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Post subject: So I found an XJ!  Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 17:07 |
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So I found an XJ!  Iv been looking into getting a trail cruzer / wheeler for the family, for a while. I ran across a nice looking set-up on craigslist a few days ago and was wondering what to look out for!... im not a Jeep guy, so I don’t quite know what to look for except the obvious. It’s a:
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4.0L / automatic
W/130,000
W/ Dana 44 front & 60 rear W/ 4.10's F&R , locked F&R
On 38.5 ssr's @ 75%
Stock T-case
W/ full high steer set up (brand new)I haven’t been able to meet up with the guy, as he lives in Edmonds and im workin in San Diego at the moment… but I just need to know what things to look out for. Iv been in the 4x4 sine for a while and know my far share, but I guess im just a little nervous about getting screwed over. Any help on what to look for would be very appreciated! 
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 17:22 |
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sounds like a decent find, good luck  _________________ 90 YJ, mall crawler special  "If you cant roll with the punches, don't step into the ring"©
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 20:25 |
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GOT TO LOVE A ZUK!
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 20:38 |
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how about a link to it so we can check it out?
_________________ Joop wrote: Yours is 2 feet shorter than mine.. it's genetics, but mom said I was special anyways.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 21:04 |
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the link is gone... but from the pic it looks like its set up with leafs all the way around... i thought that was kind of odd! 
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 21:35 |
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 21:37 |
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I wouldnt even consider it unless you have a truck/trailer
_________________ Joop wrote: Yours is 2 feet shorter than mine.. it's genetics, but mom said I was special anyways.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 21:39 |
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oh... really. it look like one of those kind of set up's... what made you say that?
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 22:12 |
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I agree your going to want a trailer for that.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 22:18 |
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Well sh!t!... there goes that idea! Do you guys think it looks like it would be all over the road? Why do you say trailer it? 
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 22:21 |
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well those tires wouldn't drive down the road very well, and to be honest I dont think it looks greatly road worthy.
aside from all that, they dont come much less road legal than that. It's comp cut, full width, to high, etc. etc. etc.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 22:25 |
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How much do you want to spend. I may have a rig for you.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 22:32 |
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Yeah, the comp cut kind of throw me for a loop! I mean it looks cool, but I don’t think it was necessary... I guess I’ll just have to take a look and see. I was also thinking about swapping out the tiers for some 35's, for better handling.
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GOT TO LOVE A ZUK!
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 22 Jun 2010, 22:34 |
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Joop wrote: How much do you want to spend. I may have a rig for you. Im kind of tryin to stay in the $3,500 range, but we all know how that works out! What do you got?!?
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 24 Jun 2010, 16:45 |
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Grizz wrote: Joop wrote: How much do you want to spend. I may have a rig for you. Im kind of tryin to stay in the $3,500 range, but we all know how that works out! What do you got?!? SOLD!!!!! 91' XJ with 4" or so lift...33's and road worthy!!! some n get it!! bring cash!! oh and yes, my avatar is the same jeep... did I mention, trail worthy also  has a very stout front bumper also....
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 24 Jun 2010, 17:00 |
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Grizz wrote: Joop wrote: How much do you want to spend. I may have a rig for you. Im kind of tryin to stay in the $3,500 range, but we all know how that works out! What do you got?!? I have a beast but it aint going for $3500. I'd sell you the axles for that.  _________________ 90 YJ, mall crawler special "If you cant roll with the punches, don't step into the ring"©
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 28 Jun 2010, 09:45 |
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Get something with a frame if you want it to last long. XJ's dont last that long.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 28 Jun 2010, 11:59 |
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Eric wrote: Get something with a frame if you want it to last long. XJ's dont last that long. i have wheeled lots of differnt trucks and my XJ has lasted longer than any of the rest of them so they must not be that bad
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 28 Jun 2010, 16:01 |
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Gina wrote: Eric wrote: Get something with a frame if you want it to last long. XJ's dont last that long. i have wheeled lots of differnt trucks and my XJ has lasted longer than any of the rest of them so they must not be that bad Wheel it harder the unibody will eventally tear apart in critical areas. If you have 60s under it that added weight is going to tear it up quicker.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 28 Jun 2010, 17:38 |
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yea Eric what ya talkin about mine lasted 3 years..lol
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 28 Jun 2010, 18:56 |
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fortric wrote: yea Eric what ya talkin about mine lasted 3 years..lol am I wrong?  explain what happend to yours besides Kyle..... what did you end up welding back together? and what was it doing???
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 28 Jun 2010, 20:39 |
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crack at the steering box. they have fixes out there for that. rear frame broke all the way around on both side, but i think that was caused by the wreck that caused it to have a salvaged title. the rockers dont stand a chance without sliders. there is a lot of body flex that can cause problems.
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 18:14 |
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fortric wrote: crack at the steering box. they have fixes out there for that. rear frame broke all the way around on both side, but i think that was caused by the wreck that caused it to have a salvaged title. the rockers dont stand a chance without sliders. there is a lot of body flex that can cause problems. My rockers are almost gone... after my flop, the entire rig flexs REALLY good now  Frames are for sissies!!! 
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Post subject: Re: So I found an XJ! Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 18:15 |
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spanawaymudder wrote: fortric wrote: crack at the steering box. they have fixes out there for that. rear frame broke all the way around on both side, but i think that was caused by the wreck that caused it to have a salvaged title. the rockers dont stand a chance without sliders. there is a lot of body flex that can cause problems. My rockers are almost gone... after my flop, the entire rig flexs REALLY good now Frames are for sissies!!! uni-bodies are for broke bitches _________________ 90 YJ, mall crawler special "If you cant roll with the punches, don't step into the ring"©
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