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Fore Wheeler
July 21st, 2003, 09:23
I'm building a new trail rig, have the option of a 97 XJ that has light front end damage, bags not diploied, for $1100.

What I need to know is if the frames, specifically the rear spring mounts are the same on the new style and the old style body. I'm using all the suspension from my 93 on the 'new' XJ. The front suspension is a custom radius arm set up so that won't matter.

I'm kind of excited about seeing a new body style XJ on 38's setting in my driveway.
Beezil
July 21st, 2003, 09:45
the 97+'s are newer.
Safari Ary
July 21st, 2003, 09:52
Everything suspension wise will swap over. You also get a "40% stiffer chassis" or something like that with the newer one. You also get the updated brake system and a nice dentable steel hatch. Those are the major diffs I can think of that would be relevant to your app. HTH

Ary

BTW, it's spelled "deployed";)....sorry, my mom's an english teacher....
Fore Wheeler
July 21st, 2003, 09:56
Originally posted by Ary'01XJ

BTW, it's spelled "deployed";)....sorry, my mom's an english teacher....

I suck at speelin :D,

Beez, thank you for the information, what would this club be w/o you??
Ghost
July 21st, 2003, 11:29
Don't forget about the T/Case change too.
CRASH
July 21st, 2003, 14:07
"40% stiffer chassis"

My wife wishes I had this.

CRASH
Steph Mac.
July 21st, 2003, 14:15
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Scott Mac.
July 21st, 2003, 14:16
Originally posted by CRASH
My wife wishes I had this.

CRASH

So does Beezil
CRASH
July 21st, 2003, 14:42
What happened to Steph Mac's post?

I can only guess the content..........

CRASH
What Rd
July 21st, 2003, 17:55
38s? Did I hear you say 38s, Dan?
What. praytell, do you plan to do with those puny little donut-spare-like 36s you've got? I suppose you need someone to take those off your hands for ya without charging you too much . . .
What are friends for?

= )
Beezil
July 21st, 2003, 19:02
steph mac is a potty mouth.....

she musta been in the navy or something......
MJR
July 21st, 2003, 20:26
Actually most of the structural and engineers changes occured in 96. The 97-up have the steel hatch, electronically controlled air bags and cluster gauges. Newer interior and other misc exterior refreshing.
RCP Phx
July 21st, 2003, 21:16
Originally posted by Ary'01XJ
You also get a "40% stiffer chassis" or something like that with the newer one.

I sure would like you to explain that to my XJ!!!
Fore Wheeler
July 22nd, 2003, 07:11
Originally posted by ArmStrong
38s? Did I hear you say 38s, Dan?
What. praytell, do you plan to do with those puny little donut-spare-like 36s you've got? I suppose you need someone to take those off your hands for ya without charging you too much . . .
What are friends for?

= )


They're gone, needed to sell them to pay for the 38's that I got a hell of a deal on. Sorry.



I realize the differances that the body/interior took on, I was just wondering if the 'frame' and suspension were changed much if at all.
Vug
July 22nd, 2003, 09:52
Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
They're gone, needed to sell them to pay for the 38's that I got a hell of a deal on. Sorry.

Hope you sold four and not five

Now get you're butt down here and have some beers with me!

:cheers:
TOZOVR
July 22nd, 2003, 09:57
Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
I'm building a new trail rig, have the option of a 97 XJ that has light front end damage, bags not diploied, for $1100.

What I need to know is if the frames, specifically the rear spring mounts are the same on the new style and the old style body. I'm using all the suspension from my 93 on the 'new' XJ. The front suspension is a custom radius arm set up so that won't matter.

I'm kind of excited about seeing a new body style XJ on 38's setting in my driveway.

Buy this for $1500 and chop it! It was just totalled by my buddies INS yesterday...buyback is $1500. It's a 2001 with a 5 speed....

email me for info on it if you want...

http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/MABELL/ROLL5.jpg
http://www.authorizedvehicle4x4.com/MABELL/ROLL7.jpg

we drove it off the trail and home with no probs...it's in Ma
Lawn Cher'
July 22nd, 2003, 10:19
That's not the way to get access to the underside... you gotta roll them over gently onto the roof so that it can be replaced like the top to a sardine can. You must have missed my demonstration at Cherokee Crawl '01.

I agree, that one looks ripe for a chopped top. It would have the NV3550 also, which is a nice tranny. If I didn't already have so many projects...
TOZOVR
July 22nd, 2003, 12:08
hell, for $1500 it would make a sick parts rig....although the LPD30 sorta sucks....minor tho
Fore Wheeler
July 22nd, 2003, 13:45
Originally posted by Vug
Hope you sold four and not five

Now get you're butt down here and have some beers with me!

:cheers:

Fear not grasshopper, I still have number five.

I must return it and pay for it, do you want my wife or beer????
MJR
July 22nd, 2003, 21:12
Originally posted by TOZOVR
hell, for $1500 it would make a sick parts rig....although the LPD30 sorta sucks....minor tho

At least it's got 297 front shafts.
Vug
July 23rd, 2003, 07:03
Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
I must return it and pay for it, do you want my wife or beer????

What do you think?

:eyes:
Fore Wheeler
July 23rd, 2003, 07:55
don't get greedy, you can't have both, and if you choose my wife, there will be a deposit required, your wife of course.