- Location
- bourbonnais IL
And every time I see a pic of a 2dr XJ, I have to check craigslist and see if there are any out there for cheap.
i check too
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1800806150.html
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- Thread starter bshaw
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i check too
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1800806150.html
- Location
- East of Cincinnati
See what I mean? Five speed.
Robert
BRIANHO13
<- Yum Chocolate
- Location
- Spring, TX
Turns out I broke my thumb 2 weeks ago working on the heep. hairline fracture but that still counts, as it still hurts like a mofo........Glad they gave me a removable splint as I still hae a bunch to do b4 harlan....
hanaxj87
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cincinnati,Ohio
IT'S ALIVE!!!
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1036613
The dizzy was one tooth off, kicked it over one and it runs great.
Couple of little bugs to work out, but I'm fuggin THRILLED!
Robert
Congrats my friend.:cheers:
Nick
Rev Den
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
2 dr XJs are the only true wheelers.....4 doors are just posers.
Rev
Rev
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
What if it is a four door but only two of the doors opened?
97XJ2
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Wisconsin & the U.P.
That's gotta be worth something Sean. I only had to look for a week to find mine how I wanted it. Power options, no ABS, np242. The 242 took precedence over the stick. When I was looking for another one I found one with a stick that I missed out on by like a day. Good thing I waited, I like the Overland and it'll tow my XJ.
I saw that, and laughed a little. We know were the priorities are in the MWC, to the point where driving the XJ takes a back seat.
I saw that, and laughed a little. We know were the priorities are in the MWC, to the point where driving the XJ takes a back seat.
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- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
Rust free and door count are my primary requirements, the rest is bolt on junk that can be swapped or fixed easily.
I guess working ac and a non leaking heater core are also fairly important because it means not having to remove the dash or mess with freon.
I guess working ac and a non leaking heater core are also fairly important because it means not having to remove the dash or mess with freon.
- Location
- Southwest IN
Might be joining KSXJ in the YJ outcast club. Trade pending.
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
what about me and the Barbie Jeep? I feel so left out! :rattle:
- Location
- Lafayette, IN
You can't have a Why-J without asking... "Why?"
I saw a 4-cylinder 5-speed on 31s listed for $4200 the other day. :shocked:
If that 2dr up in Laporte is still around in a week I might be making a run up there... for a wheelin rig I wouldn't be after the 5-speed but I think it'd be alright for winter driving and the occasional parking block at the mall.
- Location
- Southwest IN
True, but your XJ is still your main wheeler. This will be replacing my XJ.
Meh, why not. My XJ sits in the drive 95% of the time and never gets used and frankly I'm bored with it. The next step in it's build would be to lop the roof off and I don't want to do that. I'll drive the YJ all summer and park the truck. Nothing is solid yet, we'll see what happens.
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XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
I actually have been wheeling the YJ daily for cattle chores since the XJ is in the shop still getting it "make over" I have been tearing it up w/ the 31 BFG A/T's and no lift!
I have been tearing it up w/ the 31 BFG A/T's and no lift!Rev Den
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
Chop it.
best of both worlds.
AND you already have the built XJ
The first cut is the hardest....after that it is easy.
Heck....I will even do it for you.
Rev
best of both worlds.
AND you already have the built XJ
The first cut is the hardest....after that it is easy.
Heck....I will even do it for you.
Rev
- Location
- Lafayette, IN
I am just giving you a hard time, it says in the bylaws here that we have to make fun of Wranglers.
The "real frame" thing is increasingly appealing to me... but they are always so damn expensive. Just make sure the rear leaf hangers aren't about to rip off, like most of the older ones.
- Location
- Rainy side of Washington
The "real frame" thing doesn't make me want to pay that kind of premium... I did an awful lot of thinking while de-rusting my '96, if I'm going to do anything past frame stiffeners and rocker replacements, I'll build a tube frame.
I came to this conclusion because when I started thinking about chopping it instead of rebuilding the rear frame and floor pans, every time I looked at it I was considering cutting more off till I realized it was a waste of time and I really should just stick the same drivetrain and seats in a tube frame if I was going to do that much work on it.
I came to this conclusion because when I started thinking about chopping it instead of rebuilding the rear frame and floor pans, every time I looked at it I was considering cutting more off till I realized it was a waste of time and I really should just stick the same drivetrain and seats in a tube frame if I was going to do that much work on it.
- Location
- bourbonnais IL
i just got flipped off......... i guess i was tailgating the guy in front of me cause he brake checked me then got into the turning lane so i looked over and he was waving his hand around like he was mad, so i waved to him and he flipped me off.......... it was great, i still haven't stopped laughing
Prepmech
NAXJA Member #981
- Location
- Neoga/Decatur, IL
Chop it.
XJ&CHZ4ME
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Unionville, MO
As much as I want to chop my rig up, I still need to have a roof etc on it for added structure. I am going to see how the cage ties things together, but I am sure after I eventually flop it enough times the chop will be in full swing.
Rev Den
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
Once you cage it, there is NO need for a top.
Trust me, whatever reason you can come up with for a top, I can address it.
Rev
Trust me, whatever reason you can come up with for a top, I can address it.
Rev
