manche75 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Now I know that you can swap the rear suspension from a Cherokee onto a Comanche, and if I remember correctly, it will give a lift to the Comanche. But, how hard would it be to swap the rear suspension from a Comanche onto a Cherokee? Will it lower the Cherokee at all? Reason being, I'm currently building an SRT inspired XJ. I have a front air dam from a street Comanche, and 17" rims that are nearly identical the the Grand Cherokee SRT-8 rims. I am also installing rear coils from a TJ on the front, in which I am anticipating almost 2" of drop there. So hopefully, this will work out the way I am expecting it to. Any input is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks! Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Now I know that you can swap the rear suspension from a Cherokee onto a Comanche, and if I remember correctly, it will give a lift to the Comanche. Thanks! Ryan. :huh???: The XJ's rear leaf spring length is 51.5", the MJ's is 57". Plus the XJ springs are nearly flat and have almost no free arch; the MJ springs have 9.5" of free arch. I guess you could swap the springs by relocating the mounts, but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Easyest way to lower the rear would be a set of Blocks i would think :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche75 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Easyest way to lower the rear would be a set of Blocks i would think :dunno: Yes, BUT, I believe my Cherokee is spring over axle. A block would lift it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Easyest way to lower the rear would be a set of Blocks i would think :dunno: Yes, BUT, I believe my Cherokee is spring over axle. A block would lift it. So if he's wanting to obtain a 2" drop he could convert to sua then make a bastard pack between a comanche and cherokee to counter the 4.5-6" loss in height from the SUA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Have you been over on NAXJA? There is a section there just for doing what your trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche75 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Have you been over on NAXJA? There is a section there just for doing what your trying to do. No I haven't. I'll check it out though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 So if he's wanting to obtain a 2" drop he could convert to sua then make a bastard pack between a comanche and cherokee to counter the 4.5-6" loss in height from the SUA Exactly. Yes, BUT, I believe my Cherokee is spring over axle. A block would lift it. Did you stick your head under there and look to see if it's SOA or SUA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I imagine S-10 or Dakota springs would do the same thing and I'd bet they'd be easier to find. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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