$350 96 XJ Cherokee

lazermule · 02-01-2009, 08:28 PM

Here is a 1996 Cherokee I picked up last week for $350.

It needs a tranny (AX-15) which I can get here in local yards.

Been doing a little research on this site for a budget lift. It looks like I can get 4.5" out of ZJ V8 coils and Dakota leaf springs. Anyone used this setup? It wont be a daily driver by any means but will be licensed for the street.

I would like to get most of the parts from local bone yard to build it if possible.

It will also need a bit of work on the floor in way of patching and such. I am an accomplished welder and fabricator so any ideas on this project would be welcomed.

Thanks,

LM

Sir_Ken · 02-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Great deal, you just can't go wrong for that price.

jeep95xj · 02-01-2009, 08:46 PM

ZJ V8 coils give you 1" at 4.5" you will also need lower control arms, longer break lines and at the very least a t-case drop kit. You will also need an adjustable track bar. You want budget go with 2" coil spacers 2" shackles and 31" tires. Lift should run about $100

iwishihad1 · 02-01-2009, 09:32 PM

youll be find with the stock brake lines at 4.5 inches. you have to straighten the hardline though, and remount it. its really simple, just drill a hole, and use a self tapping bolt and your done.

NJSPEEDER · 02-01-2009, 09:35 PM

Damn, you beat me. The 1992 Laredo I am picking up this week cost me $400. lol

lazermule · 02-02-2009, 06:37 AM

Thanks for the input. I want to get it as high as I can for as cheap as I can. What are better, the Dakota rear leafs of the S-10 rear leafs? I am also hearing that the coils out of a mid 80's cougar give more lift than the ZJ v8 coils.

Maybe I'll just buy new coils for the front and use teh S-10/Dak springs in the rear, then it looks like I can use stock shocks from a late model Wrangler or Rubicon as well.....

LM

**mecompco** · 02-02-2009, 07:36 AM

Gotta love the cheap Jeeps. Just picked up a '95 in really nice shape (except for rusty rockers, of course) for $400.00. It looks exactly like yours, as a matter of fact, but with factory tint.

It has GC coils, an S10 bastard pack and ProCrap shocks in it, but the PO said it rode REALLY rough so I plan to make some mods. It'll be the 15 y/o daughter's DD so I only want an inch or two lift at most with a decent ride.

SeaWulf · 02-02-2009, 08:15 AM

You can use F150 coils, they are good for atleast 4", but they are stiff.

lazermule · 02-02-2009, 08:29 AM

What year on the F-150??

SeaWulf · 02-02-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazermule

What year on the F-150??

75-79.....

Read this article, it has everything you need to know.

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Suspension_Steering_Axles_and_Brakes/Budget_Lift.htm

IDAHOPIONEER · 02-02-2009, 09:26 AM

it's pretty nice almost as nice as my 87 XJ pioneer for $150, threw a ujoint on the driverside and a wheel bearing on the passengers side and srove it 150 miles home on the interstate at 75 mph with no problems.

lazermule · 02-02-2009, 09:41 AM

It didn't say 2wd or 4wd for the F-150 coils ??? Anyone know? Come to think of it, it didn't say 2wd or 4wd for the Dakota rear leafs either...

Hmmm...

02-01-2009, 09:32 PM	#4
iwishihad1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,998 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	youll be find with the stock brake lines at 4.5 inches. you have to straighten the hardline though, and remount it. its really simple, just drill a hole, and use a self tapping bolt and your done. __________________ [CENTER]1995 fire red XJ, new 4.0, ARB safari snorkel, sye, front DS, aussie locked 8.8 5:13s 38 SXs, trussed/locked 44 front, hydro assist, DOM steering/COLOR] YJ. 91 body, body off resto, crate chevy 350, 700r tranny, 2 inch springs, SOA, ford 9 rear, dana 44 front, both detroits, cage, 4:88s, and 36X14.50s. strictly street queen

02-02-2009, 06:37 AM	#6
lazermule Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MN Posts: 61 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks for the input. I want to get it as high as I can for as cheap as I can. What are better, the Dakota rear leafs of the S-10 rear leafs? I am also hearing that the coils out of a mid 80's cougar give more lift than the ZJ v8 coils. Maybe I'll just buy new coils for the front and use teh S-10/Dak springs in the rear, then it looks like I can use stock shocks from a late model Wrangler or Rubicon as well..... LM

02-02-2009, 08:29 AM	#9
lazermule Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MN Posts: 61 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	What year on the F-150??

02-02-2009, 09:41 AM	#12
lazermule Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MN Posts: 61 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It didn't say 2wd or 4wd for the F-150 coils ??? Anyone know? Come to think of it, it didn't say 2wd or 4wd for the Dakota rear leafs either... Hmmm...