Confirm My Build-Up!

GlennH · Mar 8, 2007

I've been planning a build-up for a few weeks now. Been reading alot, gathering info etc. I'm going to post my build up and i want you to comment on it and/or make adjustments. Just a heads up I don't even own an XJ yet. I'm about to buy one locally shortly. I have a few I've been looking at. Mainly in the 97-99 range. Im after an 8.25 rear end.

- Rubicon Express 4.5” Super-Flex with Rear Springs
**Swap to the 5.5” Coils & 4.5” Leaf Springs**
**Upgrade to the HD Trackbar**

- TnT Y-Link Suspension Upgrade

- Heavy Duty SYE/CV Driveshaft Combo, NP231

- Old Man Emu Jeep Steering Stabilizer

- Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Shocks, set of 4

- Rusty’s Lock-Rite Locker – Chrysler 8.25

- Tires: 5 x Super Swamper TSL or LTB 34x10.50Rx15LT
- Wheels: 5 x Rock Crawler Series 97 Wheels (15x8, 3.75” BS, 5on4.5)

- Rock Lizard Fabrications – Monitor Lizard XJ Front Bumper

Additions:
Rear Hidden Hitch
Gears / Carrier
Trimming

Begster · Mar 8, 2007

Make sure you get some tow points on there before you do any wheeling, I can't count how many times my rear hitch has come in handy.

As for getting the 4.5 kit then upgrading, are you going to upgrade right away? If so, why not just buy the components you want from RE instead, and it will save you some money and you won't have extra control arms if your going Y-link (I recomend, I'm about to do the same), or track bar, coils and leafs if you are going 5.5. Just seems a little pointless IMO.

As for the lock-rite, the 97-99's have 29 spline 8.25's and they don't make full lockers for them, only limited slip. (I was just checking this out for myself the other day).

Also, you would have to check to see if you get the 231, most I have seen in the 97-99 range have been 242.

WheelinJR · Mar 8, 2007

dont buy the kit, just buy the pieces.

GlennH · Mar 8, 2007

jeepin.com allows you to buy the 4.5kit with the free upgrade.they also -180 bux so i dont have to buy the arms from the kit. All I pay extra is for the HD trackbar. 75 bucks.

what locker can go into the 8.25?

I really want the NP231 also. What yr has the 8.25 and NP231? This way i can narrow my search.

the front bumper has tow points and has a sterring box brace built into it. Should be strong. I see guys using them all the time.

WheelinJR · Mar 8, 2007

the 8.25 is selectively in years spanning 91-01, the 29 spline starting in late august 96.

Begster · Mar 8, 2007

Also, if the Jeep has ABS, it is gaurenteed to have the D35.

And its not like one specific year has the 231 and 8.25, they vary.

GlennH · Mar 8, 2007

great advise... I'll make sure to avoid abs! heh

TNT · Mar 8, 2007

Begster said:
As for the lock-rite, the 97-99's have 29 spline 8.25's and they don't make full lockers for them, only limited slip. (I was just checking this out for myself the other day).
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Here a link for a 29 spline full replacement Detroit locker

http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com/oscommerce/product_info.php?cPath=37_76&products_id=2184

Begster · Mar 8, 2007

Sorry TNT, this is true, I didn't specify, and thanks for pointing that out.

What I meant was the company Powertrax doesn't make a full locker for the 29 spline, only their limited slip will work with the 29 spline, where as Powertrax does make a full locker for the 27 spline 8.25. I found this out after I did some research on them last friday.

I didn't mean it sound like there are no lockers for the 29 spline, which I can see how it sounded like thats what I was saying.

TRAILREADYXJ · Mar 8, 2007

Begster said:
As for the lock-rite, the 97-99's have 29 spline 8.25's and they don't make full lockers for them, only limited slip. (I was just checking this out for myself the other day).

Not true, they don't have a lock-rite, BUT The powertrax no slip IS a full locker, NOT a limited slip!!! It's the only lunchbox available, there is also a Detroit and an ARB for it.

Kittrell · Mar 8, 2007

Find some different shocks (read Bilstein). OME's are great, but not made for as much lift a you're after.

GlennH · Mar 8, 2007

TRAILREADYXJ said:
Not true, they don't have a lock-rite, BUT The powertrax no slip IS a full locker, NOT a limited slip!!! It's the only lunchbox available, there is also a Detroit and an ARB for it.

I read about the no-slip and it sounds good. not as expensive like a detroit. Will help for the DD.
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com/oscommerce/product_info.php?cPath=37_38_644&products_id=2758

91 Jeep Project said:
Find some different shocks (read Bilstein). OME's are great, but not made for as much lift a you're after.

I looked into the 5150's. thanks

Atrain · Mar 8, 2007

I have been running a powertrax no-slip locker in my 29 spline 8.25. It works great and was easy to install...

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