built not bought '89 build
#691
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From: Herriman, Utah
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well now that the wifey has a XJ the third row is toast. I dont wanna bob the back, so I'm pondering raising the tank, & flipping the springs! Its been said it will give you about 6" of stretch? Which could be nice with the stability leafs! I know "its not the way the leafs are meant to be used", but nothing our jeeps do is. lol If axle wrap is that bad I'll toss a track bar on it... eh it might be worth trying for a season?
#693
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Originally Posted by builtnotbought89'
how much is yours streched now? think I could really sqeeze 5.5" out of just pushing the tank back???
#695
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
you can move it back about 3-4 inches?? here is a good build with pics of doing it, its a pretty good build in general.
http://rme4x4.com/showthread.php?t=47224&page=3
with more clearance.... looks about 5-6 inches to me. If the streach is to much get teh 3 hole mounts and move it forword 1 notch. to 4.5" strech. or bring it threw the floor lol
http://rme4x4.com/showthread.php?t=47224&page=3
with more clearance.... looks about 5-6 inches to me. If the streach is to much get teh 3 hole mounts and move it forword 1 notch. to 4.5" strech. or bring it threw the floor lol
Last edited by Gorillaxj; 11-09-2011 at 12:41 PM.
#696
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Big bearing 9" and HP dana 44 complete- 125$
Sterling 10.25 complete- 125$
Dodge CAD dana 60- 250$
Thats the cheapest i can get them, figured i would post here since you wont answer your phone
Sterling 10.25 complete- 125$
Dodge CAD dana 60- 250$
Thats the cheapest i can get them, figured i would post here since you wont answer your phone
#697
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From: Spanish Fork, Utah
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Renix 4.0L
I am planning on doing the same thing also. I boought the kit from ballistic fab, their antiwrap bar kit. Im now jusst in the process of coming up with a crossmember
#698
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From: Spanish Fork, Utah
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Renix 4.0L
Originally Posted by dev_daddy
I am planning on doing the same thing also. I boought the kit from ballistic fab, their antiwrap bar kit. Im now jusst in the process of coming up with a crossmember
#699
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Haha sorry guys! Been jammin out in the garage, got the pass. side about 90% caught up! Lookin like the tailgate is gonna end up around 38"s
Thanks Zach i gotta see if those D44 drums can for sure be swapped on the open knuckles???
Thanks Zach i gotta see if those D44 drums can for sure be swapped on the open knuckles???
#700
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
If you want a great D44 reference MR N has a good site with good explanation of things and what years have what (sorry not trying to clog your thread with links lol)
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html
#702
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From: Herriman, Utah
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
My front is pushed forward 2 inches, the rear is moved back about 5. I easily could have gotten another couple inches out of the rear just from moving the tank back.
#703
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From: SLC, UT
Year: 1989 2 door
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Damn Mr.N knows his shat!!!!! but my stupid phone sucks for surfing those pages! after off & on all day reading I still cant see anywhere in there that the knuckles will swap... Ive messaged him on pirate, but his crap looks slammed with questions
A guy at 4 seasons power toys in orem said they will swap over, but I need more confermation than that. IDK if i can pass it up either way!!!
Cory, I'm surprised you got it back that far! I think tristin has the right idea, with balistics leaf perches I can flip the spring then push it forward or back on those if need be.
A guy at 4 seasons power toys in orem said they will swap over, but I need more confermation than that. IDK if i can pass it up either way!!!
Cory, I'm surprised you got it back that far! I think tristin has the right idea, with balistics leaf perches I can flip the spring then push it forward or back on those if need be.
#705
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
Here
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=635167
there are several 78-79 fords at the junkyard, ill double check to insure.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=635167
there are several 78-79 fords at the junkyard, ill double check to insure.