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Or instead of doing more lifting random **** just match up the measured length to this chart and hit the junkyard... remember DS length changes with transmission and axle.



The number following the engine/tranny is collapsed length in inches, all have ~3in travel

XJ 87/88 2.5 Automatic 27.950 53003912
XJ 89/93 2.5 Automatic 27.970 53005540
XJ 89/01 2.5 Manual 25.310 53005541
XJ 89/01 4.0 Automatic 30.660 53005542
XJ 89/01 4.0 Manual 29.250 53005543
XJ 89/00 4.0 Manual 27.080 Export 53005544
XJ 89/00 4.0 Automatic 28.620 Export 53005545
XJ 87/88 4.0 Automatic Export 53005260 *
XJ 95/01 Diesel 27.640 Export 52098208

ZJ 1993 4.0 Automatic 30.530 52098341
ZJ 93/95 5.2 Automatic 32.870 w/o CV 53008427
ZJ 94/95 5.2 A500 30.625 w/o CV 52087805
ZJ 94/95 4.0 A500 w/o CV 52098790
ZJ 93/96 4.0 Manual 52098344
ZJ 93/96 4.0, 5.2 31.875 w/ 231, 242 52087805
ZJ 93/95 4.0 Manual 30.000 w/231 52088090
ZJ 93/96 5.2 33.000 w/ 231 53008427
ZJ 96/98 5.2, 5.9 31.250 w/ 249 & Model 30 52098379
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 32.875 w/ 249 & Model 30 52098501
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.000 w/ 242 52098707
ZJ 96/97 4.0 Automatic 31.250 52098850
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 30.750 w/ 249 & Model 30 52099246
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.500 w/ 249 52099260

 

Cheaper? What about upper control arms, lower control arms, brake lines, and the increased strain on the steering?

 

This.

 

considering I live in Oklahoma and we're lacking rain I will mostly be doing climbing and crawling but Possibly some mud in areas

 

This is true. I always assume everyone has aftermarket control arms and longer brake lines.

 

I still have yet to do SYE. Gears are next for me. Poor transmission.

 

Anyone seen any good deals/specials on tires recently? Or know of any coming up? Figured with the hollidays there'd be some good deals around.

Looking specifically for BFG's or duratracs.

 

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

 

Thank you for the replies.

 

[QUOTE=NewKindOfClown;2971431]You'll need to measure. How short does it need to be when the rear suspension is fully compressed, how long when it's fully extended, and I think you'll also want to measure how long it should be at regular ride height


Ok I'll try that but from what point to what point do I measure?

 

Hey guys new to the site and to lifting my cherokee. I bought a teraflex 2" spacer lift and a 2.5" RE full length add a leaf for my jeep.

I have been looking at 31s and this jeep will not be doing much off roading at all, mainly a DD. I saw some cheaper MTs by cooper that are 32x11.5 however the actual measurements are 31.3". Most marketed 31s are around 30.5 - 30.8 which would make the 32" coopers only about 1/2" larger. Will these work ok on my jeep since flexing wont really be typically done? They will be mounted on 15" jegs baja 8s with 3.75" BS.

 

With the XJ at ride height (on the ground) you measure the distance between the transfer case output yoke (SYE) and the axle pinion yoke. Minimum travel range you want is about 1.5", so if you measure 33" between yokes you want a shaft that runs a minimum of 31.5" compressed and 34.5" extended. More range is better, especially when lifted.

 

you're gonna scrub some. My 32's scrubbed the fender flares and the inner fenders at 3". If you don't mind cutting plastic then you'll be fine on the road.

 

I dont mind cutting some plastic. I figure i could remove the front bumper caps at a minimum. This jeep will be used mainly for street use and in the snow. No flexing for the time being. What other "plastic" would i need to trim. I dont mind trimming up plastic just dont want to cut into the sheet metal.

 

the front inner fenders will get eat up if you don't trim them or take them out (recommend removal) and the front fender flares will rub while steering