CheapXJ
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- 570, 813 or 303
my XJ rides anywhere I want it to.
and that's all that matters
and that's all that matters
How does your Xj ride?
- Thread starter 00xj
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XJguy said:
I'm getting a Vette, if I were to keep the Jeep I would build it and put 35s on. I drive way too much on the hwy and here in Alabama weather is fine for a Vette. Im only 21 so I can't afford my Jeep and a Vette, which will be like a 98. My Jeep is paid off by me and I work fulltime and go to college. I Just want a fast car that looks great and is a blast to drive. Plus around here I can get a Vette for cheap. I just found a 98 w/ 14k miles black/black leather m6 for $20k.
- Location
- Westminster, SoCal
Locrdup said:
In that case, make sure that you plan an additional $$ for tickets and traffic school
Also, I'm not sure what you mean about XJ not being fun to drive? I have my 98XJ and I drive about 120miles plus daily and it doesn;t get more fun then that
andyr354
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- Location
- North Central KS
being only 21 get ready to take out a loan to pay insurance as well!
Locrdup said:
Mine is way too stiff up front, twice as stiff behind. But still four times softer than stock! I have Old Man Emu 2" springs, but have so far kept the stock shocks, I think they're causing a lot of stiffness (don't even know if they're stock or worse, they came with the car, which is an 86). The 31" MT/Rs hum a lot, sounds like four yoga instructors practicing their vibrato (sounds quite strange). I've found that air pressure really changes the car from a derailed train to something that rolls like Royce, however I'm not man enough to run the low pressure as I fear the mileage. (Planning to change shocks though, just need a little money..)
I have Old Man Emu 2" springs, but have so far kept the stock shocks, I think they're causing a lot of stiffness (don't even know if they're stock or worse, they came with the car, which is an 86). The 31" MT/Rs hum a lot, sounds like four yoga instructors practicing their vibrato (sounds quite strange). I've found that air pressure really changes the car from a derailed train to something that rolls like Royce, however I'm not man enough to run the low pressure as I fear the mileage. (Planning to change shocks though, just need a little money..)Brand new lift. OME 4.5. Very tight and stiff. I hope it breaks in a little. Highway driving is rough and bouncy. Less body roll.....but very stiff.
I have 3" leafs in the back with a 1 ½ teraflex shackles. Now, when I hit a bump, even a little one, I get a solid thump from the rear that sounds like a big tool box in the back is bouncing. Any thoughts on what this noise is?
tim
I have 3" leafs in the back with a 1 ½ teraflex shackles. Now, when I hit a bump, even a little one, I get a solid thump from the rear that sounds like a big tool box in the back is bouncing. Any thoughts on what this noise is?
tim
3inches of lift 235 allterrains. zjcoils and 2inch spacer in front (about 3.5inches measured lift), teraflex 1.5" lift shackles and 1.5" block in back, with shucks spring helpers cause my springs be dieing. stock length rancho shocks with lowered shocks mounts helped it some but still rides like a brick. And I run in fulltime constantly now because I get a lot of wheel hop when I have to accellerate hard in 2wd, rear springs look more and more messed up every week wonder when I'll break them
probably your shackles hitting bumper mounting bolts I just took off the bolt that it hits on cause I was too lazy to cut the bolt down.
probably your shackles hitting bumper mounting bolts I just took off the bolt that it hits on cause I was too lazy to cut the bolt down.
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xj92
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Junction City, KS
Rides firm/stiff. It feels a lot better since I went with 33's instead of 31's. It feels more balanced, and the extra track width of the new rims made a big difference in the feel around corners. I've mostly noticed I don't mind stiff as long as the whole rig feels solid. It's been better since the T&J Chassis Stiffener. I can't stand it when you hit a bump and everything shakes around. Time for sub-frame and full cage too .
.Buck Jackson
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- Location
- Vancouver Island, Canada
are you guys replying to a post on a thread that was done last August?
xjaddiction
NAXJA Member #666
You just need a few trail runs to break things in... and to break things.
My ride right now is incredible, like a cadillac. I'm am serious!! It didn't start off that way though...
I started with pro comp 3" about 4 years ago, you know, when the XJ was still considered a siissy soccer mom rig. Oh, how things have changed. That Procomp was very stiff !! Even after trail rides. Then I added a bb and death wobble started. Then to tereflex springs than rubicon express then to 6" Tereflex springs for the front (my wife was gettin' ready to divorce me). The rear are now 6" Rusty non-military wrappers and a Tereflex shackle. I run Rancho 9000's (best shock for a daily driver off-road rig). I have lock-out Warn hubs, currie steering RE drop brackets, Tereflex adj upper and lower control arms, Tereflex quick dc's for the sway bar, no rear sway bar, lockers (no-slip in the rear, lock-rite front). I'm running 10" mickey II's with 35" SS Trxus radial MT's. The diffs also carry 4:56's, perfect for the auto and 4.0 liter 6. the transfer has a tereflex hd sye, that at 7 inches of lift allows me to run the same length d-shaft front and rear. that comes in handy.
