JeEpInG DeAtH
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Columbus, OH
I currently own a 94 YJ w/ a 4.5" RE ED lift, 33" MTRs, 6Cyl, Auto. As you can imagine, it's not a very smooth ride, and is my DD.
I am thinking of buying an XJ, below:
1999 Cherokee 48K miles, 6cyl, Auto, Select Track 4wd, Full power options, D30 front, Corp 8.25 rear, 3.55 gears.Good condition overall, good paint, and has the following mods:
ARB Front Bumper, Custom rear bumper w/ swingaway tire carrier
5 - 15x8 alloys w/ 33" Super Swampers
Skyjacker 8" RR lift
Tom woods sye/driveshaft
Sway bar quick disco
Bushwacker flares
Piaa Offroad lights
My big question is this (other than is it a good deal):
I'm not sure how well this will perform on road with the 8" lift. Will it be better or worse than my YJ? Can anything be done that might sacrifice a little trail capability for better on-road manners (replace heims, etc)?
I think I can buy it for around $9,000 or so. I'm definately interested if it will ride decent (not scary on highway), or if I can make a few mods to make it that way. Seems like it might need a gear change right away, 3.55 doesnt seem optimal right off the bat, and I'd probably switch the tires to my 33x12.5x15 MTR's as they are brand spankin new...
Looking for some help from an experienced NAXJ member, and hope to be an XJ member soon.
I am thinking of buying an XJ, below:
1999 Cherokee 48K miles, 6cyl, Auto, Select Track 4wd, Full power options, D30 front, Corp 8.25 rear, 3.55 gears.Good condition overall, good paint, and has the following mods:
ARB Front Bumper, Custom rear bumper w/ swingaway tire carrier
5 - 15x8 alloys w/ 33" Super Swampers
Skyjacker 8" RR lift
Tom woods sye/driveshaft
Sway bar quick disco
Bushwacker flares
Piaa Offroad lights
My big question is this (other than is it a good deal):
I'm not sure how well this will perform on road with the 8" lift. Will it be better or worse than my YJ? Can anything be done that might sacrifice a little trail capability for better on-road manners (replace heims, etc)?
I think I can buy it for around $9,000 or so. I'm definately interested if it will ride decent (not scary on highway), or if I can make a few mods to make it that way. Seems like it might need a gear change right away, 3.55 doesnt seem optimal right off the bat, and I'd probably switch the tires to my 33x12.5x15 MTR's as they are brand spankin new...
Looking for some help from an experienced NAXJ member, and hope to be an XJ member soon.