back in an XJ

[underpowered]

after sellin my 97 Xj 3 years ago or so, came across a deal i could not pass up. it is a 1990, that has been hacked up. but it runs darn good.
has a long way to go. built a bumper for it today actually, sliders and tube doors are in order soon for it. already have some new tires for it as well.

and my bumper.

 

[kf_chris]

dumb question:
you're planning on a cage right?

 

[billyjp2]

what tires are on the rear of that ZJ???

 

[kastein]

OP - I'd get a wirewheel and some rattlecan on that weld (right at the bottom of the moved C-pillar) asap personally! Don't want it eating up any more than it already has.

Billy - They look almost like loader/forklift tires, but I am pretty sure I'm wrong on that.

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

almost looks like bobcat tires

 

[KentuckyXJ]

looks good i want to hack up an xj into a truck so bad...



btw where in KY are you?

 

[underpowered]

what tires are on the rear of that ZJ???

they are 31x15.5-15 goodyear terra tires, commonly found on a ditch witch.

dumb question:
you're planning on a cage right?

eventually, but not in immediate plans no. i do plan on finishing up what the PO started with the hack job, and adding some stiffeners and plating for the time being.

OP - I'd get a wirewheel and some rattlecan on that weld (right at the bottom of the moved C-pillar) asap personally! Don't want it eating up any more than it already has.

done and and done! that was one of the very first things i did upon bringing it home. i am gonna have to do alot of grinding and more welding ot clean it up, it was welded with a Stick welder and looks terrible.

looks good i want to hack up an xj into a truck so bad...



btw where in KY are you?

hacking into vehicles is fun. i traded a 1977 chevy that i shortented, bobbed, and dovetailed for this XJ.

i am in independence, the very northern part of the state.

 

[crimsondragon]

Anything more than free is a ripoff imho.

 

[underpowered]

Anything more than free is a ripoff imho.

why is that?

anyway, it got some paintwork today

 

[ehall]

needs chicken wire over the grill

 

[rweaver138]

what did you pay for this tank?

 

[MASS XJ 98]

why'd u take the TSLs off?

 

[bigdodgeram00]

looks good, whats next on the list? Should do a canvas top in the rear

 

[underpowered]

what did you pay for this tank?

traded this for it, had approx. $700 in the truck, but an insane amount of work hours. it was dovetailed front and rear, replaced stock 52" springs with 64" springs, shackle flip, Took 22 1/4 inches out of the frame to shorten wheelbase, plus numerous other things

why'd u take the TSLs off?

they were bald. i left the two best ones on the rear, but put a new set of tires up front. temp for now, eventually i plan on upgrading to 33's

looks good, whats next on the list? Should do a canvas top in the rear

canvas top would be sweet!
but as for now, i made tube doors for it

and i have an explorer 8.8 on the way, since the pinion on my D35 looks like this.

 

[kastein]

:shocked: That's a hell of a pinion bearing right there... at least it was only a d35. Man, whoever had this rig before you beat the piss out of it.

 

[underpowered]

:shocked: That's a hell of a pinion bearing right there... at least it was only a d35. Man, whoever had this rig before you beat the piss out of it.

yupp, and i plan to continue to beat the piss out of it. but when i break, it gets upgraded.

picked up an 8.25 today for $100. wanted an 8.8, but could not find one with the right gears. so atleast the 8.25 is better than a D35.