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May 16, 2018 | 09:03 AM

indio934

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Lift Kit Questions

I've got a 01 cherokee xj sport edition rwd. I'm looking at a zone off road 3" lift kit along with new springs for the back. I'm not sure how to determine what axle I have for the kit, can someone help me find out what axle I have? Also, can I use the original U-bolts from the springs and use them with my new kit? Or do I have to use the new U-bolts that come with the kit?

May 16, 2018 | 10:00 AM

Aecon

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From: Edgewood nm

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by indio934

Tons of threads on this subject. You probably have an 8.25”. If the pumpkin has a flat spot at the bottom then this is what you have. If not than you have a Dana 35

May 16, 2018 | 10:13 AM

2drx4

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Model: Cherokee(XJ)

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U-bolts are not to be reused. Ever.

May 16, 2018 | 11:07 AM

Aecon

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From: Edgewood nm

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 2drx4

U-bolts are not to be reused. Ever.

x2!!!

Jun 3, 2018 | 02:44 PM

JeepXJExpo

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From: Blacksburg, VA

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by indio934

Any good kit should come with new u-bolts.

You'll have one of two rear axles, the 8.25 which can be identified by a flat part on the bottom. The Dana 35 is probably what you have because Jeep went back to that towards end of production.

Good luck man!