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1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ - The XJ Combo - Tech

1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Stock Suspension
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Stock Suspension
Compare the stock photo with the "after" photo. The Bushwacker cut-out fender flares open up about two inches of extra wiggle room all the way around. In addition to the wheel clearance around their circumference, the Bushwacker flares add about two inches of width. This added width goes a long way to contain mud and rocks flung from aggressive knobbies. The extra width helps avoid unpleasant conversations with peace officers, too.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Long Arm Kit
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Long Arm Kit
The advantages of a long-arm kit are better suspension articulation with less pivot binding, less wheelbase change as the suspension cycles, and a smoother ride due to shallower link arm angles.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Driverside Fender
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Front Links
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Front Links
The four front links attach to this heavy-duty, laser-cut, CNC-bent crossmember. The four-link crossmember replaces the factory transmission crossmember. It bolts to the frame using factory holes as locating points. Some drilling is required.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Transfer Case Skid Plate
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Transfer Case Skid Plate
The transfer case skid plate attaches to the suspension crossmember and to the uni-body frame rail. This brings added peace of mind, since the aluminum transfer case is prone to damage by errant rocks.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Skid Plate
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Front Lower Links
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Front Lower Links
The front lower links are made using 1.75-inch, 0.250-wall DOM tubing and bolt into place using common hand tools. The frame-end link end is a high-misalignment, urethane-encased spherical bearing that is easily maintained via a grease zerk. There's a urethane bushing at the axle end also featuring a grease zerk.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Axle End
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Axle End
The axle end of the front upper links bolt to the factory mounts on the axle housing.
1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Angle Grinder
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Xj Angle Grinder
The front lower link skid plates weld into place on the link mounts. To produce a higher-quality, better-looking weld, Jay beveled the edges using a pneumatic angle grinder.

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