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CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,589
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From: Denver
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'm putting Bilsteins on my XJ...shock boots or no shock boots?
I'm usually of the opinion that boots are stupid, but that's with bikes that I can clean often. I did already cut one off, but I can put it back on...
I'm usually of the opinion that boots are stupid, but that's with bikes that I can clean often. I did already cut one off, but I can put it back on...
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 2
From: Denver
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Sounds good to me. I figured as much. They used to come stock on every mountain bike around, until people realized they were stupid and left dirt on the seals & ruined the anodization.
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: Tn
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Cool glad the consensus is no boots I didnt put any on when I lifted my xj and regretted it at first but now I don't, I helped a friend put bilstein shocks on his taco the shocks ride really well on the road I cant speak for off road because he hasnt hit the trails yet
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 156
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From: Indianapolis
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Lifted 3" this past weekend and now I have a vibration when accellerating and a slight clunking sound when slowly rolling from the rear. Obviously this is a U joint... could it be a bad joint, not tight enough U bolts, longer driveshaft such as one from the front, or do i really need a TC drop or shims?
Thanks!
Thanks!
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,603
Likes: 3
From: SLC, Utah
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Lifted 3" this past weekend and now I have a vibration when accellerating and a slight clunking sound when slowly rolling from the rear. Obviously this is a U joint... could it be a bad joint, not tight enough U bolts, longer driveshaft such as one from the front, or do i really need a TC drop or shims? Thanks!
Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
From: Indianapolis
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Junior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 15,016
Likes: 11
From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Personally, I hate how far the yoke sticks out the back of the t-case on a late model so I have to suggest a SYE.
I have a 3" lift on mine and I installed a RR SYE. Works great!
and don't say you can't afford it... I see the cars in the garage.
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 21,029
Likes: 3
From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 141
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From: Moundridge KS
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i keep seeing alot of people saying not to use blocks on the forum. my question is why not? i want to add like maybe an inch block just to help gain a little height for my 33s i can make them in my ag class so its free for me rather than buying new springs or something
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
i keep seeing alot of people saying not to use blocks on the forum. my question is why not? i want to add like maybe an inch block just to help gain a little height for my 33s i can make them in my ag class so its free for me rather than buying new springs or something