After many trail rides, and 70,000 + road miles, my XJ runs and drives great. I now have a daily driver Grand Cherokee (Baby budget boost Grand) so I don't drive the XJ as much. I usually run it once a week on the road. I can drive 70 mph, faster if I wanted to, and it rides and handles superbly. The suspension is soft yet contrilled and the only noise you hear with stereo off is a gentle hum of the Trxus with 20,000 miles on them. It was a long and trying road to get to this point. The parts that are available for the cherokee now are fantastic if you select wisely. Starting off with your first lift, you should have an idea of your final destination of parts. That will save you money. Definately the first thing you want to decide on is the size tire you'll eventually want to run.
All the parts will add up, as you lift you will encounter binding, so steering and ca's are an issue. shocks that you can physically adj for weather (i.e.windy conditions) and off, or on road, and trailer towing demands (get rid off the bar pins while your at it, they make noise too). rancho has that covered. The spring rates are important, I have been pleased with both RE and Tereflex coils, Rusty's rear non-military are doing fine for rear duty combined with a Tereflex shackle. with more lift comes the need for adj ca's and re drop brackets (db's will change a jeep at 7"s of lift to a better than stock ride.)longer brake lines. now with more heighth, you will prob. encounter vibes. shim the rear, warn hubs for the front and tom woods d-shafts can make the annoying hummm go away. tire selection is key too. i ran ltb's for a while. they were great off road and horrible on the road. with the trxus now available, that will cover just about any off-road demand with a very pleasant on road ride.
I never would have believed that I could have such a great on road ride with all that increddible off-road beast unleashed. Running home from work last night on my anticipated weekly XJ run, I felt power under foot, comfort in the handling, and a quiet hummmmm from the trxus... I almost fell asleep. A little Evenescence took care of that.
IS IT DONE, FINISHED??... HELL NO, That XJ is my ADDICTION!!
For what it's worth, Thats my story, (and yes, I'm still happily married)
Greddy
My ride right now is incredible, like a cadillac. I'm am serious!! It didn't start off that way though...
I started with pro comp 3" about 4 years ago, you know, when the XJ was still considered a siissy soccer mom rig. Oh, how things have changed. That Procomp was very stiff !! Even after trail rides. Then I added a bb and death wobble started. Then to tereflex springs than rubicon express then to 6" Tereflex springs for the front (my wife was gettin' ready to divorce me). The rear are now 6" Rusty non-military wrappers and a Tereflex shackle. I run Rancho 9000's (best shock for a daily driver off-road rig). I have lock-out Warn hubs, currie steering RE drop brackets, Tereflex adj upper and lower control arms, Tereflex quick dc's for the sway bar, no rear sway bar, lockers (no-slip in the rear, lock-rite front). I'm running 10" mickey II's with 35" SS Trxus radial MT's. The diffs also carry 4:56's, perfect for the auto and 4.0 liter 6. the transfer has a tereflex hd sye, that at 7 inches of lift allows me to run the same length d-shaft front and rear. that comes in handy.
After many trail rides, and 70,000 + road miles, my XJ runs and drives great. I now have a daily driver Grand Cherokee (Baby budget boost Grand) so I don't drive the XJ as much. I usually run it once a week on the road. I can drive 70 mph, faster if I wanted to, and it rides and handles superbly. The suspension is soft yet contrilled and the only noise you hear with stereo off is a gentle hum of the Trxus with 20,000 miles on them. It was a long and trying road to get to this point. The parts that are available for the cherokee now are fantastic if you select wisely. Starting off with your first lift, you should have an idea of your final destination of parts. That will save you money. Definately the first thing you want to decide on is the size tire you'll eventually want to run.
All the parts will add up, as you lift you will encounter binding, so steering and ca's are an issue. shocks that you can physically adj for weather (i.e.windy conditions) and off, or on road, and trailer towing demands (get rid off the bar pins while your at it, they make noise too). rancho has that covered. The spring rates are important, I have been pleased with both RE and Tereflex coils, Rusty's rear non-military are doing fine for rear duty combined with a Tereflex shackle. with more lift comes the need for adj ca's and re drop brackets (db's will change a jeep at 7"s of lift to a better than stock ride.)longer brake lines. now with more heighth, you will prob. encounter vibes. shim the rear, warn hubs for the front and tom woods d-shafts can make the annoying hummm go away. tire selection is key too. i ran ltb's for a while. they were great off road and horrible on the road. with the trxus now available, that will cover just about any off-road demand with a very pleasant on road ride.
I never would have believed that I could have such a great on road ride with all that increddible off-road beast unleashed. Running home from work last night on my anticipated weekly XJ run, I felt power under foot, comfort in the handling, and a quiet hummmmm from the trxus... I almost fell asleep. A little Evenescence took care of that.
IS IT DONE, FINISHED??... HELL NO, That XJ is my ADDICTION!!
For what it's worth, Thats my story, (and yes, I'm still happily married)
Greddy
small pederson
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- nunya
ya mine rides better than stock. combo 8", 35's, cheapo pro comp shocks, stock steering setup, long arms. We'll see what happens this summer with fullwidths and 38's though :roll:
BuddhaBudz
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- Location
- Boston, MA
I have a 3" Rancho lift in my 2000 XJ with 31x10.5x15" Wrangler AT/D's. It handles great on the turns, but like many of the other members have been saying ... it's a pretty stiff and rugged ride. Some of my friends HATE riding in my Jeep because they are used to the ride of their 2WD pick-ups.
Oh well ... I have no regrets
Oh well ... I have no regrets
