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04-10-2009, 07:08 PM
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XJ on 37's
 
1998 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: missouri via blackpool,lancs.
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father n son vs 96 xj
well, we managed to score a deal today on a 1996 4.0/auto/4wd 2 door!
 152k miles, runs ok i guess. havent road driven it yet, trac bar bracket on the axle is shot as well as a motor mount. we wanted to get something for our 13yr old to get his hands dirty with, teach him the ins n outs of jeeps, and teach respect. if he doesnt work on it, he doesnt get it!  plans for it so far: remove engine/tranny/t.case. rebuild motor with slight over bore, new cam, and so on. just a mild build. get tranny rebuilt (i have never messed with an auto). fit a sye kit on the 231 and go through it all. 8.25 rear end so that is good. polish the hp30 a little with some shafts. i may learn to regear axles on this one, never done it before but i do have all the tools needed. dump the 4" lift it currently has. rest is undecided as of yet. .    martin
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1998 XJ on 37's.JK Rubi axles with chromo shafts and ctm's, 4:1 transfer case, etc etc etc.The Cherylkee.... 1998 Range Rover 4.6 HSE 2000 4.7 4WD WJ with a rebuilt motor. 4.3/700r4/new frame buildup (YJ).... http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/swap-offically-underway-324622/ Years to gain the hands on experience, and offer it freely. Minutes to gain the knowledge from the internet, and quote it just as freely. Choose wisely! Last edited by leftlanetruckin; 08-26-2010 at 08:10 PM.. |
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04-10-2009, 07:12 PM
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1998 ZJ
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holy cow 500 dollars, what a steal! Good buy!
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04-10-2009, 07:12 PM
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1989 XJ Cherokee
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Mmmmmmmm.... Two door...
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1989 Cherokee 4.0l, Rubicon Express 4.5" XJ Super-Flex System, 33x12.50x15 KM2's, Mustang 5.0 19lb injectors, Sanden OBA Setup, 96 MC/Brake booster, Flowmaster Super 44 Exhaust, Magna Flow Cat, Custom Safari Roof Rack, Diamond Plate Armor, Uniden 520XL CB/PA w/ FireStick Antenna. My XJ Build - http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/1989-cherokee-xj-build-598549/#post5617067 People are always grabbing the handles, clutching the seat, or stomping an imaginary brake peddle when we're out having fun. Night Crew #165
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04-10-2009, 07:12 PM
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2004 WJ
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i thinks thats cool that your going to make him rebuild it... it will teach him to respect his vehicle... wish my dad had done tha with me
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04-10-2009, 07:16 PM
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2004 WJ
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Nice! My father and I are actually looking for a 2dr XJ at the moment for a father and son beastly trail rig to build up.
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04-10-2009, 07:17 PM
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XJ on 37's
1998 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: missouri via blackpool,lancs.
Posts: 10,166
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thanks guys.
he wont be doing the rebuilding per say, but will learn how to re lap all the valves in the head and so on... i will do the work with him and he will help, if it only with cleaning parts etc. martin
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1998 XJ on 37's.JK Rubi axles with chromo shafts and ctm's, 4:1 transfer case, etc etc etc.The Cherylkee.... 1998 Range Rover 4.6 HSE 2000 4.7 4WD WJ with a rebuilt motor. 4.3/700r4/new frame buildup (YJ).... http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324622 Years to gain the hands on experience, and offer it freely. Minutes to gain the knowledge from the internet, and quote it just as freely. Choose wisely! |
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04-10-2009, 07:40 PM
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1995 XJ Cherokee
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Nice find on the two door, and glad to see you getting your son involved. Good luck with the build and the billfold once his addiction gets started.
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04-10-2009, 08:24 PM
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1998 XJ Cherokee
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nice find. i miss my old 2 door.
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98 xj with rc 6.5 in lift, re hack an tap sye, homemade steering box plates, durango steering box, v8 zj tie rod, soft 8s, 37in mtrs. 4.88 gears, no slip in the rear, electrical problems ect.. |
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04-10-2009, 08:52 PM
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sweet deal.
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04-10-2009, 10:14 PM
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XJ on 37's
1998 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: missouri via blackpool,lancs.
Posts: 10,166
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thanks fellas!
yeah, i am sure the billfold will not be the same after he starts to pic out parts from all the old jeep mags etc he has in his room! the rebuild will become a 4.7 stroker, a new set of tires will become 37's, new axle shafts in the front 30 will become a dana 44 from a rubicon jk, and so on... will it ever end?  if i have time before leaving i will snap a few more pics, but i have to leave on sunday so we will see..... martin
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1998 XJ on 37's.JK Rubi axles with chromo shafts and ctm's, 4:1 transfer case, etc etc etc.The Cherylkee.... 1998 Range Rover 4.6 HSE 2000 4.7 4WD WJ with a rebuilt motor. 4.3/700r4/new frame buildup (YJ).... http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324622 Years to gain the hands on experience, and offer it freely. Minutes to gain the knowledge from the internet, and quote it just as freely. Choose wisely! |
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04-10-2009, 10:23 PM
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1996 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Diego//Prescott, AZ
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Looks nice man!
Sad to see a range rover towing a jeep though... |
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04-10-2009, 11:42 PM
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HAHA
1997 XJ Cherokee
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Great score man. Gotta love a black 2 door
 You need some bigger ratchet straps 
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04-11-2009, 12:01 AM
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XJ on 37's
1998 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: missouri via blackpool,lancs.
Posts: 10,166
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the range rover is rated at a whole lot more than the xj for towing!
as far as ratchet straps go, i use 2" on the rear, 1" on the front, with axle straps. if i slam on the brakes, there is over 6k of strap stopping under 4k of vehicle. my 1" straps are rated at 2000lbs, the 2" at 3333lbs. if you want to talk securement, we can if you want........but remember what i do for a living. it is a little more than a "hobby" for me.   martin
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1998 XJ on 37's.JK Rubi axles with chromo shafts and ctm's, 4:1 transfer case, etc etc etc.The Cherylkee.... 1998 Range Rover 4.6 HSE 2000 4.7 4WD WJ with a rebuilt motor. 4.3/700r4/new frame buildup (YJ).... http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324622 Years to gain the hands on experience, and offer it freely. Minutes to gain the knowledge from the internet, and quote it just as freely. Choose wisely! |
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04-11-2009, 12:05 AM
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1996 XJ Cherokee
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Diego//Prescott, AZ
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Quote:
 Wow, please explain that lower photo I am intrigued! |
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