Need help!!! Possibly buying cherokee tomorrow
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Need help!!! Possibly buying cherokee tomorrow
Hi guys just registered so take easy on my noob self
What i am planning on getting is a 95 cherokee with a 5.2L V8.I need to know a few things before i buy if you guys could help me out in a pinch without having to research heavily considering i want to buy it before someone else does.
1) What axles came under the cherokke with a v8 powerplant?
2) I was told it was full time 4wd but had a low range and high range selection. IS their a way to get 2wd rang or a possible transfer case swap?
3)Would this be able to handle 33-35" tires with the stock drivetrain?
4) Does the front axle use sealed hub bearings similar to the fullsize dodge trucks?
Thanks for all the help and hopefully i will be a cherokee owner tomorrow.
What i am planning on getting is a 95 cherokee with a 5.2L V8.I need to know a few things before i buy if you guys could help me out in a pinch without having to research heavily considering i want to buy it before someone else does.
1) What axles came under the cherokke with a v8 powerplant?
2) I was told it was full time 4wd but had a low range and high range selection. IS their a way to get 2wd rang or a possible transfer case swap?
3)Would this be able to handle 33-35" tires with the stock drivetrain?
4) Does the front axle use sealed hub bearings similar to the fullsize dodge trucks?
Thanks for all the help and hopefully i will be a cherokee owner tomorrow.
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I know a 35 wont hold up to much wheeling. I was researching wranglers until i found this deal. Why would a d44 be junk? I though they were considered fairly strong for 33s-35s?
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Is the transfer case in these as reliable as a 231? So far the only downfall with this rig from the comments above would be the rear end. Im sure a 8.8 swap is all i would need correct.
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I didnt think ifs went on these rigs till a few years later when the body style changed. Main reason im after this is for it having a factory 318 and auto. Its going to be a buildup so having to upgrade axles are no biggy. Gives me something to do in the shop instead of hearing the wife nag. I thought the d30 was a reliable axle for 33s or does it have to be with it being a low pinion? Not real familiar with pinion types. Whats the drawback of it being lp?
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I didnt think ifs went on these rigs till a few years later when the body style changed. Main reason im after this is for it having a factory 318 and auto. Its going to be a buildup so having to upgrade axles are no biggy. Gives me something to do in the shop instead of hearing the wife nag. I thought the d30 was a reliable axle for 33s or does it have to be with it being a low pinion? Not real familiar with pinion types. Whats the drawback of it being lp?
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I would just buy an XJ with a I-6 and 8.25 rear. I feel better power to weight. And less useless crap to brake. Run 33-35 all day might have to use 4-low a little much but it will work. No axle swaps no T-case prob. just a one weekend lift tires and trimming and use it for what it was intended for.
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I would just buy an XJ with a I-6 and 8.25 rear. I feel better power to weight. And less useless crap to brake. Run 33-35 all day might have to use 4-low a little much but it will work. No axle swaps no T-case prob. just a one weekend lift tires and trimming and use it for what it was intended for.
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no xj came with a v8. I wish you got better axle options with the zj's. I really like them. You can easily find a high pinion d30. if you need to. and swap in a 8.8 like you said. I had a 93 with the 6 cylinder. swapped in 231 t case. the only thing is the shift indicator will be wrong unless you change it.
It had a 8.8 and a rubicon d44 front on 36's. It was great. I would love to have another one. I think they are different and a litle nicer than the xj although thats what I have now.
If the vehicle is right, the mileage is right and the price is right, do it. Then address what you need to so its what you want.
here was mine
It had a 8.8 and a rubicon d44 front on 36's. It was great. I would love to have another one. I think they are different and a litle nicer than the xj although thats what I have now.
If the vehicle is right, the mileage is right and the price is right, do it. Then address what you need to so its what you want.
here was mine
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no xj came with a v8. I wish you got better axle options with the zj's. I really like them. You can easily find a high pinion d30. if you need to. and swap in a 8.8 like you said. I had a 93 with the 6 cylinder. swapped in 231 t case. the only thing is the shift indicator will be wrong unless you change it.
It had a 8.8 and a rubicon d44 front on 36's. It was great. I would love to have another one. I think they are different and a litle nicer than the xj although thats what I have now.
If the vehicle is right, the mileage is right and the price is right, do it. Then address what you need to so its what you want.
here was mine
It had a 8.8 and a rubicon d44 front on 36's. It was great. I would love to have another one. I think they are different and a litle nicer than the xj although thats what I have now.
If the vehicle is right, the mileage is right and the price is right, do it. Then address what you need to so its what you want.
here was mine