xjmuddigger

im new here and i need a cheap mod i can do to make my xj to make it a better xj,anythin helps,im on a short budget since im still in highschool

troy fritz

Throw away the rear sway bar and you'll get more rear flex.Put some offroad lights on it.Wash it.LOLCut the fenders.Put bigger tires on.

xjmuddigger

how hard is it to take the rear sway bar off and that clay is stuck on there i need to get a pressure washer on it lol

troy fritz

It's easy to do.Take a screw driver and chissle it off to get to the nuts.It took me about a half hour to remove.When you wheel then you might want to disconnect the front sway bar for more flex in front.Don't remove it though.The front bar is important but the rear is not.

xjmuddigger

alright man,thanx for the help

Donnie_K

LOL, you rode in mine without a front swaybar! My springs are alot stiffer than stock though.

DUDE454

My srpings are stock and i dont have a front or rear anti sway bar. Made it ont the highway for 6 hours and had no problems and the flex is pretty good.
And if your on a budget here's a bunch of junkyard mods.
Suspension & Lift:
1. ZJ V8 Upcountry Coils = 1-1.5" lift
2. F-150/Bronco Coils ('79-ish) = 4-4.5" lift
3. S10 leaf packs (cut eyes off S10 main and bolt pack under XJ main) = 3-4" lift
4. JK shocks = slight mod to fit 2-4" lift
5. MJ Shackles = 1/2" lift
6. Camaro Spring Isolators = 1.5" lift
Brakes:
1. WJ brake booster
2. WJ Master Cylinder
3. YJ Brake Lines = 3-4" longer
4. Dodge Ram Van Brake Lines = 10-12" longer (for big lifts)
5. WJ Rotors/Calipers = bigger brakes and more stopping power (will fit 15" rims)
Axles:
1. Ford 8.8 inch ('97+) = need spring & shock mounts (4.10, LSD, Disc Brakes)
2. XJ I-4 & V6 = 4.10 gears (some have 4.56) may have vacuum discos
3. 97+ XJ C8.25 = bolt in and upgrades to 29 spline (strength comparable to D44)
Front End & Steering:
1. ZJ V8 Tierods = beefier & bolt in
2. WJ Knuckles/Tierods/Draglinks = beefier and crossover steering
3. Durango Steering Box = beefier
4. 350 or 351 Power Steering Pump = helps with oversize tires (requires welding)
5. WJ LCA's = more tire clearance (some grinding required)
6. ZJ pitman arm = 1 inch drop over stock
7. WJ rear LCA's = replace XJ front LCA's, 2" longer to accomodate a lift, some grinding required
Engine Performance:
1. Newer XJ intakes (may require some modification)
2. Mustang 5.0 Injectors = bolt in (have 4 holes instead of 1, more fuel, better spray)
3. ZJ V8 alternator = more power to run accessories (some grinding required)
4. Taurus Dual Electric Fans ('96-98) = replaces mechanical fan, better cooling
5. Z34 lumina hood vents
Other:
1. '94+ V6 Dakota AX-15 = bolt in (but must use XJ bellhousing)
2. Lebaron or laser hood vents = help keep ur 4.0 cool
4. MJ Bucket seats = tilt forward, bolt in to at least older XJ's
5. ZJ gas tank skid = can be modified to fit 97+
6. ZJ and WJ stock tranny coolers with stacked plates (even an upgrade for us with the stock fin style)
7. GM power antennas replace your broken XJ's with little modification
8. 5spd crossmembers give 3/4 inch tcase drop on autos with no loss in ground clearance
9. You can convert the closed system to open without replacing your radiator by using the fill cap from a 4.7 durango or dakota, cutting it into your upper hose, and replace your bottle with an Mj overflow tank or any that fit. Then cap off or eliminate the T'ed lines in the heater core.
10. XJ '97+ doors onto older cherokees = one piece windows and better mir

CodeXJ

^^^ Nice list!

troy fritz

Ok,let me clarify.Some XJs don't do well without the front sway bar connected on the street and some do.

phillyxj570

x2 i know people you hate driving with front swat discoed and on my xj you cant even tel lthe difference between it being conected or not

and yes very nice list