CraftsmanCollaborative
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The Cherokee is a great platform. I have a 2000 I’ve put quite a bit into, I have a build thread on most work I do here on the forum as well.
As noted $2000 could be steep depending on the rust level. Check floor pans, etc from underneath. I got mine for $3000 bone stock with the 8.25 rear. California Jeep, so not a spot of rust.
If you have any specific questions to the 2000 feel free to ask me, I have quite the experience with research in this year range.
As far as axles, gears, etc. there are a variety of options. I’d say completely skip the 8.25 and if you’re planning to build this more save up until you can do a ford 8.8 and regear at the same time. You’ll have rear disk brakes too (but need to have perched welded on, the track width is close so no trimming). My 2 cents.
As noted $2000 could be steep depending on the rust level. Check floor pans, etc from underneath. I got mine for $3000 bone stock with the 8.25 rear. California Jeep, so not a spot of rust.
If you have any specific questions to the 2000 feel free to ask me, I have quite the experience with research in this year range.
As far as axles, gears, etc. there are a variety of options. I’d say completely skip the 8.25 and if you’re planning to build this more save up until you can do a ford 8.8 and regear at the same time. You’ll have rear disk brakes too (but need to have perched welded on, the track width is close so no trimming). My 2 cents.