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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
I just pulled a complete long arm setup from a junker and will be putting it on my wheeler. I'm guessing the lift was about 4-5".
It appears to be partially factory made and partially modified, but it is sound and study. The donor jeep had a stock panhard bar, and the shock on the driver's side was slightly crushed in on the sides (didn't know until I had already pulled the axle, so I don't know what rubbed). It might also have a slight bend in the shaft, as it hangs up at 4" extention but goes in if I twist the shaft around the other way.
I want to make the most out of the longarm and get the best articulation and tune it in the best possible way. Is there anything I need to know or any common problems others encounter?
If/Should I replace the panhard bar, is there a recommended aftermarket, or should I use tube and make one with heims joints?
It appears to be partially factory made and partially modified, but it is sound and study. The donor jeep had a stock panhard bar, and the shock on the driver's side was slightly crushed in on the sides (didn't know until I had already pulled the axle, so I don't know what rubbed). It might also have a slight bend in the shaft, as it hangs up at 4" extention but goes in if I twist the shaft around the other way.
I want to make the most out of the longarm and get the best articulation and tune it in the best possible way. Is there anything I need to know or any common problems others encounter?
If/Should I replace the panhard bar, is there a recommended aftermarket, or should I use tube and make one with heims joints?
Assuming it's an XJ, I personally recommend nothing but the Iron Rock Offroad double shear track bar. Extremely sturdy, good pricing, and great customer service.
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From: Central Washington
Year: 91 xj, 93 xj, 93 zj, 94 zj
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2x I6, 2x v8
We in the Jeep community refer to panhard bars as "track bars" so you may find more if you search for that term instead.
Assuming it's an XJ, I personally recommend nothing but the Iron Rock Offroad double shear track bar. Extremely sturdy, good pricing, and great customer service.
Assuming it's an XJ, I personally recommend nothing but the Iron Rock Offroad double shear track bar. Extremely sturdy, good pricing, and great customer service.
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
For the rear, just get longer shackles
for the front get coil spacers
Bad news is that going from 3" to 4" requires a whole bunch of new parts as well... you will need a new adjustable trackbar, longer lower control arms, longer swaybar links, and longer (or relocated) brake lines.
You will also likely need to add a slip yoke eliminator on the transfer case and a new CV style driveshaft to cure the vibrations from the added lift.
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From: SE PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Looks like you have full aftermarket packs. That's good.
For the rear, just get longer shackles
for the front get coil spacers
Bad news is that going from 3" to 4" requires a whole bunch of new parts as well... you will need a new adjustable trackbar, longer lower control arms, longer swaybar links, and longer (or relocated) brake lines.
You will also likely need to add a slip yoke eliminator on the transfer case and a new CV style driveshaft to cure the vibrations from the added lift.
For the rear, just get longer shackles
for the front get coil spacers
Bad news is that going from 3" to 4" requires a whole bunch of new parts as well... you will need a new adjustable trackbar, longer lower control arms, longer swaybar links, and longer (or relocated) brake lines.
You will also likely need to add a slip yoke eliminator on the transfer case and a new CV style driveshaft to cure the vibrations from the added lift.
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From: Baltimore, MD
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6 HO
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
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From: Kansas City, MO
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
So you're looking at a smidge over $500...
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From: SE PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
This may sound like a dumb question because I have no clue what I am talking about but can I add leafs to pop it up higher or what? Also would I have to cut my flares to put 33s on?
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From: SE PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L