Just picked up this 97 Cherokee Sport, and hopefully in the future will be adding a 3 inch lift and some 31's though I haven't decided what the best way to go about that is. Right now it is stock and it'll be a little bit before I can afford the lift kit. The rear leafs are a little beyond flat, and I've been hearing mention of some people running S10 springs in these? What would be the best leaf set for the back of my XJ and what modifications would be required to put em in? I'm not afraid of work by any means, just wanna have it all planned out before I start.




Also, could anyone tell me which rear end this is?



Looking forward to getting to know everyone here

 

phew!!!! you better be glad.....you got the chrysler 8.25!!!!!!! a whole lot better than the turdy 5, jeep looks good. oh and its called a "bastard pack" its a combination of S-10 leafs and yours, im sure some other more experienced person on here wil be able to elaborate more on them, welcome to the forum!

 

Yeah! Everything he said. Lol. Welcome to the forum. there are loads of nice and helpful people here.

 

Welcome to CF from Buck in western Washington state. Nice looking XJ!! Post up in Cherokee Chat or XJ/MJ Tech. with any questions you have.

 

welcome from socal and you got lucky with the 8.25 you wont get stuck latter when wheeling with the turdy five

 

Thanks guys, I think I'm gonna like it here! As for the bastard pack... my rear leafs are pretty much toast so I don't think shuffling in some S10 springs is gonna work there... is there a good aftermarket spring that won't sag in 3 months? or maybe something bolt in that would still shuffle in with the S10 springs if I decide to do that later on?

 

alright... so I guess going with a pair of these heavy duty leaf springs on their list here would be the best bet??

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-su...herokee-xj.htm

 

hey guys i am also new to the club just got my 98 xj!! and a lot had to do with visiting these forums looking a the pics and to see how much you guys know .. well i bought the xj at an auction the odometer reads 180,000 it belonged to california water something, does anybody thinks thats to much miles for being my first ??