it for free and 8x6.5" wheels are much easier to find used.
If I couldn't find a good deal on used wheels then I planned to just order 8x170mm wheels new.
I also figured if I needed a spare on the side of the trail I'd be much more likely to find someone willing to let me use their 8x6.5" wheel.
Edit* Here's the link
http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/threads/1...x170mm.170513/
Last edited by adamk; Mar 17, 2016 at 12:37 PM.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
There's a set of 8x170 DIY beadlocks for sale on NC4x4 now.
Edit* Here's the link
http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/threads/1...x170mm.170513/
Edit* Here's the link
http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/threads/1...x170mm.170513/
I doubt I'm going to find a deal remotely good enough to not just buy new.
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From: Greensboro
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
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Where are you finding Allied for that cheap? I agree that 1K is way too much. As I come across more I'll let you know. Sounds like you've got time to wait on buying some anyways.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
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Yup. I got a little while.
I did just find a set of tires. Just bought a set of (6) 39 Reds.
So, now I need a set of 8x170mm wheels. I've since had a friend convince me to stay with 8x170mm. lol.
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Yup. My 2 231 donor cases should be here this weekend and the D300 cases will be purchased this weekend too.
