Is XJ or WJ better?
XJ’s are the way to go if you want to build for trails over road. They are lighter, easier to package 33″ + tires, less complicated and have lots of aftermarket support. WJ V8 Quadra Drive is my choice for long miles.
What’s the difference between a WJ, XJ, and so on?
The WJ is a Grand Cherokee that began in ’99. In 98 a Grand Cherokee was a ZJ…..different body style. The XJ is a Cherokee from the early nineties and then it progressed to a TJ when they re-designed it.
What’s the difference between a Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ and XJ?
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Question – I replaced the right side bearing. When the axle is installed, should the axle have any movement radially (in … read more 22 Year Factory trained tec… Vocational, Technical or Tra… im swapping a 2004 4.7 H.O. into 99 4.7 Grand Cherokee.
Is the XJ / ZJ / WJ axle a bad axle?
Many people upgrade this axle with 30 spline axles and lockers. The upgrade many times is known as a SUPER 35 kit. The weak part of this axle is the axle tubes. Under extreme pressure they flex which results in broken axles or pinion failures. Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Notes: Stronger the earlier D30’s. Not a bad axle with 33″ or smaller tires.
What kind of caliper does an 88 XJ have?
There is a picture at the end showing the older style caliper. An ’88 XJ single piston caliper next to the ’03 WJ dual piston caliper. Both 03 WJ calipers compared. Note the grinding marks on one for wheel clearance.
The WJ is a Grand Cherokee that began in ’99. In 98 a Grand Cherokee was a ZJ…..different body style. The XJ is a Cherokee from the early nineties and then it progressed to a TJ when they re-designed it.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ Question – I replaced the right side bearing. When the axle is installed, should the axle have any movement radially (in … read more 22 Year Factory trained tec… Vocational, Technical or Tra… im swapping a 2004 4.7 H.O. into 99 4.7 Grand Cherokee.
Many people upgrade this axle with 30 spline axles and lockers. The upgrade many times is known as a SUPER 35 kit. The weak part of this axle is the axle tubes. Under extreme pressure they flex which results in broken axles or pinion failures. Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Notes: Stronger the earlier D30’s. Not a bad axle with 33″ or smaller tires.
Which is the right lug pattern for xj’s?
Notes: Right width for XJ or ZJ’s, can be converted for 5 on 5.5 or 8 on 6.5″ lug pattern, they are relatively cheap and easily found. Avoid the vacuum disconnect version. Lug pattern: 6 on 5.5″