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Joined: Apr 2008
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Model: Cherokee
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/need-sye-207805/
Yes, your drive shaft should point directly at the t-case output.
Yes, your drive shaft should point directly at the t-case output.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 914
Likes: 14
From: north carolina
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have an 01 cherokee. Put a 3 inch zone lift on about a month ago. Was getting vibes staying at 20 mph so I did a 1 inch transfer case drop. Fixed it until I reach about 55 mph then the vibes come back. I'm just gonna go ahead and put an sye kit in. I have a few questions and would really appreciate some help. Can anybody point me I'm the right direction for a good affordable kit. I see them on ebay for 210. Also I've heard the front drive shaft for an xj will work with the kit. Is this recommended? Any way I can save some money cause I didn't originally price this into my build cause I didn't think I would need it lol. Last will I need angle shims with the sye kit. From the research I've done it seems with the cv drive shaft you want the pinion angle to be almost coming strait out of the differential. Thanks for reading and thanks to any body who can help!
Senior Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 946
Likes: 0
From: Iroquois Ontario Canada
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/need-sye-207805/
Yes, your drive shaft should point directly at the t-case output.
Yes, your drive shaft should point directly at the t-case output.
Here is hoping I get enough hours in before the offer ends. My homemade TC drop was suppose to be a temporary thing, but it has been in for a while now
I am also going to gain another 3/4" when I make my shackle relocation brackets so I will really need it now
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 38
Likes: 3
From: Tulsa, OK
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
'96 Up Country W/Moab Wheels: Biggest Tires?
OK, so 5 years ago I needed new tires, and found a set of Moab wheels. Figured that was the time to put them on.
I'd been running 255/70 15s, and they were fine ... no rubbing.
The MOAB wheels had worn-out 275/75 16s on them when I got them. I put them on the old Jeep to see how they looked, and they were awesome! Rubbed, though.
I ended up with 245/70 16s on it. They're a bit taller than the 255/70 15s were, but skinnier. Don't like them.
They're about worn out now, and it's time to put some ManTires on that thing! What are the biggest tires I can fit on there without rubbing, or only needing a little BFH massaging to get them not to rub?
Pics are of the super bad 275/75 16s.
I'd been running 255/70 15s, and they were fine ... no rubbing.
The MOAB wheels had worn-out 275/75 16s on them when I got them. I put them on the old Jeep to see how they looked, and they were awesome! Rubbed, though.
I ended up with 245/70 16s on it. They're a bit taller than the 255/70 15s were, but skinnier. Don't like them.
They're about worn out now, and it's time to put some ManTires on that thing! What are the biggest tires I can fit on there without rubbing, or only needing a little BFH massaging to get them not to rub?
Pics are of the super bad 275/75 16s.
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: Helena, Al.
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Probably been asked a thousand times but what extended REAR brake line (looking for a factory swap) for a 1988 Cherokee? D35 in the rear. Thanks!
I've heard possibly YJ, Dakota, etc.
I've heard possibly YJ, Dakota, etc.
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Yes, YJ is a few inches longer. How LONG of an extension you want depends on lift. Each original application is good for certain lift, or rather axle droop.
Member
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l v6
Bro if you want some man tires you want a 4.5 inch lift with 33 12.50's or 35's hahaha. If you wanna fit some 30's you could get a budget booster lift pretty cheap and really easy to do. But Im not 100% sure what you can run stock without running, I know eventually you rub on the control arm and not the fenders I want to say that's at around 30's, which then you need the proper back spacing.
CF Veteran
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 0
From: Wetumpka, AL
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Bro if you want some man tires you want a 4.5 inch lift with 33 12.50's or 35's hahaha. If you wanna fit some 30's you could get a budget booster lift pretty cheap and really easy to do. But Im not 100% sure what you can run stock without running, I know eventually you rub on the control arm and not the fenders I want to say that's at around 30's, which then you need the proper back spacing.
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
I'm pretty much done piecing together my lift stuff.
