lancey3
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I would keep the JK.
Robert 771 said:A little more diggin revealed:
The JK's wheelbase is 15" longer.
Overall, the JK is 18" longer, 12" wider, and 7" taller.
The approach angle is even, breakover is 4* better for the XJ, and departure is 6* for the JK.
I know these don't really address the OP's questions, but I was surprised to see the JK is actually that big...
Robert
Robert 771 said:A little more diggin revealed:
The JK's wheelbase is 15" longer.
Overall, the JK is 18" longer, 12" wider, and 7" taller.
The approach angle is even, breakover is 4* better for the XJ, and departure is 6* for the JK.
I know these don't really address the OP's questions, but I was surprised to see the JK is actually that big...
Robert
XJDP96 said:i have owned my xj for almost two years and have had no problems. just keep up on it and it will be good to you. i would look at a 99 and older because i don't trust the newer heads, other than that i don't think you could go wrong with an xj.
Head and header are completely different partskinlawk said:The Header issue comes on every model XJ. I just replaced mine on a 95 it only had about 115,000 miles on it. If you have to replace yours get a header with flex joints on it.
winkosmosis said:Wait, did anyone say to look for the Chrysler 8.25 rear diff and Dana 30 high pinion front? Because that is what you should do
razdrvr said:Head and header are completely different parts
hagermanfolley said:I love the unibody way better then a frame imo, and I have had both. I weel my '01 hard and it holds up great, one of my friends has a '01 tj 4.5 rubicon express lift and 33's, other friend has a 4 door JK rubicon, with 3 inches of lift and 35's I sit stock with fender triming and 31's and I go everywhere they do. And we get into some real rocky canyons. My XJ flexes wa better then either of there jeeps, I wouldnt trade them for the world, and the price you cant beat it.
poorboy_616 said:I am using a 21 year old XJ as my DD. Only minor issues with brake lines and floor pan rust (very minor).
www.cardomain.com/id/poorboy_616
Click on the XJ of course......
kidcahtah said:anyone have a link where to buy those hood vents from the first two pics in this thread? They look mint
mizedog said:Is it possible for an XJ to hold together as a daily driver, and do weekend warrior trips (I'm hoping for 33's, or at most 35's)?
Remember, I like XJs, but I know the doors can literally fall off the unibodies
XJ AV8R said:I've had my '91 XJ since 1998. I have been DDing it ever since and currently have 206,000 on the original running gear (except for the voluntary axle swap. I have a 3" lift, JKS disco's, 31's and gears, among other things. It's a work in progress. My buddy has a '08 4 door Rubicon with 4" and 35's. Occasionally he gets stuck on obstacles after I have already cleared them...go figure. It must be the 1000+ lb. weight difference? Either that or the crappy driving.
I can't say enough good things about the XJ, it's reliability, and it's off-road capabilities. You can daily drive this thing for a LONG time. I also get 19+ mpg on the highway. You can't do that with a JK!
Find one with minimal rust, like the other guys have said. Rust sucks when it comes time to remove bolts...argh.
Here's a picture of my mild "constant work in progress" XJ...not as $hardcore$ as the other guys on this site, but sure is fun!
XJ AV8R said:I also get 19+ mpg on the highway. You can't do that with a JK!