New to me 97 xj

[97xjnova]

So I bought a 97 xj fri but I love it and hate it right now..

It has a lot of wierd problems as far as door locks and windows and also trying to figure out what lift I have and if I should do a sye or a hack tap

 

[cal]

Post pictures of the suspension and driveshaft setup if you want answers there.

 

[Tim_MN]

Drivers door wire harness and master switch assembly issue are very common. Inspect and test the wire harness for chafed wire insulation, broken wires, and failed wire splices. Inspect and test the individual switches for dirty contacts, and failed/cold solder joints.

 

[97xjnova]

There any good diagrams of the switch panel

 

[Tim_MN]

Continuity testing and a visual inspection is usually all that is necessary. A JEEP Factory Service Manual has complete wire diagrams.

 

[97xjnova]

Did some urban flexing this weekend

 

[Cottontail]

I'd suspect at minimum 4 inches since the drop brackets and adjustable lower control arms are in place.

Couldn't you just ask the previous owner what lift he put on?

What sized tires are you running? I'm glad to see you replaced the bald ones that were in your first set of photos.

I'd like to see some close ups of the suspension at rest. Maybe close ups of the components will indicate the manufacturer. Are there any numbers or letters stamped/painted on the rear leaf springs? Is there a coil spacer on the front?

I'm at 5.5" (and this is just a rough guideline) with 265s, and measuring 33 1/2 inches from the ground to the body panel at the base of the taillight and on the front fender pretty much right where your bumper ends.

 

[97xjnova]

 

[Cottontail]

based on that set up, I'd suspect 5" to 5'5" Not sure who's lift it is. One thing to note, switch the coil spacer and the stock spacer locations. Put the coil spacer against the body and the stock small spacer against the spring. I had mine set up the way yours is and after wheeling kind of hard one weekend I split my coil spacers and had to get new ones.

Have you taken your rear drive line angles? Are there any markings on the rear leaf spring packs?

 

[Hardkor]

Looks like RE coils.