Kahn Strictor
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southwest Ohio
I got the itch to go salvaging today and came across some items that raised a few questions, please chime in and add some input.
First off I found a 93 Grand Cherokee with the fuel tank skid, transfer case skid and front skid. I know the tank skid works on XJs and after some test fitting I figured out the transfer case skid works too, it's much wider than the XJs and covers quite a bit but has a few large clean-out holes....anyone ever used one of these or have input? How about the front skid, anyone have input on these? I know the police edition XJs had one from the factory but I seldom ever see anyone running one on their rig......pros/cons/thoughts?
Along with the 93 Grand Cherokee transfer case skid I also scored some 95 Isuzu Trooper (also found on the Rodeo) tow hooks and 95 GM fullsize pickup shackles, to be added the next time I tear my rig down.
I found several other vehicles with nice skids and was wondering if anyone has tried them out?......Isuzu Troopers/Rodeos, Toyota 4-Runners, Land Rovers, Explorers, Expeditions, Blazers, Suburbans, Tahoes, Pathfinders
Most of the aforementioned vehicles undercarriages are guarded to the hilt with thick aluminum or heavy steel skids, if any of them can be swapped there'd not be a vulnerable XJ anywhere.....they were all over the damn place!
A few other items caught my eye and got me wondering.....first off, the Monteros have a sweet little set of third row seats that could easily be adapted to XJs.
Secondly, I've been researching axles lately (twas my purpose for salvaging today, they had a 88 Woody and I was hoping it had a D44 but no dice...it was a junk D35) anyways...I got to looking at a couple of 98-99 Durangos and was curious as to what axle was used and if they'd be a nice upgrade? I know they're some beefy looking bastards, the tubes looked slightly larger than the 8.8s and the differentials were ginormous thick cast that made the D60s look like the gearbox on a riding mower.
The third item that sparked interest were Durango fender flares, the rear ones looked weird as they split onto the doors but the front ones look pretty slick as the front edge is high like the Wranglers and chopped-fender XJs.
Next on the list are the rear control arms of the Toyota 4-Runners, they appear to be made from heavy DOM tubing and may work on the front of a highly lifted XJ with a little love from a grinder and hammer (they're very similar to the control arms used on the Trackers, Sidekicks and Samurais which are already known to be junkyard upgrades) they appear to be beefier and made better than those on the Samis/Trackers/Sidekicks....have any input?
Lastly, GM uses some really nice overhead consoles in their minivans and I believe I also saw one in one of their SUVs...anyone scoped or tried one out?
Hopefully you guys were able to stay awake long enough to read all of this and add to the list!
Wm
First off I found a 93 Grand Cherokee with the fuel tank skid, transfer case skid and front skid. I know the tank skid works on XJs and after some test fitting I figured out the transfer case skid works too, it's much wider than the XJs and covers quite a bit but has a few large clean-out holes....anyone ever used one of these or have input? How about the front skid, anyone have input on these? I know the police edition XJs had one from the factory but I seldom ever see anyone running one on their rig......pros/cons/thoughts?
Along with the 93 Grand Cherokee transfer case skid I also scored some 95 Isuzu Trooper (also found on the Rodeo) tow hooks and 95 GM fullsize pickup shackles, to be added the next time I tear my rig down.
I found several other vehicles with nice skids and was wondering if anyone has tried them out?......Isuzu Troopers/Rodeos, Toyota 4-Runners, Land Rovers, Explorers, Expeditions, Blazers, Suburbans, Tahoes, Pathfinders
Most of the aforementioned vehicles undercarriages are guarded to the hilt with thick aluminum or heavy steel skids, if any of them can be swapped there'd not be a vulnerable XJ anywhere.....they were all over the damn place!
A few other items caught my eye and got me wondering.....first off, the Monteros have a sweet little set of third row seats that could easily be adapted to XJs.
Secondly, I've been researching axles lately (twas my purpose for salvaging today, they had a 88 Woody and I was hoping it had a D44 but no dice...it was a junk D35) anyways...I got to looking at a couple of 98-99 Durangos and was curious as to what axle was used and if they'd be a nice upgrade? I know they're some beefy looking bastards, the tubes looked slightly larger than the 8.8s and the differentials were ginormous thick cast that made the D60s look like the gearbox on a riding mower.
The third item that sparked interest were Durango fender flares, the rear ones looked weird as they split onto the doors but the front ones look pretty slick as the front edge is high like the Wranglers and chopped-fender XJs.
Next on the list are the rear control arms of the Toyota 4-Runners, they appear to be made from heavy DOM tubing and may work on the front of a highly lifted XJ with a little love from a grinder and hammer (they're very similar to the control arms used on the Trackers, Sidekicks and Samurais which are already known to be junkyard upgrades) they appear to be beefier and made better than those on the Samis/Trackers/Sidekicks....have any input?
Lastly, GM uses some really nice overhead consoles in their minivans and I believe I also saw one in one of their SUVs...anyone scoped or tried one out?
Hopefully you guys were able to stay awake long enough to read all of this and add to the list!
Wm
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