Pat
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could you keep the CJ and sell the Focus for an XJ? build it moderately so its still nice as a DD....
mizedog said:I like the XJ for it's nice, square, utilitarian looks. But, I'm drawn to the ZJ for it's motor choice, "updated" look, plush interior (ok don't laugh - this would be a DD for me!).
If I got a ZJ, It would be for the power mostly, but I'd put in a better rear axle (a reall D44, etc.), chromemolly shafts up front, maybe a 231 t-case and 7" long arm kit from Kevin's Offroad w/ 35s.
For the same money, I could get a 2001 with fairly low miles.
gregmondro said:ZJ's dont have a REAL d44.
they have a D44A.
it has an aluminum housing and the regular 44 parts are not interchangeable.
buy a ZJ so you dont make dumb requests like this here anymore...mizedog said:So, tell me why I should go XJ and not ZJ, please.
for the most part, ZJs either have the 249 (which uses a VC) and provides the same sort of full time awd that the 242 is capable of.wall04 said:If you are moving to Colorado I would seriously consider getting an XJ with the NP242 TCase. Having the extra power up front really pays off in the snow and you don't have to worry about switching between 2WD and full 4WD all of the time. I've been wheeling a stock XJ that is also my DD for several years. It's amazing what a stock XJ will do with proper tire placement.
The HO 4.0L's are actually quite quick off of the line if you have 28's and 3:55 gears. They won't kill you on gas either.
BTW: Did you post the same questions on a ZJ site? Does one even exist?:jester:
2001 is a wj not a zj. 2 different creatures. i have a 2000 wj and it is soooo much nicer than my xj. but then again my xj is a 89. my wj has the 4.0 and that thing will get up and go. but even with the wj rear seat passengers dont want to be to tall. i cant sit in the back unless the front seat is almost all the way forward but its just right for kids. if this is gonna be a dd i say get the wj just for the comfort. the seats are much nicer than the xj's. then just find you a cheep xj and build it to what you want.mizedog said:If you think the 4.0L is enough to get around the mountains ok, that sound good to me.
For the same money, I could get a 2001 with fairly low miles.
Sorry to bother you, XJ_ranger. I don't see why XJ vs ZJ is a dumb request. I would think you XJ owners would give me the low down - even the stuff you don't like about the XJs. I'm not going to assume that just because this is an XJ forum I'm going to get 100% pros on XJs. Heck, they're not perfect just like the CJs aren't perfect. However, if you ever want to know about CJs, I don't mind you asking me. Can't we all just get along...XJ_ranger said:buy a ZJ so you dont make dumb requests like this here anymore...