Any Jeepers in here?

[Caleb]

All ZJ's had low pinion D30's. I wouldn't waste the time or money putting a LP30 in a XJ with as many HP30 that are out there.

Agreed. I can get a used HP d30 from pic-a-part for $150 or so, I just need a trailer and a warm day.

When you guys going to start buying real trucks? When your Heeps grow up...they want to be Land Rovers!

Land Rovers wasn't invented yet at the time willy's was roaming all over Europe.

haha! Just had to talk a little crap to you guys! If you ever need pulled out...call me

Sure...Likewise, give us a call when your boat anchor gets stuck in the mud. I'm sure we'll all enjoy watching you try to get out.

 

[flatbroke]

I own a 99 Cherokee (box style, not Grand) and I have taken it up to Badlands in Attica a few times. It is still 100% stock, so I can't do much.

It will be paid off in two months and I will start saving up for a lift kit.[/QUOTE
This thread may be old but wanted to pass on my love for the Jeep XJ. It is now 12-22-2013 and I have had my 1999 cherokee through thick and thin. It has served me well and I can not pull the muster to put her down. Still driving it daily but has its problems. My XJ has been to Florida,Georgia, Tennessee, Va. west Va. North co. South Co. Kentucky, Mich. Ohio. Ill. Wisc. Minn. Iowa, Mo.almost 300,000 miles on that still strong running 6 cyl. The ol'girl is still a goin and may very well become a lawn ornament.
Mine is the gunmetal blue. florida Sanibel Island.

 

[Hookeye]

IIRC Hitch-hauls are a rated to 500 lbs, and a D30 doesn't weigh that much (I've carried one around before).
Definitely more than a D35, but Pic a Part has carts..............you can wheel it through checkout and to your Hitchhaul.

 

[lovemachine]

Wranglers > XJs > land rovers

 

[Caleb]

IIRC Hitch-hauls are a rated to 500 lbs, and a D30 doesn't weigh that much (I've carried one around before).
Definitely more than a D35, but Pic a Part has carts..............you can wheel it through checkout and to your Hitchhaul.

How much are they?

 

[Caleb]

Wranglers > XJs > land rovers

Having a longer wheel base is nice going up/down steep hills...love to have a wrangler though.

 

[Hookeye]

I bought a knock off, for $50 new several yrs ago. Was rated to 500 lbs or so it said.
Common item, should be able to borrow one. Esp since gun season is over.

Not the best design or construction, might work well as is, but I'd strap the axle to it, and then again to the vehicle for insurance.

http://www.ruralking.com/ultra-cargo-carrier-19-25x60.html

 

[Sgtusmc]

Went to pic-a-part a few months ago and there were probably 6 or so XJ's, plenty of grands. They were all pretty scavenged.

 

[Sgtusmc]

Wranglers > XJs > land rovers

XJ>Wranglers when it comes to carrying a family plus gear.

 

[Hookeye]

Screw families, 4 doors... is for groceries.
An old fat guy has to eat

 

[Sgtusmc]

Screw families, 4 doors... is for groceries.
An old fat guy has to eat

I know you were being facetious, but my bug out plan has to include my family and a wrangler just won't do.

 

[Hookeye]

Not even a 4 door Wrangler?

 

[Sgtusmc]

Not even a 4 door Wrangler?

Still not as much room as a cherokee sport.

 

[Hookeye]

FWIW I've had 2 XJ's.............I like ZJ's better.

 

[Hookeye]

2000 XJ
Interior cargo volume 32.8 cu ft
w seats folded 69.0

2013 Wrangler Unlimited
Interior cargo volume 31.5
w seats folded 70.6

Close enough I'd give the nod to the Wrangler.

 

[Sgtusmc]

2000 XJ
Interior cargo volume 32.8 cu ft
w seats folded 69.0

2013 Wrangler Unlimited
Interior cargo volume 31.5
w seats folded 70.6

Close enough I'd give the nod to the Wrangler.

2013 wrangler - 23k~ EDIT - more like 29k
2001 XJ - 3k

 

[Caleb]

Went to pic-a-part a few months ago and there were probably 6 or so XJ's, plenty of grands. They were all pretty scavenged.

Any axles?

 

[BluePig]

I was really taken with our 06 Diesel Libby till the engine went out.
Now my love for anything Jeep is gone.
Don't think I will ever buy another one.

 

[Butch627]

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My baby, 79 doghouse and radiator, 88 frame narrowed 2"s, 88 tub, AMX 390 .60 over, holley 4D fuel injection, All MSD engine management, dyno'd at 470HP at flywheel, A904 trans, 5.88gears, OX lockers both ends, Atlas II with rear disconnect all spinning 35x14.50 boggers. When we lived in Chicago it was my daily driver, tagged and emission exempted. Moved to Porter county and Indiana refuses to plate it...
But they gave me a permit to carry!

What are the specifics on why they wouldn't plate you?

 

[Sgtusmc]

Any axles?

Yes