dellstopjeep Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 what needs to be done to do the swap or will it all bolt up. to make the rear work do you just have to use xj leaves. my comanche is a 87 long bed.
Oizarod115 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 there is a difference in the spring perch widths. it CAN be bolted straight to your leaves but its definately NOT the kosher way to do it. though it has been done. XJ leaves are to short for the MJ best way to do it is to chop the perches off and re-weld new ones wherever you want them... SOA SUA wherever. EDIT: front axle is a direct bolt in.
CWLONGSHOT Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 To clarify, The front of a ZJ, XJ, TJ, & MJ are interchangeable was far as the control arms and related bracketry. So any of these are a bolt in for ya. There are some other differences, like rotors, hubs and steering linkage, but they will bolt right up no problem!! The rear is different and NOT a direct bolt in. First off, XJ's are SOA while MJ's are SUA. As Oizarod mentioned, the leafs themselves are a different legnth so that won't work at all. You need a set new of spring perches. The width's are different. XJ leafs are mounted outbound of the "frame", while MJ's are directly UNDER it. Just grind/torch off the factory perches and re-weld on the new ones in the correct locations. :chillin: CW
dellstopjeep Posted October 24, 2006 Author Posted October 24, 2006 SO DEFINTILY HAVE TO DO SOME WELDING...... ONE QUESTION WHILE I STILL HAVE YOUR ATTENTION. WITH THE LONG BED AFTER I DO A SOA LIFT HOW MUCH HIGHER CAN I GO TILL SYE AND LONGER DRIVESHAFT IS NECESSARY.
CWLONGSHOT Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I stayed SUA but am sitting at about 7" of lift and do NOT have a sye or any problems. I also still have the factory DS. An SYE also adds agreat deal of stregnth to the 231 Tcase. CW
JOMJ87 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I'm at 7.5 or more in the rear with SOA in my short bed and only had to lengthen my DS alittle but no SYE and i don't see any use for it. Had 0 issues with it pulling out or cramming in to far. With a Long Box there may be a difference though. Cole
87manche Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 with a lwb the rear ds is even loner and at a shallower angle. It's not a big issue.
Oizarod115 Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 if you had vibe issues with your lift (which probably won't happen) and would most likely be a bad CV joint... you could always try a t-case drop before SYE.
dellstopjeep Posted October 25, 2006 Author Posted October 25, 2006 DEFINTILY GOOD MONEY SAVING NEWS TO HEAR. ALSO, AND FINAL QUESTION HOPEFULLY FOR A WHILE, I HATE MY BENCH SEAT, SIT WAY TOI CLOSE TO THE WHEEL. DO XJ BUCKET SEAT BOLT RIGHT IN OR NOT? can't SEAM TO FIND ANY MJ BUCKETS AT THE JUNK YARDS AROUND HERE.
Darren Posted October 25, 2006 Posted October 25, 2006 god delstopjeep search! your such a football-bat! NO THEY don't BOLT IN!
feerocknok Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 Where are you located? There's a set in my JY, but seats would cost quite a bit to ship a long way. Also, they pop up on the Classifieds here occasionally, so keep an eye open.
dellstopjeep Posted October 26, 2006 Author Posted October 26, 2006 tbummer your not closer man i would almost make the drive if it were a bit closer, do u ever drive in this area. sorry i will start using that button
Oizarod115 Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 sorry i will start using that button we're pretty laid back round these parts on the use of the search button, but it does help alot of the time. cause most of the information can be found alot quicker that way.
feerocknok Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 tbummer your not closer man i would almost make the drive if it were a bit closer, do u ever drive in this area. sorry i will start using that button Is the "dell" in "dellstopjeep" for Delaware? If so.... no. Not often. Yeah, we don't generally care about the search button. Pete kinda setup the site as the best one ever, and we all get along. It's weird.
Darren Posted October 26, 2006 Posted October 26, 2006 i was just giving Eric (delstop) crap. I told him about that truck he just bought. but hey! feerocknok there is a group of three of us 'manche owners here in vancouver, wa you should come to one of the naxja events with us. last one i was the only mj there.
feerocknok Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 i was just giving Eric (delstop) crap. I told him about that truck he just bought. but hey! feerocknok there is a group of three of us 'manche owners here in vancouver, wa you should come to one of the naxja events with us. last one i was the only mj there. I'd love to! Once the Manche's running (oh God, I hope soon. It's SOOOO close) I'll be going to Portland for the heck of it. Maybe a trip a lil bit up for some wheelin should be in the mix too!
dellstopjeep Posted October 27, 2006 Author Posted October 27, 2006 ya not delaware hazel dell in in vancouver my bad. and when you come to portland bring those seats!!! haha
feerocknok Posted October 27, 2006 Posted October 27, 2006 Will do! It's only like $20 for the brackets anyways.
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