wanted: MJ or XJ for DD duty

[Gil BullyKatz]

need DD

Skanky's killing me at 8-10mpg.

preferably an auto tranny for stop and go traffic

mild mechanical work needed ok...

trying to avoid rusty hulks...

Within a couple hours drive of Chi-town would be preferable

oh...

and cheap

[LBEXJ]

Ever thought about something that gets acceptably good milage that you can tow with? The 8-10 mpg sucks when going to and from wheelin' trips.

Just a thought ...

Les

[Gil BullyKatz]

an FSJ or J truck would be nice...

:)

[HaleYes]

Ever thought about something that gets acceptably good milage that you can tow with? The 8-10 mpg sucks when going to and from wheelin' trips.

Just a thought ...

Les


Acceptably good milage and towing? What vehicle do you have in mind Les?

[LBEXJ]

Acceptably good milage and towing? What vehicle do you have in mind Les?
I know it's not a "cool" truck, but I get 18 mpg in that GMC Pickup of mine. For me, that's acceptable mileage. Towing ... I get 13 mpg if I can run 70 mph in OD (>2000 rpm) ... 11 mpg if I have to run in 3rd and 60 - 65 mph (>2500 rpm).

Depends upon what Gils expectations are as far as "acceptable mileage".

Les

[LBEXJ]

an FSJ or J truck would be nice...

:)
Now those are cool trucks! :thumbup:

Les

[GSequoia]

trying to avoid rusty hulks...

Good luck.

:illegalflipoffsmilie:

[Gil BullyKatz]

Good luck.

:illegalflipoffsmilie:

hey thanks...

You could've offered to find me one in rust-free Cali...

but Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

May you develop an itchy rash on your balls

[GSequoia]

Sorry Gil; I'm passivly looking for one for my father. You can have his sloppy seconds though.

Gotta go... My balls itch.

[Lawn Cher']

Gil, my friend JPinSTL has a cherry '89 MJ longbed for sale, the ad is in the NAXJA classifieds. It has AC, D44, 2" springs, 31's, 3.55 gears, 5-speed, 231.

Same guy that BOB bought his MJ from.

[87manche]

ther'es a shortbed 2WD one here, it's got the pukegoat though.
Not i nbad shape body wise, just some rust above the rear wheel wells.

[Dirk Pitt]

Gil, my friend JPinSTL has a cherry '89 MJ longbed for sale, the ad is in the NAXJA classifieds. It has AC, D44, 2" springs, 31's, 3.55 gears, 5-speed, 231.

Same guy that BOB bought his MJ from.

That is one nice MJ.

$3k though...

May be worth it for a DD.

[Lawn Cher']

That is one nice MJ.

$3k though...

May be worth it for a DD.

I paid 3500 for mine back in '01, and it wasn't nearly as well equipped as his. Served me well as a DD until we moved and I got the Sub.

[87manche]

I paid 3500 for mine back in '01, and it wasn't nearly as well equipped as his. Served me well as a DD until we moved and I got the Sub.
the 87 cost me $1500. In hindsight I may have overpaid, but it's pretty rust free :)

[BOB]

Gil, here is the 89 longbed Adam and Mark are talking about.

...BOB

http://www.johnpinnell.com/89mj.html

[XJ_ranger]

I paid 3500 for mine back in '01, and it wasn't nearly as well equipped as his. Served me well as a DD until we moved and I got the Sub.

good lord!

I paid 475 for my 2wd DD...

(dont mind the fact that it has taken $550 in repairs to make it pass smog and still needs a coat of paint before Ill post a picture of it...)

[Gil BullyKatz]

It's almost too nice for a DD for me...

Did the 4 cylinder 4x4's ever come equipped with an auto?

I've got massive stop and go traffic to deal with..

[w_howey]

Hmm... Spot the wonder manche' cost me $500. And 10 seconds of plugging the vaccuum line back in to make 4wd work.

[Dirk Pitt]

Gil, how do you feel about Wagoneers?

I'm looking into one for you unless you are not interested.

[Gil BullyKatz]

Gil, how do you feel about Wagoneers?

I'm looking into one for you unless you are not interested.

as in full size waggy?

or xj waggy?

either way...

can't really go wrong...

I was hoping for an MJ for when we buy an house next year (hopefully)

but a full size waggy or J truck would tow Skanky nicely...

Those 2 door late 70's cherokees are reeeeeal nice.

:D

[XJ_ranger]

It's almost too nice for a DD for me...

Did the 4 cylinder 4x4's ever come equipped with an auto?

I've got massive stop and go traffic to deal with..

yeah - its rumored that the 4cyl 4x4's came with 4.56 gears int he diffs too...

