XJ's First mods
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XJ's First mods
My first XJ, right after the RC 4.5" lift. only had 31" tires on it. So it looks a little funny. Im looking for a 4.5" Lift for my current XJ, and tires. I have D30/D35 so I dont want to push it and break an axle.
There is a D60 Set of axles available, that I could swap, but that is a fairly big job, straight forward, but big. Should I do THAT swap, a 4.5" lift, and figure out wheels and tires from there?
There is a D60 Set of axles available, that I could swap, but that is a fairly big job, straight forward, but big. Should I do THAT swap, a 4.5" lift, and figure out wheels and tires from there?
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Unless you want larger than 35s I would just swap a 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 out of a 97-01 XJ in and keep the Dana 30 front.
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If you're looking to get into some serious wheelin it would be most efficient for you to do frame stiffeners, rock sliders and maybe a cage first then install the 60's with long arm suspension and a high steering kit on monster truck tires. All that stuff is pretty much required at the level of wheelin which warrants dana 60's.
If all that seems like way too much, swap the dana 35 rear out for a 8.25 and run it with 33's or something.
If all that seems like way too much, swap the dana 35 rear out for a 8.25 and run it with 33's or something.
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I will be using it for :
- Pulling a trailer with a few Dirt bikes, Quads, or perhaps camping equipment.
- Scouting Logging roads, and generally taking in the awesomeness that is Vancouver Island (Mostly from logging roads)
- Hunting / Logging / Car Camping
- Minor Wheeling, I would say.. climbing logs that have crossed the logging roads, crossing some ditches, and adventuring up some very very old logging roads / paths / goat trails.
This is not a Daily Driver, Its a toy / Toy hauler. For me, and my family to enjoy. Im not competing with anyone, Im in a race. But I DO want a capable machine for some fun and excitement, and that looks like fun too.
I am currently chasing down some demons ( Faulty switches, weak actuators for electric locks / windows, lights making decisions of their own. ) Need a front Grill, and re-mount or eliminate the stock roof rack.
Doing some upgrades ( 160amp Alt., Onboard Air, Roof Rack / Water Storage, Paint Repair / Bed Liner the whole thing)
Upgrades Im looking into :
- D30 Chromoly Shafts
- D30 Sleeves / C Gussets
- SYE (Hack n Tap)
- Super 35 Kit
- Cooling system upgrade (Better Rad, Electric fans, High flow water pump and Open System conversion)
- Head Lights / ALL Bulbs to LED
- Radio... there is NO MUSIC in my XJ, and the speakers are all rotted out
- Analogue Gauges (Oil pressure / Temp, Coolant Temp)
- Pulling a trailer with a few Dirt bikes, Quads, or perhaps camping equipment.
- Scouting Logging roads, and generally taking in the awesomeness that is Vancouver Island (Mostly from logging roads)
- Hunting / Logging / Car Camping
- Minor Wheeling, I would say.. climbing logs that have crossed the logging roads, crossing some ditches, and adventuring up some very very old logging roads / paths / goat trails.
This is not a Daily Driver, Its a toy / Toy hauler. For me, and my family to enjoy. Im not competing with anyone, Im in a race. But I DO want a capable machine for some fun and excitement, and that looks like fun too.
I am currently chasing down some demons ( Faulty switches, weak actuators for electric locks / windows, lights making decisions of their own. ) Need a front Grill, and re-mount or eliminate the stock roof rack.
Doing some upgrades ( 160amp Alt., Onboard Air, Roof Rack / Water Storage, Paint Repair / Bed Liner the whole thing)
Upgrades Im looking into :
- D30 Chromoly Shafts
- D30 Sleeves / C Gussets
- SYE (Hack n Tap)
- Super 35 Kit
- Cooling system upgrade (Better Rad, Electric fans, High flow water pump and Open System conversion)
- Head Lights / ALL Bulbs to LED
- Radio... there is NO MUSIC in my XJ, and the speakers are all rotted out
- Analogue Gauges (Oil pressure / Temp, Coolant Temp)
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I will be using it for :
- Pulling a trailer with a few Dirt bikes, Quads, or perhaps camping equipment.
- Scouting Logging roads, and generally taking in the awesomeness that is Vancouver Island (Mostly from logging roads)
- Hunting / Logging / Car Camping
- Minor Wheeling, I would say.. climbing logs that have crossed the logging roads, crossing some ditches, and adventuring up some very very old logging roads / paths / goat trails.
This is not a Daily Driver, Its a toy / Toy hauler. For me, and my family to enjoy. Im not competing with anyone, Im in a race. But I DO want a capable machine for some fun and excitement, and that looks like fun too.
I am currently chasing down some demons ( Faulty switches, weak actuators for electric locks / windows, lights making decisions of their own. ) Need a front Grill, and re-mount or eliminate the stock roof rack.
