Troy

The springs in the back are flat, the springs in the front are sagging alot,
the passenger side front is sagging lower than the driver's side. I notice
other cherokees around town and I think I have the lowest 4x4 cherokee in
town. Guess I'm more aerodynamic that way though. I just notice when I try
to crawl under there its a tight fit for me.

I got this thing from a guy from New York and man is the underside rusted
out. I went to replace the fuel filter and the bolt on the bracket holding
it has rusted away, I cant get a socket on it. I looked at the springs and
alot of the area around them is starting to rot away :( I think I'm gonna
just ride it like it is then trade it in for a newer cherokee with less
problems. I was trying to go the ultimate cheap way on this one but I think
it's too far gone. Thanks for the info on the lift kits though, I'll most
likely lift the newer xj when I get it.

TRoy

Troy

The springs in the back are flat, the springs in the front are sagging alot,
the passenger side front is sagging lower than the driver's side. I notice
other cherokees around town and I think I have the lowest 4x4 cherokee in
town. Guess I'm more aerodynamic that way though. I just notice when I try
to crawl under there its a tight fit for me.

I got this thing from a guy from New York and man is the underside rusted
out. I went to replace the fuel filter and the bolt on the bracket holding
it has rusted away, I cant get a socket on it. I looked at the springs and
alot of the area around them is starting to rot away :( I think I'm gonna
just ride it like it is then trade it in for a newer cherokee with less
problems. I was trying to go the ultimate cheap way on this one but I think
it's too far gone. Thanks for the info on the lift kits though, I'll most
likely lift the newer xj when I get it.

TRoy

Stephen Gibbs

Troy:

For your future newer XJ, also look into the Old Man Emu suspension
kits. I have the 2 1/2 inch kit, replacing the front and read springs
and the shocks, and the ride is better than when I got it. The parts
aren't the cheapest, but are well designed and built.

Stephen.
92 XJ Laredo, 2.5" OME, 235/75 BFG AT/KOs, and lots of skid plates.
http://members.verizon.net/~vze4zqjs...ep/xj_page.htm


Troy wrote:
> Called the stealership for springs front and back: front coils are $81 a
> piece and rear leafs are $210 a piece. If I did my math right that's
> $622.74 including tax... before shocks that probably need replacing also at
> $24 each for factory ones.
>
> Now about a suspension lift... Does anyone know of a lift kit that would
> replace the springs and shocks and not much else? I'm not looking for
> extreme heights here, and I dont wanna have to do all the things I did to my
> TJ to lift it. I'm keeping the 235/75r15's on it, so I'm guessing I could
> go for about 2 inches of lift? Unless they only sell 3 inch lifts...
>
> I have no idea about what goes on into lifting an XJ. If I get a 3 inch
> lift will I have to shorten the transfer case output shaft like in the TJ?
> I'm open to suggestions.
>
> Troy
>
>

Stephen Gibbs

Troy:

For your future newer XJ, also look into the Old Man Emu suspension
kits. I have the 2 1/2 inch kit, replacing the front and read springs
and the shocks, and the ride is better than when I got it. The parts
aren't the cheapest, but are well designed and built.

Stephen.
92 XJ Laredo, 2.5" OME, 235/75 BFG AT/KOs, and lots of skid plates.
http://members.verizon.net/~vze4zqjs...ep/xj_page.htm


Troy wrote:
> Called the stealership for springs front and back: front coils are $81 a
> piece and rear leafs are $210 a piece. If I did my math right that's
> $622.74 including tax... before shocks that probably need replacing also at
> $24 each for factory ones.
>
> Now about a suspension lift... Does anyone know of a lift kit that would
> replace the springs and shocks and not much else? I'm not looking for
> extreme heights here, and I dont wanna have to do all the things I did to my
> TJ to lift it. I'm keeping the 235/75r15's on it, so I'm guessing I could
> go for about 2 inches of lift? Unless they only sell 3 inch lifts...
>
> I have no idea about what goes on into lifting an XJ. If I get a 3 inch
> lift will I have to shorten the transfer case output shaft like in the TJ?
> I'm open to suggestions.
>
> Troy
>
>

Stephen Gibbs

Troy:

For your future newer XJ, also look into the Old Man Emu suspension
kits. I have the 2 1/2 inch kit, replacing the front and read springs
and the shocks, and the ride is better than when I got it. The parts
aren't the cheapest, but are well designed and built.

Stephen.
92 XJ Laredo, 2.5" OME, 235/75 BFG AT/KOs, and lots of skid plates.
http://members.verizon.net/~vze4zqjs...ep/xj_page.htm


Troy wrote:
> Called the stealership for springs front and back: front coils are $81 a
> piece and rear leafs are $210 a piece. If I did my math right that's
> $622.74 including tax... before shocks that probably need replacing also at
> $24 each for factory ones.
>
> Now about a suspension lift... Does anyone know of a lift kit that would
> replace the springs and shocks and not much else? I'm not looking for
> extreme heights here, and I dont wanna have to do all the things I did to my
> TJ to lift it. I'm keeping the 235/75r15's on it, so I'm guessing I could
> go for about 2 inches of lift? Unless they only sell 3 inch lifts...
>
> I have no idea about what goes on into lifting an XJ. If I get a 3 inch
> lift will I have to shorten the transfer case output shaft like in the TJ?
> I'm open to suggestions.
>
> Troy
>
>