Kuro89

thats the one I got for my xj, I would suggest reinforcing the upper outside mount from inside the jeep jeeps with the rack factory have an extra piece that attaches to the inside of the body, If i had a pick I would show you sorry if it makes no sense. other than that it might be best to get some measurements of an xj that has one on already just so everything lines up after you cut
Good LUck

19kiloxj

so basically a backing plate where it mounts to the body right?

87laredoxj

What all do I need for a 6.5" lift for 87 Laredo with a np231 transfercase

dukie564

First of all...why 6.5" of lift? If it's to fit tires over 33", you'll need a lot more than just suspension/steering modifications (gear change, upgraded axles, etc). Note that you don't actually need to go that high to fit big tires

At a minimum you will need

- Coil Springs
- Leaf springs
- Extended Shackles
- SYE Kit and custom rear CV driveshaft
- Lift Shocks Front and Rear
- Extended Bumpstops
- Adjustable Upper and Lower Control Arms (see next item)
- Long arms preferably, or at minimum dropped LCA mounts
- Extended Brake Lines
- Adjustable Double Shear Track Bar (dropped)
- Drop Pitman arm
- Extended Swaybar Links
- Longer U-bolts

87laredoxj

The reason for a 6.5 is because I can buy one from a friend for $300 he is upgrading to long arms

hands358

i have a 96 jeep cherokee i posted a couple days again i would like to know how to wire in a temp gauge the one i bought has a mechanical gauge but it's to long for the dummy sensor do i have to buy one with a sending unit already attached any answer would be great thanks

Kuro89

it is a little more than a backing plate it is kinda shaped like this:
/ <- attaches to the seem just below the window
l <- where the top mount is
\ <- attaches to seem of the floor and inner fender?
the piece isn't really heavy duty or anything it is its shape the keep the mount from ripping the body and can be easily made by hand
hope this helps

Nperryman

One quick question about amps... Would a 100 watt x 1 at 4 ohms rms be enough to power a 300 watt rms 4 ohm subwoofer?

98 brutus

No.. underwattin a sub is just like givin a sub to much power,, get a 300/1 or a 500/1 and turn the gain down

96xjclassic

Sounds simple!lol!

sycoglitch

Ok I'm starting to save up some money again and I have a good question for you guys. I'm not thinking of a snorkel any the soon so should I go for cowl intake or do an AEM cold intake. Ill never rule out going through lakes but also I guess I'm doin it just to do the mod. Oh an the cowl intake is the THOR brand

sycoglitch

Wanna bother you guys again real quick. I believe I already know the answer to this but I'm just curious. If I wanted to put a np242 in my 01 would I only need the TC and the shift stick bezel.

BobIsAwesome

Not trying to hijack syco, I just don't want to post a thread for a little question.

I installed a thermostat yesterday, Stant Superstat 195, as well as a new thermo housing. I had been awake for going on 24 hours and may have installed it sideways, or even upside down. The spring is in the engine block as it should be, so the wax will be in the coolant.

What would happen if I installed my thermostat sideways or upside down? Should I pull the thermo and orient it one way or another? I'd rather not if at all possible, I've been doing a massive coolant system flush and just put a quart of cleaner in there. I've sunk more money that I wanted to already and having to buy more cleaner would tick me off more than I care to admit, lol.

Thanks for the help folks.

96xjclassic

Bob, I believe as long as you have the spring going to the inside you can't mess it up! Hope this makes you feel a little better.

BobIsAwesome

Well, I don't know what to do then. I just went for a short drive and it started overheating. I am running on just water right now, could that be it?