[HaleYes]

yeah - its rumored that the 4cyl 4x4's came with 4.56 gears int he diffs too...

In the diffs? Really? Are you sure?
I heard that they put the 4.56's under the passanger seat.

:D

I do know some 2.5 4x4 XJ's had 4.56's. Don't know why MJ's would be any different.

[XJ_ranger]

In the diffs? Really? Are you sure?
I heard that they put the 4.56's under the passanger seat.

:D


well that sure would be convinient wouldnt it?

do they have an extra shift lever for thoes? :D :D

[HaleYes]

well that sure would be convinient wouldnt it?

do they have an extra shift lever for thoes? :D :D
Not sure on that.






Gil, there is an MJ in E-ham for sale. I'll sniff on it Thursday if it's still there(Wyfe's next Dr. appt.) I suspect it'll be a rust bucket though but, I may be wrong. No details at this point other than it's an MJ. I'll post up when I find any more details.

[ILLXJ]

It's almost too nice for a DD for me...

Did the 4 cylinder 4x4's ever come equipped with an auto?

I've got massive stop and go traffic to deal with..
If you get one & want to swap in an AW4 I have the flywheel for it. Might still be able to get the complete trans & xfer case too. JIM.

[Dirk Pitt]

as in full size waggy?

or xj waggy?

either way...

can't really go wrong...

I was hoping for an MJ for when we buy an house next year (hopefully)

but a full size waggy or J truck would tow Skanky nicely...

Those 2 door late 70's cherokees are reeeeeal nice.

:D

As in waggy waggy, not cherowaggy.

Should have info by tonight.

[Roxtar]

Need a definition of "cheap".

There's a perfect '99 across the street from me.

[87manche]

if you want a full size waggy there's one here for sale. I know the guy, he helped me set up gears.
$800, it's rusted through the rockers at the rear wheelwell and that's it.
360, 4x4, runs nicely.
He was DD'ing it till he got his new truck.

[seanR]

http://www.cars.com/go/search/fs_search_results.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=21&cid=&dlid=&dgid=&amid=&cname=&mdnm=Cherokee&mknm=Jeep&zc=61104&makeid=23&modelid=244&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_23_%7CB-3000%7CD-_244_%7CN-N%7CR-250%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CZ-61104&aff=rrstar&aff=rrstar
Pick one....

[Lawn Cher']

I do know some 2.5 4x4 XJ's had 4.56's. Don't know why MJ's would be any different.

I saw one on ebay once.

[91Limited]

theres one by me, looks like early 90's
I think he wants $2000 give or take a few bucks
I live in the south suburbs, so if you want me to get some more details, let me know

[ILLXJ]

Gil, there is an MJ in E-ham for sale. I'll sniff on it Thursday if it's still there(Wyfe's next Dr. appt.) I suspect it'll be a rust bucket though but, I may be wrong. No details at this point other than it's an MJ. I'll post up when I find any more details.

Mike stopped & looked at this one on the way back to the hospital. Priority mix up maybe.:doh: :shocked: :twak: :confused: It is an 88 with 180K. 4L 5sp 2wd. Asking 1200. He said he took some pics. & got the phone #. Also said not bad on rust. He will get the pics. up asap. JIM.

[onaXJ98]

Check this Gil -

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/car/210207258.html


Good luck.

[HaleYes]

Seems to be pretty a solid truck. I looked it over pretty good and found nothing major.

Area code 618.
Pics as promised:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2574.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2579.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2580.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2581.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2582.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2578.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2577.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2576.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2575.jpg

[85xjwoody]

Thought I might add to the list. I looked at both and are in really good shape. I can get pictures if you are interested.

88 full size wagoneer: 360, auto tranny, dana 60 rear, dana 44 front, towing package, sun roof, and much more was done to it recently. Truck is in pretty good condition with very minor rust. Interior is excellent. $1200.00 or best offer. Sign said low miles.

96 two door white cherokee: 4.0HO with just over 200,000 and no leaks, aw4, 231j, crysler 8.25, 4.5" Rough Country lift with other add ons, 32"X11" MTR's and excellent rims. The lift and tires were put on less then three months ago and have less than 3500 miles on them. Interior is in good condition just needs to be cleaned. Very minor rust except some bigger spots on the floor boards. More info if needed. $2900.00 or best offer. Owner seemed willing to go lower by a few hundred. Let me know. They are both in Green Bay.

Kim.

[w_howey]

That MJ has Pugeot-y goodness......

[85xjwoody]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/haleyes1/100_2575.jpg
That shirt looks pretty familiar. You must wear it often.:D

Kim.

