New Jeep

[Coastie]

After rolling my last Jeep and selling the whole heap. I thought my last stint in this expensive addicting hobby was over but nope. I have bought another XJ, didn't even make it a whole year :looney:. I found this one on craig's list and I haven't even seen it in person yet. My dad picked it up for me yesterday.

My last XJ which I built in my late teens was built way to big I am thinking smaller since I will never be a rock crawler. I want this Jeep to take me into the back woods for camping and exploring

The specs:

1994
243,000 miles
4x4/auto
D30/Chrysler 8.25

My plans in order:

Tune up
4.5 RC lift
32's (I haven't figured out which ones yet, last used TrXus M/Ts)
Aussie locker(s)
Front bumper, I want a ARB but cost might make me choose a cheaper model.
Winch
JCR rear bumper
Roof Rack
At some point I will paint it tan and hurc the tub.

Hello, my name's Oliver and I am a Jeep-o-holic.

 

[ehall]

It'd be a sin to repaint that

 

[Crusher16]

Welcome back to the addiction.

 

[Timmy2XJS]

hahaha! i got one and now 3 reside at my house!


welcome back!

 

[Hammered]

not sure if you have a particular rack in mind. Heres a cheap one...

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-CCR~7325.htm

 

[Graeme]

It'd be a sin to repaint that

X2 - I love those black jeeps with the red stripe. I'd shed a tear if I heard that was painted.

 

[woody431]

That motor looks really clean for 243k miles! I had a RC 4.5 on one of my XJs and didn't really care for it. Id say maybe look into a Rubicon Express, TNT, something a little higher end. But, if you're set on the RC, by all means, go for it. Otherwise, nice lookin XJ!

 

[Coastie]

So I just drove straight through from Georgia to the U.P. about 16 hours in my new XJ and it went well She has a few oil leaks and the tranny is leaking somewhere (I think it is from where the pan meets the dip stick tube) As soon as I get my Obama bribe and taxes back this Jeep will grow fast.

 

[scat]

Before you buy an ARB bumper, check these out http://www.ajsoffroadarmor.com/products-bumpers-winch.php

 

[Coastie]

Before you buy an ARB bumper, check these out http://www.ajsoffroadarmor.com/products-bumpers-winch.php

I think I have decided to go with a JCR bumper I have always liked them and the price. Then I found out I wouldn't have to wait for shipping because they are 4 hours away

 

[Coastie]

So I finally got my RC 4.5" lift on but found out in the process that I have a very badly broken tranny mount and the vibrations are to awful to test drive haha!

Now I need some bigger tires to go with my wheels that are sitting in my living room.

 

[Coastie]

So here is the Jeep sitting on my friends 33x12.5x15's. Mine will be here in a few more days.

Does this look like it sits a little high? It's the RC 4.5" kit on 33's with almost no rubbing haha.

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

it looks like the rear tire is way to far foward

 

[scottmcneal]

it looks like the rear tire is way to far foward

X2

 

[Coastie]

I thought the same thing too, do I maybe have the leafs on backwards?

 

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

if they were on backwards they would be to far to the rear (easy way to stretch wheel base) is it like that on the other side? might be the wrong leafs or they drilled the center hole in the wrong spot

 

[Coastie]

It is the same on both sides, I never really noticed it with the small tires I have on it. Just when I test fitted some 33's.

 

[Jimbo_1321]

you can see it in both pics...
my idea would be to call rough country and tell them.
if they're not willing to do anything take the plate that goes on top of your leaf springs and drill those four holes an inch to an inch and a half forward, you'll need to figure out which first. and then move the axle a little back.
if that didn't make sense go look at the u-bolt plates and you'll understand

 

[Coastie]

you can see it in both pics...
my idea would be to call rough country and tell them.
if they're not willing to do anything take the plate that goes on top of your leaf springs and drill those four holes an inch to an inch and a half forward, you'll need to figure out which first. and then move the axle a little back.
if that didn't make sense go look at the u-bolt plates and you'll understand

Yea that makes sense, my other choice is to drill another hole in the leafs. I don't think I could drill the plate far back enough to make a difference.

 

[chedisme]

before you do any self mods to fix it talk to RC they are normally very helpful. and will probably correct any mistake they have made.