I'm an XJ guy.

[cshontz]

I'd be even more of an XJ guy if someone would buy my TJ. I'm just really anxious to get back on the trail, and I'm not even really "off the trail" right now, figuratively speaking ... I mean ... I guess I am, but its a state of transition, you know?

[TOZOVR]

Your TJ all built or stock?

Welcome!

[Gecko]

Hey man, good to see you.

[cshontz]

Originally posted by TOZOVR
Your TJ all built or stock?

Its moderately equipped. I've already explored the possibility of trading it in, but I'd be selling myself short at least 2-3k as equipped. Parting it out first is an option, but a hassle that I'd rather not deal with.

http://www.s5di.com/cshontz/tj.jpg

[TOZOVR]

Originally posted by cshontz
Its moderately equipped. I've already explored the possibility of trading it in, but I'd be selling myself short at least 2-3k as equipped. Parting it out first is an option, but a hassle that I'd rather not deal with.

http://www.s5di.com/cshontz/tj.jpg


Great looking rig!

I've been looking (GASP) at the idea of changing things up a bit myself LOL.

I love my '99, and you're right, you get soaked on the traded bad....

[cshontz]

This is our current "family" XJ. I'm going to take it over completely when the TJ is sold. I'm hoping to replace the TJ with a Disco for Jen if I play my cards right, but that still depends on a few things.

http://www.s5di.com/cshontz/xjtires-1.jpg

This was my last XJ that I got rid of because I wasn't happy with the build-up. Traded it in for the TJ back in 1999. I don't regret that, but now I have a family, so I've come full circle. :)

http://www.s5di.com/cshontz/cherokee2.jpg

Yep, I just want to have my way with our XJ and get back on the horse. I'm jonesin' a little bit, ya know? :)

[TOZOVR]

Originally posted by cshontz
This is our current "family" XJ. I'm going to take it over completely when the TJ is sold. I'm hoping to replace the TJ with a Disco for Jen if I play my cards right, but that still depends on a few things.

http://www.s5di.com/cshontz/xjtires-1.jpg

This was my last XJ that I got rid of because I wasn't happy with the build-up. Traded it in for the TJ back in 1999. I don't regret that, but now I have a family, so I've come full circle. :)

http://www.s5di.com/cshontz/cherokee2.jpg

Yep, I just want to have my way with our XJ and get back on the horse. I'm jonesin' a little bit, ya know? :)


Nice!
here's the AV4x4 1997 DI
http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/GRANT/7.JPG

and here's our 2000 DII
http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/AUG16/82.JPG

[cshontz]

Originally posted by TOZOVR
I've been looking (GASP) at the idea of changing things up a bit myself LOL.

What do you have in mind, praytell?

[TOZOVR]

Stop



:D

[cshontz]

Originally posted by TOZOVR
Stop

Is that even possible? I don't know if its ever been done! :eek:

[TOZOVR]

Originally posted by cshontz
Is that even possible? I don't know if its ever been done! :eek:

Forgive me father, I have sinned....It's been 15 years since my last confession....I've had impure thoughts about...<sob> TJ's<SOB SOB>

[cshontz]

What is the longevity of a used Discovery like? How many miles are too many? ... particularly for a late 90's model?

I know my way around the 4.0L Jeep well enough, but I don't have any experience with any other vehicle with any other motor/drivetrain.

[cshontz]

Originally posted by TOZOVR
Forgive me father, I have sinned....It's been 15 years since my last confession....I've had impure thoughts about...<sob> TJ's<SOB SOB>

Hey, there is nothing wrong with TJ's. I don't have anything against mine. I just want more space, and more comfort options. I commute half way across Pennsylvania once a week, and ... well ... enough is enough. :)

A four-wheeling enthusiast is defined by his vision and sense of adventure; not by his vehicle.

[TOZOVR]

Originally posted by cshontz
What is the longevity of a used Discovery like? How many miles are too many? ... particularly for a late 90's model?

