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Mudchucker's XJ's

My '93 XJ

1993 - 2 door

  • stock D30 front axle, with:
    • Warn Front hub conversion
    • Upgraded front Warn axleshafts with 297 U-joints.
  • stock Chrysler 8.25 rear axle, with:
    • 4:10 Differential gears
    • Detroit Locker
  • K&N cone air filter
  • 2.5 inch cat-back exhaust system
  • Rubicon Express 4.5 inch lift kit with full rear leaf springs
  • Rubicon Express Slip Yoke Eliminator
  • Warn M 8000 Winch
  • ARB Front Bumper
  • Durango 4x4 rear bumper with class III hitch and swing-out tire carrier
  • Mountain Offroad steering conversion
  • Front diff guard
  • Transfer case skidplate / crossmember
  • IPF off-road lights
  • Rocker guards
  • 33" bias ply Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
  • trimmed fenders, with TJ fender flares.

original suspension

1984 - 4 door

Dana 30 Front / 3.4 liter V6 / 904 Auto Trans / NP207 T-case / AMC Model 20 Rear

I have been doing a few upgrades to my 1984 Cherokee (XJ)

I have:

  • installed an Optima battery

    optima battery

  • had Old Man EMU suspension installed
    I am "very pleased" with the height and ride on this lift package.
    (pre lift suspension pictured above)
  • had the 2.8 replaced with a 3.4 from a Camaro
    This engine bolts right up to the stock trans and with very few mods is a good upgrade option (I was not sold until I upgraded the carb too)
  • replaced the stock carb with a Weber. I used the one for the Chevy 2.8 (Model K490) and it went right in.
    this was a "wonderful" upgrade I feel the stock carb is a piece of junk.

    old carb new carb

  • replaced the front drive shaft (from a local shop) with one using universal joints.

    comparing the two shafts

    transfer end of new driveshaft

  • Installed an Aero 30 gal. gas tank with a 1/4" steel skidplate attached. It works great (except for the sending unit)

    Aero gas tank

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