I want to build out the XJ to tow a travel trailer over mountains, and the I6 just won't cut it. I'm at the end of my skills, so I am going to look into hiring someone to swap the engine. I figure, why spend $10k on a used unknown truck that I have to in$ure (New Orleans insurance is stupid expensive), when I can drop that on an engine. Plus, I've already done:
Stinky Fab Off-road Steering
WJ knuckles
4.56 w/ARB Lockers
4.5" RE Coils & Leafs
35" tires on 17" aluminum
TNT Long Arm
SYE
Unibody stiffeners
Lots of non-essential upgrades
It has a D30 (yeah, I know) and 8.25. I plan to do a disk brake conversion to help while towing.
The goals are:
1. Towing 6,000 - 7,000 lbs.
2. Reliability
3. Fuel Economy (a.k.a wishful thinking)
I've started my research, but the Internet is full of disjointed information. I found a shop that specializes in Jeeps and 4BTs, which is intriguing. Of course, there's always the LS which seems popular. For anyone who has done a swap:
1. What did you put in?
2. How well does it tow?
3. What swap related problems have you had since the swap?
4. How's the fuel economy?
5. If you used a shop, then who did the swap?
Stinky Fab Off-road Steering
WJ knuckles
4.56 w/ARB Lockers
4.5" RE Coils & Leafs
35" tires on 17" aluminum
TNT Long Arm
SYE
Unibody stiffeners
Lots of non-essential upgrades
It has a D30 (yeah, I know) and 8.25. I plan to do a disk brake conversion to help while towing.
The goals are:
1. Towing 6,000 - 7,000 lbs.
2. Reliability
3. Fuel Economy (a.k.a wishful thinking)
I've started my research, but the Internet is full of disjointed information. I found a shop that specializes in Jeeps and 4BTs, which is intriguing. Of course, there's always the LS which seems popular. For anyone who has done a swap:
1. What did you put in?
2. How well does it tow?
3. What swap related problems have you had since the swap?
4. How's the fuel economy?
5. If you used a shop, then who did the swap?