Homebrew Jeep Mods
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From: Converse, Texas
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Its a kit from here http://www.rocky-road.com/xjott.html
Helped a buddy of mine install it on his XJ. Its beefy as hell, but also a HUGE PITA to install.
Ever drilled steering knuckles out to 5/8"? you gotta do that with this kit, along with drilling and tapping holes through the front face of the knuckle.
Helped a buddy of mine install it on his XJ. Its beefy as hell, but also a HUGE PITA to install.
Ever drilled steering knuckles out to 5/8"? you gotta do that with this kit, along with drilling and tapping holes through the front face of the knuckle.
(Sorry, couldn't help it, I'm tired and my arms are ready to fall off)
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From: Ohio
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Evilpopcorn
pfft, you call drilling em' to 5/8" bad? I had to drill mine to 7/8" yesterday, then the pitman arm today! (Serious Steering)
(Sorry, couldn't help it, I'm tired and my arms are ready to fall off)
(Sorry, couldn't help it, I'm tired and my arms are ready to fall off)
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From: Nor-Cal
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: The venerable 4.0
That rocky road setup is so high the freakin space shuttle couldn't find it! Unfortunately I have had to wait a while for my shims so I believe everyone who says they take forever... its ok though... went to dmv today and I'm not gettin the license back yet :'-(. Looks like I need more projects. On to the interior.
Last edited by Slick761; Oct 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM.
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From: Ohio
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Slick761
That rocky road setup is so high the freakin space shuttle couldn't find it!
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From: Nor-Cal
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: The venerable 4.0
Originally Posted by Customizer1000
Wonder how much strain that is on a d30 with a decent size tire
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From: Lexington Park, MD
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Its a kit from here http://www.rocky-road.com/xjott.html
Helped a buddy of mine install it on his XJ. Its beefy as hell, but also a HUGE PITA to install.
Ever drilled steering knuckles out to 5/8"? you gotta do that with this kit, along with drilling and tapping holes through the front face of the knuckle.
Helped a buddy of mine install it on his XJ. Its beefy as hell, but also a HUGE PITA to install.
Ever drilled steering knuckles out to 5/8"? you gotta do that with this kit, along with drilling and tapping holes through the front face of the knuckle.
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From: Nevada City, California
Year: 2K
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 with Mustang fuel injectors; 60mm Throttle Body;
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He's got 35 baja claws on and, with 4.88 gears, hasnt had any issues with the steering but he's been through about a half dozen axle shafts in the past year.
sitting on 8" of lift the steering and trackbar geometry are better than stock, with way stronger parts..
The kit is pre-drilled, however to install the kit, you have to drill out the knuckles to 5/8" along with drilling and tapping the front face of the knuckle to bolt the bracket on.
It would probably work on the hybrid D30/D44 TJ rubicon front axles, but not on a regular D44. The kit is really designed around the XJ HP D30 and the knuckles that go along with it.
Ive dealt with them a couple times, never had any issues and they've been decently helpful. They make good stuff though.
It would probably work on the hybrid D30/D44 TJ rubicon front axles, but not on a regular D44. The kit is really designed around the XJ HP D30 and the knuckles that go along with it.
Ive dealt with them a couple times, never had any issues and they've been decently helpful. They make good stuff though.
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From: Finger Lakes Region NY
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o