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thx for the input. another suggestion that was offered to me was to use a wheel chock tied to the bumper/trailer that will follow you up the ramp.. i guess it would work just fine :D norcalchris, see my location. i launch a boat until ice forms up here. i cant find pics but normally carry...

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zuki-ron, that wasn't the question. ;) i'm well aware what an xj can and cannot pull. have you ever launched/retrieved a boat? on an iced up ramp with a 5spd? just wondering how much of a pita it is compared to an auto. obviously you best make sure your ebrake is in good working order. :)...

Hi everyone How big of a PITA is it to launch/retrieve with a 5spd? Is it particularly tough on the clutch? The boat/trailer/outboard is not very heavy, maybe just north of 1000lbs. I've driven plenty 5/6spds in the past and have a good handle on it including uphill starts. I currently...

97 XJ Over the wknd my jeep failed to start after it had been sitting for three days. It would crank, I could hear the pump energizing and smell fuel the plugs so I assumed fuel was fine and the problem was no spark. Unfortunately I did not test for it. Replaced coil, cap & rotor, and...

I cannot express my gratitude enough, GQ Jeeper. I have an ice fish'n trip coming up in the morning and after getting some cheap gas this evening notice my lights were not turning off on my 97 XJ and it the highbeam indicator was always on. A quick search and almost immediately I found this...