Should I buy this set up with a cherokee?
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Should I buy this set up with a cherokee?
I am going to look at a 1995 Cherokee 4X4 105K that has a Ford 8.8 rear end and a Dana 30 front axle. It has ARB front and rear lockers. I am not familiar with this set up and would like to get advice about the reliability and practical aspects of this set up? Anything I should look for and inspect? Thanks for any advice. Sandyman
I posted this in the OEM section but I think it should go here.
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I am going to look at a 1995 Cherokee 4X4 105K that has a Ford 8.8 rear end and a Dana 30 front axle. It has ARB front and rear lockers. I am not familiar with this set up and would like to get advice about the reliability and practical aspects of this set up? Anything I should look for and inspect? Thanks for any advice. Sandyman
I posted this in the OEM section but I think it should go here.
I posted this in the OEM section but I think it should go here.
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His listed price is 5500.00 and NO RUST . He says the air lockers are in great shape. Anything I can look for on the lockers to determine if they are good or not? The PO for him installed it all and then got sick and sold it before he could finish it. He is running 31"s with a 2" Rancho spacer. The current owner is the second owner. Any other opinions? It is a 96 not a 95 as I posted.
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His listed price is 5500.00 and NO RUST . He says the air lockers are in great shape. Anything I can look for on the lockers to determine if they are good or not? The PO for him installed it all and then got sick and sold it before he could finish it. He is running 31"s with a 2" Rancho spacer. The current owner is the second owner. Any other opinions? It is a 96 not a 95 as I posted.
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Flip the switch and see if they work. Could bring some jack stands and jack up the axle to test. With 31s you'll be dragging that 8.8 around offroad no problem. 8.8s are great for 35+" Tires as the housing hangs lower than a 8.25 or dana 44. If you are looking to build it and put a good set of tires and suspension on it I'd say the axles are ready for it. 5,500 isn't bad if it's clean and has no rust. These engines can go forever but generally for that price i would expect there to be low miles on the engine.
He also said it had 1500.00 worth of sound equipment in it. We'll see.
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ARB air lockers are awesome. When testing them, there should be 3 switches. 1 compressor and 2 lockers. You will be able to hear if the compressor is working when you turn it in. After the compressor is on, then you can activate the lockers. Upon disengaging the lockers you will hear a release of air, similar to a blow off valve on a turbo. If you hear that air release when you turn off the lockers, then you know air is flowing to them. Besides finding some gravel or jacking up the Jeep, that is the best way to test.
8.8 is a great axle. Sounds like you have found a good deal. Only thing that puzzles me is that those axles and lockers are more typical for 35s or at least 33s, so just make sure the dude isn't trying to sell you something that isn't actually what he is calling it. 31s and a cheap lift doesn't typically get paired with an aftermarket axle and top of the line lockers...
8.8 is a great axle. Sounds like you have found a good deal. Only thing that puzzles me is that those axles and lockers are more typical for 35s or at least 33s, so just make sure the dude isn't trying to sell you something that isn't actually what he is calling it. 31s and a cheap lift doesn't typically get paired with an aftermarket axle and top of the line lockers...
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ARB air lockers are awesome. When testing them, there should be 3 switches. 1 compressor and 2 lockers. You will be able to hear if the compressor is working when you turn it in. After the compressor is on, then you can activate the lockers. Upon disengaging the lockers you will hear a release of air, similar to a blow off valve on a turbo. If you hear that air release when you turn off the lockers, then you know air is flowing to them. Besides finding some gravel or jacking up the Jeep, that is the best way to test.
8.8 is a great axle. Sounds like you have found a good deal. Only thing that puzzles me is that those axles and lockers are more typical for 35s or at least 33s, so just make sure the dude isn't trying to sell you something that isn't actually what he is calling it. 31s and a cheap lift doesn't typically get paired with an aftermarket axle and top of the line lockers...
8.8 is a great axle. Sounds like you have found a good deal. Only thing that puzzles me is that those axles and lockers are more typical for 35s or at least 33s, so just make sure the dude isn't trying to sell you something that isn't actually what he is calling it. 31s and a cheap lift doesn't typically get paired with an aftermarket axle and top of the line lockers...
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ARB air lockers are awesome. When testing them, there should be 3 switches. 1 compressor and 2 lockers. You will be able to hear if the compressor is working when you turn it in. After the compressor is on, then you can activate the lockers. Upon disengaging the lockers you will hear a release of air, similar to a blow off valve on a turbo. If you hear that air release when you turn off the lockers, then you know air is flowing to them. Besides finding some gravel or jacking up the Jeep, that is the best way to test.
8.8 is a great axle. Sounds like you have found a good deal. Only thing that puzzles me is that those axles and lockers are more typical for 35s or at least 33s, so just make sure the dude isn't trying to sell you something that isn't actually what he is calling it. 31s and a cheap lift doesn't typically get paired with an aftermarket axle and top of the line lockers...
8.8 is a great axle. Sounds like you have found a good deal. Only thing that puzzles me is that those axles and lockers are more typical for 35s or at least 33s, so just make sure the dude isn't trying to sell you something that isn't actually what he is calling it. 31s and a cheap lift doesn't typically get paired with an aftermarket axle and top of the line lockers...
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Guys I'm clueless about gear ratios. Please tell me what I need to ask and what I need to look for. The seller and I are having trouble getting time to meet. So I still have time to know what to look and ask for if I have the right questions. So I'm not asking for a lesson just some good advice at this point.
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Guys I'm clueless about gear ratios. Please tell me what I need to ask and what I need to look for. The seller and I are having trouble getting time to meet. So I still have time to know what to look and ask for if I have the right questions. So I'm not asking for a lesson just some good advice at this point.