Jeep Wrangler questions
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Jeeps died when the 4.0 went away. The Craplsler V6 is a time bomb. I love Wranglers and have had a number of Jeeps that have been very reliable. They all have some issues, just like any other car.
We've even had three XJ Cherokees with the 4.0. Loved em.
We've even had three XJ Cherokees with the 4.0. Loved em.
Not a fan but I do like the retro look .
I'm so a fan, shoehorn a hemi in there and go to town, well out of town...
I'd like to trade my 04 stratus rt for a 00 or 01 xj in good condition. Damn thing has given me more problems than any vehicle I've ever owned.
Probably why they never took off.
Probably why they never took off.
Xj's are so cheap that you can buy 2, 1 to cut into a convertible and 1 to keep whole.
My gf has an 06 LJ and we both love it. It is definitely a go anywhere vehicle. She's got about 90K miles on it and no problems other than the gas fill up thing. Pump the gas slow and it doesn't spill over... Problem solved
I would love to have a small diesel pick-up. I wish there were more small diesel engines around.
Nothing really preventing you from removing all that stuff. ...or just filling it with water
I would love to have a small diesel pick-up. I wish there were more small diesel engines around.
Actually, there is a solution to the gas spillage while refueling, it involves replacing the filler neck with one that has a flapper valve inline. Costs about $30 in parts and less than an hour to install. Instructions can be found here, I haven't done this to my LJ but hope to do so in the near future. From the coments in that thread, it works!
Cheers! M2
Cheers! M2
We have an XK (Commander) and love it. It is an '06 with ~115K miles. I have been looking for a CJ or Wrangler to play with....but don't want to spend too much to get it. People are proud of their Jeeps, even when they are falling apart, it seems with the prices they ask....
I did a little touch up with some Bedliner. Getting ready to do a 3" lift, and I have some 31's in the garage waiting to go on.. Nothing too extreme, just a little more offload fun..
My 99' XJ
Looks good. If it was mine, I would get out the angle grinder, and chop off about 1.5 inches of the fenders, right past the lip where the flares were. Unless You plan on having fender flares again. Just make sure you avoid the spot welds on the rear. I am not sure if it would diminish the structural integrity, since xjs don't have a frame. You could cut slits inbetween the spot welds and fold it over with a hammer. The front doesn't matter.
Edit. I don't believe the xj will clear 31s without atleast cutting the fenders with a 3" lift kit. It probably will be fine around town, but if you disco the swaybar, and mildly offroad it, the fenders will get smashed. My advise is consider using a coil spacer up front, and shackles in the back when you install the lift kit, or you be wishing you did. Ebay has a set for something like $85 shipped from Utah. They are nothing fancy, but the shackles seem to be solid. I actually have a set i haven't got around to using yet. Hopefully that'll clear 31's in conjunction with your 3" springs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cherok...es&hash=item3a6882b3af&vxp=mtr#ht_1390wt_1037
Mexican_Hippie
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Gasp, I'm offended. TJ=Best ever.
Texastransplant
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I have had CJ's they were the last of the real jeeps. Up north where salt is on the road jeeps will rust in 3 years, holes in them at 5 year. I had three of the CJ's and they were pretty tough, not as tough as the FJ40 but for basic use fine. Would never buy a newer jeep to be my only transportation. The 258 siz will last and run forever, but you will have constant valve noise, just part of that engines charater.
Im doing a rough country 3" with new shocks and full leafs, should have no problem running 31's off road.. Been out with several guys running that setup.. O course I will go light the first time out just to be on the safe side.. I doubt I will cut the fenders, as I may add flair's back down the road..
Sweet! Thanks
I am wondering if they are offroading with the swaybay connected, or are using bumpstops? Yeah, just try it out, and if you smash your fenders cut em. Hopefully it doesn't slice up either front tire if they rub in full flex.
shooterfpga
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you can add flares back after you cut em, just get a.truck model and cut to fit. years ago there used to be a company that would do custom sets. i would chop the rear and truggy or truck the rear and cab it off. like a short bed jeep truck.
