96 Jeep ZJ

[GTIDudeMkVI]

Just started my first build. It is a 96 Grand Cherokee Limited with the V8. So far just tuned up and changing all the fluids. Plan a 2 inch lift, and fitting some new tires this weekend. View attachment 56907View attachment 56908View attachment 56909

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[slomatt]

Nice ZJ. I still sometimes miss my 96, it wasn't the most reliable truck I've ever owned but it was very capable on the trail. What type of lift are you thinking of for yours?

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[GTIDudeMkVI]

Nice ZJ. I still sometimes miss my 96, it wasn't the most reliable truck I've ever owned but it was very capable on the trail. What type of lift are you thinking of for yours?

http://wwww.blankwhitepage.com/automotive/1996-jeep-grand-cherokee

Going to put on coil spacers for the moment. I have some wheels/tires that were Jeep JK takeoffs, that I believe will fit with 2" of lift.

Later this year I plan to do Old Man Emu springs, with a long arm kit for 4.5" of lift, a high steer kit, and 33" tires.

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[GTIDudeMkVI]

Mocked up the JK wheels and tires with the adapter today. It looks pretty good.


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[MoreGone]

Off to nice start!

The BB and the JK wheels will definitely give it a nicer stance and get you further down the trail. Happy wrenching!

 

[Smileyshaun]

there are a lot of things I really miss about my ZJ mainly the ride off road and on for that matter. I had a Rubicon Express 3.5 super flex kit and with a little trimming ran 33x10.50s it was super stable and didn't affect my gas mileage at all
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[slomatt]

@Smileyshaun, nice ZJ!

Even though it leaked and was not reliable, I miss my ZJ as well. With a ~3" lift and lots of fender trimming it could stuff 33x12.5R15s and was very capable on the trail.

 

[GTIDudeMkVI]

The project continued this weekend. We pulled the front end apart to ditch the worn out steering linkage, and got to work on the ball joints. View attachment 58119View attachment 58120View attachment 58121

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[GTIDudeMkVI]

Finished up the work last week. Really happy with the results.....
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[Bouncer]

looks nice!, I also miss my ZJ, check out mountain vista fabrication some time, some really good affordable upgrades and armor. God I have got to get a new rig.

 

[GTIDudeMkVI]

looks nice!, I also miss my ZJ, check out mountain vista fabrication some time, some really good affordable upgrades and armor. God I have got to get a new rig.

Cool, I will check that out.


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