RE Longarms in the front with 3.5 MetalCloak Dual-Rates and ACOS
OME Medium Duty 4" rear leaf packs
RE Stainless braided lines front and rear
Currie Currectlink steering setup
RE Double sheer Track bar setup with brace and Steering box brace
Bilsteins in the front and not sure of the rears yet
17x9 wheels with 33x12.50x17 Trail Grapplers
Still need to buy an SYE
RE Longarms in the front with 3.5 MetalCloak Dual-Rates and ACOS
OME Medium Duty 4" rear leaf packs
RE Stainless braided lines front and rear
Currie Currectlink steering setup
RE Double sheer Track bar setup with brace and Steering box brace
Bilsteins in the front and not sure of the rears yet
17x9 wheels with 33x12.50x17 Trail Grapplers
Still need to buy an SYE
No, I don't lick fish.
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
OK, so 5 years ago I needed new tires, and found a set of Moab wheels. Figured that was the time to put them on.
I'd been running 255/70 15s, and they were fine ... no rubbing.
The MOAB wheels had worn-out 275/75 16s on them when I got them. I put them on the old Jeep to see how they looked, and they were awesome! Rubbed, though.
I ended up with 245/70 16s on it. They're a bit taller than the 255/70 15s were, but skinnier. Don't like them.
They're about worn out now, and it's time to put some ManTires on that thing! What are the biggest tires I can fit on there without rubbing, or only needing a little BFH massaging to get them not to rub?
Pics are of the super bad 275/75 16s.
I'd been running 255/70 15s, and they were fine ... no rubbing.
The MOAB wheels had worn-out 275/75 16s on them when I got them. I put them on the old Jeep to see how they looked, and they were awesome! Rubbed, though.
I ended up with 245/70 16s on it. They're a bit taller than the 255/70 15s were, but skinnier. Don't like them.
They're about worn out now, and it's time to put some ManTires on that thing! What are the biggest tires I can fit on there without rubbing, or only needing a little BFH massaging to get them not to rub?
Pics are of the super bad 275/75 16s.
Those moabs look great on their though and I'm sure you don't want to get rid of them. So grab yourself a set of hubcentric spacers like Spidertrax 1.25-1.5" spacers will do the trick nicely. Just make sure they are HUB-Centric and not LUG-Centric.
After that, if you don't mind trimming your fenders you can run 31's with no lift, just make sure you bumpstop properly as well. If you don't want to trim, you may as well start looking for lifts. 2" BB lift will fit 30x9.5 tires, and 3" lift will fit 31x10.50 tires.
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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
All Lift & Tire questions go here!!!
I'm pretty much done piecing together my lift stuff.
RE Longarms in the front with 3.5 MetalCloak Dual-Rates and ACOS
OME Medium Duty 4" rear leaf packs
RE Stainless braided lines front and rear
Currie Currectlink steering setup
RE Double sheer Track bar setup with brace and Steering box brace
Bilsteins in the front and not sure of the rears yet
17x9 wheels with 33x12.50x17 Trail Grapplers
Still need to buy an SYE
RE Longarms in the front with 3.5 MetalCloak Dual-Rates and ACOS
OME Medium Duty 4" rear leaf packs
RE Stainless braided lines front and rear
Currie Currectlink steering setup
RE Double sheer Track bar setup with brace and Steering box brace
Bilsteins in the front and not sure of the rears yet
17x9 wheels with 33x12.50x17 Trail Grapplers
Still need to buy an SYE
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
Likes: 22
From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'm pretty much done piecing together my lift stuff.
RE Longarms in the front with 3.5 MetalCloak Dual-Rates and ACOS
OME Medium Duty 4" rear leaf packs
RE Stainless braided lines front and rear
Currie Currectlink steering setup
RE Double sheer Track bar setup with brace and Steering box brace
Bilsteins in the front and not sure of the rears yet
17x9 wheels with 33x12.50x17 Trail Grapplers
Still need to buy an SYE
RE Longarms in the front with 3.5 MetalCloak Dual-Rates and ACOS
OME Medium Duty 4" rear leaf packs
RE Stainless braided lines front and rear
Currie Currectlink steering setup
RE Double sheer Track bar setup with brace and Steering box brace
Bilsteins in the front and not sure of the rears yet
17x9 wheels with 33x12.50x17 Trail Grapplers
Still need to buy an SYE
Don't forget e-brake lines.
I understand that 4" lift leaf springs on stock shackles will offer a very firm, possably harsh ride. Wouldn't a 2.5" or 3.5" pack, coupled with extended shackles provide a better ride and increase articulation?
Iron Rocks makes shackles that give 3/4" lift.