dmondeac

I just bought a set of new Rubicon Hard Rock rims to put on 98 Cherokee, since I have Ford 8.8 rear I can just change the rear spacers to a 5x5 bolt pattern. I'm wondering if anyone has change out the front bearing hub to a new style with the 5x5 pattern say of a WJ, TJ etc.

Hoenestly

So it's finally time to put on a lift and I have chosen a 4.5 inch lift. Inahave done everything in the jeep my self from aftermarket radio to brakes to water pumps, but my question is how hard is a lift to out on? I am pretty solid when doing anything mechanical. Some people tell me you need a (car lift) to properly put on a lift kit. I have confidence in my skill set, but just wondering what is the opinion of the person reading this... should I do it my self or pay someone?

I have a jack, 4 jack stands, 325lb torque wrench, manual torque wrench and all the tools under the sun except a saw or torch.

Martlor13

It's pretty straightforward. You don't need a car lift. Lots of us here install in the driveway haha. If you run into broken leaf spring bolts, then it adds more more work.

salad

It entirely depends on rust. If you live somewhere that doesn't throw down road salt like they're trying to bring ocean life to the storm drains, you'll be fine. It can be done in an afternoon in a southern area. If you're one of the poor bastards up here you will need a torch at the bare minimum. Saw and welder to deal with broken bolts aren't a bad idea.

Hoenestly

I live in North Carolina so not rust

ljobbins

It's doable in a garage or driveway but 4.5 is starting to get a little high. You have to get the car high enough to get the coil springs out which means axle without tires on the ground and car jacked up high enough away to slide the coils in then picking up the axles to get the jack under again. Doable for sure but 2 people makes it way easier. Also if you are doing long arm you need to cut off the stock lower control arm bracket. If it's short arm then you just use the stock brackets.

ljobbins

Also do it during business hours of a parts store nearby and have a second car either your own or a friends there in case you break something and need to run to a parts store or junkyard. You don't want to break something and be staring at your parts store transportation in pieces on the driveway.

Basslicks

Not sure what your comment about the ford 8.8 means.... the 8.8 is the same bolt pattern as the 8.25 and the d35.

As far as the fronts, the axle shaft is what has the wheel-mounting surface, the bearings are unit bearings, not hub bearings. Earlier 2wd XJs w/o ABS used hub bearings mounted on spindles, but everything else uses unit bearings and axle shafts. All that being said, you wouldn't be able to use the axleshafts from the WJ because they are a) CV axles and b) longer than XJ D30 axleshafts. And the TJ is the same pattern as XJs. JK axleshafts would land you in the same boat as WJs (minus the CV joint).

If you want to run those wheels, you're going to have to use adapters. I'd recommend Spidertrax or AlloyUSA if you're going to do that though.

BowNHead

Hey all,
I just got a 99 Sport with a 2" lift. I want to put 31x10.5 tires on it but was wondering if i need to trim anything or add spacers.

this is just to get through the winter and I am lifting in the spring to 4.5".
I just happen to have 4 - 31's laying around to get me thru.

thanks Steve

Martlor13

Yeah you are going go have to trim a bit. You need to have 3 inches of lift to clear 31s. I have a 2 inch lift as well. Test fit 31s and they rubbed all over. Stuck to 235s.

BowNHead

I was afraid of that...thank you

ReadyToMount

Running stock wheels and leaving the sway bar hooked up you are probably fine to get through winter. Check tire clearance on rear sway bar links. May need a little trimming with stock front bumper or add some bump stop extensions if they haven't already to keep the extra flex from cramming the tires. When you are ready for the 4.5" lift kit give us a shout. Zone Offroad or Rubicon Express is typically our go to brands for a good deal on the XJ's

Hoenestly

2000 jeep Cherokee getting a 4.5 inch lift should I prepare for a yoke slip or just feel it out first?

NewKindOfClown

There's a good chance you'll need one, but I would just do it. It's a better setup with several advantages

Martlor13

More than likely.