Publisher's Synopsis
The Jeep Cherokee XJ is a pioneering SUV that delivers - commendable performance and off-road capability. More than - 3 million Cherokee XJs were manufactured during its - production run. However, when the XJs rolled off the - production lines, they were built primarily for the street. As a - result, XJs need crucial modifications and high-performance - upgrades to make them better for off-road duty. - In this updated edition, author and veteran Cherokee - expert Eric Zappe guides you through each stage of an XJ - build, so you can take the mild-mannered, bone-stock XJ and - upgrade it to a capable off-road performer. Zappe delves into - suspension bolt-on improvements, including lift kits to increase - ground clearance and suspension travel. He also covers highperformance - shocks and long-arm suspensions. Wheels and - tires are your vital link to the terrain, and he reveals all the - important considerations so you select the right combination. - XJs need a heavy-duty steering system to negotiate - challenging off-road conditions, and Zappe explains several - ways to upgrade the steering. Driveline and axle upgrades are - an important part of the performance equation, so these - performance improvements are covered as well. But he doesn't - stop there; he also explores engine performance improvements - for the 2.5-, 2.8-, 4.0-liter engines so the Cherokee has more - power for off-road performance. In addition, he covers some - basic tips for body strengthening and adding skid plates. - If you're ready to go off road with your Cherokee but you're - not planning to build a top-dollar off-road machine, this is the - book for you. With the techniques and latest products - described in this book, you will be able to upgrade your XJ to - much higher level of performance and your XJ will be at home - off and on road.
