XJ makeover, One tons and 40's.
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From: meriden Ct
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I dont like the crossover steering where the drag link goes under the tie rod to keep stock steering angles. Pricey too. Look at ruff stuffs 3/4 steering kit. about 100$ cheaper and you mount it the same way, just with the drag link on top of the tie rod instead of under it
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From: meriden Ct
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
so far its not really noticeably different. I havent driven too far so I will update this. stops ok still too, but I have wj knuckles and brakes which should be installed this week some time.
I flexed it out some today when I got home and my bumps seem to be pretty good, I have always had a 37 in mind so I really set everything up to run them. I have very minor trimming, and possible limiting front uptravel a little more, at least until I relocate the battery and cut out the inner fenders.
But as it sits, even on 4" of lift, I have 4" up travel in the rear and about the same up front.
I flexed it out some today when I got home and my bumps seem to be pretty good, I have always had a 37 in mind so I really set everything up to run them. I have very minor trimming, and possible limiting front uptravel a little more, at least until I relocate the battery and cut out the inner fenders.
But as it sits, even on 4" of lift, I have 4" up travel in the rear and about the same up front.
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From: meriden Ct
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by mcguyver_xj
if you went back a couple pages you would see...lol but he ran 35's
On a 15x8 rim.
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From: meriden Ct
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Next step is installing wj brakes and crossover steering.
I decided to narrow the stock wj steering and sleeve it instead of going to heims. At least for now, to save a few bucks.
Here is the difference in brakes.

knuckle with 2 bosses for tie rod and drag link

original steering

sleeved tie rod

quickie bead. Not bad for a 110 with flux core
I decided to narrow the stock wj steering and sleeve it instead of going to heims. At least for now, to save a few bucks.
Here is the difference in brakes.

knuckle with 2 bosses for tie rod and drag link

original steering

sleeved tie rod

quickie bead. Not bad for a 110 with flux core
Last edited by ct67_72; May 7, 2012 at 09:19 PM.




