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1998 XJ 5.5" RE 33s Wilmington NC

sourblufff

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Germantown, MD
Still driven daily with no issues. After driving nothing but Jeeps for the past 15 yrs or so I think it's time to try something different.

Best way to contact me is [email protected]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sourbluff/sets/72157624191821394/
Full leaf packs and drop brackets. Axles and t-case are all stock, np231, D30 and D35. The front fenders have been trimmed. ~160k. I purchased in July '09 and has been DD since. Have driven from midwest to east coast multiple times with no issue.

The good:
TX/OK truck until Jun '09 so no rust
New pads, rotors, calipers - Dec '09
dark interior/leather WJ seats
Bilstein 5150s front/rear - Sep '09
Sears DieHard Platinum - Dec '09 http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...tive+Batteries&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Fire Power Ignition Kit - Jan '10 http://www.performancedistributors.com/jeep4.0.htm
33x12.5x15 Baja Claw radial - Jun '10
P-steering/tranny flush - Apr '10
Radiator, thermostat, belt, hoses - Sep '10 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_19920359-P_x_x
Drivers ball joints - Feb '11 http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MOO0/K3161T.oap?keyword=k3161t, http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MOO0/K3161T.oap?keyword=k31634t

The bad:
Small crack in exhaust manifold (very common on these).
Check engine light is on. O2 sensor related to exhaust leak.
 
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