To build or not to build

I own a stock 1987 XJ w/ the 4.0 & AW4. It currently has 211k miles and is still running strong. I was wondering what the reccomendations of anyone here are as to building it. Is the engine still good for awhile ( I've heard 300k stories) or should I just save my money and buy a newer lower mileage one to build.

I am not unfamiliar w/ XJs. I had an 86 2.8L for several yrs until a head gasket went (still sitting in my parents yard even though I'm married and was when it died :wierd: ). I have researched options here and on PBB for ~3 yrs (read-web wheeler) and know basically what I would like to do to start ( RE lift, 8.8 rear, bumpers, skids, internal cage, etc, etc). It is also the first time in my life where with careful budgeting I could afford to build up a Jeep. Thanks for any advice you can give.

Tim

The nice thing about XJ's is you can always get a newer one and swap the parts onto it later if need be.

MJR said:

The nice thing about XJ's is you can always get a newer one and swap the parts onto it later if need be.

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As the one gets worn out, find another and swap in your parts, I'd say build it. It's what I like to call, the disposible XJ.