Lift?
09-16-2007, 07:48 PM
#31
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: virginia beach
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have similar plans except I'm not sure what axles to go with. Trying to be at around 5" and run 35s. Long arms, 4.88 gears, sliders, skids. So would d44s all around be good for that set up?
09-16-2007, 09:15 PM
#32
Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: lexington, n.c.
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ill have some pics comming soon but i only cut about an 2 inches out of the back and front side of the front fenders at the bottom and about an inch on the back and front side of the back fenders at the bottom i shaped up the bumper caps but still have em on.
09-17-2007, 12:14 AM
#33
if you wheel rather lightly with more finesse than hammering down. i wouldnt hesitate to run a hp dana30 and 44. if you plan on beating on it i wouldnt hesitate to run a pair of 44's with aftermarket shafts (at least in the front) stock front 44 shafts are weaker than xj dana30 shafts with the 297 u-joint
09-17-2007, 05:03 PM
#34
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Crawlorado
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1995 Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l High output
Im also looking at a 44 front and 9 inch rear. Thats what is on the camanche. No problems and the same set up has been on 2 Cherokees and now the camanche with no probs. Id say 6 total years running that set up. Seems bulletprof to me.
09-17-2007, 06:50 PM
#35
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Fairfield, CT
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
4.56s on 37s is undergeared no matter how you slice it on a cherokee unless you have some transfercase modification thrown in.
just saying it isnt ideal. i do personally know someone running that combo, not by choice though.
just saying it isnt ideal. i do personally know someone running that combo, not by choice though.
Last edited by HeavyMetal; 09-17-2007 at 07:16 PM.
09-17-2007, 09:56 PM
#36
The d60s are in my mind. I have a buddy with a camanche with 7.5" of lift and running 37s with 4.56 gears and lockers. Does awesome on the rocks and wheelin. Also he drives it on a daily basis.
Im also looking at a 44 front and 9 inch rear. Thats what is on the camanche. No problems and the same set up has been on 2 Cherokees and now the camanche with no probs. Id say 6 total years running that set up. Seems bulletprof to me.
Im also looking at a 44 front and 9 inch rear. Thats what is on the camanche. No problems and the same set up has been on 2 Cherokees and now the camanche with no probs. Id say 6 total years running that set up. Seems bulletprof to me.
undergeared-fact
overlifted-strong opinion
09-25-2007, 07:33 PM
#37
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Crawlorado
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1995 Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l High output
He has liked it. Im still searching for the right set up. I have 4 months to figure out what I need then its building time. I cant wait.
09-25-2007, 08:31 PM
#38
if someone drives a geo metro as their first car without ever being in a car previously of course they will think its nice
09-26-2007, 06:04 PM
#39
CF Veteran
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Crawlorado
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1995 Jeep
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l High output
I dont need to explain all of what he has wheeled with. It seems to me like a good setup is all I have said. This guy I have wheeled with has been wheeling a long time. He has owned over 50 different trucks and Jeeps. I have seen him climb up cars with his Jeep now. He has never broken anything since he has had this setup. Over 4 years and wheeling at least twice a month. Not easy trails but something ranked 5 and over. Its a good rig and fun to wheel in. Our group that we will with is the Mile High Jeep club.
You can also see pics of it and along with some of our wheelin pics: http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/abadk5blaz/
The drivetrain is also under the black Cherokee before he rolled it. Ill get more pics up when I have time.
You can also see pics of it and along with some of our wheelin pics: http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t317/abadk5blaz/
The drivetrain is also under the black Cherokee before he rolled it. Ill get more pics up when I have time.
Last edited by AbadK5Blaz; 09-26-2007 at 06:10 PM.
10-08-2007, 12:55 AM
#40
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10-08-2007, 12:57 AM
#41
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
as far al i knew the only x-member support is under the rear end of the transmission and the x-fer case doesn't have it's own dedicated support. (this might be different on 4.0L's??)
10-08-2007, 02:37 AM
#42
Registered User
xmember holds up the tranny and the tcase. so when you move one you move the other. this is why TC drops arent recommended because it messes with things such as engine mounts and tranny mounts.
-Kyle
-Kyle
10-08-2007, 10:28 PM
#43
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry, what I was trying to explain was there is no mount for the t-case. It is suspended on the end of the trans. therefor it's actually a cross-member drop which does drop the t-case too. There is much debate on if this is a good idea or not. I've heard that you want more of a similar angle on the back u-joint vs. front u-joint (on the rear shaft) and i've also heard that it's a good idea, especially if you don't have a SYE kit because the slip yoke is in a more linear alignment. (this I'm leaning toward) but hey, If i destroy my t-case it will be replaced with bigger and better - as always.
10-08-2007, 11:16 PM
#44
Registered User
well your 86 has an internal slip yoke which will be much less prone to vibes then the 96+ external slip yoke design. You will be "ok" for some time but it still would be a very good idea to get a SYE.
-Kyle
-Kyle
10-18-2007, 09:22 PM
#45
Seasoned Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 399
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well I decided to go with the Rustys' 3 inch w/ full leafs, and 31 inch firestone destination M/Ts. and the 15x8 cragar soft 8s in black. I already got my k&n, tb spacer, skyjaker quick disconnects, husky floor linners, and cragars, from quadratec.com. although the snowbaord rack is on back order. but no im just waiting for my lift kit and tires to get here. 