Look at page 255 of the "What have you done to your Jeep today" thread, about half way down the page, and follow the thread from there. You'll see what happened to John's steering box and what he did to fix it.
Thank you! I'll do that same upgrade to mine! That looked like a really bad day
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Former 2001 XJ guy here... had a TNT 6" longarm on 35s, 8.25 rear (Detroit) and HP30 front (ARB, but never hooked up). If you're planning on doing work to the 8.25 internals, I'd suggest switching to the 29 spline shafts instead of the 27spline that came in the 1996 and older models. Small upgrade, but shouldn't cost anything since you're already changing out the differential.
A lot of good advice above... I'll add to inspect the leaf spring mounts carefully as the ones on my 2001 rusted out at the shackle mount 2 years ago. Also, if you switch to a different company for the longarms, replace the factory crossmember (transmission/transfer case) with a stronger one (BDS comes with one).
Gearing wise, I never had a problem with 4.56 gears and 35s although if you drive aggressively or plan on towing anything you might prefer 4.88s. It'll handle ok on the street with an auto locker like a Detroit, but you'll notice it in curves when you get on or off the gas. A selectable will be nicer for a daily driver, but the auto lockers are cheaper and a simpler install.
A few trail shots of my XJ when it was on 32s when the lift was just installed.
I'm swapping the rear to a ford 8.8 and my chromoly 31 spline shafts just came yesterday actually!
How can I patch the leaf spring mounts? There's definitely some rust there when I crawled under last time and it did catch my eye.
Yeah I think 4.56 will be fine for what I'll use it for, I never really use it to tow anything and I have no intent on being heavy on the gas, I don't want my mpg to go too far into the toilet
Nice rig ! Thanks for the advice and help !
That looked like a really bad day
That day was certainly interesting. In a fashion - by some definition - I would call it fun. I wonder how the rest of the group would classify it?
I have never had a truly bad day on the trails, especially with the guys in this club. What some people might call 'bad days on the trail' nearly always turn out to make for the best stories, the ones we remember more so than others, and the ones we most fondly recall later.
That day was certainly interesting. In a fashion - by some definition - I would call it fun. I wonder how the rest of the group would classify it?
I have never had a truly bad day on the trails, especially with the guys in this club. What some people might call 'bad days on the trail' nearly always turn out to make for the best stories, the ones we remember more so than others, and the ones we most fondly recall later.
haha after reading the first part I was gonna say yeah I bet you'll never forget it though and trouble shooting and stuff is fun! I wouldn't want to wheel at all if I knew 100% I'd never have any problems or break anything. That'd be so boring, I'd just stay on the asphalt for that !
It really seems like a quality group of guys and I'm looking forward to joining and meeting all of you ! I really appreciate all the help!
"It's not the destination it's the journey" right?
Welcome!
I'm swapping the rear to a ford 8.8 and my chromoly 31 spline shafts just came yesterday actually!
How can I patch the leaf spring mounts? There's definitely some rust there when I crawled under last time and it did catch my eye.
Yeah I think 4.56 will be fine for what I'll use it for, I never really use it to tow anything and I have no intent on being heavy on the gas, I don't want my mpg to go too far into the toilet
Nice rig ! Thanks for the advice and help !
Guess I skimmed over the 8.8 comments. 
Assuming it's the rear shackle mounts, there is a "bolt-on" replacement for those. http://www.hdoffroadengineerin…ackle-relocation-brackets Some cutting and grinding needed, but no welding. Those are under my old XJ now. If you need the front mounts, Synergy sells a set of those http://www.synergymfg.com/Syne…nger-Bracket-p-20685.html Synergy also makes the shackle hangers, but they're a bit more money than the HD Offroad.
Guess I skimmed over the 8.8 comments.
Assuming it's the rear shackle mounts, there is a "bolt-on" replacement for those. http://www.hdoffroadengineerin…ackle-relocation-brackets Some cutting and grinding needed, but no welding. Those are under my old XJ now. If you need the front mounts, Synergy sells a set of those http://www.synergymfg.com/Syne…nger-Bracket-p-20685.html Synergy also makes the shackle hangers, but they're a bit more money than the HD Offroad.
no worries and ok awesome thanks ! I'll look into those
I run a D30 HP on my TJ with 35's. It will hold up fine. I beat the hell out of my rig at Rausch and it's all good
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Welcome, good to see another XJ around here. We're like the ugly red headed stepchild!
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Welcome, good to see another XJ around here. We're like the ugly red headed stepchild!
Speak for yourself. I don't have red hair.
Hello new to jeeps and to DEJA Looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing with you guys and gals.
Hello new to jeeps and to DEJA Looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing with you guys and gals.
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