Hi. I'm new here and have an addiction...

[loki_racer]

Thanks to a great CPA that found I had overpaid Uncle Sam last year and a wife that ignores 90% of what I do with our money, I am now the proud owner of a 1991 XJ. $2100 out the door for the 220K miles, 1991 XJ Laredo on fairly new 33's and a 3.5" lift with 2" spacers. Bought it from a guy that runs a local mechanic shop and think I got a decent deal. I don't care that the paint is horrible or that the headliner and carpet are gone because I will be painting and doing something (possibly heculine/rhinoline) to the inside. It came with a shovel, hilift jack and some oil cans. That stuff is easily worth $800 alone.

Mods on the wish list:

* lunchbox locker
* OD Green paint
* interior painting and cleaning
* remove all the tint and replace with 30%
* bumpers and winch
* relocate cb antenna (it comes out the roof under the roof rack, so if something was in the rack, the antenna would have to be down)
* Sirius radio (I haven't listened to FM since I bought the Daytona in 2006 - the ride home in the Jeep today was very difficult due to 45 minutes of weather, traffic and commercials)

 

[The Hard Struggler]

Looks great and welcome to Naxja! The bumpers look fine to me. Will this be wheeler / trail rig, or a driver?

By the way, I dig the RT.

 

[loki_racer]

Thanks. I have a 0 mile commute and the Charger for backup as a daily driver if needed. The goal is for the XJ to be the family hauler when needed and a trail rig the rest of the time. I also have an addiction to all things SHTF, so ultimately it will be my BOV.

TorRed Daytona #1854.

 

[ChuckstrPT]

That looks like a good place to start. Be careful with the 3.5 springs and spacers. That's how I acquired mine...had all kinds of funny things going on in the front due to fixed length LCA's...resolved with Drop Brackets until I can get the money for LA's. Ours is also mostly family trail wagon (4 and 6 yrs old) as well as mulch hawler etc when needed. Look into armor. It's a good investment. Welcome Aboard....and what's SHTF and BOV??:wave1:
also diggin the Daytona...and a Sirius fan....Kids Place Live....116 is great on Road Trips!

 

[UNCC_99XJ]

Looks good! What part of Charlotte? University area here...

 

[gambit4000s]

Welcome, and please what ever you do, Do not remove the "Hello Kitty" seat cover.

 

[Jamescad04]

Hey man Looks like a fun rig its about the same as I've got as far as a setup. There are quite a few of us here in Charlotte. Theirs a few of us that get together pretty regularly. Im thinking its time for a Charlotte area meet and greet and BBQ and parts swap. :wave1:

Anyways welcome man and congrats on the purchase.

 

[01greenxjsport]

Hey man Looks like a fun rig its about the same as I've got as far as a setup. There are quite a few of us here in Charlotte. Theirs a few of us that get together pretty regularly. Im thinking its time for a Charlotte area meet and greet and BBQ and parts swap. :wave1:

Anyways welcome man and congrats on the purchase.

I'd be down for a meet n' greet I'd just have a short drive :wave1:

and welcome you've got a nice rig there

 

[loki_racer]

I'm in the Mt. Island Lake area. I'd be up for a meet and greet.

 

[PacificEd]

Welcome! It looks like you got a solid XJ.

You are in good company since there seems to be a lot of activity happening in the Charlotte area with a lot of new members.

Have fun and keep us posted with the build.

 

[bigalpha]

Welcome.

That faded red looks kind of like the Avon Jeep.

 

[loki_racer]

Welcome.

That faded red looks kind of like the Avon Jeep.

Thanks for helping me decide which mod will be first. I'm off to Wallie World to get some rattle cans.

 

[bigalpha]

:roflmao:

Glad I could help.

 

[High2by]

Welcome!! Good looking Jeep!!

 

[Ghost]

Skids are your friend. Invest in some rocker protection asap. A URE meet and greet is coming soon.

 

[MaxWife]

Thanks for helping me decide which mod will be first. I'm off to Wallie World to get some rattle cans.

Careful there unless you're going for a different color. The "Avon" jeep was supposed to be maroon - and turned out fuschia. If you're going for another shade of "red" - trust me - don't. :laugh:

 

[MELKORsXJ]

glad to have another XJ on the trails!

x23
...armor is your friend for sure; (first thing i did actually)

 

[xjtrailrider]

Welcome to the affliction

 

[Foxwood]

I tend to call mine a "Infection" (of the wallet) but its one i will never get rid.

 

[UNCC_99XJ]

I tend to call mine a "Infection" (of the wallet) but its one i will never get rid.

And its even worse if you work at a parts store...because you say "hey, i'm saving 20% with my discount...so I can buy more stuff..and get an even bigger discount!"

There's been several times where i've considered just signing my check back over to the company lol.