this is the red XJ i put together for my parents to use when they visit... and for me to abuse when they arent visiting
1998 XJ 2 door, 4.0L, AW4, hp dana 30, 8.25. i wanted something simple and smooth. when i bought it there were a few vibrations that annoyed me. so, IRO solid uppers and lowers with clevite rubber bushings, IRO heavy duty adjustable track-bar, 2" coil spacers on V8 ZJ coils, rough country rear shackle drop brackets with longer shackles. longer stainless brake lines. Doetsch Tech 8000 dampers all around. i picked up most of this stuff from Jay at Chanda, good bang for the buck. while the suspension was being replaced it was easy to remove the front and rear axles. and easier to re-build them when out. front differential was overhauled, housing cleaned out, better knuckles with better calipers i had installed. rear 8.25 got an auburn LSD, overhauled as well with new rear brakes. added some used 15x8 soft 8 wheels with 31" BFG A/T. everything fits perfect when flexing it out, some trimming at rear wheels was needed. annoying vibes gone. tires have some vibes to them but it cruises at 120 just fine. with the OEM clevite bushings in the arms there are no knocking noises over small or big bumps in the road. rides very nice i must say. its a little harsh on smaller bumps but it handles the bigger ones just fine. the front bumper is a plain front aftermarket bumper i bought used from Immortal, found tabs at princess auto for the front shackles, front hoop was ordered through Chanda from Genright. i added some metal for a stronger mount at the body and installed some VisionX lights. pretty much ready to wheel, could use some skid plates next i figure...
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