What kind of suspension does a Jeep XJ have?
All XJs were built as a "Unibody" design with the body and frame rails tied together as one piece as opposed to a body on frame design. All XJs have solid axles front and rear. The suspension consists of coils for the front and leaf springs for the rear.
What kind of frame does the XJ have?
All XJs were built as a "Unibody" design with the body and frame rails tied together as one piece as opposed to a body on frame design. All XJs have solid axles front and rear.
What is the stock lifespan of a Jeep Cherokee XJ?
This page will detail the stock specs of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) which was produced between 1984 - 2001 in the United States. That is a remarkable 18 year lifespan in which 2,884,172 Jeep Cherokees rolled off the assembly line! Originally designed and built by AMC, Chrysler continued the same design when they bought AMC in 1987.
How do I Mount tow hooks on the front of XJ?
In order to safely mount tow hooks on the front of your XJ you'll need either a larger, aftermarket bumper with pre-made tow points OR tow hook brackets. ** Use the proper mounting hardware with brackets that are professionally built, this very important.
How tall is a stock XJ?
Jeep Cherokee (XJ)Height1987-88 2WD: 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 1987–1993: 63.3 in (1,608 mm) 1994–99 2WD: 63.9 in (1,623 mm) 1994-2001 4WD: 64.0 in (1,626 mm) 2000–01 2WD: 63.8 in (1,621 mm) Jeep BJ2021/7250: 63.8 in (1,621 mm) Jeep 2500/2700 and BAW Qishi: 66.9 in (1,699 mm)23 more rows
How high should I lift my XJ?
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What size tires can I fit on stock XJ?
You'll be able to fit 30" tire while your Cherokee is stock. You could take the fenders off and do a small amount of trimming and fit 31" tires if you wanted.
Will 31 tires fit on a stock XJ?
You can run 31s on stock rims with no issues unless stuffing. However the rub is minimal. With stock rims you will however rub the lower control arms at a full turn of the front wheels.
What do you need to lift an XJ?
0:002:32Installing Jeep Cherokee XJ 3 inch Suspension Lift Kit by Rough CountryYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd an aggressive new appearance with rough countries three inch suspension lift this all-inclusiveMoreAnd an aggressive new appearance with rough countries three inch suspension lift this all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need to lift and level your Jeep with an easy bolt on installation.
How high should I raise my Jeep?
The average lift kit will raise your Jeep between one and 3 inches. However, there are kits and modifications that can lift your vehicle even higher. If you are going to lift higher than 3 inches, you are going to spend more money on modifications in order to provide you with suspension and stability.
Will 30 inch tires fit Stock Cherokee?
You could easily fit 30" tires on stock suspension. Every XJ is a little different though, so you may need to do some trimming.
What's the biggest tire you can put on a stock Jeep Cherokee?
Your current tires are approximately 8 and 7/8 inches wide and 28 and 1/2 inches tall. You should be able to move up to 235/75 or 30x9.
What is the biggest tire you can put on a Jeep Cherokee?
The maximum size tire you can fit on a cherokee and NOT rub, sagging or not, is 235-75's. The max tire you can shove on a cherokee and possibly rub is 30" tire. The max size tire you can shove on a cherokee and guarantee to rub is 31x10.
What size are stock XJ wheels?
End of dialog window. XJ wheels are 5.25" factory backspacing. The sidewalls would stick out an additional 1.25".