Yanking the front LP diff out of my 2000 cherokee. I have a CAD from an 89 with 4.11 gears and an 8.8 that I could use, or one out of a 94 with matching gears. I will be using the axles (better joints) and brakes from the 2000 on whichever I use. What I'm curious about is what am I overlooking and which is a better axle to use, or should I forget doing it altogether and live with the LP. Jeep will have 5.5 in lift and never see bigger than a 33" tire, will not be a DD, used for hunting and weekend wheeling stuff but hardly a rock machine, but will see plenty of highway on the way to hunting spots.

 

Whats wrong with your lp

 

I would toss in bigger joints and block off the CAD and run that with the 8.8 rear.

 

Alot of work for a hunting rig..dunno

 

This.

 

Problem with the LP is that with 5" of lift the driveline angles are not so good from what I hear, and of course the loss of clearance. A lot of work for a hunting rig, but I also wheel it occasionally also, and some of my hunting spots are really more suited for ATV travel so the cherokee needs to be capable.

 

Yeah your addicted too.the upgrades never end.lol.the first step is admitting the problem.lol

I have four and 1/2with a lp (bad pinion bearing to) i know what ya mean.i need an upgrade too

 

Oh if your going with 33s i sugest a smaller lift.low center and all

 

Its really not a big deal to swap it. If the gear ratios are the same, it shouldnt take more than a couple hours to swap the front.

 

I had a 90 model with a cad.i was scared the tube would bend when wheeling.wouldnt it be better to find a hp instead of hp cad

 

Ive heard mixed reports on the CAD strength, some say its stronger, some not. I am just swapping in the non CAD, not wanting to mess with the rear just yet. But while its all out I'm doing ball joints and U-joints etc. This is like number 15 on my list of cherokees owned, so yes I'm addicted. But I'm proud to say I only have two at the moment, down from six a couple months ago. Good news is they are all at a friends place, I got him addicted too!

 

Yeah my bro in law and father in law and uncle in law all have xjs....ill always own a jeep...