Jeep Builds Make your own jeep build thread here, discuss and view jeeps here. All Jeep models are welcome here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

My 2wd XJ

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-14-2012 | 09:38 PM
  #901  
cherokee_ftw_5's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 607
Likes: 0
From: West Fargo, ND
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l renix
Default

those wheel spacers are cool, but you're going to be putting unwanted stress on the wheel bearings and whatnot if you already have enough backspacing to clear. And you really can't beat the price on those gears!
Old 10-14-2012 | 09:57 PM
  #902  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

Originally Posted by cherokee_ftw_5
those wheel spacers are cool, but you're going to be putting unwanted stress on the wheel bearings and whatnot if you already have enough backspacing to clear. And you really can't beat the price on those gears!
eh its ok. my stance sucks to be honest. and yes the gears were super cheap
Old 10-14-2012 | 10:01 PM
  #903  
Moparboy01's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,270
Likes: 0
From: Genoa, IL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Wheel spacers? Look out.
Old 10-14-2012 | 10:04 PM
  #904  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

Originally Posted by Moparboy01
Wheel spacers? Look out.
if they break they break. i have all my parts on warranty through work so ill just replace it. ill red lock tight them and torque them down to 100ft lbs and check them regularly
Old 10-14-2012 | 10:24 PM
  #905  
Moparboy01's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,270
Likes: 0
From: Genoa, IL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Okay sir, I think Derek did the same thing but we know how that ended...good luck sir.
Old 10-14-2012 | 10:46 PM
  #906  
N20jeep's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 6,685
Likes: 5
From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 92
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

if spacers are tightened correctly and occasionally checked, they will be fine.

Last edited by N20jeep; 10-14-2012 at 10:52 PM.
Old 10-15-2012 | 06:50 AM
  #907  
steven72192's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Chicago Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by x91j

if they break they break. i have all my parts on warranty through work so ill just replace it. ill red lock tight them and torque them down to 100ft lbs and check them regularly
I have spacers and I have been just fine, it's going to stick those tires out alott more then they are now I think I will look good
Old 10-17-2012 | 01:52 PM
  #908  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

put the wheel spacers on today and all i can say is wow i love the new stance!
Attached Thumbnails My 2wd XJ-602463_4908432911658_2050980220_n.jpg  
Old 10-22-2012 | 08:28 PM
  #909  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

Put my gears in last night! wasnt to bad with some help.
Attached Images  
Old 10-23-2012 | 03:34 AM
  #910  
slowjunk's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 999
Likes: 1
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by x91j
put the wheel spacers on today and all i can say is wow i love the new stance!
x2 wow. jeep looks like it got serious attitude now.
Old 10-23-2012 | 09:37 AM
  #911  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

Originally Posted by slowjunk

x2 wow. jeep looks like it got serious attitude now.
Yes. So much better
Old 10-25-2012 | 04:40 PM
  #912  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

finished to rest of the snorkel today! also replaced the passangerside u joint because i replaced the driver side last week. and i installed the front drive shaft since i got a new one from the jy and im regeared in the front!
Attached Thumbnails My 2wd XJ-image-3253073091.jpg   My 2wd XJ-image-3430832743.jpg  
Old 10-25-2012 | 06:55 PM
  #913  
x91j's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,390
Likes: 3
From: Chicago IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Straigh 6
Default

just ordered a flowmaster super 44 offroad muffler =)
Old 10-25-2012 | 08:48 PM
  #914  
steven72192's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Chicago Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by x91j
finished to rest of the snorkel today! also replaced the passangerside u joint because i replaced the driver side last week. and i installed the front drive shaft since i got a new one from the jy and im regeared in the front!
Did my idea with the ds work?
Old 10-25-2012 | 08:48 PM
  #915  
steven72192's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Chicago Illinois
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by x91j
just ordered a flowmaster super 44 offroad muffler =)
You liked mine huh


Quick Reply: My 2wd XJ



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:38 PM.