96 2wd Build

[SacXJguy]

Hows it going everyone heres my 2wd (once)luxury XJ build. Why 2wd? Because at the time I never knew about 4wheelin and jeepin' also it was a steal for the price. Also it would be an accomplishment if I could convert it.

I got her off of craigslist for a couple hundred with 130xxx miles. Wouldnt start but with a little TLC my brother and I got her running.

What she looked like when we first got her:

Now:

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One of the first things I did was put a 2" budget lift on, then got a rear bumper from a swap meet.

I now realize why my buddies made jokes about my front grill guard:

One day with my club at PC I decided to jump it:

Better yet for your entertainment here's the video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KQBvvW1Xhig

After that little stunt, I ended up blowing my airbag, bending my front "axle" if you would even call it that. So it was time to fix it because it was my DD.

Since I was converting it anyways I thought I might as well drop a real front axle in since I had to do it anyways, and might as well install my 4.5" lift I got from a buddy of mine. Also I removed that horrid front grill because it did more damage to my MPG and engine temp. than anything.

Then I decided to take off my flares, add rock sliders, and black it all out because the golden trim that comes with the country edition is horrible.

Put on some nice 31" MTR's from sneakyjap, homemade roof rack, painted diff cover red for looks:

4X4 conversion SOON TO COME...hopefully

 

[Rammin97]

Dude, that jump vid was Epic!!! Too bad the person taking the vid couldnt hold it steady!!:yelclap:

 

[sneakyjap96]

Ya sorry i started laughing then thought of concern

 

[cencal96xj]

holy crap haha.
so whats going in the front? d30?d d44?
oh and those tires are not goodyear MTRs btw. they look like goodyear duratracs

 

[SacXJguy]

holy crap haha.
so whats going in the front? d30?d d44?
oh and those tires are not goodyear MTRs btw. they look like goodyear duratracs

I got a HP d30 with a posi lock. and yea they are dura's oops lol.

 

[Mike1331]

i hope your not talking about the vacume acutated "posi lock" axle.

That jump is totally red neck and awesome.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

posi lock like you chose a disco housing? dude at least throw a one piece shaft in there with 297X joints or swap in some full circle 760s...

 

[sneakyjap96]

He didnt have the choice its wat came with his axle when he bought it

 

[SacXJguy]

^^^^That. Can't complain for a $20 axle

 

[SacXJguy]

BIG UPDATE(sort of):
-Got all the stuff I need for my 4x4 conversion!(yay!)
-Bought SYE kit (not installed)
-RE Brake-line extensions(not installed)
-Cut front fenders
-Degree shims(to fix trans leaking issue for now)
-Con-ferr roof rack(not installed)
-2 CV drivelines for $40 o_o
-removed entire carpet
-TEETH(GRRRRRRR)

 

[blondejoncherokee]

you also have a 4x4 tranny ? Im not 100% sure but ive read on naxja that the 2wd tail housing on the tranny wont work , youll need a 4x4 tranny?

 

[Boss Cherokee]

No the 2wd trans won't work, but he looks like he doesn't need 4wd he can just launch it over rocks. Your wasting your money especially if you try another stunt like the one in the video. Sell the XJ and buy a BMX bike and that way you can afford to fix it! Geeeez what the hell are they putting in the water in Sacramento?

 

[SacXJguy]

The 2wd tranny wont work. So I need time to put the jeep outa commission for a while cuz I don't have a shop or the tools to do everything in a reasonable time.

 

[SacXJguy]

Well fella's the time has come for my biggest update yet, 4WD conversion! I'll let the pic's speak for themselves. A good way to end the year. Thanks to all who helped :cheers:

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

arty:

whoooo. that took forever

 

[SacXJguy]

Havent updated in a while. I mainly did maintenance stuff.

-New transmission mount (Thanks John)
-New control arms(Thanks XJKcali)
-New motor mounts

Think its time for new motor mounts?

Still needa fix the rear end for proper flex. Damn 90degree shackle angle.

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

EVERYONE. Alex has a nice set of JKS quick disconnects for sale. best offer :eyes:

 

[SacXJguy]

EVERYONE. Alex has a nice set of JKS quick disconnects for sale. best offer :eyes:

Wait till I get stiffer coils lol:laugh:

 

[CAJJ93XJ]

btw does your front axle sit in the center of your wheel well now? are your coils straighter?

 

[SacXJguy]

yea it sits center, the coils have a slight bend to them but im not too worried. Going over speed bumps is a ton more cushioned.