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Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 01:39 PM
Its a 1990 Jeep Cherokee 2dr. It has 5 inches of lift and 35" tires. I took her out today to make sure everything works and I can't wait for tahuya.
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08 Nov 2011 02:05 PM
I can hear it now... "Snap!- Whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine" - Cool! I get new HD axles! :-) Nice Jeep.

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 03:27 PM
Not anytime soon I hope lol.

Dan Cronin User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 04:15 PM
Well, be gentle on that drivetrain. Those boulders and tree root reek havoc on our little diffs :-)

Nate Skate User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 05:28 PM
Looks nice. Some days I miss my old XJ. Best bang for the buck. The older two doors are the flexiest of them all, so you might want to start reinforcing it soon. If you have the Dana 35 you better get some spare half shafts...today.

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 06:46 PM
Hey if I snap a pic of the rear end can you guys ID it for me?

Ben Bailey User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 07:08 PM
I wish I could train my dog to spot for me. ;) Looks like it will be a fun trail truck.

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 07:18 PM
LOL she was kinda spotting me...it did well on my "test trail"

Benny Benson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 09:11 PM
If it has ABS it will most likely be the much maligned c-clip dana 35, if it doesn't have ABS theres a chance you could have a Dana 44. 1st one is a dana 35
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Benny Benson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 09:18 PM
35's are stretching the capabilities of a stock Dana 35...x2 on being gentle with it on the rocks with the skinny pedal.

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 10:14 PM
You think I will be ok at Tahuya?

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 10:18 PM
And Benny do you know anywhere to pick up a set of 44s for cheap?

Nathan Henson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 10:39 PM
Cody, Here are a couple of links to keep handy. XJ Axle Identification XJ Stock Specs Hope your XJ holds up as well as mine has.

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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08 Nov 2011 10:42 PM
What size tires are you running on your XJ Nathan?

Nathan Henson User is Offline

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09 Nov 2011 12:05 AM
31 x 10.50. I feel like I can do most everything that I want to and can still keep it a daily driver (meaning trips, because my daily commute is about 1/8 mile). I also like that I don't have to worry much about breaking stuff with this size tire.

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09 Nov 2011 12:14 AM
Posted By Cody Shepardson on 11/08/2011 10:14 PM You think I will be ok at Tahuya? You'll be fine. Just stay off the hardcore stuff. About finding a Dana 44....I think the most popular and easier to find is the ford 8.8 swap out of an exploder or ranger.

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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09 Nov 2011 07:53 AM
Well thanks guys....I knew that 35s where pushing those axels. And my plan is to downsize the tires anyway.

Rob Stewart User is Offline

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09 Nov 2011 10:12 AM
Isuzu Land Rover Jeep Where's the Toyota? Nice rig, love the 2-dr Cherokee's. Glad you are back in for Tahuya

Cody Shepardson User is Offline

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09 Nov 2011 12:12 PM
Funny you should say that Rob...It was either this or a Toyota PU. lol

Nate Skate User is Offline

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09 Nov 2011 02:18 PM
I think you can find Dana 44's that are a straight bolt on for XJ's. The later 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 is just as strong and also a straight bolt on. I agree with the other Nathan on 31's for an XJ being best for an "Overland" type build. People do go bigger and take them all over, but the chances of drivetrain or unibody failure increase exponentially. People forget that these cars were designed with 28" tires in mind. I'm finding it strange that I know this stuff.

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