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From: South Georgia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0l
That kit looks great I have to say this upgrade has me excited, especially since I wanted to do it last year but had to cancel due to some unexpected bills. I'm glad I was delayed since it gave me the opportunity to buy this awesome kit.
great looking jeep
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Yes but now as a civilian
That kit looks great I have to say this upgrade has me excited, especially since I wanted to do it last year but had to cancel due to some unexpected bills. I'm glad I was delayed since it gave me the opportunity to buy this awesome kit.
great looking jeep
That kit looks great I have to say this upgrade has me excited, especially since I wanted to do it last year but had to cancel due to some unexpected bills. I'm glad I was delayed since it gave me the opportunity to buy this awesome kit.
great looking jeep
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From: NEW YORK
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
so question. im planning on going to rubi 44 with factory lockers route as well. ive heard you have to cut the spring buckets and move them? whats your experience with it, how easy was it to install
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
With JK Rubi axles, yes you have to move the spring buckets because its wider. Control arm mounts you shouldn't have to mess with. A TJ Rubi 44 will 100% bolt in no modification and is the same width as the XJ, but they are tough to find and usually demand a ridiculous price. Unless you find a steal on a TJ 44 I'd say just beef up the 30.
Last edited by Jeepology; Jun 2, 2016 at 01:09 PM.
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From: South Georgia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0l
Did the kit arrive palletized or in boxes? I'm not going to be home when it gets delivered so i was curious if it was something my wife will have to remove from a truck or whether UPS just delivers it to your door.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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One very big and very heavy box. Felt like I was digging for buried treasure when I opened it. Filled with packing peanuts everywhere and each piece was in its own box or wrap.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Brown Dog motor mounts showed up today. Extremely fast shipping. Was going to pick up a transmission mount from NAPA to swap as well unless anyone has any suggestions?
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
LOL! Yet another upgrade I'm planning myself. Are those the poly or rubber mounts? I'm planning on the rubber ones. This is a build thread, so I know you'll keep us posted, but... keep us posted. lol
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Rubber for sure since I am trying to keep this build daily driverish
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
No, but I want to be able to hop in, drive 500 miles, and then climb a mountain 
IF parts start arriving and all goes according to plan, I want to take this Jeep to some trails around Silverton, CO
Thanks! Way too much work left to be done on it
IF parts start arriving and all goes according to plan, I want to take this Jeep to some trails around Silverton, CO
Thanks! Way too much work left to be done on it
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
just a little heads up. If you plan to run Boostwerks' steering ultimate brace, it would interfere with the JCR unibody tie-ins. But easily made to work with it.