Having read a few articles on using the Dakota rear springs to lift an XJ, I
was wondering if anyone here has done this.

I have access to a few wrecked Dakotas and have Bronco front coils. The
1990 XJ is strictly a trail rig. So far it made it through the summer and
if it makes it through the winter, I'll be happy. It sees very little
pavement, so on road handling isn't an issue. I am currently running 31"
tires (fenders cut) and I am looking to go to 32" or maybe 33" tires.

thanks
chris

 

I haven't heard that, and a Google search of internet doesn't
mention Dakota rear springs and Cherokee on the same page. I would
peruse the local bone yard, with a tape and find out. Ask to check the
cross reference while you're there.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gosling1 wrote:
>
> Having read a few articles on using the Dakota rear springs to lift an XJ, I
> was wondering if anyone here has done this.
>
> I have access to a few wrecked Dakotas and have Bronco front coils. The
> 1990 XJ is strictly a trail rig. So far it made it through the summer and
> if it makes it through the winter, I'll be happy. It sees very little
> pavement, so on road handling isn't an issue. I am currently running 31"
> tires (fenders cut) and I am looking to go to 32" or maybe 33" tires.
>
> thanks
> chris

 

I haven't heard that, and a Google search of internet doesn't
mention Dakota rear springs and Cherokee on the same page. I would
peruse the local bone yard, with a tape and find out. Ask to check the
cross reference while you're there.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

gosling1 wrote:
>
> Having read a few articles on using the Dakota rear springs to lift an XJ, I
> was wondering if anyone here has done this.
>
> I have access to a few wrecked Dakotas and have Bronco front coils. The
> 1990 XJ is strictly a trail rig. So far it made it through the summer and
> if it makes it through the winter, I'll be happy. It sees very little
> pavement, so on road handling isn't an issue. I am currently running 31"
> tires (fenders cut) and I am looking to go to 32" or maybe 33" tires.
>
> thanks
> chris

 

This is one of the links I have been checking out. It looks workable.
Just wonder if there are any hidden problems with this set up. A little
more research and I just may jump into it and see what happens. :-)

chris


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:418D6288.B2A9682F@***.net...
> I haven't heard that, and a Google search of internet doesn't
> mention Dakota rear springs and Cherokee on the same page. I would
> peruse the local bone yard, with a tape and find out. Ask to check the
> cross reference while you're there.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>

 

This is one of the links I have been checking out. It looks workable.
Just wonder if there are any hidden problems with this set up. A little
more research and I just may jump into it and see what happens. :-)

chris


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:418D6288.B2A9682F@***.net...
> I haven't heard that, and a Google search of internet doesn't
> mention Dakota rear springs and Cherokee on the same page. I would
> peruse the local bone yard, with a tape and find out. Ask to check the
> cross reference while you're there.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>

 

Hi Chris,

I haven't done it but I know someone who has. Cheap and easy and it
works. Cutting the eyes off the Dakota pack and strapping it under the
top leaf of the stock XJ pack nets 4+ inches. With your cut fenders
that's plenty lift to clear 33" tires.

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
http://xjfanatic.com/dakotaleaves.php

You might want to consider using fewer Dakota leaves in your packs and
making up the difference with longer shackles such as those from an MJ
for improved flex.

A few other bits you'll need: YJ slip yoke (longer travel on the output
shaft), 0.75" tcase drop (4 longer bolts and a bag of washers), extended
bump stops, possibly brake line extensions.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

gosling1 wrote:
> Having read a few articles on using the Dakota rear springs to lift an XJ, I
> was wondering if anyone here has done this.
>
> I have access to a few wrecked Dakotas and have Bronco front coils. The
> 1990 XJ is strictly a trail rig. So far it made it through the summer and
> if it makes it through the winter, I'll be happy. It sees very little
> pavement, so on road handling isn't an issue. I am currently running 31"
> tires (fenders cut) and I am looking to go to 32" or maybe 33" tires.
>
> thanks
> chris

 

Hi Chris,

I haven't done it but I know someone who has. Cheap and easy and it
works. Cutting the eyes off the Dakota pack and strapping it under the
top leaf of the stock XJ pack nets 4+ inches. With your cut fenders
that's plenty lift to clear 33" tires.

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm
http://xjfanatic.com/dakotaleaves.php

You might want to consider using fewer Dakota leaves in your packs and
making up the difference with longer shackles such as those from an MJ
for improved flex.

A few other bits you'll need: YJ slip yoke (longer travel on the output
shaft), 0.75" tcase drop (4 longer bolts and a bag of washers), extended
bump stops, possibly brake line extensions.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

gosling1 wrote:
> Having read a few articles on using the Dakota rear springs to lift an XJ, I
> was wondering if anyone here has done this.
>
> I have access to a few wrecked Dakotas and have Bronco front coils. The
> 1990 XJ is strictly a trail rig. So far it made it through the summer and
> if it makes it through the winter, I'll be happy. It sees very little
> pavement, so on road handling isn't an issue. I am currently running 31"
> tires (fenders cut) and I am looking to go to 32" or maybe 33" tires.
>
> thanks
> chris