mtnbikeboy
NAXJA Forum User
I own a stock 1987 XJ w/ the 4.0 & AW4. It currently has 211k miles and is still running strong. I was wondering what the reccomendations of anyone here are as to building it. Is the engine still good for awhile ( I've heard 300k stories) or should I just save my money and buy a newer lower mileage one to build.
I am not unfamiliar w/ XJs. I had an 86 2.8L for several yrs until a head gasket went (still sitting in my parents yard even though I'm married and was when it died :wierd: ). I have researched options here and on PBB for ~3 yrs (read-web wheeler) and know basically what I would like to do to start ( RE lift, 8.8 rear, bumpers, skids, internal cage, etc, etc). It is also the first time in my life where with careful budgeting I could afford to build up a Jeep. Thanks for any advice you can give.
Tim
I am not unfamiliar w/ XJs. I had an 86 2.8L for several yrs until a head gasket went (still sitting in my parents yard even though I'm married and was when it died :wierd: ). I have researched options here and on PBB for ~3 yrs (read-web wheeler) and know basically what I would like to do to start ( RE lift, 8.8 rear, bumpers, skids, internal cage, etc, etc). It is also the first time in my life where with careful budgeting I could afford to build up a Jeep. Thanks for any advice you can give.
Tim