lots of ? on my new ZJ.....

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May 11, 2011 | 12:00 AM

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old_red_limited

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From: west Michigan

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

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Originally Posted by ericfx1984

yeah the top right gusset with the holes in it is a dead give away... well that and the part number in the pic

Spnk ya!
Everything that should be welded is.... just bad welds. Gunna fix broken weld tomorrow. Then start fixing all the other welds.

May 11, 2011 | 12:03 AM

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From: west Michigan

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.7

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Originally Posted by ericfx1984

your upper control arm mounts in the last 2 pics are pulling away from the axle tube...

based on the grey/silver color of the coils I would guess that it is a Rubicon Express or a newer Rough Country lift

and yes it is an 8.8

they did a great job welding the gears... BUT as I said, you will need to fix the axle side, rear, upper control arm mounts... it IS NOT safe as it sits

as for upgrading it, you will need to pull the axle shafts out of the way and gt a new carrier... then you can upgrade...

keep in mind you need the same gear ratio front and rear

Yeah, completely tore that from the axle...... gettin fixed tomorrow with some xtra support.