I own a 2000# pop up camper and haul gear for up to four people at a time and my 99 XJ is having a hard time of it. I'd like some bolt on mod suggestions to help the XJ work a little easier and cool off better, since it's overheated twice while towing (thread about it in OEM Tech). It has the towing package with tranny cooler already.
So far my current mods include:
-Air Lift suspension, which is incredible and I highly recommend.
-Hawk LTS pads and new NAPA rotors which helped stopping power significantly.
Planned mods include:
-Gauge cluster upgrade (SE gauge now)
-Tranny temp gauge (suggestions?)
-rear disc swap, possibly D44 axle w/discs
What I need help with is engine mods, to include the cooling system. I'll be camping in Florida during the summer so being able to keep everything cool under load is most important. The A/C will be running at all times. Also anything to help the power short of a blower or stroker kit, I remember reading that a more free flowing exhaust helps a lot, so:
-Suggestions for exhaust/intake? Ignition? Would a header help significantly?
-Cooling mods.....Aftermarket radiator? Better flowing water pumps, fans, etc?
-Trans cooler.....I have the stock cooler, but would like a bigger, better cooling unit. Suggestions?
Sorry if this is too much at once, but so far my XJ has been completely stock and I've never considered mods until now, so I have no clue where to look and what to look for. I also thought this thread would be great for people in similar situations, when I did a search for towing mods, most of the threads that turned up didn't have much info and were mostly about brakes.
All input is greatly appreciated, I plan on getting started soon and will document everything to help out others that tow with their XJ's.
So far my current mods include:
-Air Lift suspension, which is incredible and I highly recommend.
-Hawk LTS pads and new NAPA rotors which helped stopping power significantly.
Planned mods include:
-Gauge cluster upgrade (SE gauge now)
-Tranny temp gauge (suggestions?)
-rear disc swap, possibly D44 axle w/discs
What I need help with is engine mods, to include the cooling system. I'll be camping in Florida during the summer so being able to keep everything cool under load is most important. The A/C will be running at all times. Also anything to help the power short of a blower or stroker kit, I remember reading that a more free flowing exhaust helps a lot, so:
-Suggestions for exhaust/intake? Ignition? Would a header help significantly?
-Cooling mods.....Aftermarket radiator? Better flowing water pumps, fans, etc?
-Trans cooler.....I have the stock cooler, but would like a bigger, better cooling unit. Suggestions?
Sorry if this is too much at once, but so far my XJ has been completely stock and I've never considered mods until now, so I have no clue where to look and what to look for. I also thought this thread would be great for people in similar situations, when I did a search for towing mods, most of the threads that turned up didn't have much info and were mostly about brakes.
All input is greatly appreciated, I plan on getting started soon and will document everything to help out others that tow with their XJ's.