Well no more XJ, got a TJ

[ZachMan]

So I (my dad since I am in Houston) traded my 4th XJ for my 2nd TJ now. I think it was a good trade and besides the TJ needing and SYE/cv shaft and maybe a quick d44 reseal it good to go...well my dad likes the Jeep haha, I just am bored and wanted a change. I figure its so different from my dad's truck he'll enjoy it if something happens to me more so than an XJ:

97 TJ Sport
4.0 / AX-15

d30 with Warn 5 on 5.5 hub kit w/ 30 spline outters w/ 4.10s
d44 with discs and Detroit w/ 4.10s
tube bumper / steps (gotta go eventually)
Incubus Offroad wheels / 33x12.50 Mud Rovers
4" Teraflex with adj. LCAs, RE 3.5" one day....
1 yr. old top
KCs, cb, Pioneer cd player.....
etc...


Trade day:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/BigNutt/New%20to%20me%20TJ/DSC_5583.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/BigNutt/New%20to%20me%20TJ/DSC_5622.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/BigNutt/New%20to%20me%20TJ/DSC_5630.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/BigNutt/New%20to%20me%20TJ/DSC_5633.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/BigNutt/New%20to%20me%20TJ/DSC_5619.jpg

Good by, she was a great one:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/BigNutt/New%20to%20me%20TJ/DSC_5635.jpg

[Jimbo_1321]

oh man....
I would of been balling my eyes out at that point.
that cherokee sure is nice...
wish I had a few more dollars...

[Lowrange2]

That certainly looks like an Alpine cd player.

Other than the fact that I'd love to be able to take the top off I liked the XJ better. :)

[ZachMan]

That certainly looks like an Alpine cd player.

Other than the fact that I'd love to be able to take the top off I liked the XJ better. :)

Ha yeah good eye, it is an Alpine cd player.

It was a good trade, we had close to the same amount of after market stuff and he has 77k miles and I had 83k. I was just looking for less window and metal if I ever get to go wheeling more often. I'll miss the hell outta my XJ, best one I owned by far.

[IllianaXJ]

I've had both as well, and it is kinda a tossup which one I liked better. The TJ had zero interior room, especially for my kids, but I loved being able to drop the top and pull the doors.

If you're happy, that's what matters. Looks like a nice clean TJ, enjoy it!

[Lowrange2]

Needs Blue Torch Fab fenders, longer crusher corners and now fenders in the back... :) Then I'd like it...

[91Woody]

I miss my TJ at times, but during winter in New England the soft top gets old real quick. It's even worse when it's windy. I wouldn't own another TJ without both a hard and soft top.

[ZachMan]

Needs Blue Torch Fab fenders, longer crusher corners and now fenders in the back... :) Then I'd like it...


Or TNT phantom fenders, RE lift, SYE, cv shaft, front aussie, PSC rear knockers, A to Z sliders, Rokmen gas tank skid and front bumper, 1.25" BL and bellyup skid, LOD tire carrier, 4.88s, sport cage, etc... lol lol

I'm in Alabama and single so I have no huge need for the room or a hardtop. I couldn't stand not seeing out the XJ and all the metal, it was either do something with it now or dent her up. :dunno:

[Lowrange2]

that too.


I honestly think that when I finally get around to buying a YJ or TJ that the fenders will be the first to go! I need to find one cheap!

[Mtb Jak]

ahh i remember seeing your XJ for sale on some forums.

If I wasnt in NY I woulda paid ya your asking price w/o a second thought.

such a nice XJ, but being down south taking the top off would be great!

:cheers:
Good luck with everything man!

[billyjp2]

ive had a yj, a tj and my xj. i like the longer wheelbase on the trails, but that turning radius of the wranglers is awesome in tight spots.

[xjaddiction]

I remember almost getting my hands on that XJ a few years ago. We almost traded my 4 door F-150 and the XJ. That was, is an awesome well put together rig. You can see I finally got back to the XJ.

The TJ looks great. Nice trade, and looks like yourgetting ready to hook it up as you did your XJ (I see a lot of bling stuff is for sale, off of the TJ) If I didn't have a young family, I would prob. have a wrangler too

Keep in touch with your XJ brothers and sisters. When you finish your build-up of the TJ, send some pics our way.

[Ghost]

Just because you went to the dark side dont forget to keep up posted on how you are doing!! Hope things go well with the X-Ray today!

[ChuckstrPT]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Zach passed away this past week. I am sorry for those who may have been able to attend the funeral, but I have been out of town. Our local Club, CAOS, was very involved in helping him out with his most recent Jeep project, and he did get a chance to spend some time in it on a club trail ride not a week before he passed away. Here is a link to what has/is going on......He will be missed.
http://www.caos4x4.com/cmbs/index.php?topic=14253.0

[shelbyluvv]

Rest in peace Zach.

You will be missed.

[lancey3]

wow..

[Ghost]

:( My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my friend.

[lancey3]

Memorial Forum in order?

[Starscream]

... Dude :(

[oo7ravisXJ]

RIP Zach

[Jimbo_1321]

Memorial Forum in order?

I think it's a good idea, it makes me really sad to hear that he's passed away, I'll be praying for the family.

[in2fords]

He's been in my thoughts the last couple weeks, Im very sorry to hear of his Passing but am glad that his pain is over now and he can wheel whatever he wants now.
Im dealing with several close family and friends that have cancer right now and this is an emotional time for them/me/everyone who knows them. Some are fighting the fight and others are ready to go, it really tears me up to have to think of it from both sides. I trully hope his family is being able to deal with such times, I know there are many people supporting them during this and that is the most important thing for them right now.

in the end its not the money you owned or the rigs you built that justify a persons life, it's the hearts you've warmed and the lives you have touched during your time on earth and with this my friend you have succeeded vastly.
Rest In Peace Zach.

[5spd_xj]

very sorry to hear about this, thoughts are with the family

[WheelinJR]

edited, sorry to hear the news!

RIP

[in2fords]

didnt read the whole thread did you? I dont think you'll sell anything to Zach.

[WheelinJR]

Holy crap, I guess not!

[ricot83]

I figure its so different from my dad's truck he'll enjoy it if something happens to me more so than an XJ:




I assume this statement is made because you are in the service?????

If so thank you.


Nice trade I think, I understand the boredom aspect, thats why I always have a milliion things to do the the xj.

[5spd_xj]

i'm guessing you ^^ didn't read the whole thread either...

[ricot83]

Damn sorry to hear.... NOTE to self read all of thread b4 posting.

Rest In Peace Zach........wherever you are

He was only 25yrs old?


My prayers are with his family.

[WVUwheeler]

rest in peace Zach, prayers are with your friends and family

[Hammered]

My best to the family. Zach will be spotting us on the trails in Valhalla when we get there.

[KyleLou]

But it was such a nice XJ! You shouldn'ta dun that, he's just a boy.

[C85D4x4]

RIP man, you will be missed.

[riverfever]

Rest in peace Zachman.

I'll be thinking of you as I make my way towards Durango (http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=259771&supid=200715646) next month.

-Chris

[riverfever]

Rest in peace Zachman.

I'll be thinking about you as I work my towards Durango (http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=259771&supid=200715646) next month.