well i ended up buying the XJ i wanted. has a few things i need to fix before running the trails though and would like some input on years and part enterchange-ability. Mine is a 1998 with the 4.0. here are some other specs...
1998 XJ Sport, 8.8 w/ disk brakes, 4.5" lift, slip yolk elim., 33" TrXus sTs on 15" MT rockcrawler rims, warn M8000 winch, rock sliders and full roll cage.
Things that need to be adressed before i wheel....
Replace the stearing gear box
replace engine mounts (whats a good brand for wheeling?)
replace the front brake line
change diff lubes
check for lockers
wire in the winch
replace the tranny speed sensor
replace the temp sensor
replace the exhaust manifold
Stearing gear box
Any tips on doing this?
What years will interchange on the gear box? from what napa said that from 81-95 and 99-01 they had the same gear box and from 96-98 they had a differant one. obviously there is something wrong here lol. so whats the best box to be looking for? is it a good idea to upgrade the stearing box or will a stock one work just fine.
Wiring the winch (Warn M8000)
I can not get the winch to run. it does not smell burnt or anything and seems to be in good condition. any one have a lead or link on a good site that has a step by step guid to wiring this thing?
Other than general maint. is there anything i should be looking at directly for issues that are known with the 1998 Xj's?
1998 XJ Sport, 8.8 w/ disk brakes, 4.5" lift, slip yolk elim., 33" TrXus sTs on 15" MT rockcrawler rims, warn M8000 winch, rock sliders and full roll cage.
Things that need to be adressed before i wheel....
Replace the stearing gear box
replace engine mounts (whats a good brand for wheeling?)
replace the front brake line
change diff lubes
check for lockers
wire in the winch
replace the tranny speed sensor
replace the temp sensor
replace the exhaust manifold
Stearing gear box
Any tips on doing this?
What years will interchange on the gear box? from what napa said that from 81-95 and 99-01 they had the same gear box and from 96-98 they had a differant one. obviously there is something wrong here lol. so whats the best box to be looking for? is it a good idea to upgrade the stearing box or will a stock one work just fine.
Wiring the winch (Warn M8000)
I can not get the winch to run. it does not smell burnt or anything and seems to be in good condition. any one have a lead or link on a good site that has a step by step guid to wiring this thing?
Other than general maint. is there anything i should be looking at directly for issues that are known with the 1998 Xj's?