Hi, newbie to XJ's here.
I've been wheeling my K5 for some 7 years, but methinks it may be time to get something smaller and more practical than that fullsize.
So I've been thinking about getting an XJ, should be a 4-door, with the 4.0 I6, and I need AC for some creature comforts. I've started to look at some in the range of '89-'92, under $3k - not sure whether that's a realistic figure, but it's a start. I'd like to lift it a bit, put a locker in the rear, and run my leftover 33x10.5/15 BFG ATs; I'd like to be able to run trails like Gold Bar Rim, Golden Spike or Poison Spider in Moab, but not the really hard stuff like Helldorado or Rusty Nail (so, no 60's and King shocks or exocage etc.).
I could use some advice for shopping around, such as what to look for, what are weak points, what tranny/axles etc. to look for or stay away from. I don't mind working on it myself (I've done suspension, motor, brakes, and interior on my K5), but I don't want to get a total beater; it ought to be a nice runner that doesn't incur the wrath of the Homeowner's association. So, any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks, michael
I've been wheeling my K5 for some 7 years, but methinks it may be time to get something smaller and more practical than that fullsize.
So I've been thinking about getting an XJ, should be a 4-door, with the 4.0 I6, and I need AC for some creature comforts. I've started to look at some in the range of '89-'92, under $3k - not sure whether that's a realistic figure, but it's a start. I'd like to lift it a bit, put a locker in the rear, and run my leftover 33x10.5/15 BFG ATs; I'd like to be able to run trails like Gold Bar Rim, Golden Spike or Poison Spider in Moab, but not the really hard stuff like Helldorado or Rusty Nail (so, no 60's and King shocks or exocage etc.).
I could use some advice for shopping around, such as what to look for, what are weak points, what tranny/axles etc. to look for or stay away from. I don't mind working on it myself (I've done suspension, motor, brakes, and interior on my K5), but I don't want to get a total beater; it ought to be a nice runner that doesn't incur the wrath of the Homeowner's association. So, any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks, michael