Recent content by 99StockerAZ

I plan on that, for sure. I'd like to integrate lower-control arm brackets into that, as well. I want to stay light as possible but make sure I don't taco anything. Should I do an exo-cage or cage in the car? What's the best front-end setup for runnin'? Deavers and big was shocks on the...

I took my XJ to the Glamorous Glamis sand dunes and how I have a fever... No, it's not Covid... I want to make my XJ better for goin' (kinda) fast. Here's what's done right now (not much): - SYE/HD driveshaft - Brown Dogs - Random ZJ replacement coils and 2 inch spacers - OEM replacement...

Custom built driveshaft is the way to go but... If you have the right combination a junk-yard XJ front shaft from an Auto+NP231 will work. It'll probably need a rebuild and balanced which will put you 60-100% of the cost of a top-tier custom shaft. The $200 AA kit is not "cheap" and barring...

So basically, the OP is kicking @$$ with about 300hp at the crank and a bootload of torque. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

How much is this over a fresh stock 2000 XJ, estimated. 100hp? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I was thinking of doing a HnT for years on my 231 but when it came down to it, I realized doing the short shaft SYE makes a whole lot more sense. Especially since my seal started leaking after putting on new suspension. I just did the Advance Adapters kit and it's a piece of cake once you get...

I asked about having a stock front XJ shaft rebuilt and balanced locally and was quoted $250-$280 by a few different shops. To me unless you're just trying to get a DD on the road for a while, I think it's money well spent to get a beefy DS made. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Because the people I listen to said it was cleaner/better and allowed you to inspect the transfer case more thoroughly. It wasn't too bad. If I ever have to do it again it'll be a much easier job after having to figure out all the tricks the hard way. I will say that it may be easier to do...

$#!©, weak ass factory tail-cone bolt broke when I was assembling my transfer case! It was the last one I went to tighten after I snugged them up. It wouldn't tighten down and just kept spinning and me being tired AF and worn out from wrestling the transfer case out my brain didn't stop me in...

Yep. Like you guys said I should have just counted on this from jump. I'm just debating whether I should have a local shop build me a driveline. Do I need any additional parts to fit a stock front shaft to the yoke included with the advance adapters kit? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Thanks. Thank you for the offer. I think I'm just going to order the advance adapters kit and have it overnighted. I need to get this thing back on the road. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Oh sorry, I meant drive shaft. I know you can use an XJ front drive shaft but is there any downside? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I don't need a super, heavy-duty shaft. What is the cheapest shaft that'll work with a 2.5"-3" lift? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I just put new springs and shocks on my budget-boosted 99' last night. I drove to work this morning and home this afternoon and I saw smoke coming from underneath. It was fluid from the transfer case dripping on the exhaust. The vibes weren't that bad but I guess that rear seal just couldn't...

Can't right now. I'm out $1000 for tires, springs, shocks, and misc parts right now and honestly I could afford to do it but i still might buy a new scope, binoculars, and I'll be burning a bunch of ammo getting ready for this hunt. I think I can live without the SYE until after Christmas...