Police XJ Upgrades?

drew_man_chu · May 16, 2008

I was wondering if the police edition had any drivetrain, suspension, or braking upgrades that were not on the standard cherokee. My main concern is upgrading the braking system. Though it does stop (kinda), I would really like some upgrades without converting to the 4 wheel disc.

MiNi Beast · May 16, 2008

I heard the brakes were bigger than a stock one, but IDK for sure.

Tim_MN · May 16, 2008

9 x 2.5 drums are the normal size.

10 x 1.75 came on the Cop car Jeeps.

Using the best quality brake pads or shoes will improve the performance of the braking.

SEARCH for more info on police Jeeps, several members here have them.

97XJ2 · May 16, 2008

Just to have an answer and be done: Extended idle switch and heavier duty cooling and "certified" speedometer.

poorboy_616 · May 16, 2008

OKay, my '87 was goverment issue, with a Dana 44 under it's ass. What size drum does it have??

MiNi Beast · May 17, 2008

poorboy_616 said:
OKay, my '87 was goverment issue, with a Dana 44 under it's ass. What size drum does it have??

Can't people do anything for themselves any more? Try measuring them. Gov. issues is most likely a Stock XJ with the tow package being it has the 44.

poorboy_616 · May 17, 2008

Ya I know what it's got, (10x1.75) I just had to screw with ya!!

It does have the tow package, however it WAS a pukegoat, now is an AW4, but noone chnaged the gears out, so that 4.0L is just barely turning at 55......

JNickel101 · May 17, 2008

Time to convert that D44 to ZJ discs!!!!!

MiNi Beast · May 17, 2008

JNickel101 said:
Time to convert that D44 to ZJ discs!!!!!

Exactly!

Ray H · May 17, 2008

poorboy_616 said:
Ya I know what it's got, (10x1.75) I just had to screw with ya!!

.....

87 D44 has 10X2.5" brakes.

Dan Fredrickson · May 17, 2008

All I noticed was the D44 and the 1/4" plate in the doors, not quite bulletproof but better than standing behind a stock door.....

poorboy_616 · May 17, 2008

Ray H said:
87 D44 has 10X2.5" brakes.

oops, ya it does have 10 x 2.5" shoes.....

I was working with the van last night to and got the two mixed up....

numberonefool · May 19, 2008

The police ed. has an extended idle switch (mine i dont think does anything), the 10 in brakes in the rear, and a 3 core radiator (available thru Advanced auto and i beleave auto zone) and, the certified speedometer.

poorboy_616 · May 19, 2008

My 87 2dr was government issue, but back then the only things you could get were the D44.....(and a few other things, like A/C with rubber floors)

No Extended idle on the Renix.

numberonefool · May 21, 2008

i didnt know that stupid rubber floor was an option because mine is the cop ed and i thought that was aftermarket because it is just a dumb thing it doesnt let water drain.

Begster · May 21, 2008

Does anyone know if there is already a harness attachment for the extended idle switch, and if its possible to get one of these extended idle switches and say hook it up and have it work?

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