Deadheadredneck

I am starting a mild build on my 1998 jeep Cherokee limited that will consist of a 3 inch lift kit (not positive of brand but thinking zone), 30x9.5r15 tires and possibly a roof rack with lighting on down the road. The Jeep will be a daily driver and ride quality is somewhat of a factor. I am not a hardcore wheeler but I won't hesitate to take it for a mud or a trail ride. After abandoning the jeep in high school I've finally got it back in my possession. Considering it was outside for 3 years without being touched its in pretty good shape. Here's a shot of it as it sits currently, in stock trim.











I have a few questions for you xj junkies. I believe my transfer case is a 242 as it has full time/part time but more importantly if someone could identify the rear end that would really help. Here's a picture of the diff housing ( I suspect an 8.25)



I have heard of driveline vibration issues on just about all xj's with the 242/8.25 combo with lift so I'd like to identify these components before I begin on the suspension.

Also I believe the jeep has some kind of (possibly factory installed) shackle lift. Haven't looked at the front to check for spacers but here's a picture of the rear leaf spring mount






Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Deadheadredneck

The front windows are down in the previous pics. The drivers side actually broken out. Which I fixed this evening after getting a brown box from my folks place on the other side of town. It's dark out.


I have some pictures I will try to post a thread on the instal. It's pretty easy but It would only take a second if someone showed you how....

Deadheadredneck

About time to update I suppose. The jeep is now road worthy, it took a lot of searching to find the driveline vibe but after replacing motor and tranny mount it sits quiet stopped in drive with my foot on the fat one. Also I was able to score a deal on some 31's and a 3 inch rc lift from a friend who upgraded to 6.5 long arms and 33's! Unfortunately it came with an aal for the rear which makes my rear end bounce a little. The cooper discover htt is a nice tire but it only measures to 29.5 inches and they sell it as a 31x10.5r15.

Deadheadredneck

The tires and lift are really good looking on the jeep. But the aal actually added at least 3.5 inches and the front at 3. I need a coil spacer for the front I think. The aal is used so I would think it is all sagged out. It is however stiff.
Sway bar disco'd

Deadheadredneck

Hey look who scored an old set of mt's AND a rusty old set of black steel xj rims! I kinda dig the old and beatup look of the rig right now. But I will be purchasing a "new" set of treadwright. Snapped some shots throughout the day.