[HaleYes]

That shirt looks pretty familiar. You must wear it often.:D

Kim.
Good catch. :laugh: I have 2 so I do represent the MWC whenever I have the oppurtunity.

:greensmok

[Gil BullyKatz]

Seems to be pretty a solid truck. I looked it over pretty good and found nothing major.

Area code 618.
Pics as promised:



thank you very much...

considering you could be elsewhere changing diapers and all!

:D

A big MWC thanks to everyone chiming in...

Good prospects...

Still having a tough time deciding between an MJ or a full size waggy...

Damn.

[Dirk Pitt]

Gil,

You have mail...

[Gil BullyKatz]

Gil,

You have mail...

try again...

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?

:D

[Dirk Pitt]

try again...

pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?

:D

Should have it all now, I think I tried to send it all at once. The pics are huge.

[87manche]

Gil,
I found another Grand Waggy today just outta town.
Stopped and looked but didn't have the camera.
It was mint, paint in good shape, no rust on the rockers, very light underbody rust.
I got the phone number, I'll try and get pictures today.
When I saw it I said "oooo" and my wife told me no.

[Rev Den]

Keep in mind...the FSJ are only reccomneded for towing up to 5000 Lbs. I know that sounds light and they COULD tow more....but there it is.

Rev

[Gil BullyKatz]

Keep in mind...the FSJ are only reccomneded for towing up to 5000 Lbs. I know that sounds light and they COULD tow more....but there it is.

Rev


I doubt Skanky is anywhere near that weight anymore...

She can lose more weight if need be.

:D

[HaleYes]

I doubt Skanky is anywhere near that weight anymore...

She can lose more weight if need be.

:D

I need to name my XJ.....

[XJ_ranger]

I doubt Skanky is anywhere near that weight anymore...

She can lose more weight if need be.

:D
you'd be suprised... :D

curb weight on a stock XJ is about 2950...

Mine weighed 4350... and I dont think ive really packed on the unnecessary pounds...

skid plates, rock rails, front bumper, 1/2tons, tools, gas and spares... I guess add up?

[HaleYes]

you'd be suprised... :D

curb weight on a stock XJ is about 2950...

Mine weighed 4350... and I dont think ive really packed on the unnecessary pounds...

skid plates, rock rails, front bumper, 1/2tons, tools, gas and spares... I guess add up?
1500lbs of yours is the layers of yellow paint!

[LBEXJ]

you'd be suprised... :D

curb weight on a stock XJ is about 2950...

Mine weighed 4350... and I dont think ive really packed on the unnecessary pounds...

skid plates, rock rails, front bumper, 1/2tons, tools, gas and spares... I guess add up?
On top of the weight of your Jeep, you also need to keep in mine the weight of the trailer you are pulling. My trailer weighs in at 1400 lbs.

Les

[Roxtar]

On top of the weight of your Jeep, you also need to keep in mine the weight of the trailer you are pulling. My trailer weighs in at 1400 lbs.

LesMy trailer weighs in at around 3500 lbs.
The XJ is a little over 5300.
Turning my tow-bitch sights towards a Peterbuilt.

[JP_in_STL]

Gil -

I haven't met you, but Lawn Cher' has and BOB is driving my previous truck and I think has been pretty happy with it :-) I've got the '89 MJ for sale here: http://www.johnpinnell.com/89mj.html

It's a solid truck and I planned to keep it forever as a weekend DD. Life's changed and as a result I don't have the time to toy with the MJ and I needed a bigger truck since we moved to the country place so the MJ is selling for MUCH less than I have in it.

It has no rust to speak of, I put a 2" lift on it with 31s, and swapped in a non-disconnect D30 and a D44 both geared at 3:55 which is about ideal. I put new springs front and back, new Rancho shocks, extended brake hoses, new battery and cables, fixed and charged the AC. Lots of things I'm forgetting, read the ad above for full details. I've also got lots of other goodies available I aquired but hadn't installed yet.

It really would make a nice DD.

- JP

[Fairmonco]

My `87 XJ Waggy will be for sale within a week or so,I have to swap the suspension back to stock first though.Its dependable,and runs pretty good.Will only want about $600 outta it cause the suspension from the "new" XJ is going on it,and parts are kinda worn.

[Gil BullyKatz]

My `87 XJ Waggy will be for sale within a week or so,I have to swap the suspension back to stock first though.Its dependable,and runs pretty good.Will only want about $600 outta it cause the suspension from the "new" XJ is going on it,and parts are kinda worn.

Give ya $300 for the blue one without a title