Been searching the interwebs, as well as CF, and either find no info or conflict / incomplete answers.

Buddy of mine is (most likely) buying a 97 ZJ Limited 5.2. Trying to piece together a cheap lift for him witih some 2" spacers up front, shocks, and stock XJ front coils for the rear. However, after doing some searching online, I've come across conflicting/incomplete information about using the XJ coils in the rear of the ZJ.

Here's the meat of the question... Yes or no, will the STOCK XJ coils give the REAR of a ZJ a couple inches of lift? I thought I remember seeing someone here that did this.

 

https://www.nc4x4.com/forum/threads/...springs.74015/

http://www.nagca.com/forum/archive/i...hp/t-2579.html

https://kevinsoffroad.com/techarticles/f2rswap.html

couple things i found

 

Already read this one... was not helpful at all because they're not talking about STOCK XJ front coils.

I've read this one too. Also not helpful because they're talking about swapping the front ZJ coils to the rear of the ZJ... which is good for between 4-6" of lift depending on which ZJ coils you get.



Now THIS one.... this one, I didn't run across. This statement right here confirms what I've heard....


http://www.nagca.com/forum/showpost....5&postcount=13


This is VERY helpful... so thank you for that

 

Everybody thanks for checking out this thread I have a 2000 grand Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 straight six I went to put the KEYN turned to the on position and the fuel pump was running and humming and would not shut off I could also hear how men coming all the feel filter and the ASD relay was ticking also I removed the fuel pump fuse and relay and the fuel pump is still running on a vehicle does not start it cranks but no start anybody have any clue what it may be. Also I removed the fuel pump fuse and relay and the feel pump is still running on the vehicle does not start it cranks but no start anybody have any clue what it maybe. In the last couple months I've replaced with Mopar parts camshaft sensor crankshaft sensor ignition coil rail brand-new wiring for the battery brand-new botch fuel pump and Brand new fuel filter I am not sure what it maybe so any buddy who has ever had this problem please help me out thanks

 

BRO, do you even english???

Learn how to type a coherent description of your issue and some one might be able to help you!

 

Hey guys, I'm having an issue with my 2wd in my 97 zj cherokee. I wish I could be more detailed, but basically the rear diff is leaking, so need new seal and probably check gear oil. Main question is why does it slip when driving or putting it into drive and touch the throttle? The rear end has gone out a few times before, could it be going out again and need work? My father and I have pulled it and done the work before, just asking if that is the issue
Thanks
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It also has been doing this before the seal was shot or started leaking...

 

I have a slightly similar issue, still havent figured it out. when i put a jumper wire in place of my ASD (pin 30 to 86 i think), the jeep start and runs fine. with the relay in the jeep wont start and the fuel pump runs constantly, but it stops when i pull the relay out. ive opened almost the entire engine harness looking for shorts but havent found anything yet. starting to think its a PCM but im not going to throw parts at it.

If this diff is going out repeatedly then it was rebuilt incorrectly or you preload/pinion depth is off or something, they dont just fail for no reason. does it have a d44? not very familiar with them but does it have clutch packs for lsd? if it does, did you put friction modifier in?

 

If it IS a D44a, the case must be spread to preload the carrier bearings. This is often overlooked when rebuilt by someone who's never done one before. You may want to swap a Ford Explorer 8.8 axle into your ZJ. Artec Industries makes a complete bracket kit for this.

 

Never mind, figured out it was bent pins. My key fob works again.

 

May be a stupid question but, will an XJ bumper work on a ZJ? I have the chance to buy a decent bumper off an XJ for $100 so if I can make it work itd be a deal.

 

I fixed this problem in mine, just yesterday. As was stated, other sockets can mess up the lighter socket. Easy fix: In the lighter socket, to the rear of it, on the right side, there's a little tab. Get it with your fingernail and pull it a little toward the center of the lighter socket. If you pull it too far, the lighter won't depress. Work with it. You'll find the sweet spot that allows your lighter to work properly, again. Good luck!

 

I'm almost positive that the ZJ bumper mounts differently, but worst case scenario, you can probably just cut the brackets off the XJ and weld on a set for a ZJ

Such as these.....

http://www.ggcustommetalfab.com/93-9...nting-brackets

So then you're only in to that bumper for 165-ish bucks.

 

Thanks, thats kind of what i was thinking is just fab up some correct mounts

 

Don't know if this has already been answered or not, but I have a 93 ZJ that had a terrible knocking when the engine was cold, but went away, once things were warmed up. This was the case when I first bought it. The #1 piston was completely cracked, and the cylinder wall felt like a washboard. My mechanic sent it out to be re-machined, put in a new piston, and everything's been great.

 

Okay: Here's my main problem. When I start my 93, it cranks and cranks. I turn the key off, and then try again, and it usually starts, at this point. Sometimes, it's a good, strong start, and other times, it's a weak start, and then the engine sputters and surges for a moment, before it settles down. Other than that, it runs like a top. The starting issue has me scratching my head, though.