Replacing stock suspension. Question/Help
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I have no idea what transfer case I have. And if I went and looked at it I would have nothing to reference it to.
So what Im gathering is I either spend the bucks on a 3" lift and the extras to fit the 31s. or just simply go the 100% stock route and stuff 235/75s in there and keep the cost down? or is going stock the same price?
So what Im gathering is I either spend the bucks on a 3" lift and the extras to fit the 31s. or just simply go the 100% stock route and stuff 235/75s in there and keep the cost down? or is going stock the same price?
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I only have part time 4H. so what does that mean for my current situation?
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I would question the validity of that answer--one of the reviews said it is for one. The q&a answer is from "liftkitsforless", but the item is sold by trends auto
this is the "trends auto" pair, with u-bolts and bushings
https://smile.amazon.com/Jeep-Cherok...V6P4RJEKYPR0G0
this is the "trends auto" pair, with u-bolts and bushings
https://smile.amazon.com/Jeep-Cherok...V6P4RJEKYPR0G0
It means you have a NP231
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True, but if you look back at the link I posted for the YJ springs, the description states the price is for the pair.... that listing is by "liftkitsforless" though. So I decided to google "Zone Offroad J0200" and the results show more than a few listings for individual packs at 70 a piece.... https://www.google.com/search?q=Zone...hrome&ie=UTF-8
It means you have a NP231
It means you have a NP231
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https://www.carid.com/images/zone-of...df/catalog.pdf
so I guess this listing is for the pair @$130 which is crazy--fat bob has it listed @116 for one leaf spring
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/jeep-xj...01-p23139.aspx
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that is the model number for your transfer case
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge...er-cases/np231
http://jeep.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Jeep_transfer_cases
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge...er-cases/np231
http://jeep.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Jeep_transfer_cases
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gets more confusing to me
I looked at Zone and the part number for XJ 3" leafs is J0308.
https://www.carid.com/images/zone-of...df/catalog.pdf
so I guess this listing is for the pair @$130 which is crazy--fat bob has it listed @116 for one leaf spring
https://www.amazon.com/Zone-Offroad-.../dp/B017CBRXBS
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/jeep-xj...01-p23139.aspx
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https://www.carid.com/images/zone-of...df/catalog.pdf
so I guess this listing is for the pair @$130 which is crazy--fat bob has it listed @116 for one leaf spring
https://www.amazon.com/Zone-Offroad-.../dp/B017CBRXBS
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/jeep-xj...01-p23139.aspx
Seller's description:
"Sold in pairs"
Question from buyer:
"Is this for one leaf spring or a pair?"
Answer from 2 purchasers and the seller:
This did not come as a set, I had to purchase two.
By dak on March 8, 2016
Its for only one leaf gotta order 2 if ur doing both sides
By Amazon Customer on March 13, 2016
This listing is for one leaf spring.
By Lift Kits 4 Less SELLER on March 8, 2016
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lol.... one reason I DON'T like amazon. No accountability in listing descriptions.
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Look, you're gonna have to trim the fenders. No getting around it. It's also not a big deal, and a super duper easy thing to do, and like, an initiation into really customizing that Jeep. Watch a youtube video and get it done.
Actually, based on your questions, you're going to want to watch a lot of YouTube videos. Focus on the Leaf Spring replacement and rear shocks, these have the most potential for not going well.
And don't get hung up on "used" stuff from a salvage yard. There is nothing wrong with reusing a bigass hunk of steel from another vehicle (leaf springs, coil springs.) The S10 and Dakota/Durango leafs are much stronger than the XJ ones. Or use a combination of your factory leaf, coupled with some leafs from an S10, called a Bastard Pack - again, watch a video. BleepinJeep explains it.
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No, I don't lick fish.
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Or better yet, go check out Dukie564's build
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...0/#post1789841
He's a moderator on here and his Jeep's a GREAT example of money spent in the RIGHT place and "budget" parts used correctly. He's also an engineer so you can pretty well trust what he does to his Jeep.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...0/#post1789841
He's a moderator on here and his Jeep's a GREAT example of money spent in the RIGHT place and "budget" parts used correctly. He's also an engineer so you can pretty well trust what he does to his Jeep.
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Or better yet, go check out Dukie564's build
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...0/#post1789841
He's a moderator on here and his Jeep's a GREAT example of money spent in the RIGHT place and "budget" parts used correctly. He's also an engineer so you can pretty well trust what he does to his Jeep.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...0/#post1789841
He's a moderator on here and his Jeep's a GREAT example of money spent in the RIGHT place and "budget" parts used correctly. He's also an engineer so you can pretty well trust what he does to his Jeep.