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Year: whats left of a 91
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yes don't run an XJ leaf backwards, traction bar or not they'll still snap i've seen it and can point you towards a few that has broken many leafs for the same reason. run an f-150 main leaf its what you need stretch wise plus made to run that way so you'll have no problems.
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
The only thing I can think of that would cause that symptom would be something in the control arms (bushings maybe?), thats the only components I can think of that would have a bearing on a diff moving in that manner. I'm no expert by any means though, thats just my hunch based on what you describe.
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Year: 1994 Ford Bronco
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Engine: 351 W
Originally Posted by Desert Rat
The only thing I can think of that would cause that symptom would be something in the control arms (bushings maybe?), thats the only components I can think of that would have a bearing on a diff moving in that manner. I'm no expert by any means though, thats just my hunch based on what you describe.
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Year: 1994 Ford Bronco
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 351 W
Originally Posted by jmaxj
well if your wanting joints i got a hookup you can use, ballistic joints suck ask cory. if you need tabs and plates cut out let me know or email me drawings with dimensions i'll get ya squared away for cheap
yes don't run an XJ leaf backwards, traction bar or not they'll still snap i've seen it and can point you towards a few that has broken many leafs for the same reason. run an f-150 main leaf its what you need stretch wise plus made to run that way so you'll have no problems.
yes don't run an XJ leaf backwards, traction bar or not they'll still snap i've seen it and can point you towards a few that has broken many leafs for the same reason. run an f-150 main leaf its what you need stretch wise plus made to run that way so you'll have no problems.
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Year: whats left of a 91
Model: Cherokee
Engine: one that makes noise
bout ready for tube!
just gotta finish plumbing the steering and hook the drag link back up then its on to bending. then i'll clean up the facia a bit once the tube is lined up.
just gotta finish plumbing the steering and hook the drag link back up then its on to bending. then i'll clean up the facia a bit once the tube is lined up.
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Year: 1989 2 door
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That's hideous! I like it
I might have to take you up on those joints. The tabs I can make. What year F150 main leaf are we talking, & how much stretch will I get?
I might have to take you up on those joints. The tabs I can make. What year F150 main leaf are we talking, & how much stretch will I get?
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Year: 1989 2 door
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I'd just cut the exhaust of after the cat. Check out Corys build for the linked rear! https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pr...n-94-xj-27850/
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Year: whats left of a 91
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here's a great link to stretching with leafs on an XJ, should have tons of info for ya.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1004504
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Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Looking over those numbers I think the '95-'04 S-10 main leafs might be my best bet. That should give me 3" of stretch, & 2 3/8" longer leafs for a better then my 90* shackle angle! lol Right? I could go with the mj main but that's too long & will have to either fab up a new hanger or relaxation bracket, but still only gain 3" of stretch
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
sounds like it would work well. Do you think the shackles will hit the back of the back of the shackle bracket compressed ?
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Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'll have to see once it gets put together, but plan on bracing the hanger anyways so cutting that rear x-member won't be an issue! I see a half price Wednesday in my near future...