Xj build
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From: York PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre I6
Thank you guys on the comments it helps a lot. I don’t do a lot of rock crawling but I do like to flex my jeep out a lot and take it through the woods we’re normal vehicles can’t go. What would you guys recommend I do even if I just put a comp cam kit in and striker kit. Or should I leave it stock? The only reason I ask is because I went 4 wheelin the other day and got the jeep stuck while my buddy in his built and lifted f150 passed me with no problems. And I thought that would never happen again. Any help would be appreciated
No one can tell you exactly how to build your Jeep. Stock? Modified? Is it a DD? What type of terrain are you off-roading on? How deep are your pockets?
You sound young, so I would assume your pockets are shallow like mine were. If your in college or HS. Keep the budget to a minimum. You will need that money for more important stuff.
Last edited by CurrySoSpicy; Oct 17, 2017 at 05:52 PM.
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From: York PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre I6
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From: Western Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix
That's not because of the 33s. Stock gears and drivetrain will handle 33s with no problem. Make sure when you are wheeling it you are in 4-low. Is it an automatic or standard?
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From: Western Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Bogging had nothing to do with tires. Just make sure in low range and you will be fine. As far as building it up, read the builds section. Find something that sounds good to you. You will see that hardly anyone does anything to the engine, but everything to drivetrain and suspension.
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From: Southern OH
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
In 4 low it should have plenty of torque for muddin, even with stock gears and 33s. I think lockers or at least one locker would help a lot in your situation. I have front and rear lockers with 31s and I have only been stuck once, I was bottomed out with a 4 wheels spinning.
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From: Western Washington
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Renix
Don't he too hard on the OP. He's trying to learn. Frustrations aside, the best advice is to read a lot here. Also I would maybe mention, and someone please stop me if I am not allowed to do this, the NAXJA forums. I am also a member there and the advice from their members will be much like here.