06JeepXKHEMI's Garage

[Core XK]

That looks like a fun jeep!

X2

How much does he want for it?

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Asking 7500 but that's not what I'd pay.. it is a skyjacker kit, may not be the best but goot starting point

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[Core XK]

Yeah definitely would be fun on the trails.

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Updating my garage cause it will be getting a new Jeep tmrw.. 99 XJ 4.5" Lift 33" km2- not for long!, front and rear tube bumpers. Its got battle scars but it perfect and its Green!!!

[Core XK]

Nice man! Where did ya dig this up?

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[hoaxci5]

awe that's cute, green just like mine

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Found her on craigslist, its probably worth a little less in value than my car but its really exactly what I'm looking for In an xj.. First order of business after getting her is protection I didn't see Any skid plates or diff guards, then sliders, MTRs and regear with front locker, any tips from a fellow xj owner?!?

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[Matt]

Awesome! im sure Jacob has a whole list of parts & things to check/correct in mind

[hoaxci5]

Found her on craigslist, its probably worth a little less in value than my car but its really exactly what I'm looking for In an xj.. First order of business after getting her is protection I didn't see Any skid plates or diff guards, then sliders, MTRs and regear with front locker, any tips from a fellow xj owner?!?

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I've got 33's with 4.56 gears which seems to be pretty good. From what I read 4.88's have a tendency to break easier under load than the 4.56's but I obviously don't have any personal experience with that part.

If it still has the D35 in the rear you might want to upgrade that, apparently they are pretty weak. Again no personal experience though. I've got a 89 D44 axle under mine with the stock D30 up front.

I keep saying I'm going to get diff guards, but I have yet to hit my diffs, or really anything except rock rails under this jeep. I bought a oil pan skid and it's still never been touched, with solid axles and more ground clearance the undercarriage just isn't as vulnerable as the XK was.. My trans, t-case, and gas tank are all unprotected, and untouched.

If he didn't extend the bump stops (a lot) you will cut up 33's on 4.5", I extended my rear bump stops, and the front was already done when I got it, but not enough, I decided to remove the stock fender flairs and just cut the fenders for more clearance.


Common problems - rear main seal which will leak oil down between the motor/trans., cheap part but pain in the ass job I paid someone else to do it. Same with the other common problem which is the flex plate (would be the flywheel in a manual) they are notorious for cracking and then they make a bunch of noise/ticking. $100 part, but you have to pull the trans to replace it so expensive/big job labor wise. Keeping the motor cool is the other thing, mine had some issues, but they were pretty minor or self inflicted so I don't have a lot of experience there. The e-fan should turn on with the ac compressor, if it doesn't you might run into some cooling issues. Mine is all sorted now and runs 210 degrees all day long even towing my small 4x8 yard trailer with 1000lbs of rock/sand.

Rusty floorboards - pull the carpet and check, crawl underneath and poke around, I had to replace about 75% of the sheet metal under both the driver and passenger's feet..

I think thats all I got for now, if you have specific questions let me know.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Thanks for the info, it's got the 8.25 rear and hp30 upfront. I dont know about the bump stops so Ill flex it out a bit and check clearances. The fenders are already cut and tires dont seem to have any cuts or rash on the consistent with rubbing. It seems to have the "open" cooling system not the closed one which is more problematic from my understanding with ZJs..

Ill look into 4.56s, but Im more interested in running an open front with LSD rear and np231 part time tcase would suffice when wheeling..??? Apparently the 231 is a stronger case for wheeling but this is an area Im unfamiliar with and thinking a np241 swap may be in order. Which case do you have?

Its got front disco's and Ive got rear discos in my storage, so after I determine the length of bump stops I can go from there. It does have the skyjacker 4.5" lift, not sure where the weak parts of the lift but Im assuming some nice shocks would be ideal, this will come after sliders which from you and others have said are ideal.

Definitely looking forward to wheeling this thing though!! RC trip soon????