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#9556
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
I think because they are different sizes you can't mess it up.
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Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Does it work? I don't think it is directional.
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by dukie564
easiest thing would be to take the headlights and headlight buckets out, then undo the latch hoop bolts
Where the bucket screws in
hood latch bolts
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by jx2991
Don't budge on your price. If it's in the shape you say, it's quite a deal at $2500 in my opinion. You can't touch a Wrangler (any year, any conditon) for under $3500 in my area.
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
#9562
slight lift question
Hi guys, noticed it had been awhile since anyones posted in this thread, but I have a question to ask about lifting my cherokee. I've done some research and now understand and know that blocks are a no-no for lifting the rear of my jeep, and I've also been told by several that aal lifts dont last and end up sagging if your rear end already is starting to sag. My jeep isn't dragging its butt like alot of factory cherokees end up, but the rear is slightly lower than it was originally, maybe 1/2" lower. Anyways, I was looking at putting in 2" spacers in the front and getting the 2.5" rubicon express add-a-leaf to put in the rear. Since I've read that leaf add ons don't last and can start sagging themselves, I thought maybe I'd do extended shackles, but someone told me that will wear out the leaf springs quicker as well..
All that said, What is the type of lift I should do in the rear to avoid future sagging, give me the lift I want, a nice feeling ride, and not too much of a dent in my pocket??
Thanks for any replies!
Ps, I'm planning on doing bar pin eliminators to avoid spending a fortune on longer performance shocks...
All that said, What is the type of lift I should do in the rear to avoid future sagging, give me the lift I want, a nice feeling ride, and not too much of a dent in my pocket??
Thanks for any replies!
Ps, I'm planning on doing bar pin eliminators to avoid spending a fortune on longer performance shocks...
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Well the best way to lift the rear is a full leaf pack. since you mentioned Rubicon Express, they make lifts with full packs, starting at 3.5" they retail for around $760 however, Serious Offroad has them for less and with free shipping. But just about every manufacturer makes full leaf packs for anything 3" and up.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
#9564
Thanks for the reply Skyline,
That helped alot
So here's what I'm thinking about purchasing:
OME 2" lift medium load leaf spring pack $120.00
2" urethane front spring spacers $50.00
front and rear bar pin eliminators $50.00
and main eye and shackle end leaf spring bushings $20.00
Figuring I can get replacement shackle and main eye bolts at the autoparts store...
is this sufficient or am I overlooking something important?
I'm not a big time offroader, just going for a nice look on my cherokee.
That helped alot
So here's what I'm thinking about purchasing:
OME 2" lift medium load leaf spring pack $120.00
2" urethane front spring spacers $50.00
front and rear bar pin eliminators $50.00
and main eye and shackle end leaf spring bushings $20.00
Figuring I can get replacement shackle and main eye bolts at the autoparts store...
is this sufficient or am I overlooking something important?
I'm not a big time offroader, just going for a nice look on my cherokee.
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by bfg
Thanks for the reply Skyline,
That helped alot
So here's what I'm thinking about purchasing:
OME 2" lift medium load leaf spring pack $120.00
2" urethane front spring spacers $50.00
front and rear bar pin eliminators $50.00
and main eye and shackle end leaf spring bushings $20.00
Figuring I can get replacement shackle and main eye bolts at the autoparts store...
is this sufficient or am I overlooking something important?
I'm not a big time offroader, just going for a nice look on my cherokee.
That helped alot
So here's what I'm thinking about purchasing:
OME 2" lift medium load leaf spring pack $120.00
2" urethane front spring spacers $50.00
front and rear bar pin eliminators $50.00
and main eye and shackle end leaf spring bushings $20.00
Figuring I can get replacement shackle and main eye bolts at the autoparts store...
is this sufficient or am I overlooking something important?
I'm not a big time offroader, just going for a nice look on my cherokee.
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6L I6 Stroker with port matched +99 intake and 62mm TB
Has anybody ever swapped the front electric window motors for a manual, roll down system? I want to do the doorless mod eventually and I only really need electric windows for the rear two doors. Would swapping be a direct fit?
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I have an 89 cherokee sport and the automatic trans has some significant shifting issue, want to swap it out, what years will be a bolt in replacement?
far as I know it is a stock 89 with the 4.0l and the aw4 auto trans 4x4.
Or should I just get it out and rebuild?
far as I know it is a stock 89 with the 4.0l and the aw4 auto trans 4x4.
Or should I just get it out and rebuild?
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
po had son change engine oil, son drained trans, filled engine with 6 more quarts of oil, test drove, 4 miles, dad drained 12 quarts from engine, changed filter and added correct oil to engine, changed filter on trans added correct amount of fluid to trans.
Sitting for several years, now won't shift on time and never goes into OD, regular driving 1-2 shift about 3000 rpm 2-3 about 4000 rpm 3-4 hasn't yet happened.
Sitting for several years, now won't shift on time and never goes into OD, regular driving 1-2 shift about 3000 rpm 2-3 about 4000 rpm 3-4 hasn't yet happened.
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by t&l81cj5
po had son change engine oil, son drained trans, filled engine with 6 more quarts of oil, test drove, 4 miles, dad drained 12 quarts from engine, changed filter and added correct oil to engine, changed filter on trans added correct amount of fluid to trans.
Sitting for several years, now won't shift on time and never goes into OD, regular driving 1-2 shift about 3000 rpm 2-3 about 4000 rpm 3-4 hasn't yet happened.
Sitting for several years, now won't shift on time and never goes into OD, regular driving 1-2 shift about 3000 rpm 2-3 about 4000 rpm 3-4 hasn't yet happened.