XFACTOR
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Vancouver BC
Hey guys, new member here! hi to all!!
So i though id start a build thread about my truck. Its a 2001 XJ i picked up a few months ago, and i immediately started doing research on what direction i would like to go with this build. so the idea i have in my head is to build a expedition vehicle!! something light weight but yet capable. so after taking a closer look at the truck, there were a few obvious things that needed to be addressed. the suspension was all worn out and the axles were no better. brake pad to brake pad they were done!!! not even worth throwing a dime at them!!! So this is what i came up with... A JK D30 and a D44.. i know some may say that its not much of a upgrade, and others might say that for all the work theres better choices out there. but i got them for $500 and i couldn't rebuild the ones i have for that price and the work doesn't scare me!! So why not have a little fun?!?!
Some of the pros:
-almost new axles, no need to rebuild.
-6" wider than stock overall
-HP D30 the stock D30 is a LP
-bigger brakes all around. 12" and 12.5" rotors i think
-D44 with disc brakes for the rear, stock is a D35 with drums
there are some other internal benefits but I'm no mechanic so I'm not gonna try and sound like i know what I'm talking about.. on another note the D30 is known to have its issues, but i think with a few gussets and trusses i might be able to avoid those. remember I'm trying to build a expedition vehicle, not a hard core rock crawler, probably gonna only run 33s.
The Build:
-2001 XJ Sport
-Rough Country 4.5" Long Arm Lift
-JK D30 Front
-Jk D44 Rear
-JK 17" Wheels
-33" Tires
-Bushwhacker Flat Style Fender Flares
-Front and Rear Bumpers
-Winch
-Head Lights
and the list goes on and on and on.....
so here she is!!! feel free to comment!! or if you have any questions about the swap
So i though id start a build thread about my truck. Its a 2001 XJ i picked up a few months ago, and i immediately started doing research on what direction i would like to go with this build. so the idea i have in my head is to build a expedition vehicle!! something light weight but yet capable. so after taking a closer look at the truck, there were a few obvious things that needed to be addressed. the suspension was all worn out and the axles were no better. brake pad to brake pad they were done!!! not even worth throwing a dime at them!!! So this is what i came up with... A JK D30 and a D44.. i know some may say that its not much of a upgrade, and others might say that for all the work theres better choices out there. but i got them for $500 and i couldn't rebuild the ones i have for that price and the work doesn't scare me!! So why not have a little fun?!?!
Some of the pros:
-almost new axles, no need to rebuild.
-6" wider than stock overall
-HP D30 the stock D30 is a LP
-bigger brakes all around. 12" and 12.5" rotors i think
-D44 with disc brakes for the rear, stock is a D35 with drums
there are some other internal benefits but I'm no mechanic so I'm not gonna try and sound like i know what I'm talking about.. on another note the D30 is known to have its issues, but i think with a few gussets and trusses i might be able to avoid those. remember I'm trying to build a expedition vehicle, not a hard core rock crawler, probably gonna only run 33s.
The Build:
-2001 XJ Sport
-Rough Country 4.5" Long Arm Lift
-JK D30 Front
-Jk D44 Rear
-JK 17" Wheels
-33" Tires
-Bushwhacker Flat Style Fender Flares
-Front and Rear Bumpers
-Winch
-Head Lights
and the list goes on and on and on.....
so here she is!!! feel free to comment!! or if you have any questions about the swap
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