Ultimate expedition xj??

[IntrepidXJ]

For an expedition rig 4:1 low range seems a little low, the stock gearing in a np231 is fine for most of the wheeling an expedition rig will encounter.

I agree with this. 4:1 is great for crawling and would be nice to have in an expedition rig, but I wouldn't want 4:1 as my only low gearing option....

I would like a 3 speed Stak (or maybe Atlas) in my Expedition rig......and maybe someday I will get it.....but for now, I'll stick with the stock 231 low range

 

[Prepmech]

Then just run 4 hi, got the low if ya need it...........:dunno:

What I meant was that sometimes 4:1 low is too low. If you are regularly driving your expedition rig on the rocks, or climbing where you have good traction then it would help. I hardly ever encounter either of those when I do any expedition type (easy to moderatly difficult) wheeling, but I do run into mud holes and muddy slopes where you need the low range torque to spin the tires, but still have enough wheel speed to clean the lugs.

I guess it is a difference in location.

 

[Kittrell]

What I meant was that sometimes 4:1 low is too low. If you are regularly driving your expedition rig on the rocks, or climbing where you have good traction then it would help. I hardly ever encounter either of those when I do any expedition type (easy to moderatly difficult) wheeling, but I do run into mud holes and muddy slopes where you need the low range torque to spin the tires, but still have enough wheel speed to clean the lugs.

I guess it is a difference in location.

Agreed

 

[harwood39]

this is the xxxpedition xj build that i ws planning on copying as time goes on...

Engine:
Stock 4.0L high output I-6 with Custom Aluminum Radiator, dual battery, tripple compressor, Borla exhaust system
Transfer Case / Driveshaft:
NP231 with Skyjacker Slip Yoke Eliminator Kit, Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts
Front End:
6" Skyjacker Rock Ready Lift, Dana 30, 4.56 Genuine Gears and ARB Air Locker
Rear End:
6" Skyjacker Rock Ready Lift, Dana 44, 4.56 Genuine Gears and ARB Air Locker, Air Lift Load Controller
Wheels / Tires:
Rock Crawler Wheels/ 33" Xterrain Pro Comp Tires
Cargo:
- Modified ConFerr roof rack by 4XFlyin with custom floor and spare tire custom bracket
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- Durango 4x4 Rear Bumper with spare tire carrier and custom jerry can holder
- Custom storage boxes[/FONT]
Exterior:
- CB-antenna on custom mount centered between windshield wipers (no branch can get to the antenna)
- Air Visors for rear windows to keep rain out of open windows
- Custom insect screens for rear windows
- Limo tint on rear windows
- Bushwacker Cut Out fender flares
- Custom designed and built storage box for roof rack
Interior:
- Ceiling-mounted CB with under-dash microphone hook-up
- Custom storage compartment behind rear bench - rear bench is removed for trips and a second compartment is attached to the built-in trunk compartment; both compartments create a platform for a foam mattress.
- Overhead shelf[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
- Garmin GPS
- Additional gauges[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
- Additional AC and DC outlets
Armor:
- Rocky Road Rocker Rails
- Skid Row and Custom skid plates[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- Durango 4x4 Rear Bumper
- Durango 4x4 Front Bumper with winch
Other Features:
- ARB Safari Snorkel[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
- Four ProComp 100W lights in the front and two Rally 55W lights in the rear
- Two fire extinguishers
- HiLift jack
- Extended breather hoses for differentials, transmission, transfercase and distributer
[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]- Two 33" Xterrain Pro Comp spare tires[/FONT]

 

[Ba-Riedo]

that will be quite the pricey build up

oh and dont get a durango 4x4 front bumper, it doesnt have extended frame tie ins

 

[lancey3]

dont waste any money on the bushwhacker flares. and is the skyjacker lift on short arms??

 

[fxdlrider]

I breezed through here real fast, and didn't see the olympic top hat rack. For storage area and keeping the trees out of the back glass, you can't beat it.

 

[harwood39]

there would be some obvious changes to the xxxpedition build up that i would make, and i would build most of my own things. I would for sure not use the bushwackers, skyjacker, or durango parts