Swapping out LP front diff options
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Swapping out LP front diff options
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.
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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.
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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
I have four and 1/2with a lp (bad pinion bearing to) i know what ya mean.i need an upgrade too
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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.
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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!
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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!
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