Cherokee Upgrade help..

[CherokeeGuy42]

Ok as I've mentioned before my suspension is shot and is in need of a replacement. I've taken people's advice and decided to go ahead and replace the stock suspension with new stock parts. Question 1: Any good sites that aren't expensive where I could buy OEM leafs, coils, trac bars, etc? I'm wanting to run adjustable shocks so I can have stiff suspension for running the roads and loose when going offroad. Question 2: Will it actually help any? Question 3: Who all makes adjustable shocks? I only know about Rancho. (I'm wanting some that I can adjust from inside the cab)
I also have issues with my steering. I have a bit of play in the steering wheel and when I turn fast and hard, the steering doesn't respond like it should. Question 4: Any ideas on what causes that and how to fix it? I had heard that I can take a steering column from a firebird (not sure which years) and it would fit in my Jeep and give me better steering. Question 5: Is that true? If so, what year model firebird and how hard would it be to do? Thanks for your help guys.

 

[dingus]

1. shipping is so expensive with this kinda stuff, i'd call around local parts places and drive somewhere to pick it up. my 3" lift kit from rusty's cost me $150 to ship UPS ground. stuff weighs a TON.

2. ever drive a car with a full new suspension on it? Feels like you're riding on a cloud... and its 10x better if you have some good tires on there too, don't overlook that.

3. as for the adjustable shocks, look into getting some quick-disconnects for your swaybars... that'll give you more flex and better performance offroad than adjusting your shocks.

4. tie rod ends? steering dampener shot? i'd bring it to a shop where they can throw it up in a rack n have a closer look at everything.

5. no idea, never heard of it. anythings possible if you can fab parts.

 

[jakbob]

for #4 and #5, the only thing that would give you better steering, would be the rack and not having a solid axle, but i may stand corrected...