XJ99
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Newark, DE
My buddy Just picked up an 86 Laredo XJ 2.8L carb'd engine, I finally convinced him he needed a Jeep Cherokee so he talked to his aunt who had one in her driveway she didnt use, he got It for practically nothing so we've got some plans for It but I'd like some Information before we do anything. I'm a 99 Cherokee guy so I dont know much about this XJ and I'd like to learn, Its way different then mine. I told him to do alot of searching on here because he has plans for an engine swap. This 2.8L has 215,000k on It :wierd: , Im leaving the engine swap up for him, I'll help with wrenching but planning is for him, engine swaps are over my skill level. He has some experience from engine swaps with Honda Imports. I basically want to know anything positive you have to tip me in on. I know older XJ's dont usually need SYE's with around 3-5", is this true? Its got the wacky commandtrac, It has the side transfer case shifter (It wont shift, I think the linkage is broke, is this a hard fix?) and the 2wd to 4wd left to right shifter...Any Info as far as suspension and such is appreciated...I think Its got the d35 (circular pattern)..