Recent content by ibobmc

Does anyone have the alignment measurements after lifting (3.5" - 4.5") your rig? I am very curious to know the amount of lift on your rig, the post lift camber/castor measurements and if you used off set ball joints. I am hoping someone still has their alignment receipts. I can't be the only...

Hi, I have a '99 XJ that I just purchased. The ball joints, tie rods, etc. need to be replaced so I am going to install a 3.5" lift at the same time. I am going to do the work and have a shop perform the front end alignment. In talking with one shop, they suggested I install off set ball...

Thanks for the thoughts. The XJ owner decided he would save up the necessary $ for the disc brake conversion and be very cautious with his braking distances. We ended up performing the brake job on the front end. I doubt the pads had 100 miles left in them. The lining was as thin as construction...

Hi, This is Bob. I am helping my son's friend with the brakes on his new to him 1989 XJ Limited. It has the 4.0, automatic transmission, 4WD and ABS. This is his daily driver and he needs it for school and work. Need I mention he is on an extremely tight budget which is why I offered to help. He...

That rack step up looks great! I have a '98 and just lucked into a rusty Con-Ferr. Right about now, I am wishing I had a sand blaster but will have to make due with a wire wheel for clean up. I am thinking of coating it with bedliner. I really like the mounts on yours. Where did you get them...

What did you ever decide to do? I have a bone stock '98 and my son has a '97 that has a stainless shorty style header on it due to a cracked OEM exhaust. The XJ was new to us when we put the header on so can't comment on the feeling of additional power. We didn't modify the crimped OEM down...