just bought a xj, help me out

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Dec 31, 2011 | 06:30 PM

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The Black

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From: New Waverly, Tx

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Used engine just put in less than 79kmiles onit jeepersCreepers 60mm TB, '99-'01 intake, BorlaHeader

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Originally Posted by wheelin'

how much of a pain is it to swap out gears ? how do you like 4.88s with 35s ? im thinking of just swaping them now for the better mileage with my 265s

I don't know about swapping gears so I swapped axles. I got a HP D30 from a 4cyl. XJ that had factory 4.10's. And a 8.25 from another 4cyl. XJ with 4.10's. $200 for the rear $250 for the front at my local junkyard. Have an auto running 32's. Get about about 13 to 15 mph. Haullin **** on interstate at 75mph. I get about 16 to 17mpg.