Doing some upgrades ( 160amp Alt., Onboard Air, Roof Rack / Water Storage, Paint Repair / Bed Liner the whole thing)
Upgrades Im looking into :
- D30 Chromoly Shafts
- D30 Sleeves / C Gussets
- SYE (Hack n Tap)
- Super 35 Kit
- Cooling system upgrade (Better Rad, Electric fans, High flow water pump and Open System conversion)
- Head Lights / ALL Bulbs to LED
- Radio... there is NO MUSIC in my XJ, and the speakers are all rotted out
- Analogue Gauges (Oil pressure / Temp, Coolant Temp)
- Pulling a trailer with a few Dirt bikes, Quads, or perhaps camping equipment.
- Scouting Logging roads, and generally taking in the awesomeness that is Vancouver Island (Mostly from logging roads)
- Hunting / Logging / Car Camping
- Minor Wheeling, I would say.. climbing logs that have crossed the logging roads, crossing some ditches, and adventuring up some very very old logging roads / paths / goat trails.
This is not a Daily Driver, Its a toy / Toy hauler. For me, and my family to enjoy. Im not competing with anyone, Im in a race. But I DO want a capable machine for some fun and excitement, and that looks like fun too.
I am currently chasing down some demons ( Faulty switches, weak actuators for electric locks / windows, lights making decisions of their own. ) Need a front Grill, and re-mount or eliminate the stock roof rack.
Doing some upgrades ( 160amp Alt., Onboard Air, Roof Rack / Water Storage, Paint Repair / Bed Liner the whole thing)
Upgrades Im looking into :
- D30 Chromoly Shafts
- D30 Sleeves / C Gussets
- SYE (Hack n Tap)
- Super 35 Kit
- Cooling system upgrade (Better Rad, Electric fans, High flow water pump and Open System conversion)
- Head Lights / ALL Bulbs to LED
- Radio... there is NO MUSIC in my XJ, and the speakers are all rotted out
- Analogue Gauges (Oil pressure / Temp, Coolant Temp)
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I plan to run 33" tires, I should be able to find an 8.25 around here for sure. Its a great option, and since Im on a budget.. probably the best solution.
My Xj has no electric fan, JUST the clutch fan.... So thats an issue all together. It is an Auto, and has a brand new Rad in it with trans cooler built in.
there is also an oil cooler in there as well.
My Xj has no electric fan, JUST the clutch fan.... So thats an issue all together. It is an Auto, and has a brand new Rad in it with trans cooler built in.
there is also an oil cooler in there as well.
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I plan to run 33" tires, I should be able to find an 8.25 around here for sure. Its a great option, and since Im on a budget.. probably the best solution.
My Xj has no electric fan, JUST the clutch fan.... So thats an issue all together. It is an Auto, and has a brand new Rad in it with trans cooler built in.
there is also an oil cooler in there as well.
My Xj has no electric fan, JUST the clutch fan.... So thats an issue all together. It is an Auto, and has a brand new Rad in it with trans cooler built in.
there is also an oil cooler in there as well.
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Its a 4.0l, I will look into an Aux. trans cooler.. does it piggy back on the factory one?
I dont think there ever was an electric fan, as all the original shrouds are still in the XJ.
I dont think there ever was an electric fan, as all the original shrouds are still in the XJ.
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ISo it just has a big mechanical fan in the middle with a shroud correct? Thats odd I thought all the 4.0s came with a mechanical and electric fan setup, probably the best thing to do would be to convert it to the newer style system that has a mechanical fan on the passenger side and an electric one on the driver side. Do you have any pictures of the engine bay and what the fan and shroud looks like?
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So it just has a big mechanical fan in the middle with a shroud correct? Thats odd I thought all the 4.0s came with a mechanical and electric fan setup, probably the best thing to do would be to convert it to the newer style system that has a mechanical fan on the passenger side and an electric one on the driver side. Do you have any pictures of the engine bay and what the fan and shroud looks like?
Edit, 95% of Renix era Jeeps do not have a working AUX fan anyways, even if one is installed, due to the way they're wired.
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Without A/C and not selecting certain other options groups you would get only a mechanical fan. It's the same mechanical fan as you would get either way, offset to the passenger side. The mounting provisions and part of the wiring are likely in place to add the AUX fan.
Edit, 95% of Renix era Jeeps do not have a working AUX fan anyways, even if one is installed, due to the way they're wired.
Edit, 95% of Renix era Jeeps do not have a working AUX fan anyways, even if one is installed, due to the way they're wired.
MY 88 works.........must've got lucky
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May I suggest truck-lite headlights. They are kind of pricy but well worth it. Adjust them perfectly and you don’t even need auxiliary lights. Ex) lightbar, pod lights, etc.
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