First XJ!

[jman]

I just picked it up on Monday. Completely stock right now, but once I save up some cash i have plans for it
http://s09.picshome.com/d6e/xjresized1.jpg (http://www.picshome.com/)
http://s09.picshome.com/d6e/xjresized2.jpg (http://www.picshome.com/)

[need4speedjp]

she's a beaut, wha are your plans?`

[90Blue_XJ]

Hey JMAN thats a nice XJ. Where did you get it? I used to live in Marietta and there are some real good deals to be had there. Best of luck. As previously asked what are your plans for it???

[POSJ]

Congrats man, good luck during your build and keep us up to date.

[jman]

well im a kid and its my first car, so nothing crazy because i need to drive it to school everyday. but first thing to do is work all summer and get some money. Id like to put a 3" lift on it by rubicon express because ive heard good things about them and also that it doesnt sacrifice ride quality too much. Then 31" all terrain tires with the standard black steel wheels. after that id like to look into new bumpers and such. but when i get these all depends on how much money i make this summer

[POSJ]

Sounds like a good plan man, send pics when they come.

[citizenatlarge]

Very good score brother! She's purddy! Do a lot of thinkin before you lift her, make sure you're at the the height you're going to want instead of having to do it twice!$!

Do a lot of research man, that's my best advice. And when you think you've got the plan nailed, search s'more and then ask more questions. Oh, and learn how to weld! Lord knows I still need to learn...

There's a HUGE difference between wanting A good-looking XJ, An off roadable daily driver XJ, and one of those- Take You Just About Anywhere, Trail-Certified XJ's! Figure out what you're really going to want 1st.
By hooking up with other owners that'll take you/let you drive their rigs, you'll learn tons of 1st hand knowledge. Take it as it is on rides with your new friends and see what she can already do for you, you're going to be surprised at what this thing is capable of already!

Good Luck! And have a good time, that's what it's all about isn't it?!

[jeepndrum]

Nice one man. Since we're on the subjects of lifts I am looking into a 3" lift w/31's in the near future. I need it to be an off-roadable DD. Any suggestions on what type of lift kit I should use and how hard they are to install yourself. I do have access to a lift. Thanks in advance , Nick:peace:

[JPFreek1]

Beautiful Jeep and congratulations to you!

[jman]

this is to jeepndrum (http://www.naxja.org/forum/member.php?u=25097). My cousin reccomended Rubicon Express. they have the super-ride 3.5" lift and they say it will maintain factory like road handling. It will fit 31x10.5 inch tires they say. The only problem i see with it is its price.
They ask $600 for it and it doesn't come with shocks. Just today i was looking at a Rustys lift. They have a 3" one for $420 with shocks. They also say that it will handle well on road. Now that seems like a good price, but id have to do some reasearch and find some reviews. I hope that helped.

[nekocopter]

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Products.aspx?Cn=188&Pn=2017&XnPath=173,180,188&Vid=C068111090998

Here's the RE 3.5 superride, far from 600 bucks, try 370.

No shocks, but you can pick shocks up pretty cheap.

[jman]

yeah but thats the add a leaf one. i just assumed it would be easier to put on new springs rather than add one. have you done it before?

[jeepndrum]

jman, thanks for the info. The rustys 3" seems like a popular choice for a lot of people.

Anyone know of a chart that will help me figure out what transfr case and rear end I have?

[MrMrsXJ]

Jeep looks great. Have fun with it.

[POSJ]

Jman AAL's arent a bad choice if you are on a budget, people might think that it isn't a full leaf pack its cheap and a POS but it isn't. Look into your options you can lift it for pretty cheap just go with a good company like RE or Rusty's and you'll be better off.

RE:
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Products.aspx?Cn=188&Pn=2017&XnPath=173,180,188&Vid=A4F3C11100125

Rusty's:
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product_Code=300AL&Category_Code=sus_xj_kit

[POSJ]

jman, thanks for the info. The rustys 3" seems like a popular choice for a lot of people.

Anyone know of a chart that will help me figure out what transfr case and rear end I have?

Either send pictures or give more info on what you have...pretty much you have a D30 front and D35 rear and an off chance on a 8.25 rear.

[jeepndrum]

Either send pictures or give more info on what you have...pretty much you have a D30 front and D35 rear and an off chance on a 8.25 rear.

I have a 2001 2dr XJ . the rear end has 10 bolts kinda oval shaped with the plug at the bottom left

[POSJ]

you mean right side on the plug?
http://coloradok5.com/techpics/dana35.jpg

Dana35

[jeepndrum]

yep my mistake. Are the any that are better than the others. from your pic it looks like mine Is the any other ways to know, like markings , etc.

[97XJ Jeeper]

here is the pos 35, i mean dana 35

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g267/97XJJeeper/IMG_0504.jpg

[XJ01-08]

Do you have ABS, if you dont most likely you have the 8.25

[b4wheelnxj]

WWW.DC4WD.COM HE IS REALLY GOOD PRICES OUT OF WASHINGTON DC USALLY BEATS EVERBODIES PRICES GREAT GUYS TO WORK WITH

[87manche]

yeah but thats the add a leaf one. i just assumed it would be easier to put on new springs rather than add one. have you done it before?
if you do an AAL you would even have to remove the main leaf, skirting the frame mount bolt tat always hoses you XJ guys.

I've got an AAL in the rear of my MJ, it's not horrible, it stiffened up the rear some, but still flexes OK.

Don't do rusty's. My brother had a rustys 3" kit on his XJ, it's since been replaced with RE. RE rides better, and will likely last a lot longer than the rusty's springs did.

[ZachMan]

www.jeepinoutfitters.com get the RE 3.5" with springpacks, don't do AALs or cRustys. There is also a discount code for JO to get another 5% off.

[Supertrapped]

Nice jeep.

I'd at least get some 32's on it though. Don't do 31s.

[ebxjbob]

Nice lookin Jeep

Did you buy it locally in GA?

Looks to have a Nantucket beach permit sticker on the bumper meaning it was up here in Mass at some point

[jman]

it was in Maryland at first for a few years

[djblade311]

contact Dan Turner if you plan on ordering RE. I'd go with RE over rustys from personal experience.