Enjoying the XJ Jeep

[Foose04]

Wanted to share this new project/budget off-road toy. I picked it up from ForceFed4g63 for next to nothing :yourock: and been using it for rainy days and work driving. So far after buying it I replaced the slave cylinder, water pump, and one u-join on the front drive shaft. Other then that, she's a smooth machine.

Moving forward, took it to Ohio for some family/friend time. After some debate and pushing from some old friends to make the old jeep a "jeep", the jeep got some love before I headed back.

With their help and a few beers, it's now on a Rough Country 3" lift and 31x10.5 BFG Km2's. Also found a great deal on some chrome jeep wheels, set of 5 on craigs list. Did the quick discount setup on front sway bar as well. Then we hit some Ohio and Kentucky trails and damn we had a sh*t load of fun. After a few "good holes" and making it out barely, lol, I think a good bumper and winch would be a good idea and it's done deal for off-roading fun.

I'll post some better pic's soon. Been grinding off rust and doing some flat black on the underside. Starting to look decent for a 20 year old jeep. :cheers


Before:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/photo-1-1.jpg

Craigs list special:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/fed14d33.jpg

Lift:

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/56fa3ac9.jpg


http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/68cecbce.jpg



Rear is a little low because of the old rims in back.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/ea8348d6.jpg


http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/blackhawkawd91/1692d165.jpg

[98Camarod]

I'm assuming it has the straight six? Nice work!

[PapaBear]

Thing looks like it's in good shape for real!

[Foose04]

Yeah straight 6, old and wore out but still getting it done. 5 speed as well.

[ForceFed4g63]

Glad to see you're having fun with it, I wanted to go that direction as well but simply didn't have the time, keep us updated!