What are the specs for a Jeep Cherokee?
Control arms lengths are important for castor and location of axle in the wheel wells. At 3″, you will be ok with stock arms, just expect the axle to move back toward the cab a little and some minor bumpsteer. XJ Cherokee Specs!
What was the lifespan of the Jeep Cherokee?
That is a remarkable 18 year lifespan in which 2,884,172 Jeep Cherokees rolled off the assembly line! Originally designed and built by AMC, Chrysler continued the same design when they bought AMC in 1987. Anyways, the Cherokee was the icon of compact SUVs which led to a market full of those who tried to imitate it.
What kind of cooling system does the Jeep XJ have?
Closed style – has no radiator cap and utilizes a pressure bottle. This style cooling system was used in 87-90 XJs. Drivers side airbag (mechanical) was added in 95. Passenger side airbag was added in 97. Airbags changed from mechanical to electronic in this year also.
What kind of drive does a Jeep XJ have?
Front Driveshaft – From 84 thru 86 the front driveshaft was a true CV style (“beer can on a popsicle stick”), 87 + The front is a “double cardan” two-piece driveshaft with a CV joint at the transfer case end. Rear Driveshaft – The 228 and 229 transfer cases used a fixed output yoke, with a 2-piece driveshaft incorporating the slip spline.
That is a remarkable 18 year lifespan in which 2,884,172 Jeep Cherokees rolled off the assembly line! Originally designed and built by AMC, Chrysler continued the same design when they bought AMC in 1987. Anyways, the Cherokee was the icon of compact SUVs which led to a market full of those who tried to imitate it.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Cherokee have?
Turbo Diesel – 85 hp @ 3750 rpm, 132 ft lb @ 2750 rpm – used in 85-87 T4 or a T5 may have been used instead of an AX4 or an AX5 due to supply shortages. Torqueflight 904 – 3 speed automatic – used 84-86 with 2.8L V6 engine and ?
Closed style – has no radiator cap and utilizes a pressure bottle. This style cooling system was used in 87-90 XJs. Drivers side airbag (mechanical) was added in 95. Passenger side airbag was added in 97. Airbags changed from mechanical to electronic in this year also.
Front Driveshaft – From 84 thru 86 the front driveshaft was a true CV style (“beer can on a popsicle stick”), 87 + The front is a “double cardan” two-piece driveshaft with a CV joint at the transfer case end. Rear Driveshaft – The 228 and 229 transfer cases used a fixed output yoke, with a 2-piece driveshaft incorporating the slip spline.