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New mods to the front. There is a heavy duty receiver hitch behind the altered bumper. The license plate is mounted to a unit that fits in the receiver hitch. Since this photo I added a front OEM skid plate.

It looks to me like that price is just for the rear AAL kit. The photo is quite misleading.

I added a 2" lift to my XJ today and needed info on a coil spring compressor tool. I found the info I needed in a hurry at good ole Jeepz.com. Thanks. BTW, O'Reily Auto Parts in Billings, MT let me use a strut spring compressor at no charge (the regular coil spring compressor tool won't...

I ordered the 2" lift kit yesterday. I'm going to take careful measurements of the driveshaft angle before and after the lift. Even though it wouldn't be absolutely necessary to lower the transfer case I will have the info to make some slight adjustments if needed. It couldn't hurt anything to...

Thanks again, Marc. I run synthethics in everything. I'm totally sold on it.

Lookin' good. Very nice. Did you do the paint yourself? Why did you decide on the Liberty engine? Let us know how that all works out and how it performs.

Thanks Marc, Your testimony really helps. Your experience clears away what could be sales hype and makes it reality. I'm settled on the Aussie.

I have been researching all the locker possibilities. The ultimate seems to be the air activated ARB but they are totally out of my price range for now. I have read many reviews on the Aussie Locker and, for the most part, the reviews are positive. My only hesitation is how it will effect...

Thanks, Blown XJ. I will check that out more. The old Buick slogan of many years ago was "Ask the man who owns one."

Okay, Bounty H, I will check into the Aussie Locker. The Powertrax locker is said to be locked all the time and "rachets" when doing tight corners. Hummm, I wonder about that. Anyone using the Powertrax unit?

A few days ago I ordered on Amazon a book entitled High-Performance Jeep Cherokee XJ Builder's Guide by Eric Zappe. I received the book yesterday and, as a newbie to the Jeepster world, it is a great book to have. He shares in sufficient detail about suspension lifts, axles and differentials...

I did some research on Powertrax. It is an automatic locker like a Detroit Locker. I may take the leap on this one. $453 including shipping is a decent price. BTW, I have pretty much decided to do a 2" lift for now and shoot for 30" X 9.5" tires with the stock alloy rims. As I get more...

Thanks Brad. I have a Chrysler 8.25 in the rear with 3.73 gearing and a Dana 30 in front. There is a "Powertrax no-slip locker" on eBay for $453 including shipping for a Chrysler 8.25. That sounds pretty reasonable. Is that what I need? Ever hear of a Powertrax?

Locking differential: is this what it means when I read the term "lockers" in articles about Jeep set ups? Is this conversion best done by a shop that does that kind of work? Which is better, locking differential or limited slip? Thanks again.

Yes, Bounty H., you make a good point about my caution and you may be right. I know there are many successful lifts if done properly. Yet a stock vehicle is not all bad if one knows the limitations and drives accordingly. I have taken my stock XJ on some fairly gnarly BLM unmaintained...