XJ Front Custom HP Dana 44 Build
03-04-2013, 08:09 PM
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Year: 1991 (2-door)
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Also installed the shocks with the body on top. Couldn't fine one same answer when it came to the orientation of the shock. From what I found on the net, Bilstein shocks install with logo right side up. Sounds right...???
The axle still needs to be moved forward a bit as well as the pinion angle isn't exact. It'll all be fine tuned perfectly once I take it to crawlertech on Thursday. Just gotta torque everything down, fill with fluids and grease.
The axle still needs to be moved forward a bit as well as the pinion angle isn't exact. It'll all be fine tuned perfectly once I take it to crawlertech on Thursday. Just gotta torque everything down, fill with fluids and grease.
03-04-2013, 08:38 PM
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Year: 1991 (2-door)
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Gonna be taking roads that don't go above 45 mph's to get to the shop. Don't have a steering stabilizer yet either.
03-04-2013, 11:33 PM
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Ive been meaning to text you man I just keep for getting lol. How long of break lines did you end up getting? When where did you get them? Shoot me a text man 303-681-8927
03-05-2013, 01:29 PM
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lol wasn't trying to sound like an ***.
As for the shock orientation, they're gas charged so either way is fine. I usually see bilsteins mounted body up though
Can I haz your axle?
As for the shock orientation, they're gas charged so either way is fine. I usually see bilsteins mounted body up though
Can I haz your axle?
03-05-2013, 06:39 PM
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Year: 1991 (2-door)
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Buttoned up the stock diff cover for the last time. Or until whenever I can get a hold of a Crane cover. Torqued everything down and greased everything that needed it and filled all the fluids. She's all ready for her voyage to the shop this Thursday. The axle is sticking out about an inch wider on the passenger side and the alignment is way off 
Glad to pass it off to the professionals!
Then it it will be time to take two steps back once I get going on the cross-over steering with custom track bar and axle mount which I should have done from the beginning. That will go along with a custom 4-link long arm setup I hope to have done by the end of summer. Also going to be stiffening up the frame and adding rock sliders. Who knows what else... Just Empty Every Pocket but it's totally worth it and so much fun!
Glad to pass it off to the professionals!Then it it will be time to take two steps back once I get going on the cross-over steering with custom track bar and axle mount which I should have done from the beginning. That will go along with a custom 4-link long arm setup I hope to have done by the end of summer. Also going to be stiffening up the frame and adding rock sliders. Who knows what else... Just Empty Every Pocket but it's totally worth it and so much fun!
03-05-2013, 06:43 PM
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Year: 1997 XJ
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Dukie you can buy mine
03-06-2013, 06:19 PM
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Just got done driving my Jeep! Defiantly needs an alignment and some tweaking, but had no vibes at 45 and drove better than I thought it would that's for sure! Cant wait to see how she drives after everything is aligned tomorrow!
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03-07-2013, 06:13 PM
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Got everything fine tuned! She drives unbelievable now! Gotta take the wheels and tires into be balanced and finish painting the front wheels. Now I just need some new meaty 35's!
03-09-2013, 10:19 PM
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One last update for this build. Found out the 35" BFG all terrains were 15 years old and none of the tire shops in town would touch them. Ended up getting new tires! Cooper Discoverer STT 35x12.50r15 mud terrains. Now that the wheels are balanced and have new tires on, she really does drive better than stock. NO BS!
Gonna be starting a new thread for the custom crossover steering setup soon...
Thanks to all of you who gave out advice, constructive criticism and compliments. Hope I was able to help some of you with your axle build and with questions about what all is involved. I learned a lot myself.
Here are a couple pics of my finished(for now) Jeep XJ...
Gonna be starting a new thread for the custom crossover steering setup soon...
Thanks to all of you who gave out advice, constructive criticism and compliments. Hope I was able to help some of you with your axle build and with questions about what all is involved. I learned a lot myself.
Here are a couple pics of my finished(for now) Jeep XJ...
03-11-2013, 10:02 AM
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I actually like those wheels. And the cooper STTs are straight up sexy tires - good choice.