Project "XJ"
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From: Long Island NY
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Nice looking xj hope my 4door comes out half as good as urs quick question how you like ur kuhmo kl7s I hated mine they weighed more then my super swampers and killed my mpg the worn un even and shock my front end apart I had 285x75x16s maybe I got a bad batch jw if u had the same problems out of em
Just got to say ... this is an awesome looking XJ, its not over the top, but looks the goods, well done on the transformation, its come a long way from the first pic of when you picked it up at the farm... man, your Dad would be mighty proud, give ya self a pat on the back, Just love your Jeep...AWESOME !!!
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From: Long Island NY
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I Havent posted any updates in a while so i did a steering upgrade and here are some pics.
Ok a few months later i ripped out that CRAPPY Heavy Duty Rugged Ridge steering setup. Again sent out another E-Mail to them about the steering roll and still NO reply from them. even with the poly spacers between the tierod end and the knuckle it helps with the roll but when the spacer splits you know when it happens and the sloppy steering is back. so i pulled the system out and installed the Iron Rock Over the knuckle system. and for the 20 bucks i upgraded it to the 5/8" hardware. MAN what a differance My XJ feels like a whole new ride. For anyone thinking about replacing your steering i would recomend this setup. If you dont feel comfertable drilling out your pitman arm and steering knuckles to 5/8" holes you can stick with the 1/2" hardware and it will be a bolt right in install. I did it my self in less than 2 hours. i was able to get the alignment real close and (1/16" toe in ) and steering wheel is stright. this system gets 2 thumbs up from me
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Ok a few months later i ripped out that CRAPPY Heavy Duty Rugged Ridge steering setup. Again sent out another E-Mail to them about the steering roll and still NO reply from them. even with the poly spacers between the tierod end and the knuckle it helps with the roll but when the spacer splits you know when it happens and the sloppy steering is back. so i pulled the system out and installed the Iron Rock Over the knuckle system. and for the 20 bucks i upgraded it to the 5/8" hardware. MAN what a differance My XJ feels like a whole new ride. For anyone thinking about replacing your steering i would recomend this setup. If you dont feel comfertable drilling out your pitman arm and steering knuckles to 5/8" holes you can stick with the 1/2" hardware and it will be a bolt right in install. I did it my self in less than 2 hours. i was able to get the alignment real close and (1/16" toe in ) and steering wheel is stright. this system gets 2 thumbs up from me
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From: York PA/State College PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Man I just have to complement you on your jeep. Yellow is my absolute favorite color for XJ's. Love your jeep
Last edited by OOdynamite; Feb 27, 2011 at 11:03 PM.
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 460
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From: Long Island NY
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Long Island NY
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Red is awesome too. Red was one of the colors i was thinking of painting mine but i already have 1 red car so i figured to go a little LOUDER in the color this time. put a 4-5'' Lift in yours and some 32 or 33" tires and that rig would look bad a$$
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Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: New Jersey (Milltown, Lavallette, and Wayne)
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
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From: Long Island NY
Year: 1989
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