the condition of the springs and the height of the perches go a long way towards determining how much lift that you need to match up front. and you can try mixing and matching with XJ leafs too.
ouch. :( yet another reason I never use an e-brake.
the 97+ will work with the front fenders, there's just a minor difference in the corner. the grille fascia is a bit more rounded than the fender. plenty of guys running it that way. :thumbsup:
what engine/trans?
also, there is a wire harness connector located just behind the rear drivers side tire. corrosion inside there can cause problems with rear lights.
we could debate the D44a all day, but the fact remains that they have a high failure rate under Jeeps. Rob finally got rid of his axle problems under his ZJ by swapping in a Dana 35. :ack: scary, but true.
my 88 was a prime candidate for replacing the rockers with steel but instead I'm running just legs to (and through) the frame and have not been able to break it yet. :)
our search feature leaves much to be desired. :ack:
two notes on the solid rockers. it can be a real challenge welding the thick steel to the fragile sheetmetal. and one of my michigan friends did that to his cherokee and it took only a year before the rocker had broken itself half-free of the body.