Modified XJ Cherokee Tech XJ (84-01)
All modified tech questions. If it modifies your XJ beyond stock parts ask it here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1990 xj trail rig to dd

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-31-2011, 04:37 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
CatFishSoup's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ft. Myers, Florida
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default 1990 xj trail rig to dd

I have a 1990 xj with 190k miles. The only thing that makes it a trail rig is that i have another vehicle, and the interior on this jeep is ruff. It has a 6.5'' lift, 35's, t-case drop, and a soon to be rebuilt back axle. that is the only thing that sets it apart from stock.

I will soon have to use it as a dd because my main vehicle will soon be dead. replacing an allison transmission is not the cheapest thing in the world.

My jeep can be used as a dd atm, but it is very squirrely on the road, and its a dog on accelteration.

I read in another thread a guy mentioned that with a long arm kit and a sye there would be an improvment.

Thoughts, and suggestions? please help before my truck explodes and i need this as a dd . Thanks ^_^
Old 12-31-2011, 05:09 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
N20jeep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 6,685
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

long arms, an alignment, and regearing will make it a nicer DD.
Old 12-31-2011, 05:32 PM
  #3  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
CatFishSoup's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ft. Myers, Florida
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

Thank you
Old 12-31-2011, 05:50 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
sam24th's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NC/SC
Posts: 1,012
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

With a 6.5in lift Id def go with a SYE if you have any vibrations. I have one installed on mines and get no vibs up to 85 and I didnt try going faster lol. As far as getting it to ride smoother longarms like mentioned will help with the ride a bit. Also check your bushings and steering geometry. A lot of the squirreliness (<is that even a word?) can be eliminated with the right steering geometry. Also do you have an adjustable trackbar or relocated trackbar? A lift that high I would assume had the trackbar relocated or adjusted to recenter the axle.
Old 12-31-2011, 06:22 PM
  #5  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
CatFishSoup's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ft. Myers, Florida
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Default

It does have an adjustable track bar, sorry i forgot to mention that :X. Thanks for the advice!
Old 12-31-2011, 06:37 PM
  #6  
Seasoned Member
 
XJ JoeyD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Parma Ohio
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Steering geometry is important. Make sure the track bar and drag link are at the same angle to avoid bump steer. Definately helps with road manners
Old 12-31-2011, 10:52 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
brookhart63's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: cedar rapids
Posts: 620
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4 ohh
Default

Originally Posted by N20jeep
long arms, an alignment, and regearing will make it a nicer DD.
X100
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Austindude2015
Cherokee Chat
17
12-28-2020 05:12 PM
bryweb
Jeep Builds
31
03-28-2019 06:47 PM
Jeremy Millner
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
10
10-02-2015 02:21 PM
DynoGuy
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
7
09-27-2015 09:48 PM
CJG
Wanted
0
09-27-2015 05:35 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: 1990 xj trail rig to dd



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:43 AM.