I know my way around the 4.0L Jeep well enough, but I don't have any experience with any other vehicle with any other motor/drivetrain.

Will it be wheeled? If so go early '99 or older. If not, then a late '99 (DII) is sweet....the Tcase has no Center difflock on the DII's so it sucks LOL....they also have a Crossmember located so that the driveshaft hits over 2" of lift connected.

They are BIG.

To cruise around they're super sweet and quite neat...to wheel....well, they're big LOL. The overhang on even the DI's is sucky.

The V8 is underpowered (my lifted '99 XJ with 3.55's and 32's SMOKES Georges DII and REALLY SMOKES Jons DI)

The axles are 10 spline with CV's....


Boy, not making much case for them am I LOL???


They are super cool though....if I was building a Rover, I'd build a Rangie...

[TOZOVR]

Originally posted by cshontz
Hey, there is nothing wrong with TJ's. I don't have anything against mine. I just want more space, and more comfort options. I commute half way across Pennsylvania once a week, and ... well ... enough is enough. :)

A four-wheeling enthusiast is defined by his vision and sense of adventure; not by his vehicle.


Hehehehe If I had to drive my XJ across PA once a week I'd cut my tongue out and stick it in my ear.

I do 50 miles a day and I'm counting the days until we close on the new place and I'll have a 4 mile round trip commute!! LOL!

[XJJPR]

I don't know about you being a true xj guy, you look like you have been wheeling before. :D

Anyhow where are you located? Would you think about becoming an XJ OWNER thru a trade/cash deal for my 98 XJ. It's got lots of stuff on it. email me if interested in talking more. PS don't tell anyone I'm looking at a TJ. :D

mark
orgs mfg

mhinkley@orgsmfg.com

[Jes]

Originally posted by Mark Hinkley
I don't know about you being a true xj guy, you look like you have been wheeling before. :D

Anyhow where are you located? Would you think about becoming an XJ OWNER thru a trade/cash deal for my 98 XJ. It's got lots of stuff on it. email me if interested in talking more. PS don't tell anyone I'm looking at a TJ. :D

mark
orgs mfg

mhinkley@orgsmfg.com

First you get an auto and now this?!? :rolleyes: :D
Where could you take a TJ that the XJ2MJ couldn't go?

Jes

[TOZOVR]

Mark, Jes, he's rockin the Atlas 4.3 in that badbay too.....

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by Jes
First you get an auto and now this?!? :rolleyes: :D
Where could you take a TJ that the XJ2MJ couldn't go?

Jes


It's for the street, what the **** else would it be for. I want a toad for the motorhome and the wife to drive topless around the beach. :D

mark

Jes, don't you dare spread this around. :eek:

[Beezil]

can your wife drive around moab topless too?

thanks in advance

[Eagle]

Originally posted by Mark Hinkley
I want a toad for the motorhome and the wife to drive topless around the beach. :D


Must be a California thing. She'd get arrested for driving around topless in New England. (This time of year she'd be might chilly, too.)

[cshontz]

http://www.wvah.com/programs/kingofthehill/hankhill.jpg

Yup.

I still have the TJ. I'm not advertising it too aggressively though, so its kinda understandable that I still have it. Most of the easy bolt-off accessories have been removed, leaving the Atlas, Rockers, Gas Skid, and Suspension.

Once a couple remaining items are removed (such as the optima, tire carrier, etc), I might entertain the idea of trading it in, again. I just dread the process of finding a buyer, and doing the whole private sale thing. Thats probably why my advertising has been less than aggressive.

I just want to prep the XJ for trails and get back on the horse.

Anyone want to buy a set of IPF lights? They're nice - they're the S9614B, which retail for $300 - I am selling for $200, bottom line. I like them too much to ask for any less than $200, but I can't envision a use for them. They might just end up on a shelf, saved for later, which is cool with me.