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37s are a bastard size. They're too big for small axles, and they're too small for big axles. That's on paper.
I have a Ford 8.8 rear from an Explorer and a D30 front with 37s on my Wrangler, but it makes me nervous. I plan to eventually do a D60/14b setup, but I'd need 40s to get that ground clearance back
It's easier to build for 35s or 42s, but a pair of D44s with some upgrades may be your best bet depending on how hard you push it
I have a Ford 8.8 rear from an Explorer and a D30 front with 37s on my Wrangler, but it makes me nervous. I plan to eventually do a D60/14b setup, but I'd need 40s to get that ground clearance back
It's easier to build for 35s or 42s, but a pair of D44s with some upgrades may be your best bet depending on how hard you push it
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Rear upper shock bolts...Obviously..
So I'm changing my shocks since I'm lifting 3.5 inches...
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 L
So I'm changing my shocks since I'm lifting 3.5 inches...
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
You could use a dremel tool. Feed the grinding disk in from the top so that the neck of the tool is hanging down where the bolt should go and the grinding part is up top. Remove material.
So I'm changing my shocks since I'm lifting 3.5 inches...
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
man up and cut a window in the floor, drill & replace with bolts... full access.....
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Year: 1985
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5L
So I'm changing my shocks since I'm lifting 3.5 inches...
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
Time for the rear upper shock bolts to come out...they all break of course...
Drilled out the bolts and tried feeding new ones in through the top but there is not enough space BECAUSE there is a lip that has formed from the top from drilling into the metal..
Any tips on getting rid of the excess metal?
As most of you will know it's a tough spot to get into with most tools.
Much appreciated
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I guess I got lucky. I changed the shocks on my 85 when I bought it three years ago, and it most likely still had the original shocks on it. The original owner said he never changed them. The rear bolts came out like they were brand new. The lower fronts on the other hand, I had to cut them to get the shocks off
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Still deciding on axles...
What is a better axle swap, a factory XJ Dana 44 or the 8.8?
I still can't pull the trigger on what axles I want in the Cherokee and have found an abundance of the ones mentioned. I originally wanted to do 1 tons (Dana 60's or Chevy 14 bolt) but everyone is talking me out of it.
I still can't pull the trigger on what axles I want in the Cherokee and have found an abundance of the ones mentioned. I originally wanted to do 1 tons (Dana 60's or Chevy 14 bolt) but everyone is talking me out of it.
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I only had a propane torch here, had I been at Dad's I would have just melted them out
tire question
I am posting this for my son, who now owns my Cherokee Classic xj 1996. We put a 3 inch Rough Country lift on it and are studying the tire question. I found these nearby on CL.
https://jackson.craigslist.org/wto/6165185967.html
Seems like a good deal but not sure about fitment.
Can anyone shed light on this?
This is the tire size. They come with the rims: LT255/75R17
TIA
https://jackson.craigslist.org/wto/6165185967.html
Seems like a good deal but not sure about fitment.
Can anyone shed light on this?
This is the tire size. They come with the rims: LT255/75R17
TIA
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
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Originally Posted by Barry Hause
I am posting this for my son, who now owns my Cherokee Classic xj 1996. We put a 3 inch Rough Country lift on it and are studying the tire question. I found these nearby on CL.
https://jackson.craigslist.org/wto/6165185967.html
Seems like a good deal but not sure about fitment.
Can anyone shed light on this?
This is the tire size. They come with the rims: LT255/75R17
TIA
https://jackson.craigslist.org/wto/6165185967.html
Seems like a good deal but not sure about fitment.
Can anyone shed light on this?
This is the tire size. They come with the rims: LT255/75R17
TIA