Fresh Meat

[larsen]

Found this one dirt-cheap on craigslist 150k-mi, 5.2, has everything except leather, needs a radio antenna, a long-arm kit, and some 33s. Drove it home smiling. Stay tuned ...

 

[madmax]

Phuch yeah

 

[larsen]

a little drive out in the woods

 

[BPB]

nice!!!

 

[larsen]

gratuitous encore woods shot

... and a light spritzing of mud! yeah

 

[larsen]

bill of lading read 844-lbs ... no problem getting on the freeway.

V8 ZJ is pretty sweet .. you know, for a stocker lol

 

[XJOFFROAD]

keep that trans from overheating. its the most worthless trans Jeep ever put in a vehicle. so many issues

 

[larsen]

keep that trans from overheating. its the most worthless trans Jeep ever put in a vehicle. so many issues

There's a new filter and a case of atf4+ on-hand ... I'll poke around for a cooler to install with it. Especially since there's a new Derale fan & 175-degree switch sitting here. Thanks!

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

keep that trans from overheating. its the most worthless trans Jeep ever put in a vehicle. so many issues

Looks like a 93-95 zj with a 5.2/46rh combo. Just as reliable as a 4.0/42re. It's stronger then a 5.2/44re setup that the 96-98s had. Along with the 5.9/46re combo, they are all strong transmissions if maintained.

I agree, a good cooler with gauge and even an aftermarket trans pan really help.

I'm not gonna lie. I'm on my second one and I've helped swap half a dozen others. All over 200k tho

 

[larsen]

Changed the transmission fluid & filter, adjusted the tv-cable, serviced the crankcase, and got on the next flight to Alaska. Game is on when this hitch is over.

 

[larsen]

Who makes the best ZJ lift? Ironrock 5.5" long-arm kit ... ? any feedback?

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Who makes the best ZJ lift? Ironrock 5.5" long-arm kit ... ? any feedback?

My plans were Clayton's rear (triangulated uppers mean no more rear trac bar!!)
And front IRO radius 3link. (cheap yet proven)
With bilstiens

 

[Icemans]

Who makes the best ZJ lift? Ironrock 5.5" long-arm kit ... ? any feedback?

I know a couple people that have them on XJ's and they love them. I know FiveNDime has one on his and it flex's like crazy.

 

[larsen]

How about the RE kit? Who's heard what ...
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/Lift-Kits-Suspensions-Shocks/4-5-Extreme-Duty-Long-Arm-Suspension-System-No-Shocks.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=R%2fERE8300

Rusty's?
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-s...ys-zj-grand-cherokee-5-5-long-travel-kit.html

 

[nitrospeed]

is your sweet V8 XJ still on the road?

 

[larsen]

is your sweet V8 XJ still on the road?

Oh man, thanks for the compliment. Alas, no longer on or off the road, she :flame: burned :flame: to the ground on the 1st of July.
I guess I'm finally over the grief, so here's the pic.

... don't get much uglier than that. Fortunately I was able to keep enough water on the garage to keep from losing that too.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

oh wow. i had no ideah... RIP. that rig made me gelious

 

[nitrospeed]

What the heck happened?

 

[neversummer369]

OUCH, yeah what started the fire?

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]