Brady's XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- san diego, ca
I have a 4.0L 2000 XJ with 4" (down to about 3" now) Pro Comp Lift, 31x10.50-15 XTerrains on 15x8 RockCrawlers, cut-out fenders with Bushwhackers, custom bumper and skidplate, custom exhaust, K&N Intake, JET Stage II Chip, and some other randoms. I have an NP231, AW4, Dana 30 front and 8.25" rear with 3.55 gears.
I am in the Navy and saving up money on a 6-month deployment. I plan on making my XJ much less of a daily driver and more of a rockcrawler in Southern California. I'm looking at the 5.5" Extreme Duty with the new upgrades to the 7.5" coils, 2" lift blocks, the Chromoly Tie Rod, and Adjustable Front Control Arms. I'll also get the SYE and new driveshaft, 4.56 gears (big as I can fit for now in the 8.25"), and plan on 35x12.50-15's. I have several questions if y'all could help or point me in the right direction. Thanks a lot.
1. Has anyone run the new RE 7.5" upgrade on the 5.5" Ext Duty?
2. With the 7.5" upgrade, are there any other steering/suspension/handling drawbacks?
3. What tires can I clear and flex well with the 7.5" and cut-out fenders and what is the recommended BS for the wheels?
4. Can I get away with stock Dana 30 and 8.25" with 35's and 4.56 gears for awhile to save up money for an axle upgrade? Any recommendations on top of the line gear brands?
5. At what point should I upgrade my stock axles (HP Dana 30 and ??? for the 8.25") or swap in new axles? Would you recommend 44's front and rear? If I swapped in 44's or other new axles, what else do I have to consider changing to match up?
6. Should I get the RE "Hack n Tap" SYE and Driveshaft or should I go with Adv. Adapters and Tom Woods CV?
Thanks for any help you can give. I look forward to spending an assload of money soon.
I am in the Navy and saving up money on a 6-month deployment. I plan on making my XJ much less of a daily driver and more of a rockcrawler in Southern California. I'm looking at the 5.5" Extreme Duty with the new upgrades to the 7.5" coils, 2" lift blocks, the Chromoly Tie Rod, and Adjustable Front Control Arms. I'll also get the SYE and new driveshaft, 4.56 gears (big as I can fit for now in the 8.25"), and plan on 35x12.50-15's. I have several questions if y'all could help or point me in the right direction. Thanks a lot.
1. Has anyone run the new RE 7.5" upgrade on the 5.5" Ext Duty?
2. With the 7.5" upgrade, are there any other steering/suspension/handling drawbacks?
3. What tires can I clear and flex well with the 7.5" and cut-out fenders and what is the recommended BS for the wheels?
4. Can I get away with stock Dana 30 and 8.25" with 35's and 4.56 gears for awhile to save up money for an axle upgrade? Any recommendations on top of the line gear brands?
5. At what point should I upgrade my stock axles (HP Dana 30 and ??? for the 8.25") or swap in new axles? Would you recommend 44's front and rear? If I swapped in 44's or other new axles, what else do I have to consider changing to match up?
6. Should I get the RE "Hack n Tap" SYE and Driveshaft or should I go with Adv. Adapters and Tom Woods CV?
Thanks for any help you can give. I look forward to spending an assload of money soon.