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jbjustin
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 Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:02 am Post subject: My Cherokee Got A Lift!!! |
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im not finished yet, but am very close. just finished welding up some steering tonight. still need to make a new crossmember to clear the front driveshaft and install shocks and some odds and ends.
here is a picture with me standing next to it.
those are 38.5 boggers, ford 9 in rear and dana 44 front on 63" chevy leafs.
ill post some more tomorrow, im tired and want to go to sleep.
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Jesus!!! That looks awesome. Great job.
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cj454
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:57 am Post subject: |
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nice work dude. how much lift that thing is huge
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jbjustin
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| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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not sure how much lift.
I used a front axle from a dodge(passenger drop) along with a bigger dodge transfer case. I went with passenger drop for a couple reasons: availability of parts and it just makes more sense to me(that was all that was available at the time, so i made it work). Also the exhaust comes out the driver side of the engine, so it would be easier to route the exhaust it wont hit the front driveshaft anymore.
the build was lots of hard work and definitely a learning experience. still have a few other things before its completely done and on the trails.
Specs:
Front axle: Dana 44 5.13 gears spool
Rear axle: Ford 9" 5.14 gears Hobart locker
Engine: 4.0L inline six
Transmission: AW4
Transfer Case: NP241D 2.72:1 low range with 1 1/4" chain
Tires: 38.5x11x15 Super Swamper Boggers
Suspension: 63" Chevy leaf springs
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1989 Jeep Cherokee Black
12" Custom Lift
63" Chevy Leaf Springs
Front Dodge D44 5.13 Spool
Rear Ford 9" 5.13 Spool
Dodge 241 Transfer Case
38.5 Interco SS Bogger
Custom Bumpers
Homemade Snorkel
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JzJONATHAN
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jbjustin
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| Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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well i got the front shocks mounted. i really dont like how they are mounted, but ill try it out first before i ditch it. i am going to try tomorrow to mock up a new crossmember and rear shocks. i will be doing high steer and am just waiting for the parts to come in. should be done with the jeep in a couple weeks....hopefully!
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1989 Jeep Cherokee Black
12" Custom Lift
63" Chevy Leaf Springs
Front Dodge D44 5.13 Spool
Rear Ford 9" 5.13 Spool
Dodge 241 Transfer Case
38.5 Interco SS Bogger
Custom Bumpers
Homemade Snorkel
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JzJONATHAN
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| Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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wtf. couple weeks?
come on man. next weekend. |
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jeepjeep
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TOO MUCH COUCH TIME, BUT THAT SHOULD CHANGE SINCE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS IS ALL DONE TONIGHT, why am i yelling?
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BOHICA762
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| Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: My Cherokee Got A Lift!!! |
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| jbjustin wrote: | im not finished yet, but am very close. just finished welding up some steering tonight. still need to make a new crossmember to clear the front driveshaft and install shocks and some odds and ends.
here is a picture with me standing next to it.
those are 38.5 boggers, ford 9 in rear and dana 44 front on 63" chevy leafs.
ill post some more tomorrow, im tired and want to go to sleep. |
I was wondering how well your xj articulates? i am going to buy all new bushings, mine are shot, any chance i can use your expertise? i am thinking of saving for the iron rock 8.5 inch long arm lift
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atrembla
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| Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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man that thing is a beast, looks awesome. I love how you're doing work on it in your yard, something to be proud of!!
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jbjustin
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: My Cherokee Got A Lift!!! |
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| BOHICA762 wrote: | | I was wondering how well your xj articulates? i am going to buy all new bushings, mine are shot, any chance i can use your expertise? i am thinking of saving for the iron rock 8.5 inch long arm lift |
i dont know anything in particular about the Iron Rock kit but a long arm is a different type of suspension than i have. i installed leaf springs front and rear.
long arm is great for articulation....but your rear leafs will limit the jeeps overall articulation. if you are more concerned about articulation then i would suggest getting a 4 link front and rear.
my jeep works great in corbett where articulation is not really needed...if i lived in the mountains i would have built 4 link
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1989 Jeep Cherokee Black
12" Custom Lift
63" Chevy Leaf Springs
Front Dodge D44 5.13 Spool
Rear Ford 9" 5.13 Spool
Dodge 241 Transfer Case
38.5 Interco SS Bogger
Custom Bumpers
Homemade Snorkel
Built by JB Customs |
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jbjustin
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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| atrembla wrote: | | man that thing is a beast, looks awesome. I love how you're doing work on it in your yard, something to be proud of!! |
thanks dude! i got a lot of hell on other forums about this and that....backyard rednecks.....not safe to drive....
it works great in the woods AND on the street...although i trailer it now.
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1989 Jeep Cherokee Black
12" Custom Lift
63" Chevy Leaf Springs
Front Dodge D44 5.13 Spool
Rear Ford 9" 5.13 Spool
Dodge 241 Transfer Case
38.5 Interco SS Bogger
Custom Bumpers
Homemade Snorkel
Built by JB Customs |
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