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Cherokee XJ
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Neal3000
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None of them
krackem
Build-Bend-Weld-Break -Repeat
Neal3000 said:
X 2
muddinmetal
Guntersville, AL
Neal3000 said:
Correct.
Even if you find an 87 with a 44 rear, it will have a vacuum disconnect front. The 8.25 is a better choice than a 35, but after market options are crap. Factory gearing is not good either. 4.10s are only available with 4 bangers, and if you do get a 4.0 and a stick to get some power and a lower 1st gear you get stuck with 3.07 axle gears. Factory leaves a lot to be desired. 34x10.50 ltbs on 2-3 inches with cut fenders and beat on it. Anything more than that and your fun will decrease accordingly imo
P.S. My Lexus handles 37s just fine
Neal3000
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If you shop around for a while you will find one that already has tons in it for around 5k
Big David
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You need to find a '96 up with a non disconnect HP 30 & Chrysler 8.25 with 29 splines. They will handle 33's fine & 35's if you aren't too extreme with the skinny pedal.
However, I do agree with the frame suggestion.
However, I do agree with the frame suggestion.
TBItoy
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Re: Re: Re: Cherokee XJ
The newer the better. (actually i think some ~00 up models had low pinion front axles)
mcmen0317 said:
The newer the better. (actually i think some ~00 up models had low pinion front axles)
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xjkrawler
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Re: Cherokee XJ
99 is best year newer intake, last year if high pinion 30 non abs has the 8.25.....
All should hold to 35s as long as your not to crazy.
99 is best year newer intake, last year if high pinion 30 non abs has the 8.25.....
All should hold to 35s as long as your not to crazy.
09zkrankin
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Ive got a 96, dana 30 front, chrysler 8.25 rear with chromos all the way around. I'm pretgy rough on it with 35"s and haven't had and trouble breaking shafts and stuff. But your milage may vary. Usually by the time you build em string enough to handle abuse you realize you have more in them than just doing a one ton swap to start with
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Ive got a 96, dana 30 front, chrysler 8.25 rear with chromos all the way around. I'm pretgy rough on it with 35"s and haven't had and trouble breaking shafts and stuff. But your milage may vary. Usually by the time you build em string enough to handle abuse you realize you have more in them than just doing a one ton swap to start with
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Cherokee Johnny
Rockmart, GA.
One good thing about the fronts is that it only takes about 30 mins to change them when you do mash on them to much. 
lawson1603
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Re: Re: Cherokee XJ
I read once that a 99-01 is best BC they have the HP front and 8.25 rear
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I read once that a 99-01 is best BC they have the HP front and 8.25 rear
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Big David
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Re: Re: Cherokee XJ
Late '96 up have these axles. Late '00 & '01 have head issues. '97 up has the new interior. Body parts are cheaper & easier to find for the '96 down. Drivetrains are easily interchangeable. I am almost positive the biggest joints the XJ came with are 297, Dana 44 size. You can swap them out with full circle clip joints with a little grinding.
So....late '96 to '99 best XJ to get.
lawson1603 said:
Late '96 up have these axles. Late '00 & '01 have head issues. '97 up has the new interior. Body parts are cheaper & easier to find for the '96 down. Drivetrains are easily interchangeable. I am almost positive the biggest joints the XJ came with are 297, Dana 44 size. You can swap them out with full circle clip joints with a little grinding.
So....late '96 to '99 best XJ to get.
ridered3
Not Rigless
mcmen0317 said:
If you are wanting to go the SUV route of a trail 4x4, there are several 4runners etc to be had well within that price range. Just another option on the market.
