Long Trip

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islandbum

NAXJA Forum User

Location

cozumel mx

• Dec 30, 2009

• #1

I know I have posted a lot today. This is my first day on the board and I have gotten some really good info.
Now for the next question.
I am going on a long trip with my xj It is a 92 auto 4.0 all reg. oil changes and done new hoses belts trans fluid changed. Sound engine or I would not be going. I does have 133000 miles on it.
Am I forgetting anything? What would you guys do to it

 

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962drrhino

NAXJA Forum User

Location

saratoga, ny

• Dec 30, 2009

• #2

check the condition of the radiator/antifreeze.
check the fluid level of your axles also.

 

snail

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Jersey

• Dec 30, 2009

• #3

brakes!

pads, rotors, fluid level

 

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Jasper911

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Louisville, KY.

• Dec 30, 2009

• #4

Last month I hopped in my '96, the first time I'd ever seen it, and drove it home 2300 miles. Put on my tag, checked the fluids and whatever else I could in the dark. Then I prayed it'd make it...and it did.

 

Matthew Currie

NAXJA Member #760

Location

Vermont, land of big clay

• Dec 30, 2009

• #5

Check the tires, pack your snow shovel, make sure you have money for gas, and don't forget your camera.

Oh, just noticed the Cozumel, Mexico location. Skip the snow shovel.

 

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islandbum

NAXJA Forum User

Location

cozumel mx

• Dec 30, 2009

• #6

Could use the snow shovel for the sand.

 

Wayne Sihler

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Maurertown,Va.

• Dec 30, 2009

• #7

Fuel filter and check condition of hoses from tank >filter> fuel line. Dont want any leaks and the hose is the high pressure FI rated hose.

Wayne

 

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winterbeater

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Royal Oak, Michigan

• Dec 30, 2009

• #8

Get underneath while someone turns the steering wheel back and forth. Check out the steering linkage parts for free play and replace with new if you see free play. A broken tie tod end (on the road) can mess you up pretty quickly.

 

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islandbum

NAXJA Forum User

Location

cozumel mx

• Dec 30, 2009

• #9

Thanks guys those are some good ideas and I will get on it.
The trip will take me along to gulf coast of Mexico all the way to the Belize boarder and then up to cozumel.
There are a few xjs on the island but they are for the most part beaters or should I say not yet restored.
I have made the trip before but not with this Jeep. I can't wait to get it on the beach roads. Not a lot of mud or off road but lots of water when it rains.