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1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ - The XJ Combo - Tech

1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Welds
Weld prep is at least as important... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Welds
Weld prep is at least as important as weld technique for best results. These welds show success on both fronts.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Crossmember
These braces tie the suspension... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Crossmember
These braces tie the suspension crossmember to the vertical faces of the uni-body frame rails for additional strength.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Front Lower Link
The front lower link mounts... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Front Lower Link
The front lower link mounts are no longer used, and they can actually be in the way. It's best to just cut them off. Don't try to cut too close because you can cut into the unibody structure by mistake. The best approach is to cut fairly close with the saw, and finish off the process with a grinder.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Stock Pitman Arm
The stock pitman arm comes... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Stock Pitman Arm
The stock pitman arm comes off to make way for the BDS dropped pitman arm. You'll need a proper puller for this step. Be sure to torque the nut to spec when installing the BDS dropped pitman arm.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Bds Track Bar
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Bds Track Bar
Like the front suspension links, the BDS track bar is adjustable. Adjusting the track bar allows the axle to be perfectly centered under the vehicle at ride height. A centered axle eliminates bump steer and produces a centered steering wheel.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Bds Steering Stabilizer
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Bds Steering Stabilizer
The BDS steering stabilizer needs a hole drilled in order to mount it. BDS provides a template for drilling the required hole. Once the new hole is drilled, the BDS bracket can be bolted in place and the stabilizer affixed to the bracket. The other end of the stabilizer is fastened to the tie rod using a supplied plate and U-bolts.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Pro Ride Coil Springs
New Pro-ride coil springs... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Pro Ride Coil Springs
New Pro-ride coil springs mount in place using the stock mounting method. These coils are made from pre-set 5160 spring steel and "handle anything you can throw at them."
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Lower Spring Retainer Clips
Not all XJs have lower spring... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Lower Spring Retainer Clips
Not all XJs have lower spring retainer clips. If yours has them, use them.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Lower Bump Stop
The lower bump stop strike... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Lower Bump Stop
The lower bump stop strike pad is extended upward with this cylindrical puck.

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