89 Sport
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- Location
- Southeastern Wisconsin
Today I went to my storage unit to start getting ready to bring the XJ home. It has not been driven since 2004 and it has been in storage since 2006 and has not seen the light of day in about 5 years. It is a 89 sport 2dr. 4.0 5sp. Came with skids, rear tire carrier. I've bought it in 1990 with 4500 miles, now it has 225,000 miles on it. In 2001 I put a RC 3 in. lift, front springs and bastard pack (netted about 4.25 inches after it was broke in), RS 9000 shocks. One day while shopping at Kmart my dog hit the shifter and the jeep rolled about 100 yards and hit a tree with the rear end. If it didnt hit that tree it would have rolled down a small hill and into a busy street (I guess I got kinda lucky). I found a 96 2dr. in the bone yard that was loaded so I got the hatch, doors, interior, AX15, stroker parts and some other stuff. I replaced the hatch, installed the power windows and locks and the interior and have not used it since. I did start collecting parts. RC 4.5 complete lift, 1 ton steering, 9000 lb warn winch, roof rack, NOS sound bar and overhead console, headliner material, open system raditor, header, steel for rocker protection, bumpers, ect and more that I cant remember.
I will be using this for hunting trips, camping and mild wheeling. So it will have to be able to drive safely on road and be capable off road. So I will be upgrading front brakes. For the rear I will be using a mopar 8.75 rear from a 69 Road Runner (fits perfect), I will have to modify the spring perches and shock mounts. The brakes can be upgraded to discs. I think this will be strong enough for the XJ. I have used these behind 500 plus HP motors with no problems, and it wont cost an arm and a leg because I have a bunch of spare shafts and center sections.
I know I still need a a$$ load of parts but I think I have enough to get this started. I dont need a DD so I can take my time and do it right. I dont want to cut the wheel wells so I want to use 32s that are a little narrower.
I have a couple of questions.
1. Would 355's work well with this combo? I dont want to loose the torque and would like to try and keep the MPG,s close.
2. Do I have to post pics. via a hosting site like photo bucket?
Any sugestions will be appreciated. (sp.) Lets hear what you guys think of my plan.
I will be using this for hunting trips, camping and mild wheeling. So it will have to be able to drive safely on road and be capable off road. So I will be upgrading front brakes. For the rear I will be using a mopar 8.75 rear from a 69 Road Runner (fits perfect), I will have to modify the spring perches and shock mounts. The brakes can be upgraded to discs. I think this will be strong enough for the XJ. I have used these behind 500 plus HP motors with no problems, and it wont cost an arm and a leg because I have a bunch of spare shafts and center sections.
I know I still need a a$$ load of parts but I think I have enough to get this started. I dont need a DD so I can take my time and do it right. I dont want to cut the wheel wells so I want to use 32s that are a little narrower.
I have a couple of questions.
1. Would 355's work well with this combo? I dont want to loose the torque and would like to try and keep the MPG,s close.
2. Do I have to post pics. via a hosting site like photo bucket?
Any sugestions will be appreciated. (sp.) Lets hear what you guys think of my plan.