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1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ - The XJ Combo - Tech

1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Rear Leaf Spring
The 5-inch Glide-Ride rear... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Rear Leaf Spring
The 5-inch Glide-Ride rear leaf packs are a progressive multi-leaf design that replaces the stock leaf packs. Lifting the rear with new springs instead of lift blocks is better because lift blocks allow axle wrap that new leaf packs do not. The Glide-Ride springs come with an angled wedge to adjust the rear pinion angle. Point the tip of the wedge to the front of the vehicle.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Shackles
The BDS replacement shackles... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Shackles
The BDS replacement shackles are 1 inch longer than stock, are much stronger than stock, and feature grease zerks for easy maintenance.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Shocks
BDS 5500 series shocks bolt... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Shocks
BDS 5500 series shocks bolt into place using the stock mounting method.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Air Tools
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Air Tools
Like the fixed end of the leaf springs, attaching the new shackles is a remove-and-replace procedure. Air tools make it easier. You don't want to have the axle fall while the new rear leaf springs are being installed, so take the time to support the axle during this process. For safety and stability, the rear leaf packs were replaced one side at a time.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Stock Hanger
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Stock Hanger
The fixed end of the rear leaf springs fits in the stock hanger. A bit of grease on the urethane busing eases installation and produces a smoother ride.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Bds U Bolts
The BDS U-bolts are burlier... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Bds U Bolts
The BDS U-bolts are burlier than their stock counterparts, so the spring plates needed their holes opened up a little.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj U Bolt Plates
Once the U-bolt plates are... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj U Bolt Plates
Once the U-bolt plates are sized to fit the new U-bolts, the rest of the process is a no-brainer.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Upper Shock Mounts
New rear upper shock mounts... 
   
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Upper Shock Mounts
New rear upper shock mounts bolt into place after which the new BDS shocks can be attached.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Brakes
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Brakes
Be sure to bleed the brakes and top off the master cylinder after the new extended brake lines are installed. Both front and rear brake lines are included.

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