Viridionplague
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Hey guys! I hope your having a good day and thanks for stopping by.
Recently I picked up a 2001 XJ with 4x4 and the 4.0 and am looking for advice on what to replace or upgrade to make this thing a great Daily driven vehicle and light duty vehicle.
As I've been searching through I've found a few things to replace for piece of mind such as the 0331 tupy head (which is on its way as in pretty sure I have a headgasket leak)
Currently planning on replacing all 4 corner brakes and lines and a majority of the suspension components as they are all old and very rusted. Is a rear disc conversion worth it or should I just get a kit with drum rears?
I also have some 16" rims comming with 4.5 inch backspacing and 235/70/16 tires for 29 inches.
The biggest problem I have is not knowing what brands are reputable and which upgrades are preferable for a DD rather than just replacing with stock. I would rather spend a little more for the upgraded better performing part that just getting the stock piece with being a street driven DD and light off-road use
Another issue I am having is electrical where the power locks don't work and the passenger window doesn't work. The previous owner seems to think the wire harnesses at the door hinge are the issue.
Currently for suspension I am looking at a rough country 3" lift with the spring replacement and adding the double shock steering stabilizer In there. Is this a good place to start? It also seems that in most cases simply buying the control arms is a better option that trying to press out old bushings for roughly the same price so if there are any upgrade options along the way opinions would be appreciated.
Recently I picked up a 2001 XJ with 4x4 and the 4.0 and am looking for advice on what to replace or upgrade to make this thing a great Daily driven vehicle and light duty vehicle.
As I've been searching through I've found a few things to replace for piece of mind such as the 0331 tupy head (which is on its way as in pretty sure I have a headgasket leak)
Currently planning on replacing all 4 corner brakes and lines and a majority of the suspension components as they are all old and very rusted. Is a rear disc conversion worth it or should I just get a kit with drum rears?
I also have some 16" rims comming with 4.5 inch backspacing and 235/70/16 tires for 29 inches.
The biggest problem I have is not knowing what brands are reputable and which upgrades are preferable for a DD rather than just replacing with stock. I would rather spend a little more for the upgraded better performing part that just getting the stock piece with being a street driven DD and light off-road use
Another issue I am having is electrical where the power locks don't work and the passenger window doesn't work. The previous owner seems to think the wire harnesses at the door hinge are the issue.
Currently for suspension I am looking at a rough country 3" lift with the spring replacement and adding the double shock steering stabilizer In there. Is this a good place to start? It also seems that in most cases simply buying the control arms is a better option that trying to press out old bushings for roughly the same price so if there are any upgrade options along the way opinions would be appreciated.