Ok, so like most things I do in life I bought an XJ backwards:
Step 1: Buy XJ
Step 2: Learn about the XJ
I ended up with a 1999 with 153 on the clock equipped with:
Engine: 4.0 L
Transmission: AW4
Transfer Case: NP242 - "Selec-Trac"
Front Axle: Dana 30
Rear Axle: Dana 35
Gears: 3.55
Now that I have done some reading, I realized that there are more desirable OEM setups out there, especially for someone like me who isn't going to turn this into a rock monster with huge lift and 35" tires. I'm basically going to build this to run greens & blues, and take camping and stuff.
With that said, my initial plan is to start small, S-10 bastard back, ZJ or F150 springs, 31" (trim if needed), which is fine for the current XJ I've got. BUT...knowing me I'm probably going to have this setup for a little while and want to go to 33"s. That being said, would it be worth my time and effort to fix the little querks (power window problem, funny idle problem, the tranny clunk from reverse to drive), and sell it (probably for a small profit) in order to find an XJ with:
Engine: 4.0 L
Transmission: AW4
Transfer Case: NP242 - "Selec-Trac"
Front Axle: Dana 30
Rear Axle: Chry 8.25
Gears: 3.73 (towing package)
Stock Armor (although I've heard mixed reviews on their durability)
Step 1: Buy XJ
Step 2: Learn about the XJ
I ended up with a 1999 with 153 on the clock equipped with:
Engine: 4.0 L
Transmission: AW4
Transfer Case: NP242 - "Selec-Trac"
Front Axle: Dana 30
Rear Axle: Dana 35
Gears: 3.55
Now that I have done some reading, I realized that there are more desirable OEM setups out there, especially for someone like me who isn't going to turn this into a rock monster with huge lift and 35" tires. I'm basically going to build this to run greens & blues, and take camping and stuff.
With that said, my initial plan is to start small, S-10 bastard back, ZJ or F150 springs, 31" (trim if needed), which is fine for the current XJ I've got. BUT...knowing me I'm probably going to have this setup for a little while and want to go to 33"s. That being said, would it be worth my time and effort to fix the little querks (power window problem, funny idle problem, the tranny clunk from reverse to drive), and sell it (probably for a small profit) in order to find an XJ with:
Engine: 4.0 L
Transmission: AW4
Transfer Case: NP242 - "Selec-Trac"
Front Axle: Dana 30
Rear Axle: Chry 8.25
Gears: 3.73 (towing package)
Stock Armor (although I've heard mixed reviews on their durability)