PUBLIC FORUMS => General Discussion => Topic started by: xstream on January 14, 2009, 08:34:38 AM
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Post by: xstream on January 14, 2009, 08:34:38 AM
Thinking about building an XJ .What year and model would be the best ,giving wife the Tj so this would be my dd. 35\'s are what I am looking to run. also going to look at an 85 land cruiser (not a fj) I guess body is solid but motor has 312,000, for $800.00 so we will see. Looking for your opinions please.
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Post by: Crusarius on January 14, 2009, 08:38:03 AM
I got a zj you can build :)
93 with the 318
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Post by: GTJake on January 14, 2009, 09:02:04 AM
XJ\'s are awesome.
im runnin 31s with 3\" of lift on my XJ. im planning eventually to be on 35-37s. but to clear 35s you need 6+ inches of lift. ive had wranglers and they were nice, but theres something about an XJ that will make me probably never go back to a TJ.
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Post by: gCracker on January 14, 2009, 09:05:02 AM
hey Bill.. was wondering if you fell in your concrete!
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Post by: xstream on January 14, 2009, 09:46:08 AM
Yea I have been very busy we have done over 150 homes in 08 things are slow now because of the weather hope to see everyone soon
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Post by: fedrusion on January 14, 2009, 10:49:44 AM
XJ\'s are awsome and relatively inexpensive to modify, I was told the best year was a 99 because its the newest with the fewest problems. Really probably a 97-99 would be best with chry 8.25 in the rear. go for around 4.5\" and some trimming to fit the 35\'s.
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Post by: GTJake on January 14, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
mines a 98
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Post by: fedrusion on January 14, 2009, 12:59:27 PM
Really there are not alot of differences through the years, as long as your not looking at any of the 80\'s XJ\'s with the GM V6 what a slug.
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Post by: GTJake on January 14, 2009, 01:06:58 PM
are you looking 2 or 4 door?
5speed or auto?
4.0 or 4cyl?
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Post by: xstream on January 14, 2009, 08:18:19 PM
prefer 2 door , but does not really matter but the 4.0l is a must,not sure on auto or 5 spd.
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Post by: luvmyxj on January 14, 2009, 10:09:42 PM
i agree with fedrusion 97-99 for the chr 8.25, 4.0h/o, dual diaphram brakes.only downside they are more prone to develop engine knocks and rear bearing seal leaks.
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Post by: GTJake on January 15, 2009, 01:55:41 PM
ive been looking for another 2 dr. 5speed. 4.0 but there arent any. id like to have one as a DD and one for wheelin. but theyre REALY hard to find. let me know what you decide and i can search the auctions for ya
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Post by: Dragon on January 16, 2009, 12:53:26 PM
How about an MJ? There was one in the Rochester craigslist with a 6cyl 5-spd for about $600
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Post by: GTJake on January 16, 2009, 12:54:41 PM
is a MJ a renegade?
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Post by: fedrusion on January 17, 2009, 01:20:24 PM
I think the renegade was a option package for the YJ. There\'s an MJ in canandiagua that I\'ve got my eye on. Trying to figure out if I can scrape together enough money for it.
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Post by: GTJake on January 17, 2009, 06:18:22 PM
Cammanche is MJ...cherokee pickup. that would be cool.
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Post by: fedrusion on January 17, 2009, 09:48:29 PM
Jake you would love it, its just about the same color as your XJ.
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Post by: GTJake on January 18, 2009, 08:34:18 AM
id much rather wheel a pickup...but i have 2 kids, i need the back seat. and i dont mind my XJ. everything i put in the back stays dry. im all for wheelin something different tho. i like my xj because there arent THAT many of them
