Project XJ = Front end
I know, I have neglected this blog. I do apologize. Okay…now for the nitty gritty. The front end! The front end can really make or break your rig. Putting 32″ tires on it and taking it wheelin’ with just the lift on and nothing else done might be okay…but the key word here is might. So beefing up the steering and components on the XJ in addition to the new tires wasn’t really an option–it was necessary. So as far as the steering goes, you have already seen the ZJ Tie-Rod set up. But to help keep the axle centered I opted for a Rusty’s adjustable track bar, WITH the heavy duty mount. The lift kit came with a track bar relocation kit, but this is like a band-aid over a gaping wound. It would be okay if it were only going to be a pavement pounder, but remember, we are building this to handle off-road too!
More to come…
