4.0L HO Jeep Engine Build

ramcharger said

Another note that I'll add is that when raising these vehicles more than 2", the transfer case needs to be dropped with a kit and/or a slip yoke eliminator kit needs to be installed with a new, longer slip style driveshaft. Longer front control arm must be added to retain the geometry and to keep the front tires out the rear of the fenderwell and an adjustable track bar should be installed too.

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This reminds me a lot of my old XJ. I had an 89 Limited 4.0/Auto/242. It had an 8 inch lift with 35's locked front and rear with 4.88 gears. I also had an XJ D44 rear axle. I made all of the bumpers, skid plates, etc. Here are some shots before I finished the tire carrier. It lives in Moab Utah now. The new owner used to send me pictures of him having fun...

The only correction I would make to your statement above is with the need to drop the transfer case. This really only needs to happen with newer model XJ's. I did not have to drop mine, nor did I have to run a SYE. I ran Johnson Valley, Calico and other runs with no issues. Remember, Cherokees all have high pinion dana 30 front axles, so front angle is not as much of an issue. My XJ was dialed in, on my last run to Johnson Valley, I came back from the hammers with the cruise control set to 80, and averaged almost 19 mpg with this set up.

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I wish I still had mine. Your build looks great. let me know if I can answer any questions for you. I am still a member of SOCALXJ. I still have a lot of friends with XJ's.

Thanks,
OldMoparsRule!